Jean-Martin is an Associate  in our Commercial disputes team.

Jean began his career as a capital markets lawyer in Australia, acting for listed and private clients on large scale equity and debt fund raising transactions. In an environment where board room and shareholder conflicts were frequent, Jean developed an interest in dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in cross-border litigation and international commercial arbitration. His work predominantly involves complex corporate, contractual, shareholder and banking disputes, which often involve elements of fraud. Jean developed a particular expertise in financial benchmark manipulation claims, acting for a group of property investment companies in a Commercial Court dispute with a major retail bank accused of hundred million pounds fraud.

Jean’s work often involves significant cross-border elements and is typically high value in nature. He has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the investigative aspects of complex financial litigation. Jean provides regular advice to investors and technology services providers on disputes in the burgeoning area of digital assets and cryptocurrency. He adopts a commercial approach, aiming to achieve the client’s objectives at the lowest cost.

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Jean-Martin is an Associate  in our Commercial disputes team.

Jean began his career as a capital markets lawyer in Australia, acting for listed and private clients on large scale equity and debt fund raising transactions. In an environment where board room and shareholder conflicts were frequent, Jean developed an interest in dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in cross-border litigation and international commercial arbitration. His work predominantly involves complex corporate, contractual, shareholder and banking disputes, which often involve elements of fraud. Jean developed a particular expertise in financial benchmark manipulation claims, acting for a group of property investment companies in a Commercial Court dispute with a major retail bank accused of hundred million pounds fraud.

Jean’s work often involves significant cross-border elements and is typically high value in nature. He has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the investigative aspects of complex financial litigation. Jean provides regular advice to investors and technology services providers on disputes in the burgeoning area of digital assets and cryptocurrency. He adopts a commercial approach, aiming to achieve the client’s objectives at the lowest cost.

Work highlights

  • Acted for a group of investment companies in a Commercial Court dispute with a major commercial bank (£100million) concerning a number of loan agreements and associated swaps, encompassing allegations of misrepresentation and fraud in connection with alleged LIBOR manipulation by the defendant bank.
  • Defended an Australian Stock Exchange listed mining company in a multi-million dollar claim before the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
  • Represented one of the world’s largest oil and gas exploration companies (headquartered in China and operating out of Singapore) in relation to a contractual dispute with multiple mining entities.
  • Acted for US and European banks in connection with numerous “Hague Deposition Orders”, which require witnesses to give evidence in England for claims before the New York Federal District Court.
  • Defended US based shareholders accused of warranty breaches arising out of a USD$500m pharmaceutical business sale.
  • Acted in connection with various cryptocurrency disputes, including for technology services providers and investors.

Qualification date: 2015

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