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We have a team of US/UK qualified members, including two who are King’s Counsel. We can help with cases which need advice on US related issues, drafting and representation in US and UK litigation and Arbitration. Our expertise includes cross border advisory work and commercial litigation including Antitrust/Competition Law, contract disputes, professional negligence and insurance problems.

We cover multi jurisdictional cases requiring specialised US related advice/drafting relating to US Federal law/New York and California State Law issues.

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Jacqueline Perry KC

Admitted to the Californian Bar (2001) Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Active practicing Member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

Caroline Kenny KC

New York, Attorney and Counsellor at Law.

Glenn Campbell

New York, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Member New York County Lawyers Association.

Admitted to the Bar of the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, and of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Please contact Stephen Somerville on +44 (0)207 404 5252 for further information and instructing Members of our US lawyer team.

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