Robin Rathmell

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Robin Rathmell, Co-Chair of Kasowitz’s International Disputes team, is a renowned international litigator representing high-net-worth individuals and institutions in litigation involving allegations of fraud, money laundering and other forms of misconduct. Dual-qualified as an English barrister and U.S. lawyer, Rob formulates offensive and defensive global litigation strategies for international clients, including in relation to civil and criminal asset forfeiture, trusts, commercial and insolvency litigation, INTERPOL, and international sanctions regimes. He also has extensive experience handling parallel reputation management and crisis communications issues arising from these engagements.

Rob's engagements always span multiple jurisdictions, legal systems and asset-holding structures. Rob has acted as counsel in cases involving the world’s key offshore financial centers, as well as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. In addition to his regular interface with U.S. regulatory and intelligence agencies, Rob has extensive experience coordinating legal strategies in matters involving actions brought by non-U.S. authorities, requiring sensitive negotiations with government agencies across multiple jurisdictions.

Rob is ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ High Net Worth Guide, and recognized as a leading lawyer by Lawdragon, The Legal 500, Spear’s 500, Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite, Who’s Who Legal and Citywealth.