News Type: Media Mentions

Sukhi Kaler’s arrival to Michelman Robinson as a Commercial & Business Litigation partner in our London office has drawn attention from Global Legal Chronicle, New Law Journal, Commercial Dispute Resolution and Legal Business. As has been reported, Sukhi joins the firm from CMS with a formidable reputation in complex domestic and international litigation, spanning cross-border disputes, enforcement strategy and asset recovery, and having played a leading role for more than a decade in Kuwait Airways Corporation v Iraqi Airways Company and the Republic of Iraq, which was one of the most significant and long-running cases in the history of the English Commercial Court. Her arrival marks another decisive step in MR’s London growth story and further strengthens a litigation bench that continues to gain momentum in a thriving market.

Elizabeth Tosaris has weighed in on three newly introduced California insurance bills that could reshape how wildfire-related claims are handled in the wake of last year’s fires in Los Angeles. Quoted in Law360 Review, Elizabeth flagged that provisions in S.B. 876—including restitution paid directly to policyholders for certain violations—could “open the door to a ton of litigation,” with significant disputes potentially arising over what losses are actually covered and how much insurers should pay. She also noted the significance of S.B. 878’s proposed 20% annual interest penalty for missed claim-response and payment deadlines, particularly in the aftermath of catastrophic events when staffing adjusters, appraisers, and other key resources become extremely challenging.

Harry Dimoulis is helping to shape Michelman Robinson’s London story. As Non-Billable recently reported, Harry has joined the firm from Linklaters to strengthen our growing commercial and business litigation bench in the City, bringing deep experience in cross-border disputes, collective actions, and competition litigation. His arrival underscores the firm’s momentum following the launch of our London office and our commitment to building a cutting-edge, disputes-led platform for financial services and international clients.

In a recent feature, Polly Sprenger shares why she left the traditional Big Law model to help build something different at Michelman Robinson’s London office: a lean, tech-enabled white collar practice focused on judgment over volume, empathy over inefficiency, and outcomes that truly serve clients and teams alike. It’s a sharp, candid look at where white collar work is headed—and why Polly is confident the future belongs to lawyers who know how to uncover the truth, not obscure it.

Jeffrey Farrow was quoted in Law360’s article, “Trade Secret Trends to Watch in 2026,” sharing perspective on the far-reaching implications of blockbuster trade secret verdicts and how appellate courts, including the Virginia Supreme Court, may shape future damages standards nationwide. Jeff also weighed in on the evolving scope of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, noting that while courts have increasingly accepted its extraterritorial reach for damages, significant uncertainty remains around the breadth of injunctions tied to future sales. This is an important read for companies navigating high-stakes trade secret disputes in an increasingly global marketplace.

Omer Er is featured in Mealey’s International Arbitration Report in a timely piece examining the use of AI arbitrators in construction disputes, where he offers a thoughtful, nuanced perspective on the legal, ethical, and practical implications of AI-assisted adjudication. Drawing on his broad range of experience in international arbitration, Omer addresses enforceability concerns, the importance of transparency and human oversight, and the potential for AI to enhance efficiency without compromising fairness, particularly in documents-only construction matters. Omer’s commentary is especially relevant as AI begins to shape the future of dispute resolution.

Thrilled to see Bench and Bar and other outlets (Global Legal Chronicle, New Law Journal and Commercial Dispute Resolution) have shined a light on Michelman Robinson’s thriving London office with the arrival of Akshay Sewlikar as a partner in our Commercial & Business Litigation Practice. A dual-qualified, globally minded disputes lawyer with deep experience across LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and DIFC proceedings—and a track record spanning sovereign bond disputes, major regulatory inquiries, commercial fraud matters, and even the first-ever financial fair play case against Everton FC—Akshay brings exactly the sophistication and cross-border insight driving our international growth strategy. His move from Linklaters underscores the caliber of talent choosing MR, and we’re excited for the impact he’ll make as we further expand our arbitration, investigations, and English High Court litigation capabilities.

Elizabeth Tosaris was featured in Law360 discussing California’s proposed Long Term Solvency Regulation, a first-of-its-kind rule requiring insurers to evaluate and report on long-range climate, technology, and financial risks. As Elizabeth explains, the measure represents “a first step in what could be a long process,” signaling regulators’ move to gather critical data before taking stronger action—a process that could reshape how insurers approach future risk.