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Mitasha Chandok is an experienced corporate associate in the London office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She is a member of the firm’s Oil and Gas, Energy and Infrastructure, Power and Renewables, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Private Equity practice groups and the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practice. Mitasha’s experience includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project development and financing, and corporate advisory work. She routinely advises client...

Mr. Youle is recognised as a leading individual in The Legal 500 UK and a Market Leader in IFLR1000. Additionally, he is ranked in Tier 1 in Chambers UK, which quotes clients describing him as “incredibly responsive, very professional but also personal. He feels like an extension of our team and has excellent subject knowledge at all times.” He also was named Lawyer of the Year - London Private Equity Law by Best Lawyers in the UK 2022, in addition to being named as a 2018 Private...

Elisabeth I. Baltay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Restructuring Law. Elisabeth I. practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Elisabeth I. Baltay since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elisabeth I. Baltay is held by other lawyers.

John McElroy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Arbitration. John practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized John McElroy since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John McElroy is held by other lawyers.

Deborah Ruff leads Pillsbury’s Arbitration - U.S. & International practice. She has extensive experience in multi-jurisdiction disputes, with a focus on high-value and complex international arbitration in the energy, infrastructure and construction, telecommunications and financial sectors. Deborah conducts international arbitration disputes often over JOAs, the construction of and off-take from refineries and petrochemical plants, as well as rig, energy trading and transport, and c...

Anthony Maton has more than 25 years' experience of litigating claims in the UK, Europe and across the globe. In 2009, Anthony co-founded Hausfeld & Co LLP in London which he led as Managing Partner until 2021. He was appointed Global Co-Chair in January 2022.

Ali Nikpay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition Law. Ali practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Ali Nikpay since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ali Nikpay is held by other lawyers.

David McCluskey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Practice. David practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized David McCluskey since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David McCluskey is held by other lawyers.

Steven Davis is a partner in the Corporate Department, co-head of our global Private Equity and M&A Group and co-head of the London office.Steven’s practice focuses on buyouts, buy-ins, and strategic mergers & acquisitions. He has considerable industry knowledge in the consumer, retail, financial, business services, sports and healthcare sectors, and has advised a broad range of clients, including private equity sponsors, management teams, financial institutions and public and p...

Paul Lyons is a partner in Goodwin’s Real Estate Industry group and co-chair of the London office. Mr. Lyons focuses primarily on real estate debt finance, where he has significant experience in advising both borrowers and lenders at all levels of the capital stack. He has extensive experience in leveraged finance and his work has included advising banks on debt originations and restructurings as well as real estate and private equity fund clients on both lender and borrower mandates.