Roman Khodykin
Roman Khodykin
Roman Khodykin
Biography
Roman is an arbitration specialist with extensive experience in national and cross-border matters, with particular emphasis on shareholder and energy disputes. He holds a Ph. D in Conflict of Laws. In recent years Roman has acted in ICSID, LCIA, DIFC, ICC, AAA and MKAS arbitrations. Roman also represented athletes before the Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Roman is dual qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in England and Wales and a Russian advocate. He also has higher rights in the AIFC Court in Kazakhstan.
For several years running, Roman has been highly recommended as one of the leading international arbitration lawyers by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 Guides. He is also recognised by peers in the Best Lawyers 2019 Edition in Arbitration and Mediation, International Arbitration and Litigation.
Clients describe Roman as “commercially focused, the go-to person in London when a case has a Russian aspect” (Chambers Europe) and “tremendously hard working and goal-oriented, he delivers the best possible service at all times” (The Legal 500).
He also regularly writes on the subject of arbitration. Publications include:
- “A Guide to the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration”(Oxford University Press, 2019).
- “Arbitration Law of Russia: Practice and Procedure” (JurisPublishing, New York, 2013).
- Chapter on Documentary Evidence in: Handbook of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration Key Issues and Concepts, ed. by Franco Ferrari and Friedrich Rosenfield (Kluwer Law International B.V. 2022)
- Chapter on Witness Evidence in: International Arbitration in England Perspectives in Times of Change, ed. by Gregory Fullelove, Laila Hamzi and Daniel Harrison (Kluwer Law International B.V. 2022)
- 'Interaction between Russia and England in Civil Procedure' (2014) 25 European Business Law Review, Issue 4, pp. 499–516.
- “Arbitration in Russia: Hot Topic in a Cold Winter” in: Contemporary Issues in International Arbitration and Mediation. Fordham Papers 2011 / Ed. by A. Rovine (Leiden-Boston 2012).
- "Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators in Investment Disputes" in: "Arbitration", 2011, issue 4.
- Chapter on the Russian Federation Law on International Commercial Arbitration in:"World Arbitration Reporter", ed. by Loukas Mistelis, Laurence Shore and Hans Smit (2010);
- "Application of New Provisions of the Arbitrazh Procedure Code on Class Action" in:"The Herald of the Urals District Federal Arbitrazh Court", 2010, issue 1, pp. 132-143;
- "Observations on the Draft Amendments to Section VI, Private International Law, of the Russian Federation Civil Code" in: "Journal of Private International Law", 2011, issue 1.”
Roman is a Visiting Professor in the Centre for Commercial Law at Queen Mary University of London. He has also lectured at Clare College, Cambridge University, l’Université Paris-Saclay (Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin) and Exeter University.
Additionally, in 2015-2018 Roman was an alternative member of the ICC Court of International Arbitration in Paris.
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Admissions
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England and Wales
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Russian Federation
Related Practice Areas
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International Arbitration
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Insurance
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Energy Transition
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Business & Commercial Disputes
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UK & EU Class Actions
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Oil, Gas and LNG
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Insurance Regulatory
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Insurance: Corporate & Transactional
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Insurance Insolvency & Receiverships
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Sports & Entertainment
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Collegiate Sports Practice
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Olympic & National Governing Body Practice
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Professional Sports Team Practice
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Captive Insurance
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Sports & Entertainment Contract, Endorsement & Celebrity Representation Practice
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Anti-Doping Practice
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Sports & Event Venue Real Estate Infrastructure and Operation
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Naming Rights & Sponsorship Practice
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Sports & Entertainment M&A Practice
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Sports & Entertainment Litigation Practice
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Sports & Entertainment Specialty Counseling Practice
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Entertainment Industry Practice
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Sports & Event Financing
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InsureTech
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Financial Institutions
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Insurance (Class Actions)
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