Galadari welcomes the return of Dimitriy Mednikov, strengthening its Dispute Resolution practice
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants has welcomed back Dimitriy Mednikov as a Senior Associate in its Dispute Resolution practice.
Dimitriy has ten years of legal experience, including eight years specialising in commercial dispute resolution across the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus and Russia. He acts for banks, companies, contractors, developers and private clients in disputes involving multiple jurisdictions and parallel proceedings.
His arbitration experience covers engineering and construction, banking and finance, technology, and mergers and acquisitions. He has acted in arbitrations under the SCC, LCIA, ICC, HKIAC and DIAC rules.
His litigation experience includes proceedings before the DIFC, ADGM and Dubai Courts involving freezing orders, cross-border insolvency matters and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Dimitriy also has experience in investigations and criminal proceedings involving allegations of financial crime. His non-contentious work includes advice on construction contracts, including FIDIC contracts, and the drafting and enforceability of dispute resolution clauses.
He is a solicitor of England and Wales, an advocate in Russia and a registered practitioner with the DIFC Courts (Part I), the ADGM Courts and the AIFC Court. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf).
Ahmed Galadari, Managing Partner, said:
“It is a great pleasure to welcome Dimitriy back to Galadari. He is a highly regarded disputes lawyer with experience in major international arbitrations, proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts and complex enforcement matters across several jurisdictions. We are delighted he has rejoined us.”
Dimitriy Mednikov, Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution, said:
“I am pleased to return to Galadari and look forward to working with the team again and contributing to the firm’s dispute practice.”
