Sheena Buddhdev is a Partner in our Commercial Dispute Resolution group, advising on a broad range of high-value and complex disputes often with a cross-border element.
She advises on a broad range of high-value business and complex commercial, financial, and insolvency disputes (both litigation and arbitration) usually with a cross-border element. Sheena is an experienced disputes lawyer with over 20 years of experience. She is recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” in Commercial Litigation (Premium) in Legal 500.
Sheena works with a wide range of clients across a number of sectors, including the energy sector and finance sector and not only has significant experience in High Court proceedings and arbtiration under different rules, but is also able to assist clients to resolve their disputes without recourse to the Courts or arbitraton. Clients rely on her detailed technical knowledge, sound judgement, calm demeanor and excellent project management skills.
Sheena actively participates in pro bono matters and has worked on significant projects over her career.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her young family and friends, cooking, and participating in various sports. Sheena is passionate about diversity and inclusion and is an active member of the firm's diversity and inclusion networks.
Sheena's recent experience includes:
- acting for one of five co-defendants in a high-profile English Commercial Court claim concerning allegations of dishonesty under Russian law
- advising an oil company in its defense of a US$300 million claim for various breaches of contracts pursuant to the UNCITRAL Rules
- acting for a Russian oil and gas company in a US$300 million complex fraud claim in the English High Court against high-net-worth individuals
- advising a hedge fund on possible claims that could be brought before the English courts by investors in a Jersey limited partnership fund in light of the mismanagement of portfolio assets by an English incorporated investment manager
- acting on behalf of more than 75 global financial institutions holding approximately US$33 billion of unsecured debt on litigation arising out of the collapse of the Icelandic banking sector and advising upon litigation strategy and asset recoveries in England, various jurisdictions in Europe and the United States
- advising an Indian pharmaceuticals company in its defense of a claim for breach of a supply agreement pursuant to an arbitration commenced under the LCIA Rules
- advising the provisional liquidators of a Luxembourg-incorporated securitization vehicle on a range of complex trust and other issues concerning the assets of the estate and making numerous applications to the English High Court under the Insolvency Act 1986
- advising lenders to a foreign exchange company on contentious issues arising in connection with the successful restructuring of its business
- advising a shareholder of a joint venture in the defense of an unfair prejudice petition before the English High Court
- advising clients on litigation funding opportunities, including on the due diligence of potential claims (in a number of jurisdictions)
- "Is Brexit a Game Changer for the Role of English Law in International Dispute Resolution," May 2019, New York Law Journal
- Commentary in Practical Law on Morley v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2020] EWHC 88(Ch) and good faith obligations under loan agreements, April 2020
- Over her career, Sheena has presented on multiple occasions at various client conferences and events both in the UK and elsewhere
- Recognized as a "Next Generation Partner" in Commercial Litigation in Legal 500 2022
- Recognized as a "Rising Star" in Commercial Litigation in Legal 500 2021 — described by clients as "the pivot at the heart of a team, excellent skills coordinating complex cases and multiple work streams" and "brilliant, experienced high-quality litigator who is head and shoulders above her peers"
- Recognized individual in Banking Litigation in Legal 500 2021
- Recognized individual in Commercial Arbitration in Legal 500 2021