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Zoya Burbeza

Senior Consultant Solicitor

Zoya Burbeza is a Senior Consultant Solicitor with more than 15 years of experience advising businesses, entrepreneurs and corporate clients across a broad range of commercial law matters. Her practice encompasses commercial dispute resolution, complex commercial transactions, legal strategy and business development, enabling her to provide commercially focused advice that supports clients throughout the lifecycle of their businesses.

Zoya works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their business journey, helping them establish effective legal structures and strategies while supporting their ongoing operational and commercial needs. She is particularly recognised for her practical and strategic approach to commercial disputes and cross-border investigations, where she assists clients in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional issues and achieving effective resolutions.

Throughout her career, Zoya has advised high-profile clients and major corporations both as legal counsel and consultant. Her experience spans a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious commercial matters, allowing her to combine technical legal expertise with a strong appreciation of commercial objectives and business realities.

Her professional achievements include securing substantial settlements in commercial disputes, many involving international and cross-border elements. She has also contributed to legal publications and has supported law firms with strategic business development initiatives, reflecting the breadth of her experience beyond traditional legal practice.

Zoya’s international background enables her to work confidently across multiple jurisdictions and cultures. She is fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian, allowing her to support clients with international interests and cross-border matters. She is a member of The Law Society, the International Bar Association and the British-Ukrainian Law Association. In addition, she is a co-founder of the Russian Speaking Lawyers Club (RSL Club) in London.

Clients value Zoya’s combination of commercial awareness, strategic thinking and pragmatic problem-solving. She is focused on helping clients manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently and achieve their wider business objectives with confidence.

 

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Ranked Tier 4 for commercial litigation in The Legal 500, our commercial dispute resolution solicitors help businesses, directors and shareholders with complex disputes and litigation, combining strategic legal expertise, commercial insight and a responsive, boutique approach.

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Example of cases:

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Sergei Yurievich Polonskiy v Alexander Dobrovinsky u0026 Partners LLP u0026 Ors [2016] EWHC 1114 (Ch)

Acted for the Defendants in successfully setting aside a stay application and ultimately striking out a $150 million claim brought in the High Court by a prominent Russian oligarch.

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Kazakhstan Kagazy Plc v Zhunus [2014] EWCA Civ 381

Represented the claimant in resisting a Court of Appeal challenge to a £72 million worldwide freezing order against two former shareholders.

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European Union v Bank Mellat (C-176/13) u0026 Bank Tejarat v Council of the European Union (T-176/12)

Represented two of Iran’s largest banks in their successful challenges before the European Court of Justice against EU-imposed economic sanctions, with favourable rulings delivered in 2015 and 2016.

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