Serena Dwerryhouse

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Serena Dwerryhouse practices commercial litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on fraud and contentious insolvency disputes.

Serena's recent experience includes acting for an offshore bank in the successful defense of £220+ million claims relating to allegations of fraudulent trading and dishonest assistance and representing a global energy company in defending a London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) arbitration involving claims for breach of contract. Serena also has experience advising corporate clients on conducting internal investigations.

Experience

  • First Curaçao International Bank successfully defends £220+ million claims in significant fraudulent trading judgmentIn an extensive 400+ page judgment handed down by the English High Court after a seven-week trial, Mr Justice Leech dismissed the entirety of the claims advanced by Transworld Payment Solutions UK Limited ("TWPS") and its Liquidator, Stephen Hunt, against Jones Day client, First Curaçao International Bank ("FCIB"), and its former President Mr John Deuss.
  • TransDigm disposes of Mastsystem Int'l Oy to Lagercrantz Group ABJones Day advised TransDigm Group Incorporated in the disposal of Mastsystem Int'l Oy, a provider of high-performance telescopic masts, to Lagercrantz Group AB.
  • QSRP invests in ChopstixJones Day advised Kharis Capital backed QSRP on the strategic investment into Chopstix Noodle Bars, a UK franchisor and operator of quick serve noodle bars.
  • Integrated Power Services acquires Houghton InternationalJones Day advised Integrated Power Services in the acquisition of Houghton International, a leading electromechanical services provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, specializing in the repair and remanufacturing of electric motors, generators, pump systems, and electric coils.
  • Macquarie acquires Beacon HospitalJones Day advised Macquarie Asset Management, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, in the acquisition of Beacon Hospital from a consortium of shareholders.
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