Commercial disputes and arbitration partner Simon Kamstra recently retired from Addleshaw Goddard after more than 30 years at the firm. He formerly led the firm’s global disputes practice, was head of the Leeds office, and spent 17 years as head of the international arbitration. He finished his career at the firm as head of Global Connect, Addleshaws’ 200-firm worldwide alliance
He spoke to Will Lewallen about fraudulent oligarchs, Hacienda nights, and why law firms still need mavericks.









