Mikhail Samoylov,

LL.M. (MIDS)

I’m an accomplished lawyer with deep experience in dispute resolution and legal team leadership. Over the years, I’ve led high-stakes matters and built strong legal teams—both within in-house legal departments and at leading law firms in Russia. Previously headed the litigation department of a major Russian bank, managing a team of over 40 in-house lawyers.

Experienced in handling a broad spectrum of disputes across various subject matters and jurisdictions, including appearances before the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. Acted as counsel for RTK in a landmark case in Russia concerning a unilateral arbitration clause (RTK v. Sony Ericsson, Case No. 1831/12). Represented leading international clients, including BASF, METRO Cash & Carry, and UBS Switzerland AG, before Russian courts at various levels.

Represented the Central Bank of the Russian Federation in enforcement proceedings.

Skilled in international commercial (ICC) and investment arbitration (ICSID), having acted as both counsel and presiding arbitrator. Listed as an arbitrator with the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) and the Russian Arbitration Guide.

Contributor to several legal publications in English and Russian on arbitration and litigation, including the ICCA Yearbook on Commercial Arbitration and the IBA Arbitration Guide.

Serves as Co-Head of the Russian Arbitration Association’s working group on monitoring court practice in arbitration.

You can view my full CV here.