Cooley Expands International Arbitration Practice With Addition of Charlie Lightfoot in London

London – October 2, 2023 – Charlie Lightfoot has joined Cooley as global chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice and as a partner in the firm’s litigation department. Lightfoot arrives from Jenner & Block, where he was global chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice.

“Charlie is one of London’s most distinguished lawyers for complex international arbitration and cross-border commercial litigation,” said James Maton, head of Cooley’s London business litigation practice. “His experience and reputation are outstanding, and he is a fantastic addition to our growing litigation team in London.”

“Charlie is a go-to adviser for clients with critical international disputes – he has a stellar track record of success as an advocate and a world class network,” said Mike Attanasio, chair of Cooley’s global litigation department. “We are very excited that Charlie has joined our elite group of litigators as we continue to expand our disputes practice in London.”

Lightfoot brings nearly 25 years of experience advising on complex and high-value international disputes, representing clients in commercial and investor-state arbitrations, as well as in litigation in the English courts. Lightfoot has experience in a range of sectors and has recently represented defense and aerospace contractors in disputes with the UK government, as well as infrastructure funds and clients in the renewable energy sector.

“Cooley’s growth story, including in London, has been phenomenal, and its highly collaborative cross-border culture is truly unique,” Lightfoot said. “I am delighted to join the firm and see huge opportunity ahead for the disputes practice as clients navigate the challenging global economic, regulatory and geopolitical environment.”

Cooley’s leading disputes practice advises the most disruptive companies in the modern economy. The firm’s litigators are known globally for solving complex issues that lie at the intersection of law and innovation. The firm represents high-growth, innovative companies, from startups to the largest enterprises in the world, focusing on technology, life sciences and venture capital. 

Cooley’s global commercial litigation practice is led by sophisticated advocates with experience in a wide variety of venues – including a broad spectrum of administrative tribunals and international arbitral forums, local and national courts in the UK and Europe, and federal and state courts across the US. The Cooley litigation team in London advises on the full range of domestic and international commercial disputes and is experienced in all forms of dispute resolution – including litigation, international arbitration and all methods of alternative dispute resolution.

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