Slava Kiryushin is a highly recognised construction dispute specialist in the MENA region having represented clients in multi-billion disputes related to energy, construction and infrastructure projects. His clients include national and international oil & gas companies, refining and petrochemical companies, EPC contractors, and oil & gas service companies.

Slava advises on all complex aspects of construction and oil & gas projects from inception through to completion and on all aspects of dispute avoidance and resolution. He is a solicitor-advocate and frequently advocates on behalf of clients in international arbitration. His recent work includes oil and gas processing facilities, drilling contracts (onshore and offshore), power plants, LNG facilities, refineries, water desalination plants and major railroads.

He has Part II appearance rights (restricted) to appear before the DIFC courts, is a member of most international arbitration bodies, is a founding member of the DMCC Energy Club and is regularly invited to speak at international conferences. Slava is also a certified PRINCE2 and PRINCE2 Agile project manager.

What the market says about Slava

Slava is widely recognised by the industry, as reflected in rankings and awards received: 

• Up and Coming Partner in Construction Dispute Resolution (Chambers Global UAE 2024)
• Leading Individual in Oil, Gas & Natural Resources (Legal 500 EMEA UAE 2024). 
• Next Generation Partner in Construction (Legal 500 EMEA UAE 2024).
• Expert in both Oil & Gas and Power/Electricity (Who's Who Legal).
• Winner of the "Client Choice 2021" award in Energy and Natural Resources (UAE).
• Asian Legal Business MENA Super 50 lawyer (2022).
• Thomson Reuters Global "Standout Lawyer" (2022).

He is held in high esteem by the industry, as is reflected in client testimonials from recent Legal 500 and Chambers rankings:

"Slava Kiryushin is one of perhaps 3-4 people in the entire Middle East that understands the industry. He has been in the industry for quite some time and speaks the same language." Legal 500 EMEA UAE 2024

"In my 20 years of experience, I’ve not come across a better lawyer than Slava. If there is a technical, commercial issue or dispute in the O&G sector, Slava is the right person. Best person in the industry that we have worked with." Legal 500 EMEA UAE 2024

"Slava Kiryushin is excellent with clients and very knowledgeable of construction projects and disputes throughout MENA, especially in the energy sector. He is very personable." Legal 500 EMEA UAE 2024

"Slava Kiryushin is commercial and pragmatic, he breaks down complex issues into simple decisions." Legal 500 EMEA UAE 2024

"Slava is an outstanding energy lawyer. He has an outstanding commercial awareness of the energy industry and of the motivators driving both sides in complex disputes." Chambers Global UAE 2024

"We enjoy working with Slava. He works in a collaborative manner to bring together inputs from a variety of experts to address complex issues on large-scale infrastructure projects." Chambers Global UAE 2024

"Slava is hands-down the best lawyer we have worked with. Extremely intelligent and user-friendly, with a perfect balance of technical advice and commercial expertise." Chambers Global UAE 2024

"Slava Kiryushin is not just a legal expert, but a true oil and gas powerhouse. He is involved in the most technical aspects of operations and can dissect the drilling reports with ease, as well as understanding the workflow of the most complex production facilities in the oil and gas process." Legal 500

"Slava Kiryushin is the person to go to if you have a complex oil and gas issue. When dealing with drilling programmes, complex EPCs or any form of commercial arrangements, we have not met anyone better suited than him." Legal 500