Lead team
Lynda Nye-Rashkova
CEO
A qualified barrister with over 30 years’ experience in international commerce, Lynda brings an impressive range of skills to resolving complex situations. She is an excellent negotiator and has achieved enviable outcomes in areas as diverse as international brokerage payments to neighbourhood boundary disputes and debt settlement.
Astute and empathetic, Lynda seeks to take the stress out of dispute resolution for her clients. While she has legal training, she aims to help clients resolve disputes without the need for lengthy, costly litigation.
"Lynda mediated on our behalf in the resolution of a complex shipping dispute. She quickly grasped the salient issues and navigated to a conclusion what had been a divisive issue, sparing the business a very expensive and time-consuming process. Thoroughly recommend her."
P Freeman
Antoine Kohler
Commercial Director
Antoine is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the financial and energy markets. He joined GFG Alliance's SIMEC Energy division, in 2015 and was CEO of Marple Power Limited, GFG owned energy supplier to the UK industrial sector until July 2021, when he took a broader remit for SIMEC Energy overseeing energy management and renewable energy initiatives across the Group. Prior to joining GFG Antoine was a Founder Partner of Carbon Finance Partners which supported and accelerated the growth of solid proven enterprises as well as next-generation digital companies. Antoine spent 13 years at ICAP plc in various managerial roles and was the CEO of CMA, a boutique software and data outfit owned by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) which he sold to S&P in 2012.
Iren Merdinyan
Project Director
Iren has a wealth of project management experience across various industries, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability in diverse settings.
Iren has leveraged her project management expertise to coordinate and oversee complex real estate projects and successfully managed projects aimed at promoting and enhancing the physical and mental health of individuals and communities.
Iren has worked on large-scale projects in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and Governments worldwide. This experience has exposed her to a diverse range of global challenges, allowing her to navigate complex socio-political landscapes and cultural environments.
Tanya Petkova
International Lawyer
Tanya is an international lawyer specialising in European commercial and property legal case management. With extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of European laws, she successfully handles complex legal matters in various jurisdictions. Tanya excels in navigating cross-border issues, bridging legal systems, and achieving favourable outcomes for her clients. Her dedication, personalised approach, and strong negotiation skills make her a trusted and reliable member of LYVE Team.
Zee Chaudhry
Barrister, Legal Adviser & Business Consultant
Zee possesses both legal qualifications and specialised expertise as a business consultant. With over a decade of experience in the corporate and commercial sectors, he has effectively handled intricate business disputes. Zee has provided guidance and representation to more than 200 clients across a wide spectrum of legal and commercial conflicts. Renowned for his exceptional negotiation and mediation skills, he demonstrates a remarkable ability to proactively resolve business disputes, often preventing them from escalating. Zee holds a Bar-at-Law degree, specialising in International Commercial Law and Mediation. Additionally, he has earned an MSc in Law, Business, and Management, along with a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification in business strategy, international trade, finance, and investment.
Rebecca Hampton-Flory
Legal Researcher
Rebecca is an experienced doctoral Legal Researcher with an in-depth knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and research methodologies. Versatile in delving into diverse civil legal issues with a particular interest in medical law, disability discrimination and safeguarding concerns, Rebecca is proficient in utilising legal research tools to identify optimal solutions. Rebecca is skilled at crafting concise and persuasive legal memos, briefs, and arguments and has recently submitted evidence to the UK Parliament reflective of this skillset. She provides accurate research findings to support the underpinning legal strategies encountered at LYVE, directing her practice in accordance with client needs.