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Dyakin, Gortsunyan and Partners

Leading Russian law firm with international presence, which brings together top-tier dispute resolution and transactional practices and remains one of the most prominent teams in the legal services market since 2018.

The Silk Net of Disputes: Weaving Patterns between Southeast Asia and Central Asia

A panel session hosted by DGP

Join us at Hong Kong Arbitration Week on October 23, 2026

"Devil in the Details, Arbitrators in the Limelight: Engagement, Appointment and Challenges in Modern International Arbitration"

A panel session hosted by DGP and Providence Law Asia

Join us at Singapore Convention Week 2026 on August 27, 2026

years of experience in the Russian legal market

25+

lawyers & advocates

70+

worth of cases, bln $

100+

deals, projects, and disputes since 2018

150+

Since 2018, we have remained one of the most prominent teams in the legal services market. DGP stands as a preeminent leader in dispute resolution, specializing in international commercial and investment arbitration, as well as both international and domestic litigation. Our transactional practice combines top-tier specialists with extensive experience in handling most complex cross-border transactions and projects for both Russian and international clients. In addition, our firm offers clients unique English law expertise.

From our offices in Moscow, Yerevan, Belgrade, Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai, we help clients around the world to solve legal issues related to their business in Russia, CIS and other jurisdictions in accordance with international standards of service and professional ethics.

Team

Dmitry Dyakin

Head of Dispute Resolution, Partner, Advocate

Suren Gortsunyan

Head of Transactional, Partner, Advocate, Solicitor (England and Wales)

Maria Blagovolina

Partner, Advocate

Oleg Isaev

Partner, Advocate

Yan Kalish

Partner, Advocate, Solicitor (England and Wales)

Sergey Komolov

Partner, NY Law Qualified

Alina Kudryavtseva

Partner, Advocate

Yuri Makhonin

Partner, Advocate

Konstantin Mineev

Head of Capital Markets, Partner, Advocate

Vladimir Pestrikov

Partner, Advocate

Olga Shmakova

Head of Regulatory practice, Partner

Ilya Skripnikov

Head of PPP and Construction, Partner, Advocate

Vsevolod Taraskin

Partner, Advocate

Vadim Vunukainen

Partner, Advocate

Anthony Walker

Head of English Law , Partner, Solicitor (England and Wales)

70+ Lawyers & Advocates

Recognition

Dyakin, Gortsunyan and Partners

The Silk Net of Disputes: Weaving Patterns between Southeast Asia and Central Asia

"Devil in the Details, Arbitrators in the Limelight: Engagement, Appointment and Challenges in Modern International Arbitration"

Team

Dmitry Dyakin

Suren Gortsunyan

Maria Blagovolina

Oleg Isaev

Yan Kalish

Sergey Komolov

Alina Kudryavtseva

Yuri Makhonin

Konstantin Mineev

Vladimir Pestrikov

Olga Shmakova

Ilya Skripnikov

Vsevolod Taraskin

Vadim Vunukainen

Anthony Walker

Recognition

News and publications

DGP Partner Leads RISA Workshop on Complex Arbitral Jurisdiction Issues

DGP Junior Associate Published an Article in the “HSE Journal of International Law”

XVI Russian M&A Congress: White Nights 2026

DGP Partner Spoke at the SPILF Session Dedicated to the Interaction Between State Courts and Arbitral Tribunals

DGP Partner Spoke at the Cross-Border Bankruptcy Conference

DGP Associate Published an Article in the HSE Journal of International Law

DGP Partner Spoke at a Roundtable on Arbitration at MSAL

DGP is the Global Partner of the DRC Construction Forum

DGP Associate Published an Article in the “HSE Journal of International Law”

DGP Ranks Among the Leaders of the Kommersant Ranking

DGP Advised on the Merger of Flysound and Plus Studio

Evgeny Voronin, Counsel in the Dispute Resolution Practice at DGP: on “Safe Harbours” for Disputes and Flexible Arbitration Clauses

The New Dimensions of Neutrality and Efficiency in Arbitration in the Current Geopolitical Environment: DGP Hosts Session at Paris Arbitration Week

Sanctions Lifted: DGP Secures Removal of Evgeniya Tyurikova from the SDN List

Investment Arbitration in Uzbekistan: DG Partners Experts’ Overview for The Legal 500

34 Lawyers of DGP are Among the Leaders of the Pravo-300 Ranking

DGP Dispute Resolution Experts About LCIA Practice on Arbitrator Challenges

DGP Welcomes Senior Counsel and Announces Launch of Financial Practice

Matvey Tarasov Spoke at the Conference &quot;Dangers of Expanding the Competence of the Eurasian Economic Union Court&quot;

DGP Partner Spoke at an Expert Legal Conference

DGP Counsels Named to the RAA40 Top 10 Young Lawyers in International Arbitration

DGP Advises on the Sale of Rive Gauche Group

DGP Held a Meeting with Representatives of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre

DGP Supported 17th Annual Arbitration Conference

The Leading Arbitration Team in Russia

DGP Partner Spoke at Litigation Forum

DGP Team Prevails in Cross-Border Defamation Dispute

Armenian Centre Launches a Young Arbitration Professionals' Group

DGP Partners Spoke at Dubai Arbitration Week

DGP Supports Dubai Arbitration Week 2025

Rising Stars & Recognized Experts: Five DGP Arbitration Specialists Among the Leading Arbitrators of the New Generation

Congratulations to the HSE Team on Their Successful Performance at the FDI Moot

DGP Partners Spoke at Tel Aviv Arbitration Week

The Maritime Arbitration Forum was successfully conducted in Moscow with the support of DGP

DGP Held Meeting with Representatives of the Hong Kong Business Community

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners – The Leading Force in International Arbitration in Russia

DGP’s Dispute Resolution Practice Welcomes New Counsel

Expedited Arbitration Procedure: Advantages and Disadvantages

DGP Counsel Speaks at the 10th RAA Student Moot Conference

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners - Strategic Partner of the 10th RAA Student Moot Court

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners at Singapore Convention Week 2025

DGP - Among the Leaders on Setting up and Supporting Personal Funds

Head of DGP IP & Tech Practice Participated in ICC Russia Meeting

DGP Intern’s Research Recognised at Prestigious International Law Competition

MTS Armenia Sale Recognised as&nbsp;Deal of&nbsp;the Year

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners Among the Leaders in M&A Transactions

21 Lawyers from Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners Recognised in the Individual Ranking by Pravo-300

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners — Platinum Partner of RIAC 2025

The II DRC Forum on Management of Construction Contracts and Settlement of Construction Disputes

Suren Gortsunyan Moderated a Panel at the XV Russian M&A Congress

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners Represented Cian Group on a Corporate Restructuring

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners – Recognised Leader of the Legal Ranking by Kommersant Publishing House

Dmitry Dyakin and Kristina Aleksa Became Respondents in the ICC Russia Survey for Russia

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners Published an Article on the Updated SIAC Rules

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners – General Sponsor of the XVI ICC Russia Arbitration Conference

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners Strengthens Key Practices and Welcomes New Partners

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners Announces Promotions and Appointments of Three New Partners

A New Era in Law: Dyakin, Gortsunyan and Partners Officially Launched

Matvey Tarasov Spoke at the Conference "Dangers of Expanding the Competence of the Eurasian Economic Union Court"

MTS Armenia Sale Recognised as Deal of the Year