Victor Petrov specializes in resolution of disputes in state courts, and in insurance matters, including pre-trial and court resolution of insurance claims. Victor’s experience includes representing major international and Russian clients in commercial, corporate and libel disputes, bankruptcy procedures, and administrative court proceedings.
Represented a client in one of the country’s largest disputes on challenging credit covenants.
Represented a subsidiary of one of Russia’s major oil companies in a series of disputes on recovering sums under bank guarantees.
Insurance projects
Represented a major retailer of sports goods in a dispute with an insurance company over a subrogation claim.
Provided legal support for the pre-trial resolution of a complicated insured event under insurance against disruption of production; developed a multi-stage strategy for guaranteeing payment of insurance settlements by all reinsurers.
Represented a client in a case on claiming an insurance payout for the loss of complicated technical equipment outside the RF.
Commercial disputes
Defended State Corporation Rosatom against claims for losses caused by bad faith behavior (a precedent-setting dispute) and during challenges to the validity of an investment partnership agreement.
Provided legal support in a corporate dispute over the fate of a major mining asset worth more than 70 billion rubles - one of the most talked-about court cases of 2020.
Represented a Russian mobile phone operator in a series of disputes: on the infringement of exclusive trademark rights, on recovery of debt under an agency contract, on application of injunctive measures in support of arbitration at the LCIA.
Represented individuals and legal entities in disputes over protecting the client’s good name and business reputation.
Represented a global pharmaceutical company in claims for protection against unfair competition, withdrawal of products from the Russian market and granting access to the compensation fund of the foreign parent company.
Professional membership
Arbitrator of the Russian Arbitration Center at the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration
Lecturer at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography
Education
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, PhD in Law, 2011
Moscow State University named after Lomonosov, law degree, 2008
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