Olena Perepelynska
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Olena Perepelynska is a Partner and Head of Arbitration at INTEGRITES law firm in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Over 20 years of her arbitration carrier she has participated in 200+ arbitrations related to CEE or Central Asia regions as an arbitrator, counsel, legal expert and performed administrative functions in various arbitral institutions.
As an arbitrator: Olena Perepelynska has acted in 100+ commercial and investment treaty arbitrations seated in Almaty, Bishkek, Kyiv, London, Minsk, Paris, Quebec, Stockholm and Vienna under the Rules of ICC, LCIA, VIAC, SCC, ICAC at UCCI, IAC at BelCCI, IAC at CCI KR, Atameken as well as UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. The applicable law in these cases included CISG as well as Austrian, Belarusian, Czech, English, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Quebec, Ukrainian and Uzbek law.
As a counsel: she has acted in 100+ international arbitrations under various rules, including ICC, LCIA, SCC, DIS, ICAC and MAC at UCCI, GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, UNCITRAL and Swiss Rules.
As a legal expert: Olena has served as an expert on Ukrainian law in investment treaty arbitration and foreign litigation proceedings.
Panels: she is included in the rosters of arbitrators of various arbitration institutions in Austria, Belarus, China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Romania, UAE, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Professional Memberships
Olena serves as a President of the Ukrainian Arbitration Association, TAA Board Member, ArbCEE Board Member and Founding Member, Chair of ADR committee of the Ukrainian National Bar Association, Member of the ICC Arbitration and ADR Commission,
Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Member of the Global Steering Committee of the ERA-PLEDGE, Mentor of the 10th Cycle of the Young ICCA Mentoring Program.
She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and member of its the Approved Faculty List.
Olena is also editorial board member of the ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin.
Publications
Olena Perepelynska is an author and co-author of more than 140 publications in Ukrainian, English and Spanish.
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Work Highlights
Representative projects
-- Successfully represented Ukrkhimtransamiak in ICAC (Kyiv) arbitral proceedings against Togliattiazot with over USD 190 million at stake. She prevailed on both the main claim and the counterclaim.
-- Successfully represented the UK-based Jereh's exclusive official dealer for Ukraine – MOSTON Properties Limited – in a USD 8 million LCIA arbitration against the largest gas production company in Ukraine PJSC UkrGasVydobuvannya. She prevailed on both the main claim and the counterclaim. Later on, she successfully represented the client before the Ukrainian courts of all instances in recognition and enforcement proceedings.
-- Successfully represented one of the leading Ukrainian steel works in USD 1,5 million arbitration against the Russian buyer under the Swiss rules. The tribunal granted 100% claims of her client and rejected all respondent’s objections regarding reduction of penalties.
-- Successfully represented the Swiss grain trader in GAFTA arbitration against another Swiss grain trader, where she has prevailed on damages claim. As a result, the defeated debtor has voluntarily paid the awarded amount to her client.
-- Advised the party on Ukrainian law issues in the USD 2 billion litigation before the High Court of London.
-- Advised a Swiss grain trader regarding fraud and conspiracy litigation in Cyprus against the Ukrainian agricultural group and its UBO.
Education
ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Central & Eastern Europe
2015
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (the UK)
2014
Awards
Among 45 top international arbitration specialists under the age of 45
GAR 45 under 45
2024
Thought Leader - Arbitration 2023 and Global Leader - Arbitration 2023; as Global Leaders - Commercial Litigation 2023; as Global Leaders – Transport – Aviation Contentious 2023
Who's Who Legal
2023
Leading Individual for Dispute Resolution
The Legal500 EMEA
2024
Listed in the Legal500 Arbitration Powerlist 2023: Central and Eastern Europe
Legal500 Arbitration Powerlist
2023
“Lawyer of the Year” for Arbitration and Mediation, recommended for international arbitration, Litigation
Best Lawyers
2022
Shortlisted as Commercial Arbitration Lawyer of the Year
Women in Business Law Awards EMEA
2024
Included into the list of the most successful female lawyers in Ukraine - Women in Law
Yurydychna Gazeta
2023
Articles, highlights and press releases
24 items provided by Integrites
Olena Perepelynska Shortlisted for Women in Business Law Awards 2024 EMEA
Partner at INTEGRITES Olena Perepelynska has been shortlisted for Women in Business Law Awards 2024 EMEA. She became the only representative of Ukraine in the shortlist for Commercial Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.
INTEGRITES Ranked in GAR100 2024 Among the World’s Best in International Arbitration
INTEGRITES reaffirms recognition in the Global Arbitration Review 100 – 17th edition for the fifth consecutive year, becoming one of 207 firms listed in the ranking in 2024. GAR100 ranks firms worldwide.
INTEGRITES Ranked in GAR100 2024 Among the World’s Best in International Arbitration
INTEGRITES reaffirms recognition in the Global Arbitration Review 100 – 17th edition for the fifth consecutive year, becoming one of 207 firms listed in the ranking in 2024. GAR100 ranks firms worldwide.
INTEGRITES Reconfirms Recognition in All Practices Researched in Ukraine by The Legal500 EMEA 2024
In 2024, The Legal500 EMEA recommends INTEGRITES in all 12 practice areas and ranks the firm as Tier 1 in 5 areas of law.
INTEGRITES prevails in arbitration regarding termination of a contract due to hardship
INTEGRITES has represented the interests of the company engaged in rail cars lease business in Ukraine in the arbitration before the ICAC at UCCI related to the tariff revision under the long-term rail cars lease agreement and subsequent termination of this agreement.
INTEGRITES protects Ukrainian subsidiary of the largest aviation holding in CEE
INTEGRITES successfully protected the interests of a company that is a part of the largest aviation holding in CEE before the Ukrainian Commercial Court of first instance in a dispute against one of the major logistic companies in Ukraine
INTEGRITES successfully represented interests of the Ukrainian grain producer in GAFTA arbitra
The tribunal upheld the firm’s position and rendered an award in favour of the client.
INTEGRITES recognized among the world's elite firms for international arbitration by GAR100 2022
INTEGRITES recognized among the world's elite firms for international arbitration by GAR100 2022
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy markets
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy commodity markets
INTEGRITES succeeds in GAFTA arbitration in favour of an Eastern European agricultural commodity tra
INTEGRITES succeeds in GAFTA arbitration in favour of an Eastern European agricultural commodity trader
Olena Perepelynska appointed as Chair of Arbitration Commission of the Ukrainian ICC Ukraine
Olena Perepelynska appointed as Chair of Arbitration Commission of the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine)
INTEGRITES is the leader by the number of lawyers recommended in Ukraine by WWL: Arbitration
INTEGRITES is the leader by the number of lawyers recommended in Ukraine by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2022
Olena Perepelynska – Advisory Committee member of the Baltic Litigation Fund
Olena Perepelynska – Advisory Committee member of the Baltic Litigation Fund
INTEGRITES is the leader among the lawyers recommended in Ukraine by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitratration
INTEGRITES is the leader by the number of lawyers recommended in Ukraine by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2022
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy commodity
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy commodity markets
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2021
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2021
INTEGRITES is top-tier law firm in Ukraine for International Trade, Energy and Dispute Resolution in
INTEGRITES is top-tier law firm in Ukraine for International Trade, Energy and Dispute Resolution in The Legal500 EMEA 2021
INTEGRITES prevented annulment of the arbitral award in favour of “Ukrkhimtransamiak”
INTEGRITES prevented annulment of the arbitral award in favour of “Ukrkhimtransamiak” in the dispute against “Togliattiazot”.
INTEGRITES – top-tier Ukrainian law firm in Energy and Dispute Resolution in the Legal500 EMEA 2020
INTEGRITES – top-tier Ukrainian law firm in Energy and Dispute Resolution in the Legal500 EMEA 2020
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2020
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2020
Best Lawyers 2021 recognized 17 INTEGRITES lawyers
Best Lawyers 2021 recognized 17 INTEGRITES lawyers
COVID-19 | Ukrainian Help Desk
INTEGRITES set up a Coronavirus Help Desk. It is a team of dedicated lawyers ready to provide advice on coronavirus-related consequences that business might face.
Olena Perepelynska Shortlisted for Women in Business Law Awards 2024 EMEA
Partner at INTEGRITES Olena Perepelynska has been shortlisted for Women in Business Law Awards 2024 EMEA. She became the only representative of Ukraine in the shortlist for Commercial Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.
INTEGRITES Ranked in GAR100 2024 Among the World’s Best in International Arbitration
INTEGRITES reaffirms recognition in the Global Arbitration Review 100 – 17th edition for the fifth consecutive year, becoming one of 207 firms listed in the ranking in 2024. GAR100 ranks firms worldwide.
INTEGRITES Ranked in GAR100 2024 Among the World’s Best in International Arbitration
INTEGRITES reaffirms recognition in the Global Arbitration Review 100 – 17th edition for the fifth consecutive year, becoming one of 207 firms listed in the ranking in 2024. GAR100 ranks firms worldwide.
INTEGRITES Reconfirms Recognition in All Practices Researched in Ukraine by The Legal500 EMEA 2024
In 2024, The Legal500 EMEA recommends INTEGRITES in all 12 practice areas and ranks the firm as Tier 1 in 5 areas of law.
INTEGRITES prevails in arbitration regarding termination of a contract due to hardship
INTEGRITES has represented the interests of the company engaged in rail cars lease business in Ukraine in the arbitration before the ICAC at UCCI related to the tariff revision under the long-term rail cars lease agreement and subsequent termination of this agreement.
INTEGRITES protects Ukrainian subsidiary of the largest aviation holding in CEE
INTEGRITES successfully protected the interests of a company that is a part of the largest aviation holding in CEE before the Ukrainian Commercial Court of first instance in a dispute against one of the major logistic companies in Ukraine
INTEGRITES successfully represented interests of the Ukrainian grain producer in GAFTA arbitra
The tribunal upheld the firm’s position and rendered an award in favour of the client.
INTEGRITES recognized among the world's elite firms for international arbitration by GAR100 2022
INTEGRITES recognized among the world's elite firms for international arbitration by GAR100 2022
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy markets
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy commodity markets
INTEGRITES succeeds in GAFTA arbitration in favour of an Eastern European agricultural commodity tra
INTEGRITES succeeds in GAFTA arbitration in favour of an Eastern European agricultural commodity trader
Olena Perepelynska appointed as Chair of Arbitration Commission of the Ukrainian ICC Ukraine
Olena Perepelynska appointed as Chair of Arbitration Commission of the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine)
INTEGRITES is the leader by the number of lawyers recommended in Ukraine by WWL: Arbitration
INTEGRITES is the leader by the number of lawyers recommended in Ukraine by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2022
Olena Perepelynska – Advisory Committee member of the Baltic Litigation Fund
Olena Perepelynska – Advisory Committee member of the Baltic Litigation Fund
INTEGRITES is the leader among the lawyers recommended in Ukraine by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitratration
INTEGRITES is the leader by the number of lawyers recommended in Ukraine by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2022
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy commodity
INTEGRITES advises the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on improving energy commodity markets
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2021
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2021
INTEGRITES is top-tier law firm in Ukraine for International Trade, Energy and Dispute Resolution in
INTEGRITES is top-tier law firm in Ukraine for International Trade, Energy and Dispute Resolution in The Legal500 EMEA 2021
INTEGRITES prevented annulment of the arbitral award in favour of “Ukrkhimtransamiak”
INTEGRITES prevented annulment of the arbitral award in favour of “Ukrkhimtransamiak” in the dispute against “Togliattiazot”.
INTEGRITES – top-tier Ukrainian law firm in Energy and Dispute Resolution in the Legal500 EMEA 2020
INTEGRITES – top-tier Ukrainian law firm in Energy and Dispute Resolution in the Legal500 EMEA 2020
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2020
INTEGRITES is among the world’s top law firms in arbitration according to GAR100 in 2020
Best Lawyers 2021 recognized 17 INTEGRITES lawyers
Best Lawyers 2021 recognized 17 INTEGRITES lawyers
COVID-19 | Ukrainian Help Desk
INTEGRITES set up a Coronavirus Help Desk. It is a team of dedicated lawyers ready to provide advice on coronavirus-related consequences that business might face.
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