SILK PROFILE

Anton Dudnikov KC

UK Bar 2026

Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

9 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Anton Dudnikov's practice spans the oil and gas and mining sectors. He has been instructed on investor state and commercial arbitrations on behalf on some of the largest oil and gas and mining companies in the world. Dudnikov also routinely appears in arbitration-related hearings in the English courts.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Anton Dudnikov KC is regularly instructed to act in high-value fraud cases involving issues such as conspiracy, dishonesty, bribery and contempt of court. A native Russian speaker, he is well qualified to handle litigation in Russia and the CIS. He frequently appears in the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal.

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Anton Dudnikov KC is regularly instructed as sole counsel on various disputes by enviable clients such as state governments and high-profile individuals. Born in Russia, he draws on his ability to speak Russian and his experience of Russian culture to deal with arbitral disputes arising from the CIS. He also often works on prominent and high-value cases arising in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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Strengths

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Anton always provides high-quality and thoughtful advice; he's a pleasure to work with.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Anton is an authority - he's very clever, tactical and also strategic in his approach.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
Anton is well prepared and anticipates any arguments thrown back to him by the other side.
Energy & Natural ResourcesUK Bar
No request is too trivial, and he is a really nice person to work with.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
He is a sound, sensible lawyer who thinks deeply about things. He is easy to work with and responsive.
Fraud: CivilUK Bar
Anton is an all-rounder, with an excellent ability to answer the hardest legal questions, great tactical acumen and a streamlined approach that makes him among the easiest barristers to work with.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar