Yana Bychkova

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I am an associate in the dispute resolution team, advising on complex commercial disputes before the English High Court and in international arbitration. My practice often involves cross-border elements, and I regularly work with clients, advisers and experts across the UK, CIS, Cyprus, and the BVI.

I act for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, shareholders, investors and founders in a wide range of disputes, from contractual and shareholder claims to enforcement and asset recovery. I also have experience with cases involving digital assets and blockchain technology. I frequently provide advice on UK and EU sanctions regulations, often coordinating cross-border input from international counsel. I have recent experience in interim applications, such as security for costs and summary judgment. I have also assisted with worldwide freezing orders and asset disclosures.

My approach is pragmatic and commercially focused, aimed at achieving effective, client-centred outcome.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, photography and sketching inspired by nature and architecture.

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Acted for a defendant in a Commercial Court dispute over the enforcement of a Russian judgment worth c. 14 million, involving a jurisdiction challenge raising issues of cross-border insolvency
Acted for a defendant in a Commercial Court dispute over the enforcement of a Russian judgment worth c. 14 million, involving a jurisdiction challenge raising issues of cross-border insolvency
Represented shareholders and investors of a cybersecurity company in a three-day High Court trial on the interpretation of provisions of the Companies Act 2006, resulting in declarations favourable to our clients
Advised a group of shareholders on their exit from a Russian company, operating in a UK/EU regulated sector, coordinating urgent UK, EU and US sanctions advice within tight transaction deadlines
As part of a multi-jurisdictional team, advised a blockchain developer and minority shareholder on a potential LCIA arbitration, negotiating settlement valued at over $50 million in Bitcoin