Dr. Anna Kozmenko is a highly experienced disputes lawyer recognized by leading directories as one of the top international lawyers of her generation.

Having practiced in Russia, France, the US, and Switzerland, Dr. Kozmenko has extensive experience in both civil and common law jurisdictions. She represents sovereigns, state and private entities in high profile international disputes, including complex litigations, commercial, investment and sports arbitrations.

Dr. Kozmenko has acted as counsel and arbitrator in over 100 arbitrations under a wide range of arbitration rules including the ICC, LCIA, SCC, VIAC, DIS, ICAC, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, CAS/TAS, ICSID, ICSID Additional Facility and Swiss rules, as well as ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules. She has particular expertise in natural resources, energy, telecommunications, construction, engineering, and sports sectors.

In addition to appearing before arbitral tribunals and acting as arbitrator, Dr. Kozmenko advises clients on all arbitration-related matters, including strategic and pre-arbitration risk assessments, investment treaty planning, enforcement and set-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Prior to rejoining Curtis in 2024, Dr. Kozmenko was a partner and led the investment arbitration practice at a major Swiss law firm.

Leading directories commend her as a "most highly regarded individual", "outstanding as counsel and arbitrator", “one of the best investment and sport arbitration specialists in Switzerland” who is "brilliant and outstandingly sharp” (Who’s Who Legal); a “brilliant arbitration lawyer” who “stands out as extremely sharp, intelligent, very dynamic and client-oriented” (Legal 500).

Dr. Kozmenko regularly publishes, speaks and teaches on international dispute resolution at leading universities.

Dr. Kozmenko is a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. She regularly publishes, speaks and teaches on international dispute resolution at leading universities.

Education

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)

Geneva University & Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, LLM in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), Honors: Merit-based scholarship

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Master in International Law, Highest honors; ranked # 1 in class; “Best Graduate of the Class”

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Honors: Highest honors; top 5%

Admitted to Practice

Russian Federation (Moscow Bar)

Languages

English

Russian

French

German

Membership

ICC International Court of Arbitration

Past Co-Chair – American Bar Association Section of International Law, Russia/Eurasia Committee

Past Global Advisory Board Member – ICDR Young & International (Y&I)

Co-founder – Association of Russian-speaking Commercial Arbitration Practitioners

Co-Chair – ABA SIL Annual Dispute Resolution Moscow Conference

Organizer, moderator and speaker – over 50 seminars and conferences on international dispute resolution