Cai Cherry

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About

Cai Cherry has experience representing commercial, charity and public sector clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters spanning public, commercial and regulatory law, disputes and investigations. 

Cai has represented clients in the High Court, Upper Tribunal, County Court, and US Federal District Court, as well as ICC- and LCIA arbitrations seated in the UK and US. They have a particular focus on human rights and equalities issues, notably freedom of speech and LGBTQ+ and disability rights, including advising public sector clients on equality law compliance, and advising the private and third sectors on English, European, US and international human rights, including litigation, due diligence exercises, internal investigations, and compliance advice.

His experience includes defamation and crisis management, including in high-profile political and social circumstances, as well as sanctions and trade controls. Their practice includes the technology and media, sport and entertainment sectors, and he has worked for globally renowned brands, companies and competitions in high-value disputes, regulatory actions, and investigations.

Bar admissions / Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and WalesAttorney-at-law admitted with the Supreme Court of New York

EXPERIENCE

  • Acting for commercial clients in judicial review and procurement challenges, international arbitrations regarding contractual and tortious claims, and commercial litigations including media, sports, data and infrastructure disputes, both in the US and England and Wales.
  • Assisting government bodies in relation to the COVID inquiry.  
  • Advising clients in relation to regulatory action and engagement, including by the Charity Commission, Equalities and Human Rights Commission and the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation. 
  • Drafting primary and secondary legislation, including proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill. 
  • Advising sovereign States on climate policy and COP activities, including related to human rights and equalities. 
  • Advising global technology companies on freedom of expression and due process standards in international law. 


Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of Law, LLM, Distinction, 2022

Additional News

Cai launched and now leads the firm's disability, neurodiversity and mental health pro bono practice, Enabled Represents, working with disability-focused charities, NGOs and other organisations. Cai also acts as administrator for the firm's Global Constitutional, Administrative and Public Law network. 

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Kaleidoscope International Trust Global LGBTI+ Commissioner
  • Law Society Disabled Solicitors Network committee member