Ilya Simon specialises in international commercial arbitration, foreign administrative disputes and litigation and has successfully represented clients in arbitration proceedings under SIAC, ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SAC, ICSID, LMAA Rules. He is also experienced in administrative disputes in the US, UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada and Australia, as well as proceedings before the European Court of Justice and other foreign courts.

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Representing one of the world’s leading energy equipment manufacturers in a high-profile multibillion-dollar arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules arising out of the breach of an EPC contract and arbitration-related litigation proceedings in Singapore courts.

International Commercial Arbitration International Litigation

Dispute has arisen regarding the construction of a thermal power plant in Asia.

International Commercial Arbitration

International Litigation

Representing a Russian manufacturer in a dispute arising out of a contract to supply equipment to Cuba in arbitration under the ICC Rules.

International Commercial Arbitration

Representing a European cruise company in an international commercial arbitration governed by the LMAA Rules.

International Commercial Arbitration

The dispute arose out of an English law charterparty.

International Commercial Arbitration

Representing a major Russian businessman in connection with an administrative and judicial challenge of sanctions imposed by the EU, Switzerland and the UK.

International Litigation Sanctions

As a result, managed to obtain cancellation of restrictive measures imposed on the client in two jurisdictions.

International Litigation

Sanctions

Representing a large construction-engineering enterprise in an environmental dispute as a consequence of ship dumping in the Caspian Sea.

Domestic Litigation

The case included representation before the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.

Domestic Litigation

Advising a major Russian resource company in a cross-border corporate conflict.

International Litigation

Advising one of the largest private investment groups on the possible ways to recover debt under bond loans in several jurisdictions.

International Litigation

Before joining our team, Ilya Simon formed part of the Litigation & Arbitration team at one of the largest Russian law firms, and also worked at KPMG Tax & Legal.

Ilya Simon has significant experience in dispute resolution in key industries, including energy and natural resources, engineering, maritime, services, finance and technology. Ilya’s practice covers both commercial arbitrations on complex cross-border contracts and administrative and litigation proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. His work is particularly focused on strategic planning to protect the interests of clients in disputes requiring multi-jurisdictional coordination.

Areas of specialization

International Commercial Arbitration

Investment Arbitration and Investment Disputes

International Litigation

Domestic Litigation

Domestic Arbitration

Insolvency and Cross-Boarder Insolvency

Sanctions

Education

2020

LL.M., Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), International Law School

2018

LL.B., Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy, with honours

Admission to practice

2018 - Russia

Languages

Russian

English

Spanish

12.08.2025

Expedited Arbitration Procedure: Advantages and Disadvantages

International Commercial Arbitration

Publications

Ilya Simon Goldshteyn

Projects

Qualification

Representing one of the world’s leading energy equipment manufacturers in a high-profile multibillion-dollar arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules arising out of the breach of an EPC contract and arbitration-related litigation proceedings in Singapore courts.

Representing a Russian manufacturer in a dispute arising out of a contract to supply equipment to Cuba in arbitration under the ICC Rules.

Representing a European cruise company in an international commercial arbitration governed by the LMAA Rules.

Representing a major Russian businessman in connection with an administrative and judicial challenge of sanctions imposed by the EU, Switzerland and the UK.

Representing a large construction-engineering enterprise in an environmental dispute as a consequence of ship dumping in the Caspian Sea.

Advising a major Russian resource company in a cross-border corporate conflict.

Advising one of the largest private investment groups on the possible ways to recover debt under bond loans in several jurisdictions.

Before joining our team, Ilya Simon formed part of the Litigation & Arbitration team at one of the largest Russian law firms, and also worked at KPMG Tax & Legal.

Areas of specialization

Education

2020

2018

Admission to practice

Languages

News and publications

Expedited Arbitration Procedure: Advantages and Disadvantages

Ilya Simon Goldshteyn

Projects

Qualification

Representing one of the world’s leading energy equipment manufacturers in a high-profile multibillion-dollar arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules arising out of the breach of an EPC contract and arbitration-related litigation proceedings in Singapore courts.

Representing a Russian manufacturer in a dispute arising out of a contract to supply equipment to Cuba in arbitration under the ICC Rules.

Representing a European cruise company in an international commercial arbitration governed by the LMAA Rules.

Representing a major Russian businessman in connection with an administrative and judicial challenge of sanctions imposed by the EU, Switzerland and the UK.

Representing a large construction-engineering enterprise in an environmental dispute as a consequence of ship dumping in the Caspian Sea.

Advising a major Russian resource company in a cross-border corporate conflict.

Advising one of the largest private investment groups on the possible ways to recover debt under bond loans in several jurisdictions.

Before joining our team, Ilya Simon formed part of the Litigation &amp; Arbitration team at one of the largest Russian law firms, and also worked at KPMG Tax &amp; Legal.

Areas of specialization

Education

2020

2018

Admission to practice

Languages

News and publications

Expedited Arbitration Procedure: Advantages and Disadvantages

Before joining our team, Ilya Simon formed part of the Litigation & Arbitration team at one of the largest Russian law firms, and also worked at KPMG Tax & Legal.