Dispute Resolution Practice

Sergey Levichev
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Sergey Levichev

CEO, Partner, Head of International Arbitration and Litigation Practice

  • Overview

    UCL | Dr. Khaled Dispute Resolution team includes specialists qualified in the laws of England and Wales, the UAE, and Russia. All experts are licensed and qualified to independently represent their clients in the courts of these jurisdictions and provide opinions on the laws of foreign countries. Admissions: Team members are admitted to represent clients before: • State courts of the UAE • Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) courts • State courts of England and Wales • State courts of Germany • State courts of Russia

  • Experience

    Successful recognition of insolvency practitioners’ powers

    Secured recognition of insolvency practitioners’ powers in multiple jurisdictions within one of the largest bankruptcy cases in England.

    Obtaining a worldwide freezing order

    Obtained a worldwide freezing order from the High Court of London against all assets of the respondent.

    Obtaining an anti-suit injunction

    Obtained an anti-suit injunction from the High Court of London prohibiting the respondent from continuing proceedings in a foreign court in support of an arbitration clause.

    Issuance of an arrest order

    Obtained an arrest order against the respondent for contempt of court.

    Annulment of an ICC arbitral award

    The ICC arbitral award was annulled by the highest judicial authority of the United Kingdom (Privy Council).

    Issuance of a favourable arbitral award

    Obtained a favourable arbitral award for the Client in a construction dispute with the Contractor and successfully enforced it (exequatur) in one of the African countries.

    Successful management of a complex 15-day LCIA arbitration

    Successfully managed a complex 15-day LCIA arbitration involving 12 witnesses and 6 experts.

    Establishment of a legal precedent by an English court

    An English court set a legal precedent by ordering debt recovery from a company’s beneficiary who was not a party to the transaction.

    Recovery of USD 120 million in bankruptcy proceedings

    Recovered USD 120 million in bankruptcy proceedings in which the powers of English insolvency practitioners were recognised in six jurisdictions.

    Execution of a mining and processing project

    Executed a mining and processing project in a CIS country through the company’s exit from bankruptcy, with the transfer of shares as a result of foreclosure.

    Representation of a bank

    Successfully represented a bank in a dispute arising from the imposition of sanctions against a major international financial institution before the courts of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Russian Federation.

  • Services

    • International Commercial Arbitration
    • Criminal Risk Assessment
    • Consultations on UAE criminal and procedural law
    • Formation of a legal position on a case, determining strategy and tactics
    • Protecting clients’ interests before UAE law enforcement agencies
    • Representing clients’ interests in UAE courts