International Law & Dispute Resolution

International dispute resolution practice powered by technology and human ingenuity

Anastasiya Ugale is an international counsel and arbitrator with over a decade of experience in international law and dispute resolution. She represents corporate entities, individuals, sovereign States and State-owned entities in international commercial and investment arbitration. She also advises clients on issues of public international law, arbitration, treaty negotiation and interpretation.
ABOUT
New York, USA (Member)
Georgetown University Law Center, LLM
Kyiv International University, LLB
Prior to launching her own boutique international dispute resolution practice, Anastasiya had worked at Jones Day and Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington DC and Paris.
Anastasiya's practice incorporates advanced technologies in legal research and writing, case management and document review. In 2019, Anastasiya founded a legal technology company, One Joule LLC. One Joule is a digital lab that enables innovation in the practice of international law and dispute resolution.
BAR ADMISSION
English
Russian
Ukrainian
French
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
LANGUAGES
EDUCATION
MEMBERSHIPS
Washington DC, USA (Special Legal Consultant)
Anastasiya Ugale has represented investors and States in INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION, COMMERCIAL and INVESTOR-STATE ARBITRATION under various arbitration rules, including ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA, SCC and ICC. Her industry experience covers gold and uranium mining, telecommunications, large-scale farming, construction, electricity generation, renewables, infrastructure development, and other industries. Anastasiya has worked on all aspects of international investor-State and commercial arbitration.
EXPERIENCE
Anastasiya Ugale's representative matters include:
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
  • American investor in a dispute against Moldova related to the domain name industry
  • Ukrainian investor in a dispute against Latvia related to Latvia's metallurgical industry
  • Kazakhstani investors in a dispute against Uzbekistan related to Uzbekistan's cement industry
  • Turkish investors in a dispute against Uzbekistan related to Uzbekistan's natural gas infrastructure development industry
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
  • Canadian investors in a dispute against Kazakhstan related to Kazakhstan's uranium mining industry
  • Canadian investor in a dispute against Kazakhstan related to Kazakhstan's gold mining industry
  • Middle Eastern investor in a dispute against Kazakhstan related to Kazakhstan's poultry industry
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC)
  • European investor in a dispute against an Eastern European State related to the renewable energy industry
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
  • Canadian company in a dispute against Ghana related to Ghana's gold mining industry
Anastasiya is committed to VALUE CREATION, OPTIMIZATION and EFFICIENCY. Having practiced law in large law firms and big teams, she has created a lean practice of her own that functions effectively in tandem with MODERN TECHNOLOGIES and a small and versatile team of legal professionals.
APPROACH
  • VALUE CREATION
    I focus on prevention and early dispute resolution, operating through an agile virtual practice. As counsel, I create value by guiding my clients through procedural, substantive and strategic considerations in dispute resolution informed by data and practical insight.
  • OPTIMIZATION
    I offer optimal solutions tailored for the unique demands of my clients. To reach a perfect balance between quality, price and the intended result, I incorporate traditional and alternative fee arrangements into my pricing models.

  • EFFICIENCY
    I achieve efficiency by careful prioritization. I focus on the tasks that require bespoke analysis, experience, human intelligence and ingenuity. In implementing repetitive tasks, I rely on modern technologies. Since 2018, I have advised legal technology companies developing digital tools for international law and dispute resolution. I regularly use these tools in my own practice and continue developing new solutions at my legal technology lab.

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT ARBITRATION

Anastasiya Ugale represents corporate entities, private individuals, States and State-owned entities in both INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT ARBITRATION. She advises clients prior to lodging their arbitration claim to determine which arbitration framework to choose and which strategy to follow. Anastasiya also provides legal representation once the dispute has emerged, and the arbitration claim is filed.

Anastasiya Ugale's services include, but are not limited to, the following:
SERVICES
  • Preliminary Assessment
    Assessment of your contemplated claim and advice on its strengths and weaknesses, potential pitfalls and the ways to avoid them.
  • Securing Funding
    Assistance in securing third-party funding for your contemplated claim.
  • Initiation of Arbitration
    Advice on the preliminary steps in a contemplated international arbitration, as well as preparation and filing of the trigger letter, notice of intent and notice of dispute.
  • Establishment of the Tribunal
    Assistance in choosing and appointing arbitrators for your dispute, investigation of the grounds for a challenge and submission of an arbitrator challenges.
  • Pleadings
    Preparation and submission of relevant arbitration pleadings, documents and correspondence.
  • Hearings & Negotiations
    Representation during arbitral hearings and settlement negotiations.
  • Enforcement
    Assistance in the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.
  • Annulement and setting aside
    Legal representation in ICSID annulment proceedings, as well as assistance in setting aside of arbitral awards.
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Anastasiya also advises sovereign States and international organizations on treaty negotiation and interpretation related to international investment law, dispute resolution and human rights.
Depending on the law applicable to your dispute, certain time limitations may be placed on your ability to bring a claim to arbitration. Anastasiya's initial consolation is free. Don't wait to receive professional advice on the applicable statute of limitations and other limitations and requirements applicable to your potential or existing dispute.
Schedule your consultation:
Schedule your free initial consultation as soon as you are aware of a dispute that may affect your business, as well as when you consider investing in a foreign country.
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