Sergey Levichev

Partner, Head of Arbitration and Litigation Practice

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Sergey Levichev

Partner, Head of Arbitration and Litigation Practice
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Sergey specializes in dispute resolution, including international commercial arbitration and cross-border litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients in international arbitration under the LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICAC rules, as well as before state courts in foreign jurisdictions.

Successfully managed litigation in over 30 countries, including the UK, USA, UAE, Cyprus, BVI, Armenia, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The financial outcome for clients exceeded $700 million. Played a direct role in shaping key judicial precedents in the financial sector, which have become benchmarks for the entire legal community.

experience
Providing representation in family disputes

Providing representation in family disputes in the Family Court in Abu Dhabi

Participating in negotiations with clubs

Participating in negotiations with clubs regarding the fulfillment of contractual obligations

Development and review of transfer and employment contracts

Development and review of transfer and employment contracts between clubs and players

Developing FIDIC contracts

Developing FIDIC contracts

Consulting on foreign law

Consulting on foreign law regarding business activities in the hotel and construction industries

Assisting in the enforcement of an ICC award

Assisting in the enforcement of an ICC award in the UK and the Seychelles

Representing a developer in arbitration

Representing a developer in arbitration under the DIAC Rules under UAE law in a dispute with a contractor

Presiding over an ICC arbitration

Presiding over an ICC arbitration arising from a construction contract

Disposal of distressed assets

Disposal of distressed assets through transactions or foreclosure proceedings

Corporate and operational management

Corporate and operational management of foreign assets for the bank

Managing litigation in state courts

Managing litigation in state courts of the UK, UAE, France, Italy, Cyprus, and the US in cases involving exequatur of judgments and bankruptcy proceedings

Representing banks in arbitration proceedings

Representing banks in arbitration proceedings under the LCIA, ICC, HKIAC, DIAC, and ICAC rules

Managing debt collection projects

Managing debt collection projects in foreign jurisdictions and developing effective debt resolution strategies, obtaining interim measures, including international asset seizures

list of services
  • Dispute resolution
  • International commercial arbitration
  • Cross-Border Litigation
  • Banking Sector
  • Construction Sector
  • Hospitality Sector
  • Sports Law
languages
  • Russian
  • English
education
  • St. Petersburg State University, Law
  • St. John’s University (New York), LLM in dispute resolution