Anton Alifanov
Counsel, Attorney
Anton specializes in international commercial arbitration and Russian arbitration proceedings. He has extensive experience in dispute resolution and legal consulting for both Russian and foreign clients.
Over the past 18 years, Anton has advised and represented companies and private clients in international arbitration and state courts at all levels. He has been involved in the resolution of commercial disputes, disputes in the oil and gas sector, construction and corporate disputes, as well as in the process of out-of-court conflict resolution. Additionally, he has provided advice on dispute resolution mechanisms during M&A transactions. Recently, he has participated in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI), and the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (ICAC). Anton has also served as an arbitrator in cases under the rules of the ICAC and the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC), and he is included in the list of recommended arbitrators of the RAC. Anton holds the status of a Russian advocate and has been a member of the Moscow Bar Association since 2014.
Over the past 18 years, Anton has advised and represented companies and private clients in international arbitration and state courts at all levels. He has been involved in the resolution of commercial disputes, disputes in the oil and gas sector, construction and corporate disputes, as well as in the process of out-of-court conflict resolution. Additionally, he has provided advice on dispute resolution mechanisms during M&A transactions. Recently, he has participated in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI), and the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (ICAC). Anton has also served as an arbitrator in cases under the rules of the ICAC and the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC), and he is included in the list of recommended arbitrators of the RAC. Anton holds the status of a Russian advocate and has been a member of the Moscow Bar Association since 2014.
achievements
Ratings and Awards
Pravo.ru-300, 2020-2024: Arbitration Proceedings (Major Commercial Disputes: High Market), International Litigation, International Arbitration.
The Legal 500, 2021: A recommended lawyer in the fields of arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution in Russia.
Best Lawyers, 2019-2021: A leading lawyer in the fields of arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution in Russia.
Handbook of the New Generation of Russian Arbitrators, 2021: Leading arbitrator.
The Legal 500, 2021: A recommended lawyer in the fields of arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution in Russia.
Best Lawyers, 2019-2021: A leading lawyer in the fields of arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution in Russia.
Handbook of the New Generation of Russian Arbitrators, 2021: Leading arbitrator.
Education
In addition to his Russian legal qualification (2008), Anton also completed a master's program in International Commercial Arbitration at Stockholm University (2016) and underwent an internship at the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. Anton is also the author of a monograph and several publications on commercial arbitration and public international law.
projects
Selected project experience
International commercial arbitration
An international leader in IT infrastructure for aviation: Representing the client's interests in disputes with Russian clients before the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, amicably settling part of the disputes.
A Russian food retailer: defending the client's interests in arbitration under the rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in a claim by a Latin American fruit supplier for recovery of damages due to contract termination.
A world leader in multimodal transportation: representing Russian business before the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and in amicable negotiations to settle a dispute with a former shareholder regarding the MBO deal to exit the Russian market.
A leading Russian insurance company: Defending the client's interests in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration concerning an English law-governed cooperation agreement with a major Russian banking group.
A world leader in the production of printing equipment: Defending the client's interests in several disputes before the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation with a Russian state-owned company regarding sanctions restrictions on a number of supplies and works.
A global oil and gas service company: Defending the client's interests in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation on a claim for compensation for losses allegedly caused by the fault of a Russian general contractor in connection with an accident at a drilling site.
A Russian food retailer: defending the client's interests in arbitration under the rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in a claim by a Latin American fruit supplier for recovery of damages due to contract termination.
A world leader in multimodal transportation: representing Russian business before the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and in amicable negotiations to settle a dispute with a former shareholder regarding the MBO deal to exit the Russian market.
A leading Russian insurance company: Defending the client's interests in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration concerning an English law-governed cooperation agreement with a major Russian banking group.
A world leader in the production of printing equipment: Defending the client's interests in several disputes before the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation with a Russian state-owned company regarding sanctions restrictions on a number of supplies and works.
A global oil and gas service company: Defending the client's interests in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the ICAC at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation on a claim for compensation for losses allegedly caused by the fault of a Russian general contractor in connection with an accident at a drilling site.
Foreign courts
Russian state-owned bank: Advising on the recognition and enforcement of a Russian court judgment in Singapore against a Singaporean debtor and its branches in India and the British Virgin Islands.
Russian HNWI: Advising on Russian civil and procedural law in relation to a USD 200 million lawsuit brought against the client in a California state court (USA).
Russian state-owned company: In collaboration with a foreign team, defending the client's interests in a EUR 14 million claim for damages in criminal cases across several European jurisdictions.
Russian HNWI: Advising on Russian civil and procedural law in relation to a USD 200 million lawsuit brought against the client in a California state court (USA).
Russian state-owned company: In collaboration with a foreign team, defending the client's interests in a EUR 14 million claim for damages in criminal cases across several European jurisdictions.
Dispute resolution
An Austrian manufacturer of industrial equipment: Advising a client on various issues concerning Russian jurisdiction in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce against a Russian state-owned corporation regarding a contract for the supply and installation of equipment.
A major international agrochemical company: Representing a client in a Russian court case concerning the recognition and enforcement in Russia of a decision by the Swiss Arbitration Center against a Russian agricultural group.
BVI-registered private jet owner: Representing a client in a case challenging unlawful decisions of the Federal Customs Service (FCS of Russia) and parallel litigation in a Luxembourg court.
Caribbean registered trustee: Representing a client in a family law dispute over the division of marital property, including assets in Russia, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe.
International theater company: Representing a client in a series of legal disputes, up to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, against a former landlord regarding claims for property damage and lost profits, challenging the unlawful termination of the lease agreement and the retention of equipment.
International shipping group: Defending the client's interests in Russian arbitration courts in cases involving recognition and enforcement in Russia of foreign arbitral awards and foreign state court judgments, including a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, as well as representing the client in parallel liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings of a Russian debtor.
International hotel chain: Defending the client's interests in disputes with a contractor company in Russian arbitration courts and parallel proceedings in the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. Participating in a dispute concerning the refusal to recognize and enforce an interim arbitration award, including a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation.
A major manufacturer of paint and varnish products: Defending the client's interests in Russian arbitration courts in a dispute over the recovery of damages caused by the fraudulent actions of a former CEO, as well as in parallel labor disputes with several former employees in general jurisdiction courts. One of the first cases applying Plenum Resolution No. 62 of the Supreme Arbitration Court on directors' liability.
A major regional car manufacturer: Defending the client's interests in a dispute with the Moscow Government over the termination of a state contract for the supply of vehicles worth RUR 1.3 billion.
An international investment and financial group: Defending the client's interests in various labor disputes, disputes over contested transactions, and a bankruptcy case of Russian subsidiaries of a business group initiated by local management, in arbitration courts and general jurisdiction courts.
A major international agrochemical company: Representing a client in a Russian court case concerning the recognition and enforcement in Russia of a decision by the Swiss Arbitration Center against a Russian agricultural group.
BVI-registered private jet owner: Representing a client in a case challenging unlawful decisions of the Federal Customs Service (FCS of Russia) and parallel litigation in a Luxembourg court.
Caribbean registered trustee: Representing a client in a family law dispute over the division of marital property, including assets in Russia, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe.
International theater company: Representing a client in a series of legal disputes, up to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, against a former landlord regarding claims for property damage and lost profits, challenging the unlawful termination of the lease agreement and the retention of equipment.
International shipping group: Defending the client's interests in Russian arbitration courts in cases involving recognition and enforcement in Russia of foreign arbitral awards and foreign state court judgments, including a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, as well as representing the client in parallel liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings of a Russian debtor.
International hotel chain: Defending the client's interests in disputes with a contractor company in Russian arbitration courts and parallel proceedings in the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. Participating in a dispute concerning the refusal to recognize and enforce an interim arbitration award, including a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation.
A major manufacturer of paint and varnish products: Defending the client's interests in Russian arbitration courts in a dispute over the recovery of damages caused by the fraudulent actions of a former CEO, as well as in parallel labor disputes with several former employees in general jurisdiction courts. One of the first cases applying Plenum Resolution No. 62 of the Supreme Arbitration Court on directors' liability.
A major regional car manufacturer: Defending the client's interests in a dispute with the Moscow Government over the termination of a state contract for the supply of vehicles worth RUR 1.3 billion.
An international investment and financial group: Defending the client's interests in various labor disputes, disputes over contested transactions, and a bankruptcy case of Russian subsidiaries of a business group initiated by local management, in arbitration courts and general jurisdiction courts.