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Provided by Charles Ciumei KC
“A master of the difficult brief” who combines “razor-sharp intelligence with enormous tenacity” and “cross-examines with devastating effect” Charles Ciumei KC has a broad-based trial and advisory practice at the intersection of commercial, employment and information law, with a focus on protecting confidential information.
He has a particular interest in cyber security and cybercrime issues and data protection. He has a considerable expertise in IT technical matters and has extensive experience of litigation between hedge funds about misuse of confidential information in algorithmic trading software.
He is regularly instructed in urgent injunctions and is often sought out for ‘team move’ cases, particularly with an international dimension or involving jurisdictional disputes.
His general commercial practice includes carried interest claims, directors’ duties, shareholder disputes and LLP disputes. His arbitration work includes LCIA and ad hoc arbitrations.
Provided by Chambers
Charles Ciumei KC handles sophisticated employment law issues, with a focus on injunction work and issues associated with the protection of confidential information and business secrets, such as restrictive covenant enforcement and whistle-blowing. Sources commend his strategic direction.
Provided by Chambers
Charles' commercial acumen is second to none.
Charles is excellent and is one of our top picks for high-stakes matters.
Charles' commercial acumen is second to none.
Charles is excellent and is one of our top picks for high-stakes matters.
