Jeffrey Smele

Trevor has over 30 years of experience in providing corporate and international tax advice. His practice focuses on advising client on the tax planning aspects of international transactions and strategic tax planning for global clients. He has particular experience in advising clients in the technology sector and IP-rich companies.Trevor has also advised clients on the design and implementation of global private equity and investment funds, including advising executive teams on the structurin...

Helen Croke joined Ropes & Gray as a partner in its private equity transactions group in October 2016. She specialises in UK and international private equity and M&A, including acting for institutional investors, corporates and founders. Helen is recommended by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 as a leading individual in private equity who clients say is “fantastic” with a “unique ability to articulate complicated aspects in layman’s terms.” Helen was recogni...

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...

Gillian Sproul is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition Law. Gillian practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Gillian Sproul 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 Gillian Sproul is held by other lawyers.

Adam Rendle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Media and Entertainment Law. Adam practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Rendle since 2024. 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 Adam Rendle is held by other lawyers.

Hannah Blom-Cooper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Fraud. Hannah practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Hannah Blom-Cooper 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 Hannah Blom-Cooper 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...

Clive Wells is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Clive practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Clive Wells 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 Clive Wells is held by other lawyers.

Pillsbury Corporate partner Osama Abu-Dehays is known throughout the Middle East and North Africa for his commercial, technology, media and telecommunications law experience. Based in London, Osama represents broadcasters, football leagues and telecom/technology providers. He crafts licensing deals, litigates intellectual property disputes, and advises on regulatory and corporate matters. Osama has drafted media and sports regulations, and has advised on numerous high-profile, politically sen...

Steven Finizio's practice focuses on international dispute resolution. Mr. Finizio also serves as an arbitrator. He has particular experience with energy, financial services, shareholder, joint venture and M&A, and manufacturing issues. He has advised clients regarding disputes under the rules of most of the well-recognized international arbitration institutions and governed by the laws of jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, as well as under bilateral and regional investment...