Specialises in complex cross-border disputes, international arbitration and sanctions. Her profile includes investment and commercial arbitration, cross-border litigation, inter-state proceedings and public international law matters. She has represented clients in various industries, including oil and gas, mining, banking, construction and maritime. She has experience in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL, ICSID, SCC, LCIA, ICC, RAC and RIMA rules. Elena also acts as an arbitrator and is listed in the Next Generation of Russian Arbitrators Guide. She has been included in Best Lawyers (International Arbitration, Arbitration & Mediation). Elena holds an LL.M. in Investment Treaty Arbitration (Uppsala University) and graduated from MGIMO University with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree (cum laude). She is licensed to practice law in Moscow and before the DIFC courts and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She is fluent in Russian, English, and French.