Natalia acts on a broad range of heavyweight international disputes, including commercial litigation and arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, fraud and mediation. She has a particular interest in art law disputes.
As a fluent Russian speaker, Natalia has extensive experience in disputes involving Russia and the CIS. Natalia's previous career in law enforcement informs her approach to fraud litigation and internal and external investigations.
Worked on an ICC arbitration of a complex infrastructure construction dispute, representing the State of Ukraine.
Advised a major art gallery on ways to update their standard contractual documentation.
Acted for the insurers in a claim against major auction house arising out of an historic insurance claim.
Acted for the State of Ukraine in a multimillion PCA investment treaty claim under the UNCITRAL Rules.
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The sting and the tale
Andrew Howell and Natalia Faekova unpack an extraordinary case. A Mexican billionaire's strong fraud claim. Former Israeli intelligence operatives hired to target the defendant's solicitor. Secret recordings over wine and dinner. A judge who called it 'anathema to civil litigation' but may have been 'too lenient'.
by Andrew Howell and Natalia Faekova
From small island to big impact: what Vanuatu's ICJ climate win means for business
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