Gateley Legal bolsters cross-border disputes expertise

Gateley Legal has strengthened its cross-border disputes team with the appointment of Ulrich Payne as partner in its London office.

Ulrich brings extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, having represented investment banks, hedge funds, multinational corporations and insolvency practitioners on complex domestic and international matters. 

He joins from Appleby and has previously held partner roles at Kobre & Kim, Ogier and Kirkland & Ellis.

Specialising in high-value international litigation and arbitration, Ulrich’s expertise spans high-net-worth individuals and multi-jurisdictional corporate and finance entities.

He said: “After a period of investment and growth in the team, it is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Gateley. 

“In recent years, Gateley has carved out a reputation as a market-leader in international arbitration and offers the perfect environment in which to continue this growth. 

“The cross-border disputes team is exceptionally skilled and respected and I’m looking forward to working closely with them as we continue to build the practice.”

Ulrich’s appointment follows a period of significant growth for Gateley Legal’s cross-border disputes team, which has recently welcomed Michael Lightfoot and Kieran John McCarthy as co-heads of international arbitration, alongside Nigerian-based consultant Perenami Momodu.

Richard Healey, head of Gateley’s business services platform and London office head, added: “Ulrich’s appointment is another exciting milestone for Gateley and the cross-border disputes team as we continue to enhance the services that we offer to clients by increasing the quality and depth of our disputes team.­­

“Ulrich has vast experience in an array of global high-value matters and his skillset complements the rest of the team whilst taking us into new strategic spaces. 

“We are particularly keen to build on his experience of acting for ultra-high-­­net-worth individuals and family offices. 

“He will play an integral role as this ambitious team continues to grow and we are pleased to welcome him to Gateley.”

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