Igor Kharitonov

Senior Associate

Languages

Russian English

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Dispute Resolution International Arbitration International Litigation

Igor is a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution practice. He represents clients in international arbitration and cross-border litigation.

He focuses on English law and corporate disputes.

Igor Kharitonov
University College London Bachelor of Laws (LLB), 2022

Bentham Prize for Jurisprudence
Faculty Research Prize
New Economic School (NES) Master’s in Finance, 2019
National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University) Bachelor of Laws, 2016

Project highlights

International commercial arbitration

Representing:

  • a Cypriot company in a multi-jurisdictional dispute (LCIA, Switzerland, Cyprus, Russia) with BVI companies arising out of a JV shareholder agreement in the light of specifics of Cypriot law
  • a Russian business group in an LCIA arbitration concerning breach of a shareholder agreement and claims for damages exceeding USD 500 million
  • a Hong Kong company in an LCIA arbitration against a European company arising out of a loan agreement entered into in connection with a mining project
  • a Russian entrepreneur in an LCIA arbitration arising out of a guarantee agreement
International litigation

Advising:

  • minority investors in connection with group (class) actions in Irish and US courts in connection with the infringement of their rights and interests, fraud, misrepresentation, collusion, and unjust enrichment by investment fund managers

Coordinating actions of:

  • a local counsel in proceedings in the High Court of England and Wales on a USD 13.8 billion claim for misappropriation of assets through a large-scale collusive scheme
  • a local counsel in litigation in the UAE on an over USD 1.5 billion claim relating to a joint petroleum products trading business and arising from non-payment by one of the parties under supply contracts

News

Kommersant Publishing House Names the Leading International Arbitration Teams
26 November 2025 г.

Kommersant Publishing House Names the Leading International Arbitration Teams

Kommersant Publishing House has released its research ranking of the top Russian law firms in the field of international arbitration...

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On 13 November 2025, Asari Legal together with Al Tamimi & Company, held a joint session as part of Dubai Arbitration Week
13 November 2025 г.

On 13 November 2025, Asari Legal together with Al Tamimi & Company, held a joint session as part of Dubai Arbitration Week

On 13 November 2025, Asari Legal together with Al Tamimi & Company, held a joint session as part of Dubai Arbitration Week

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