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Yana Bychkova

I am an associate in the dispute resolution team, advising on complex commercial disputes before the English High Court and in international arbitration.

Areas of Expertise

Dispute Resolution

Commercial Litigation

Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery

International Arbitration

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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 frequently involves cross-border elements, and I work closely with clients, advisers and experts across multiple jurisdictions.

I act for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, shareholders, investors and founders in a wide range of disputes, including contractual and shareholder claims, enforcement proceedings and asset recovery. I have experience in matters involving digital assets and blockchain technology. I regularly advise on UK and EU sanctions regulations, often coordinating cross-border input from international counsel. My recent experience includes interim applications such as security for costs and summary judgment, as well as worldwide freezing orders and asset disclosure proceedings.

I understand that litigation can be a challenging experience, and my role as a litigator is to guide clients through the process with a clear strategy and support. My focus is on understanding each client's objectives and delivering outcomes that protect their interests – efficiently and with minimal disruption to their business or personal affairs.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring other countries and cultures, which also inspires my photography and sketching.

Experience

Acting for five Respondents in an LCIA arbitration valued at c. £60 million, defending a debt claim and pursuing counterclaims for breach of contract arising from gas and property development projects.

Representing a biotechnology company in an ICC arbitration valued at over $20 million concerning breach of a licence agreement.

Represented a tech client in a contractual High Court claim against a Canadian company worth approximately $10 million, obtaining partial summary judgment.

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.