Experience
Representative experience as Arbitrator
Construction & Infrastructure
Sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration concerning the construction of the VTB Arena in Moscow, in a dispute between a Russian employer and an Italian contractor, governed by Russian law.
Co-arbitrator in four consolidated UNCITRAL arbitrations arising out of a large construction and energy infrastructure project in Sudan, performed under a FIDIC Red Book contract.
Co-arbitrator in a UNCITRAL dispute concerning a civil engineering project in Kazakhstan, governed by Russian law.
Co-arbitrator in an ICAC (MKAS) dispute concerning multiple agreements regulating shareholders’ relationships in a production complex in Russia, with contracts governed by both English and Russian law..
Co-arbitrator in an ICAC (MKAS) dispute concerning breach of a shareholders’ agreement governed by English law, involving a Russian mining company (award in Russian).
Co-arbitrator in a DIAC arbitration relating to a share purchase agreement governed by English law.
Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration between shareholders of a large holding company concerning alleged breaches of warranties, governed by English law.
Shareholder, Corporate & Joint-Venture Disputes
Commodities, Trade & Energy
Co-arbitrator in a SIAC arbitration concerning the trade of oil refinery products and a related demurrage agreement governed by English law.
Co-arbitrator in a multi-billion-dollar SCC arbitration concerning the breach of a gas delivery contract governed by English law between a Russian state-owned gas exporter and a Polish importer.
Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration concerning disputes arising out of the trade of oil refinery products, governed by English law.
Banking & Finance
Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration concerning disputes arising out of a surety issued by a Russian financial institution in favour of a major French bank.
Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration concerning a multimillion-dollar loan facility dispute governed by English law.
Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration regarding the sale of participation in a loan facility agreement between a major Italian bank and its Russian subsidiary, governed by Russian law.
Sole arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration concerning funding arrangements for an educational programme at a major university in England, governed by English law.
Technology, Manufacturing & Supply
Co-arbitrator in an HKIAC arbitration involving an alleged breach of a contract for the supply of electric vehicles, governed by Chinese law.
Co-arbitrator in a multi-billion SCC arbitration between a Polish importer and a Russian gas exporter concerning termination of a gas import agreement and related damages, governed by English law.
Real Estate, Leasing & Aviation
Sole arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration seated in Moscow concerning the commercial lease of large supermarket premises, governed by Russian law (award in Russian).
Sole arbitrator in a dispute concerning the leasing of large construction machinery in an African jurisdiction, governed by French law.
Co-arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration between an Irish leasing company and a Russian guarantor concerning guarantee payments following termination of a commercial aircraft leasing agreement in the context of sanctions.
Reputation and Breach of Confidentiality Disputes
Sole arbitrator in a dispute under the HKIAC Rules expedited procedure involving allegations of breach of confidentiality obligations, misuse of confidential information, and resulting reputational harm, including claims relating to defamation and damage to business reputation.
Representative Experience as Counsel
Tatiana has acted as counsel in complex international commercial and investor–state arbitrations under the rules of leading arbitral institutions and in ad hoc proceedings, across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
Representative matters include:
LCIA arbitrations concerning the winding down of offshore oil operations in West Africa (US oil company).
LCIA proceedings relating to participation interests in a loan facility (Italian bank).
LCIA arbitration concerning investments in financial products (Russian investment bank).
ICC arbitration involving coverage under a marine cargo insurance policy (European insurer).
ICC arbitration concerning alleged misrepresentations by an investment manager (Cayman Islands fund).
LCIA arbitration relating to a long-term charterparty dispute (Greek shipowner).
SIAC arbitration concerning defects and delay under a shipbuilding contract (major Korean shipyard).
LCIA arbitration concerning termination of airport concession arrangements (major shareholder).
ICC and SCC arbitrations involving oil field, technology, partnership and software implementation disputes.
Investor–state proceedings under ICSID, UNCITRAL and VIAC Rules, representing both states and investors in disputes involving mining, banking and infrastructure investments.
Career Summary
June 2025 - present Independent arbitrator and Mediator
Sep. 2019 – June 2025 RPC (London), Partner
Sep. 2014 – Sep. 2019 Jones Day (London), Of Counsel
May 2012 – Sep. 2014 Stephenson Harwood (London), Partner
May 2010 – May 2012 Stephenson Harwood (London), Senior Associate
Jan. 2004 – May 2010 White & Case (Moscow), Associate
May. 1999 - Dec. 2003 Eckstein & Partners (Moscow), Associate
Qualifications, Memberships and Thought Leadership
Tatiana graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), where she completed a five-year degree in international law at the Faculty of Law. In 1998, she subsequently completed master studies at the University of Cologne (Germany) in civil and commercial law.
Following her academic training, Tatiana gained practical experience from 1999 onwards at international law firms in Moscow and London, developing experience across both civil law and common law legal systems through her international practice. She was made partner at a London-based international law firm in 2013, reflecting her seniority and leadership in complex cross-border disputes.
In 2012 Tatiana is admitted as an advocate in Russia and, since 2013, has been authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales. She has been a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators since 2012 and, in 2025, became a Fellow (FCIArb) through the experience-based route in recognition of her substantial experience sitting as arbitrator.
Since 2015 Tatiana has been included on the panels of arbitrators of leading international arbitration institutions, including the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). She is also included on the lists of arbitrators of a number of regional arbitral institutions.
Tatiana is actively engaged in the international arbitration community and is a member of leading professional organizations, including the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Bar Association (IBA), and other arbitration-related professional networks across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
She is actively involved in professional education and thought leadership within the arbitration community. Tatiana teaches with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, contributed to the organization of international arbitration conferences, and participated in mentorship initiatives such as the London VYAP and Young ITA programs. She regularly speaks at international conferences on topics of international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Books, Publications and Speaking Engagements
Tatiana co-authored two books on international arbitration. She is a frequent contributor to LexisNexis, where she provides expert legal analysis and commentary on international arbitration and commercial disputes.
Books:
Co-authored the book ICSID Rules and Regulations 2022 – Article-by-Article Commentary (edited by Happ, Wilske).
Authored chapter English Law and Key Features of English Contract Law - Civil Law, Issue 50, Articles Commentaries Practice, Caspian University, Almaty,
Kazakhstan, Mar 1, 2017.
Most recent publications:
Limits of the court’s assistance under sections 43-44 Arbitration Act 1996 (VXJ v FY, RH & XL), LexisNexis, September 2025.
Arbitration Representation and section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (Republic of India v CC/Devas), LexisNexis, July 2025.
English court declares Arbitral Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear dispute (Barclays Bank plc v VEB), LexisNexis, December 2024.
Court of Appeal: ICSID Convention and waiver of immunity (Infrastructure Services Luxembourg v Spain; Border Timbers Ltd v Zimbabwe), LexisNexis, November 2024.
No objection: When is a party barred from challenging jurisdiction where it continues in the arbitration?, LexisNexis, July 2024.
Not the last word: High Court holds that ICSID Convention does not effect automatic waiver of immunity, LexisNexis, February 2024.
Delay at your peril: High Court holds that two-week delay causes party to lose right to object to irregularity in arbitration, LexisNexis, August 2023.
Arbitration jurisdictional challenge no bar to English court ordering compliance with a tribunal peremptory order, LexisNexis, February 2023.
Obvious arithmetical error in damages calculation is sufficient for arbitral award to be set aside for procedural irregularity, finds High Court , LexisNexis, May 2022.
Gleeson Privies: Can non-parties to an arbitration be estopped by it?, LexisNexis, May 2022.
Clear and unconditional communication determines whether an arbitrator’s appointment was valid, LexisNexis, September 2022.
When is an error a serious irregularity? Court demonstrates approach to correcting arbitration awards, LexisNexis, January 2021.
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