Kyle Lecuona
Kyle Lecuona
Called in 2010

Kyle is an experienced commercial barrister with a broad practice encompassing commercial litigation, international disputes, insurance and reinsurance, and non-contentious commercial advisory work.

Called to the Bar in 2010, Kyle is regularly instructed in substantial and often high-value disputes involving companies, financial institutions, insurers and private individuals. His practice frequently involves cross-border elements, complex contractual arrangements, allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and commercial wrongdoing.

Kyle has extensive experience of proceedings in the High Court and Court of Appeal, appearing both as sole counsel and as junior counsel alongside leading King’s Counsel. He advises and represents clients throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes, from early strategic advice and interim applications through to trial, appeal, and enforcement.

Recognised for his pragmatic approach, commercial judgment and strong understanding of business, Kyle places particular emphasis on identifying practical solutions that align with his clients’ wider commercial objectives. His advice combines rigorous legal analysis with an appreciation of commercial risk, cost, and reputational considerations.

Instructing Us

Alongside his contentious practice, Kyle maintains a substantial commercial advisory practice, advising businesses on contractual arrangements, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute avoidance. He regularly assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.

Kyle’s commercial perspective is informed by his previous experience consulting within the mergers and acquisitions team of a boutique Swiss private bank, together with his earlier work coordinating major commercial litigation involving claims valued from £200,000 to in excess of £200 million.

He is authorised to accept instructions under the Public Access Scheme.

Practice Overview

Commercial litigation forms the core of Kyle’s practice. He has particular experience in contractual disputes, shareholder and corporate disagreements, commercial fraud, unlawful means conspiracy, inducement of breach of contract and claims involving multiple defendants.

His instructions frequently involve sophisticated commercial arrangements, international parties and disputes requiring careful strategic management.

Kyle is experienced in obtaining and resisting interim relief, including freezing injunctions, passport orders, and other protective measures. He also advises on enforcement proceedings and the practical recovery of assets.

Recent Experience

  • Acting alongside Stephen Auld KC for a UK-based supplier in a US$41 million contractual and fraud dispute arising from the supply of ventilators to the Mexican government during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Acting alongside Philip Coppel KC for a UK technology company in High Court and Court of Appeal proceedings concerning inducement of breach of contract and unlawful means conspiracy, including associated contempt, injunctive and enforcement proceedings. Northamber Plc v Genee World Ltd and Others [2024] EWCA Civ 428.
  • Acting in Chancery Division proceedings concerning the recovery of funds allegedly transferred through undue influence, including successfully obtaining worldwide freezing relief and a passport order against a European-domiciled individual.
  • Representing a multinational mutual insurance organisation in High Court proceedings concerning a contractual dispute over introducer fees.
  • Acting in a commercial dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, breach of confidence, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment arising from a failed merger and the subsequent exploitation of a business opportunity.

Kyle has significant experience of disputes involving overseas parties, international commercial arrangements, and complex jurisdictional considerations.

His work has involved matters connected with Europe, the United States, Mexico, and offshore financial centres, including Bermuda.

He is particularly well placed to assist where English law disputes intersect with international business operations, overseas assets, financial institutions, and cross-border enforcement.

His experience extends to working alongside foreign lawyers and other professional advisers to develop coordinated litigation and commercial strategies.

Kyle has developed considerable expertise in insurance and reinsurance disputes, advising insurers, reinsurers, insurance administrators, and commercial policyholders.

His experience encompasses coverage disputes, professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, regulatory compliance, business interruption, and complex contractual arrangements within the insurance market.

Recent Experience

  • Acting for a commercial indemnity and guarantee insurer concerning business conducted in the UK and Bermuda through segregated account arrangements.
  • Advising and representing a reinsurance business in regulatory appeal proceedings before the Bermuda Monetary Authority involving allegations of negligence and fitness to operate.
  • Advising an insurer concerning the recovery of funds from a Luxembourg-based subsidiary.
  • Representing an international restaurant group in a business interruption insurance dispute, including negotiating a resolution through alternative dispute resolution.
  • Acting for a major haulage and distribution business in a business interruption claim arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Advising on a €5 million share repurchase arrangement involving underwriting parties across Europe.
  • Advising on regulatory investigations and sanctions involving the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including their implications for UK operations.

Kyle regularly advises businesses on commercial transactions, contractual risk and regulatory obligations.

He works with businesses of varying sizes, from SMEs to substantial international organisations, providing commercially focused advice intended to reduce exposure to disputes and support sound business decisions.

His advisory experience includes:

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial supply and service agreements.
  • Advising on corporate governance, compliance and internal policies.
  • Commercial risk assessment and pre-litigation strategy.
  • Advising on contractual structures, obligations and liability.
  • Supporting businesses with complex commercial negotiations.
  • Advising on contractual and regulatory issues in the financial services, insurance, healthcare, trade and hospitality sectors.

Kyle’s background in banking, corporate transactions and large-scale litigation enables him to approach commercial instructions with a broader understanding of the operational and financial considerations facing clients.

Kyle also undertakes employment and regulatory work, particularly where disputes arise within a wider commercial or corporate context.

His experience includes senior executive disputes, contractual claims, internal investigations, disciplinary proceedings and regulatory compliance.

Recent Experience

  • Advising in relation to employment proceedings valued at approximately £15 million brought by a distressed debt trader against an international investment bank.
  • Advising and acting for a reinsurance business in High Court proceedings brought by a director concerning alleged breaches of an employment agreement.
  • Conducting internal investigations and disciplinary processes involving senior employees and directors, including allegations of fraud and misappropriation of company assets.
  • Advising on restrictive covenants, employment contracts, discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Kyle regularly represents clients in mediations and commercial negotiations, advising on settlement strategy, litigation risk and the commercial merits of alternative outcomes.

He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb).

  • The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
  • Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb)
  • Commercial Litigation Association

Kyle is authorised to accept instructions directly from businesses and individuals under the Public Access Scheme, where appropriate.