Mikhail Bychikhin

Mr. Bycikhin's experience includes high-value arbitrations under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”), the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”), the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (“SCC”), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”), the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”), and the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (“ICAC”). His practice also includes litigation before the courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), and Astana International Financial Centre (“AIFC”), with a particular focus on corporate and commercial disputes, the enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards, and the application of international treaties.

UK, US and EU sanctions matters form a significant part of his practice. Mikhail’s work includes challenging sanctions (in both administrative and court proceedings), obtaining and implementing licenses, conducting sanctions due diligence, and advising on sanctions risks in corporate, finance, and shipping transactions.

Mr. Bychikhin has lectured at Westminster International University in Tashkent, M-Logos Legal Academy, and Moscow Digital School, and regularly speaks on courses and at events covering sanctions and international arbitration. He has been recommended by Legal 500 for international arbitration and litigation and by Pravo-300 in the sanctions and compliance categories.