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Yan Kalish

Yan Kalish

Partner, Advocate, Solicitor (England and Wales)

Dispute Resolution
Yan represents clients in arbitration proceedings subject to the rules of various institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), etc., and investment disputes under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, including those initiated at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
+7 495 139 1500
ykalish@dgpartners.legal
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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 mining company in a multibillion-dollar dispute with an EU member state in an investment arbitration administered under UNCITRAL Rules.

Investment Arbitration and Investment Disputes

Representing Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer in a dispute arising out of a contract to reserve production capacity of turbochargers and turbine generators under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Rules.

International Commercial Arbitration

Representing a Russian company in a multimillion dispute with a Western contractor relating to construction of a unique high-tech plant in Russia in two parallel SCC and ICC arbitrations.

International Commercial Arbitration
The matter involved issues of scope and quality of works, liability for disruption of construction terms, return of advance payments, payments of penalties. The dispute was resolved by settlement on the terms favorable for the client.
International Commercial Arbitration

Represented one of the world’s leading mining groups, against one of the core production enterprises of Russian metal industry in multimillion LCIA arbitration out of an iron ore supply contract.

International Commercial Arbitration
Eventually the debtor proposed to settle and agreed to pay all the client’s claims, including principle debt, late payment interest and 100% of legal fees and arbitration costs.
International Commercial Arbitration

Acted for an entity of the top Russian billionaire in a major dispute over one of the largest social networks in Europe — VKontakte.

International Commercial Arbitration International Litigation
The dispute involved an LCIA arbitration, related proceedings in the U.S. and offshore jurisdictions and a corporate investigation.
International Commercial Arbitration
International Litigation

Representing Russia’s largest private business group in a litigation in the BVI courts worth USD 1 billion.

International Litigation
The dispute was related to the ownership of Russia’s largest private heating and electricity generation company and involved issues of English and Russian law.
International Litigation

Representing a major industrial group in a litigation process in Cyprus to recover $ multimillion damages.

International Litigation

Representing the Russian Chess Federation in a dispute with the Organising Committee of the 2014 World Chess Olympiad in Tromsø, Norway, in connection with non-admission of the Russian women’s team.

International Litigation
As a result, the Russian team was admitted to compete and received official apologies from the organisers.
International Litigation

Acted for Sukhoi Civil Aircraft in U.S. court proceedings initiated by a U.S. contractor regarding development of interior design for Sukhoi Business Jet aircraft.

International Litigation
After important victory on the opponents’ injunction application, which allowed presentation of the aircraft at the MAKS air show, the claim was withdrawn.
International Litigation

Acted for an international IT company against Saint Petersburg district prosecutor in relation to alleged employment law violations.

International Litigation
The defence made the claimant withdraw the claim.
International Litigation

Advising a major private generating company in relation to investigations and legal proceedings in Cyprus and Singapore to retrieve evidence relevant to the Russian proceedings.

International Investigations
The case included proceedings to issue a Norwich Pharmacal order in respect of dozens of respondents.
International Investigations

Acted for the participants of a multibillion joint venture managing major business in Russia and CIS in a complex corporate conflict regarding management of the JV and contractual obligations of the JV members.

International Investigations
The dispute settled in a favourable outcome for the clients.
International Investigations

Since the start of his career with Baker Botts L.L.P. and Quinn Emanuel, Yan has been specialising in international commercial and investment arbitration, as well as international and domestic litigation.

Yan is a lawyer in Russia and is qualified to practice the law of England and Wales. Yan also has a track record of handling cases as an arbitrator (both as single arbitrator and on a tri-panel). In 2021, Yan was included in the list of arbitrators of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) and the Russian Arbitrators Guide: Next Generation. Yan is listed in the Russian Arbitration Centre's database of international arbitration experts and the database of real estate and construction experts. In 2023, Yan joined the newly established YSIAC Council for the EMEA region.

Yan holds a PhD in political science and has authored dozens of scientific and practical publications on law and politics. Yan has lectured at the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law (IZISP) teaching a course on the development trends of arbitration proceedings in Russia for Master's students.

Areas of specialization

International Commercial Arbitration
Investment Arbitration and Investment Disputes
International Litigation
Sanctions
English Law
International Investigations

Education

2018

PhD in Political Science, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

2013

Certified Specialist, Financial University under the Russian Federation Government, diploma with honours

Admission to practice

2024 - Solicitor (England & Wales)
2021 - Advocate
2013 - Russia

Languages

Russian
English
French
German
Pravo-300 Rating 2026

Pravo-300 Rating 2026

He is listed among recommended lawyers in:
  • International Arbitration;
  • International Litigation;
  • Energy Sector.
Pravo-300 Rating

Pravo-300 Rating

He is listed among recommended lawyers in:
  • International Arbitration;
  • International Litigation.

Kommersant Rating

Kommersant Rating

He is listed among the leading experts in International Commercial Arbitration.



Russian Arbitration Association 2019

Russian Arbitration Association 2019

Recognised in the top 10 young lawyers in international arbitration.



Best Lawyers 2021-2022

Best Lawyers 2021-2022

He is ranked among Russian lawyers specialising in:
  • arbitration;
  • dispute resolution.
The Legal 500 "Arbitration Powerlist: CIS and Caucasus"

The Legal 500 "Arbitration Powerlist: CIS and Caucasus"

He is listed among recommended arbitration practitioners.


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