Hogan Lovells Publications
Unilateral split jurisdiction clauses under the spotlight in Russia: are they enforceable?
July 2012
Eugene Perkunov
Senior Associate, Moscow
Email eugene.perkunov@hoganlovells.com
Phone +7 495 933 3000
Fax +7 495 933 3001
LanguagesEnglish, Russian
Practice groupLitigation
Eugene Perkunov is a senior associate in the dispute resolution practice of Hogan Lovells (CIS). Eugene focuses on dispute resolution (domestic and international), having solid knowledge of the procedural and substantive law principles of Russian law, case-law of the Russian courts, international arbitration rules and principles. Eugene has a strong track record acting in litigation for foreign investor clients, particularly within the oil and gas/finance sectors, in relation to tax, corporate and insolvency claims. He also has extensive experience in M&A, special asset projects, restructuring, insolvency and general commercial issues.
Before joining the firm Eugene worked in the leading UK and U.S. law firms in Moscow.
Education and admissions
Education
Law Degree, Moscow State Law Academy
Representative experience
Advising Irish Bank Resolution Corp. in respect of enforcement strategies for its security package against an international group with assets and subsidiaries in Russia.
Advising Alfa Access Renova in their dispute with BP relating to TNK-BP.
Advising Renova in multibillion U.S.$ international litigation and arbitration proceedings related to shares of VSMPO-Avisma.
Advising a Russian retailer in LCIA proceedings in London against the seller of a hypermarket chain.
Advising receiver of Yukos on various issues related to the Yukos bankruptcy and litigation proceedings conducted abroad.
Advising British American Tobacco as a defendant in a dispute with a minority shareholder of its Russian subsidiary for recovery of nearly US$ 300 m.
