Business Intelligence & Investigations
Litigation Support Guide 2024 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Provided by J.S. Held
J.S. Held provides investigative support and strategic advice in the context of large-scale complex, cross-border commercial disputes and transactions.
Whilst J.S. Held has experience conducting investigations globally, the expertise of the London-based team predominantly lies in Russia, the CIS, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. The Middle East and Asia are covered locally by our international offices.
Typical assignments include:
- Evidence gathering in the context of anticipated or ongoing litigation and arbitration claims;
- Proving jurisdiction for proposed counterparties in litigation;
- Mapping the assets of sovereigns, companies and individuals to facilitate the enforcement of court and tribunal decisions and awards (see Asset Recovery);
- Internal and external investigations into corruption, fraud or malpractice;
- Identification of expert witnesses
- Due diligence and sanctions reviews on commercial counterparties; and
- Transaction intelligence and support.
J.S. Held is well-versed in obtaining information on companies and individuals, including making full use of public record databases and navigating diverse regulatory, legal and political landscapes.
As a firm, J.S. Held applies the highest ethical standards, whilst ensuring evidence will withstand scrutiny by the courts or tribunals at a later stage. Our work product has been used in support of LCIA, ICSID, SCC, ICC, and various commercial court claims around the globe.
Chambers Review
J.S. Held supports litigation and arbitration proceedings on behalf of sovereign entities, corporations, financial institutions, law firms and individuals. The firm is a long-standing player in the UK market, and its investigative approach is underpinned by years of practical experience in gathering evidence to support legal claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand complex and sensitive matters and have the expertise to handle it efficiently. They have a very experienced team across various fields of expertise and jurisdictions."
"The team are incredibly competent and responsive. J.S. Held have an incredible ability to adapt their research and work product to the specifics of their respective clients across numerous industries."
"The team is structured very well. All members are very creative and experienced specialists, and they really listen to the client's needs. You can always reach them whenever you need."
"They understand complex and sensitive matters and have the expertise to handle it efficiently. They have a very experienced team across various fields of expertise and jurisdictions."
"The team are incredibly competent and responsive. J.S. Held have an incredible ability to adapt their research and work product to the specifics of their respective clients across numerous industries."
"The team is structured very well. All members are very creative and experienced specialists, and they really listen to the client's needs. You can always reach them whenever you need."
Notable Practitioners
Sebastian Neave is a managing director in the global investigations practice in J.S. Held's London office. Neave's experience in intelligence relates most specifically to Russia and the CIS region. He advises clients on complex disputes involving fraud, asset recovery and a range of cross-border litigation and arbitration claims.
"Sebastian is a very good operator and borders do not seem to exist for him."
"Sebastian is outstanding."
Ranked Individuals at
J.S. Held
UK-wide
Clients
Provided by J.S. Held
Asset managers
Corporations - from extractives, industrial to high-tech
Financial institutions
Law firms
Private individuals
Industries
Provided by J.S. Held
Commercial Services
Finance
Law