AK Anna Kolomietc
PhD in Law · Associate Professor

Anna
Kolomietc

Over 10 years of work in arbitration. Serving as arbitrator, representing parties in cross-border and domestic proceedings, and preparing expert opinions on the application and interpretation of Russian law.

Anna Kolomietc
MGIMOAssociate Professor, Department of Private International and Civil Law
10+ yearsof practical work in arbitration
RAC arbitratorappointments at Russian and other arbitral institutions
Russian law · PILapplication of law, statutory interpretation, and conflict of laws
Core areas

Four areas of professional work

The practice focuses on arbitration and expert opinions on Russian law. Research and teaching support the depth of analysis, while publications reflect the areas of specialization.

01 · ARBITRATION

Adjudication and representation

Over 10 years in arbitration. Experience as arbitrator, counsel in cross-border and domestic proceedings, and formerly as a Rapporteur at the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

RACICACCross-border disputesDomestic arbitration
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02 · EXPERT OPINIONS

Application and interpretation of Russian law

Legal opinions, memoranda, and research notes on complex issues of Russian law for arbitration, litigation, and commercial matters.

Russian lawMemorandaStatutory interpretationLegislative purpose
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03 · RESEARCH AND TEACHING

Systematic research in private law

Associate Professor at MGIMO, teaching private international law, arbitration, civil procedure, and the legal regulation of foreign economic relations.

MGIMOPrivate international lawArbitrationCivil procedure
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04 · PUBLICATIONS

Research and educational works

Publications on private international, civil, labor, and medical law, arbitration agreements, and conflict-of-laws regulation.

TextbooksResearch articlesCasebooksEAEU and international journals
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01 · Arbitration

Over 10 years of practical work in arbitration

Anna serves as an arbitrator at the RAC and other arbitral institutions. She previously worked as a Rapporteur at the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Her practice also includes representing parties in cross-border and domestic arbitral proceedings.

Her in-depth work with arbitral proceedings and arbitration agreements is complemented by experience with the formation and performance of cross-border contracts. She has a particular focus on private international law, choice of law, and the resolution of conflicts of laws.

01Arbitration agreements: validity, scope, and applicable law
02Cross-border contracts: formation, performance, and termination
03Private international law and conflict-of-laws issues
04Representation in international and domestic proceedings
05Supply, construction, and manufacturing contracts
06Corporate disputes and enforcement of arbitral awards
02 · Expert opinions

Application and interpretation of Russian law

Anna has extensive experience preparing legal opinions, memoranda, and analytical research notes. Each document is built around a precisely framed question, comprehensive source analysis, and a clearly reasoned conclusion.

01

Application of Russian law

Analysis of legislation, case law, and legal scholarship in relation to specific facts, a contract, or a dispute.

02

Interpretation of statutes and contracts

Analysis of the meaning of a provision, its place within the legal system, its relationship with other rules, and the practical consequences of an interpretation.

03

Reasons, rationale, and purpose of legislative change

Study of the legislative history of new provisions, explanatory materials, regulatory objectives, and the legal context in which a rule was adopted.

04

Memoranda for international proceedings

Structured presentation of Russian law for arbitral tribunals, foreign counsel, and participants in cross-border projects.

Anna Kolomietc
Complex law, clearly explainedPrecise legal analysis, coherent reasoning, and attention to the commercial context.
03 · Research and teaching

Academic work

Anna has taught at MGIMO since 2011 and is an Associate Professor at the S.N. Lebedev Department of Private International and Civil Law. She teaches courses in Moscow and at MGIMO Tashkent.

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2011

MGIMO and the London School of Economics

LL.M. from the MGIMO International Law School, graduated with honors and a gold medal. Internship at the LSE in international commercial arbitration.

2018

PhD in Law

Dissertation on the validity of arbitration agreements under Russian and foreign law.

Courses

Teaching subjects

Arbitrazh and civil procedure, international commercial arbitration, private international law, legal regulation of foreign economic relations, labor law, and medical law.

Practice

Student moot court competitions

Coaching teams for international commercial and corporate arbitration competitions and serving as an arbitrator in legal competitions.

Languages

International work

Fluent in English and German, with basic knowledge of Spanish. Member of Young ICCA and ICC YAAF.

04 · Publications

Research and educational works

Publications and educational materials connect legal theory with questions arising in practice and teaching.

01Private International Law. Special PartTextbook · co-author
02Civil and Commercial Law of Foreign StatesTextbook · co-author
03Labor Law of the Russian FederationTextbook · co-author
04Medical Law CasebookCasebook · co-author
05Law Applicable to an Arbitration Agreement: the Validation Principle and Principal ApproachesResearch publication
Anna Kolomietc in Moscow
Professional contact

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For an initial inquiry, please identify the dispute or legal question, applicable law, current stage, and the required form of work.