Brevia and Chilikov Arbitration merge top-tier practices to create a new force in international disputes

The merger lays foundation to establishing an international disputes powerhouse — the key center of expertise for international arbitration and litigation. Joint team track record includes dozens of commercial arbitrations worldwide, over 20 investment arbitrations (representing both investors and states), proceedings in foreign courts, and asset tracing and recovery across more than 30 jurisdictions, placing it among the most capable in the market. Each partner brings approximately 20 years of experience practicing in Russia, Europe, the UK, the CIS, and the Middle East, having held leadership roles in business, consulting, and government service.

"For us, this merger is a natural step in the development of both teams and our long-standing collaboration, and also a response to the needs of our key clients," say Olga Tsvetkova and Egor Chilikov, Managing Partners of Brevia and Chilikov Arbitration. "Together, we offer more than just deeper bench; we create synergy where our areas of expertise complement one another in the best way, exponentially enhancing the value delivered to the project and the client," they explain.