Anna Vasileva

Anna is a Russian-qualified lawyer with three years of experience in dispute resolution. Since 2023, she has been working at Stonebridge Legal, an independent Russian law firm established by partners and associates of the former Freshfields Moscow office.

Her practice has focused primarily on international commercial and investment arbitration. She has represented investors in proceedings under the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules, including annulment proceedings, and worked on complex commercial arbitrations under the SCC, SIAC and RSPP Rules. Anna’s experience also includes advising clients on cross-border litigation matters and on the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards and court judgments across multiple jurisdictions.

Anna holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree with honours from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). She has also worked as a researcher at the Investment Law and Arbitration Lab of the International and Comparative Law Research Center, focusing on ISDS reform within UNCITRAL Working Group III.

During her studies, Anna represented MGIMO at the 22nd Vis East Moot, where her team reached the elimination rounds and she received an Honourable Mention for Best Oral Advocate. She subsequently coached the MGIMO team for the 23rd Vis East Moot, helping it reach the round of 16.

Nationality
Russia

Working Languages

Russian
English

Areas of Expertise
International Commercial Arbitration
Investment Arbitration
Cross-Border Litigation
Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards