John D. Magnin

Marian heads the UK insurance and disputes practices working closely with the firm’s established trade and export finance team, and U.S.-based disputes team, offering advice on insurance, risk management and commercial dispute resolution.With over 20 years' experience, Marian advises banks, insurance brokers, investment funds, government agencies and corporates on commercial insurance arrangements which support structured trade, commodity and pre-export financing as well as corporate fi...

Matthew E. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Matthew E. practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Jones since 2012. 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 Matthew E. Jones is held by other lawyers.

When multinational corporations consider major transactions, tax implications often make or break the deal. Charlotte Sallabank advises on those implications, advising clients on the direct and indirect tax consequences of their largest business decisions. Her creativity, persuasive power and close attention to her clients' business aspirations consistently result in solutions that make them a reality.A complete perspective on tax-planning issuesWith more than 30 years of experience advising ...

Richard Bursby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leisure and Hospitality Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Richard practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Bursby since 2009. 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 Richard Bursby is held by other lawyers.

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.

Carolyn Jackson helps clients solve complex cross-border issues involving the regulation of financial institutions and financial products, including derivatives. Carolyn's depth of knowledge and practical approach are shaped by her first-hand experience: she managed the New York trading desk of several investment banks and was formerly the executive director of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Trading firms, banks, asset managers, clearing houses and trading venues re...

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 Evans is Chair of Goodwin’s European offices and a partner in Goodwin’s Real Estate Industry group. He is a former member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Evans' practice focuses on all aspects of real estate fund structuring and formation, as well as joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions in the real estate arena. Mr. Evans has considerable experience dealing with complex tax and real estate issues applicable to fund structuring, for both UK and pan-Europea...

Mark Fennessy is the co-head of the London Finance, Restructuring and Special Situations Group. He focuses his practice on contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. He has particular experience in multifaceted group collapses and global insolvency issues. He has been involved in a number of high-profile assignments for banks, funds and various strategic parties. Mark leads a team with unrivalled expertise in special situations, including in relation to assets facin...

David de Ferrars is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Fraud. David practices law in London, United Kingdom Best Lawyers has recognized David de Ferrars since 2009. 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 de Ferrars is held by other lawyers.