Ken is the Founding Member of Aldous PLLC. An experienced attorney, trial lawyer and arbitrator, qualified to practice in both the U.S. and the UK, Ken has represented a wide range of diverse interests in complex litigation before various federal and state courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. For over a decade, Ken developed and honed his legal skills at Proskauer Rose LLP, and later was a Partner in the New York office of London-based Mishcon de Reya, focusing his general litigation practice on international, multi-jurisdictional and cross-border dispute resolution. He also gained considerable experience working on secondment as the Head of Litigation for BT Americas Inc. (a subsidiary of British Telecommunications plc) and as Litigation Counsel for NYSE Euronext.
Ken's activities in both private and in-house practice have included a varied array of commercial matters and disputes, including representations and consultations involving antitrust/competition law; telecommunications law; securities litigation; trade-secret, copyright/trademark and other forms of intellectual property protection; non-compete and employment-related issues; insurance; sports law; legal ethics; and other commercial disputes. He also has also served as an arbitrator and maintains an active pro-bono caseload.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| NY | Currently registered | 2000 | 05/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Aldous PLLC | 2011 - Present |
| Of Counsel | MontaguLaw, P.C. | 2015 - 2019 |
| Partner | Mishcon de Reya New York LLP | 2013 - 2014 |
| Litigation Counsel | NYSE Euronext | 2010 - 2010 |
| Head of Litigation | BT Americas Inc. | 2008 - 2009 |
| Associate Attorney | Proskauer Rose LLP | 1999 - 2011 |
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| Legal Assistant | Sullivan & Cromwell | 1995 - 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
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| The Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Friends of King's College London Association, Inc. | President | 2007 - Present |
| Legal Ethics Committee, New York City Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Legal History Committee, New York City Bar Association | Chair | 2008 - 2011 |
| USCIB/ICC Arbitration Amicus Curiae Subcommittee | Member | 2008 - 2011 |
| Advistory Board, Institute for Transnational Arbitration | Member | 2007 - 2011 |
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Client Alert | The FAA and Arbitrability Under the Supreme Court’s Spotlight: Reinforcing the Tribunal’s Competence to Assess Its Own Jurisdiction | 2019 |
| Special Counsel | The Ins and Outs of Working as a Legal Temp (quoted) | 2016 |
| Chapter 41, Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts, Robert L. Haig ed., 3d ed. | Expert Witnesses | 2010 |
| Proskauer on International Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Stages in the Arbitral Process | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford University | Advanced Diploma in Local History | 2006 |
| King's College London, Dickson Poon School of Law | PG Diploma in EC Law | 2003 |
| Boston College Law School | Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| State University of New York, Albany | Master of Arts | 1995 |
| Oral Roberts University | Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Television Interview | Liberty Reserve and Digital Currency Exchanges | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Costello, Shea & Gaffney LLP v. Blutman, et alius (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cnty., Index No. 562026/2017) | Settled. |
| Medicrea USA, Inc. v. K2M Spine, Inc., et al., 2018 WL 3407702 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 2, 2018) | Plaintiff's request for a temporary restraining order denied. |
| Claim for legal malpractice | Settled. |
| Hayes v. Brown (Sup. Ct., Warren Cnty., Index No. 57355) | Settled. |
| Michael Aram, Inc. v. Herald Gardell, Ltd., et al., (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cnty., Index No. 651555/2014) | Settled. |
| Japan Press Service, Inc. v. Japan Press Service, Inc., 2013 WL 80181 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 2, 2013) | Defendant's motion to dismiss granted. |
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| CIH International Holdings, LLC v. BT United States, LLC, 821 F. Supp. 2d 604 (S.D.N.Y. 2011) | Defendant's motion to dismiss granted. |
| In re: Mitchell Randell K, 41 A.D.3d 119 (1st Dep't 2007) | Termination affirmed on appeal. |
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Hui Zeng, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 21, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Aldous is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation.
Frank Floriani, Litigation Attorney on Mar 26, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Aldous is a very skilled commercial litigator. He had a thorough grasp of all the factual and legal issues our case presented. While I found him to be a tenacious advocate for his client he at all times maintained a professional demeanor. I would unequivocally recommend him to anyone seeking representation in a commercial litigation matter.
Dennis Cavanaugh, Litigation Attorney on Mar 14, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Ken on several matters. He is a focused, diligent attorney, who is also very easy to work with. He applies big firm experience with a personal touch. I endorse and recommend him for any matter, simple or complex.
Scott Matasar, Litigation Attorney on Mar 11, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ken is an astute, experienced attorney who brings decades of experience working at some of the country's top law firms to bear on his clients' behalf. He's a strong advocate, a quick mind and has great mastery of legal strategy. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to him.
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