Maxim Kuzmin

Partner, attorney — Cross-Border Disputes

Maxim specialises in representing clients in Russian courts and international commercial arbitration tribunals (including proceedings under the rules of the LCIA, ICC, SCC, SAC, SIAC, HKIAC, PCA and ICAC (Russian CCI)) and coordinating legal proceedings in foreign courts. His purview includes disputes relating to implementation of sophisticated technological projects, disputes arising from M&A transactions or foreign economic activities. Maxim develops forensic investigations and global asset search, including asset freezing strategies, collection of evidence and enforcement of arbitration awards and court decisions abroad.

Awards

Best Lawyers

Pravo-300

Kommersant

Rossiyskaya Gazeta

Who's Who Legal

Leaders League

Past Experience

Before joining BGP Litigation, Maxim was employed by leading Russian law firms

Legislative, Scientific Activities and Membership in Associations

Member of the Russian Arbitration Association’s team and Arbitration Centre (RSPP)

Education

Faculty of Law, HSE University

Languages

Russian, English, French

Maxim advised:

a Kazakh metal plant

in a EUR 530+ mln EPCM contract dispute with a German supplier (ICC rules, applicable law: Swiss)

a Russian businessman

in a series of disputes over fraud claims and asset freezing petitions filed with courts of England and Wales, Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands

a Russian state-owned company

in a USD 400+ mln dispute against a foreign buyer over a share purchase agreement (SIAC Rules, applicable law: England and Wales)

a Russian petrochemical company

in a EUR 110+ mln dispute against a German company over a warranty and construction contract (ICC rules, applicable law: German)

foreign companies and a Russian businessman

in a USD 100+ mln dispute over a claim for failure to comply with an option agreement (LCIA rules, applicable law: England and Wales)

a Czech company

in a USD 90+ mln dispute involving a Swiss seller over a share purchase agreement (LCIA rules, applicable law: Czech)

a Russian state-owned company

in a EUR 50+ mln delivery contract dispute with a Polish supplier (SCC rules, applicable law: Polish)

Maxim Kuzmin

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