INTERNATIONAL
ARBITRATION
ARBITRATION
Anton Garmoza
I am a lawyer specializing in international commercial and investment arbitration. I act as counsel in arbitration proceedings and I also accept appointments as arbitrator.
Prior to starting my own practice I worked as an in-house lawyer and as an associate at two international law firms. As a member of a special task force I also advised the Russian Ministry of Justice in connection with the largest investment treaty arbitration in history and the related litigation proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
I am qualified to practice law in Russia and is admitted to the bar in the State of New York. I am a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Law and also hold a Ph.D. in Private International Law from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
Together with my team of colleagues qualified in various jurisdictions around the world I can competently handle any dispute, regardless of what law the underlying contract is governed by.
Prior to starting my own practice I worked as an in-house lawyer and as an associate at two international law firms. As a member of a special task force I also advised the Russian Ministry of Justice in connection with the largest investment treaty arbitration in history and the related litigation proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
I am qualified to practice law in Russia and is admitted to the bar in the State of New York. I am a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Law and also hold a Ph.D. in Private International Law from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
Together with my team of colleagues qualified in various jurisdictions around the world I can competently handle any dispute, regardless of what law the underlying contract is governed by.
SERVICES
International arbitration counsel
Arbitration RulesI act as counsel in international arbitration proceedings conducted under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and other arbitral institutions
Applicable LawI am assisted by colleagues from various jurisdictions all around the world, which means that I can take on any dispute, regardless of what law the underlying contract is governed by
Types of DisputesIn addition to regular commercial disputes I handle shareholder disputes, arbitrations in the energy and construction sectors, investment disputes and disputes involving state parties
Russia and CISI have particular experience in disputes involving parties from Russia and other CIS countries. In addition to arbitration, together with my Russian colleagues, I also represent clients in litigation proceedings in Russian state courts
Arbitrator
- I am also open to accepting appointments as arbitrator.
I am listed as an arbitrator of the International and Investment Disputes Panel of the Arbitration Centre of The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), as well as in the International Arbitration Database of arbitrators of the Russian Arbitration Center.
I am among a small group of lawyers included in the Guide to Next Generation of Russian Arbitrators
Artificial Intelligence consulting
- Besides international law and arbitration, my areas of academic interest include legal philosophy (jurisprudence) and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI). I am currently conducting research on the application of AI in dispute resolution. I am happy to offer consulting services in this field
EXPERIENCE
My representative international arbitration matters:
The "Yukos" case
Advised the Russian Ministry of Justice in connection with the arbitrations on the basis of the Energy Charter Treaty initiated by the former shareholders of "Yukos" oil company. The overall amount in dispute exceeded USD 60 billion.
Business centre construction
Represented a major Russian construction company in an arbitration against a Chinese contractor regarding construction of a business-center in Kazakhstan. Arbitration Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC). Applicable law – Russian. The amount in dispute – approximately USD 100 million.
Shareholder dispute with a state agency
Represented a French developer and asset manager in the real estate and hospitality market in a dispute with a state agency arising out of a shareholders' agreement. ICC Arbitration Rules.
Powerplant construction
Represented a Russian power generating company in a dispute with a Spanish contractor over construction of a heat and electricity generating power plant in Russia. ICC Arbitration Rules.
Liquified natural gas (LNG) supply
Represented an Austrian trader in a dispute with a Mongolian energy company relating to the supply of liquified natural gas. SCC Arbitration Rules.
Anthracite coal supply
Represented a Bulgarian trading company in a dispute with a Spanish buyer over supply of anthracite coal. Swiss Rules. Applicable law – Swiss.
Road-building machinery supply
Represented a Russian distributor of road-building machinery in a dispute with a German supplier. SCC Arbitration Rules.
Airport equipment distribution
Represented a Russian distributor of airport equipment in a dispute arising from a distribution agreement with a Swiss supplier. Swiss Rules.
Investment Claim
Represented a Canadian oil and natural gas exploration and production company in a dispute with a state corporation arising out of a natural gas sale and purchase agreement. ICSID Arbitration.
Natural gas price dispute
Represented a Russian natural gas producer in a gas price dispute with a state company. SCC Arbitration Rules.
Investment treaty claim
Advised an Eastern European investor on a claim against a CIS state based on a bilateral investment treaty. UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.
Enforcement of an arbitral award
Represented an Austrian manufacturer in the successful enforcement of an arbitral award in Russia.
Construction dispute
Acted as counsel to one of the largest Russian construction companies in a dispute with a French contractor. ICC Arbitration Rules.
Additional information about me:
• Ph.D. in Private International Law, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
• LL.M. in International Legal Studies, New York University School of Law (NYU)
• MA in Philosophy, Birkbeck, University of London
• Attorney and Counselor-at-Law, New York (since 2013)
• Qualified to practice law in Russia (since 2007)
• De facto less favourable treatment: most-favoured-nation (MFN) clauses of investment protection treaties as an independent cause of action
Aug 1, 2013 International Commercial Arbitration Review
http://arbitrationreview.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/%E2%84%96-1-2013.pdf
• INVESTMENT TREATY ARBITRATION: JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES (in Russian)
May 1, 2012 Infotropic Media
Арбитраж на основании международных инвестиционных соглашений: вопросы компетенции
http://infotropic.ru/arbitrazh-na-osnovanii-mezhdunarodnyh-investitsionnyh-soglashenij/
• Extension of most-favoured-nation treatment to arbitration clauses in investment protection treaties (in Russian)
Jul 1, 2010 International Commercial Arbitration Review
Распространение режима наибольшего благоприятствования на положения международных инвестиционных соглашений об арбитражном разрешении споров
http://arbitrationreview.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/N2-2010.pdf
• Commentary on the International Law Association Recommendations on Ascertaining the Contents of the Applicable Law in International Commercial Arbitration (in Russian)
Jun 1, 2010 International Commercial Arbitration Review
Комментарий к Рекомендациям Ассоциации международного права в отношении установления содержания применимого права в международном коммерческом арбитраже
http://arbitrationreview.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/N1-2010.pdf
• Investments made in form of participation in a company: Protection in international arbitration (in Russian)
May 1, 2010 Reporter of Federal State Institution "State Registration Chamber under the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation"
• Notion of Investment in accordance with the ICSID Convention (in Russian)
Jan 1, 2010 Khozyaistvo i Pravo
• The arbitration agreement as the basis for an arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction to resolve investment disputes (in Russian)
Jan 1, 2009 Treteiskyi Sud
Aug 1, 2013 International Commercial Arbitration Review
http://arbitrationreview.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/%E2%84%96-1-2013.pdf
• INVESTMENT TREATY ARBITRATION: JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES (in Russian)
May 1, 2012 Infotropic Media
Арбитраж на основании международных инвестиционных соглашений: вопросы компетенции
http://infotropic.ru/arbitrazh-na-osnovanii-mezhdunarodnyh-investitsionnyh-soglashenij/
• Extension of most-favoured-nation treatment to arbitration clauses in investment protection treaties (in Russian)
Jul 1, 2010 International Commercial Arbitration Review
Распространение режима наибольшего благоприятствования на положения международных инвестиционных соглашений об арбитражном разрешении споров
http://arbitrationreview.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/N2-2010.pdf
• Commentary on the International Law Association Recommendations on Ascertaining the Contents of the Applicable Law in International Commercial Arbitration (in Russian)
Jun 1, 2010 International Commercial Arbitration Review
Комментарий к Рекомендациям Ассоциации международного права в отношении установления содержания применимого права в международном коммерческом арбитраже
http://arbitrationreview.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/N1-2010.pdf
• Investments made in form of participation in a company: Protection in international arbitration (in Russian)
May 1, 2010 Reporter of Federal State Institution "State Registration Chamber under the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation"
• Notion of Investment in accordance with the ICSID Convention (in Russian)
Jan 1, 2010 Khozyaistvo i Pravo
• The arbitration agreement as the basis for an arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction to resolve investment disputes (in Russian)
Jan 1, 2009 Treteiskyi Sud
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