Our People
We bring rich expertise, fresh thinking and a genuinely collaborative spirit to every relationship. Meet the team behind Fladgate’s unique approach to partnership.
Team members
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Jonathan
Partner
Jonathan Cohen
PartnerI am an industry recognised energy lawyer specialising in renewables and low carbon energy transactions both in the UK and internationally. I also regularly advise on ESG and sustainability issues.Technology, Outsourcing & ProcurementProjects & Infrastructure -
Jonathan
RileyPartner
Jonathan Riley
PartnerI advise wealthy individuals, their families and the institutions that advise them in respect of their private wealth. I have particular expertise in advising business owning families.Estate & Trust AdministrationCharities & Philanthropy -
Josh
SwernerPartner
Josh Swerner
PartnerI am a corporate lawyer specialising in private domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate advisory work, with a particular focus on the lower-mid market.Life Sciences & HealthcareProjects & Infrastructure -
Joshua
MogerPartner
Joshua Moger
PartnerI am a family lawyer who specialises in acting for high net worth individuals. My practice covers financial remedies on divorce as well as mid and post nuptial agreements, and for cohabitees, financial claims and agreements. My expertise includes all matters relating to the welfare of children,…Dispute ResolutionFamily Law -
Julian
ScharferPartner
Julian Scharfer
PartnerI am a specialist in real estate investment, acting for investors and developers.Charities & PhilanthropyCharities & Philanthropy -
Kate
TroupPartner
Kate Troup
PartnerI am a financial services regulatory lawyer with particular expertise in the investment management, private banking, fintech and cryptoasset sectors. I advise both UK based firms and overseas firms who wish to provide services to the UK market.Financial Services & Regulatory DisputesFunds, Finance & Regulatory -
Katya
VagnerPartner
Katya Vagner
PartnerI advise HNW UK and international families on all aspects of UK and offshore tax, succession planning and trusts.Estate & Trust AdministrationCharities & Philanthropy -
Kirsty
CorkumPartner
Kirsty Corkum
PartnerI am a real estate lawyer working on high value, complex developments, prelettings and investments.Real Estate DevelopmentReal Estate Investment -
Leigh
CallawayPartner
Leigh Callaway
PartnerI am a litigation lawyer, with almost twenty years of experience in resolving corporate and commercial disputes, with a particular focus on shareholder actions and post-M&A disputes, financial services, and data and cyber risk.
Data Protection, Cyber Security and Operational ResiliencyCivil Fraud & Asset Recovery -
Liam
BellPartner
Liam Bell
PartnerI am a Partner specialising in commercial property disputes and property insolvency. I help clients across the real estate sector to anticipate, avoid, and proactively manage litigation and alternative means of dispute resolution.Construction & Engineering DisputesConstruction & Engineering Law -
Lucie
BurnistonPartner
Lucie Burniston
PartnerI specialise in domestic and international private M&A and venture capital investments, acting at all stages from seed funding, through development capital to exit for both companies and investors. I also advise on a range of other corporate matters.Construction & EngineeringMergers & Acquisitions -
Luke
MorrisPartner
Luke Morris
PartnerI am a specialist in debt finance, with a particular focus on sports & media, green energy & cleantech, projects & infrastructure.Funds, Finance & RegulatoryCharities & Philanthropy -
Marc
SosnowPartner
Marc Sosnow
PartnerI specialise in mergers and acquisitions including joint ventures, disposals and corporate governance work.Corporate Real EstateInvestment Funds -
Mark
HarnettPartner
Mark Harnett
PartnerI specialise in advising developers and property investors on planning and related development issues such as compulsory purchase and land contamination. I also advise on rights to light (deeds of release and insurance cover). I deal with both non-contentious issues and contentious matters.Projects & InfrastructureCharities & Philanthropy -
Matt
AkersPartner
Matt Akers
PartnerI am a dispute resolution specialist with expertise in complex commercial litigation, arbitration and cross border insolvencies.
Civil Fraud & Asset RecoveryRestructuring & Insolvency -
Matthew
LindsayPartner
Matthew Lindsay
PartnerI am a real estate finance and international private capital lawyer focusing on creating and preserving wealth for my clients through strategic investment, acquisition and astute asset management.Funds, Finance & RegulatoryRestructuring & Insolvency -
Michael
McCartneyPartner
Michael McCartney
PartnerI am an experienced employment law specialist, working with clients across a range of sectors on all aspects of employment law. I have a particular specialism in cross border and high value High Court disputes and I am qualified to practice in both the UK and Ireland.Group LitigationCorporate Law -
Mike
TremeerPartner
Mike Tremeer
PartnerI am a specialist Employment lawyer, taking pride in providing commercial and pragmatic advice to in-house legal teams, HR departments and managers. I advise on the full range of employment issues including day-to-day advisory matters, M&A and other transactions and tribunal and civil…Group LitigationCorporate Law -
Milan
KapadiaPartner
Milan Kapadia
PartnerI am a disputes partner specialising in complex banking, insolvency and international disputes, with a particular focus on cross-border enforcement and India-related matters. I advise banks, insolvency practitioners, corporates and individuals on high-value, strategically sensitive disputes.
Financial Services & Regulatory DisputesCivil Fraud & Asset Recovery -
Mythily
KatsarisPartner
Mythily Katsaris
PartnerI lead Fladgate’s India Desk, and am dual-qualified in England and Wales as well as India. I am recognised by Legal 500, Chambers and the India Business Law Journal for my specialism in cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. I have particular expertise in advising HNW entrepreneurs and…Charities & PhilanthropyCharities & Philanthropy -
Nadia
OsbornePartner
Nadia Osborne
PartnerI specialise in complex, commercial litigation including civil fraud and contentious insolvency, international arbitration and group actions. I have particular experience in dealing with cross-jurisdictional disputes and often co-counsel with lawyers in other countries.Civil Fraud & Asset RecoveryRestructuring & Insolvency -
Nathan
Carter-SmithPartner
Nathan Carter-Smith
PartnerI am a commercial real estate lawyer, primarily acting for investors, developers and occupiers.Real Estate InvestmentReal Estate Law -
Nick
WoodPartner
Nick Wood
PartnerI specialise in corporate and commercial contracts and transactions relating to real estate and physical infrastructure.Real Estate DevelopmentReal Estate Investment -
Nicola
KravitzPartner
Nicola Kravitz
PartnerI am a real estate lawyer specialising in commercial and residential properties for high-net-worth individuals and private property companies. While I primarily handle large commercial and residential transactions, I also enjoy solving issues in other transactions by applying practical solutions.Projects & InfrastructureReal Estate -
Olivia
BatemanPartner
Olivia Bateman
PartnerI am a non-contentious construction lawyer specialising in UK property development and projects.Construction & Engineering LawConstruction & Engineering -
Orit
Rioumine
GoldPartner
Orit Rioumine Gold
PartnerI specialise in equity capital markets, cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures and investments.Mergers & AcquisitionsBetting & Gaming -
Paul
AirleyPartner
Paul Airley
PartnerI specialise in equity capital markets transactions, M&A and advisory mandates, acting for clients ranging from founders to financial institutions. I am active in both traditional and novel business sectors, including energy and resources, technology, cannabis, and psychedelics.Life Sciences & HealthcareCapital Markets -
Ravi
GoonesenaPartner
Ravi Goonesena
PartnerI am an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer with over 36 years’ experience, focusing primarily on inward investment work into the UK.Mergers & AcquisitionsCorporate Real Estate -
Rebecca
CockcroftPartner
Rebecca Cockcroft
PartnerMy practice covers all aspects of divorce, financial remedies and the law relating to children, including international relocations. I also have experience of running complex litigation in The Business and Property Courts involving conduct, dishonesty and fraud between a husband and wife. I have…Dispute ResolutionFamily Law -
Richard
EvansPartner
Richard Evans
PartnerI am a real estate lawyer specialising in complex property disputes arising from the acquisition, development, and management of commercial real estate.Real Estate DevelopmentReal Estate Litigation -
Richard
HarbotPartner
Richard Harbot
PartnerI am a tax lawyer with a broad range of experience across multiple disciplines and sectors.
Real Estate Investment FundsConstruction & Engineering -
Rumit
NanjiPartner
Rumit Nanji
PartnerI am a finance lawyer specialising in property finance, private M&A, leverage finance and private equity.Funds, Finance & RegulatoryMergers & Acquisitions -
Sam
TyePartner
Sam Tye
PartnerI am the Green Energy Group Lead at Fladgate and I have been involved in a broad range of private company work including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements, corporate finance and debt finance across a range of sectors but with a particular focus on PFI, projects…Projects & InfrastructureMergers & Acquisitions -
Sarah
ConibeerePartner
Sarah Conibeere
PartnerI specialise in fast-paced transactions and deal with mainly prime and super prime, leasehold and freehold properties, which are frequently situated in the London area.Residential Real EstateReal Estate Law -
Sarah
FitzpatrickPartner
Sarah Fitzpatrick
PartnerI am a real estate lawyer specialising in advising investors on a range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.
Real Estate InvestmentReal Estate Occupiers -
Seetal
ModiPartner
Seetal Modi
PartnerI specialise in finance and advise on a broad range of loan and capital markets debt secured by real estate, renewable energy and other asset classes. I have experience in the lending market, among lenders (some are established banks but an increasing number are alternative capital providers, funds…Funds, Finance & RegulatoryProjects & Infrastructure -
Simon
ChadowitzPartner
Simon Chadowitz
PartnerI represent a diverse range of clients, including publicly traded corporations, established companies, entrepreneurs, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, and family offices from around the world. While my focus is primarily on real estate, I have experience across various sectors,…Charities & PhilanthropyCharities & Philanthropy -
Simon
GoldringPartner
Simon Goldring
PartnerI am a private client lawyer who litigates, with extensive experience spanning a range of contentious matters, notably onshore and offshore trusts disputes, and non-contentious estate planning solutions.Estate & Trust AdministrationCivil Fraud & Asset Recovery -
Sophia
PurkisPartner
Sophia Purkis
PartnerI specialise in the resolution of commercial and personal disputes, particularly those involving allegations of fraud, misfeasance and breach of trust.Civil Fraud & Asset RecoveryRestructuring & Insolvency -
Sophie
BurkePartner
Sophie Burke
PartnerI am a member of our corporate team and specialise in UK corporate recovery and M&A transactions with a particular focus on distressed acquisitions, disposals and UK insolvency procedures. I also have 10 years’ of experience advising international clients on a wide and diverse range of UK…Restructuring & InsolvencyMergers & Acquisitions -
Taj
RehalPartner
Taj Rehal
PartnerI specialise in advising clients on complex and strategic workplace employment and partnership matters including contract negotiations, resolving workplace issues, reorganisations, exits and post-termination disputes.Charities & PhilanthropyCharities & Philanthropy -
Tatiana
MensheninaPartner
Tatiana Menshenina
PartnerI am a commercial litigator with over twenty years’ experience, working on both cross-border litigation and arbitrations, involving parties from or with interests in UK, Europe, CIS, UAE and the BVI.Construction & Engineering DisputesCivil Fraud & Asset Recovery -
Tessa
Trevelyan
ThomasPartner
Tessa Trevelyan Thomas
PartnerI am a corporate lawyer specialising in public and private M&A.Mergers & AcquisitionsOnline and e-commerce -
Thomas
GarnerPartner
Thomas Garner
PartnerI advise individuals facing unfair or abusive criminal allegations abroad and help them to protect themselves, their families and their assets. I have particular expertise in advising high net worth individuals facing politically motivated criminal charges and in handling asylum claims with…International ProtectionPersonal Immigration -
Thomas
KaralisPartner
Thomas Karalis
PartnerI specialise in arbitration with extensive experience running large, high-value and technically complex commercial disputes. I have a broad range of experience with major institutional rules and ad hoc arbitration, as well as with the English courts and internationally.Construction & Engineering DisputesConstruction & Engineering -
Tim
WrightPartner
Tim Wright
PartnerI am a technology, sourcing and commercial lawyer with over 30 years' experience advising clients on their outsourcing, cloud, digital, technology, distribution and other commercial projects. I also work on a range of advisory and compliance projects including supply chain risk (modern slavery,…Technology, Outsourcing & ProcurementLife Sciences & Healthcare -
Tom
BolamPartner
Tom Bolam
PartnerI am a litigation and arbitration solicitor who specialises in company, commercial and fraud matters.Restructuring & InsolvencyInternational Arbitration