Andrey Korelskiy

Managing partner
Attorney at law
Chambers Europe
Chambers Global
Legal 500
Best Lawyers
Право ру
Коммерсантъ
Leaders League
  • The team is very focused on the needs of the client and treats every client as if they are the most important one
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • A unique team of highly professional lawyers and attorneys
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • Managing partner Andrey Korelskiy leads the practice and is a key adviser to clients involved in bankruptcy-related contentious matters
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • A true star in litigation, Andrey Korelskiy knows how to manage a team effectively, as he is a strong and motivated lawyer himself
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • Highly skilled, reliable, friendly and always available to react to clients’ queries – the team provides excellent advice and achieves great results
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • This firm stands above the rest as it sees solutions where other lawyers see problems
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • High level of service, excellent client focus, unmatched in terms of industry knowledge
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • A rare mix of high professionalism, intellect and modesty - this can be said about every lawyer at KIAP
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • The lawyers keep clients up to date on key changes to the law and are on top of risks associated with our business
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • It is impressive how quickly KIAP manages to get into an issue and turn things around for the client
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • The lawyers keep clients up to date on key changes to the law and are on top of risks associated with our business
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • KIAP is one of the most reliable and transparent firms on the market, which also has valuable professional experience
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • They are not afraid of unknown issues and keep up with progress in the industry
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • When you engage KIAP for any matter, you can be sure that the legal opinion, agreement or court documents will be on a par with the standards of a top international law firm for a fair price
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • KIAP is one of the most reputable Russian law firms on the market
    Legal 500 EMEA 2020
  • Bankruptcy practice of KIAP always sinks into the legal problem deeply, identifies risks clearly and proposes appropriate solutions to the problems
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • He's quite flexible in his approach: he can change his approach as and when he needs to
    Chambers Global 2020
  • He's very good in court. He has very deep knowledge of the legislation and of the regulatory issues, so that helps him in court
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • A skilled negotiator who demonstrates a good command of instruments in a complex litigation
    Chambers Global 2020
  • Andrey Korelskiy acts for blue-chip domestic corporates involved in a variety of commercial disputes
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • They're very strategic in their planning, they're very clear and open with the client
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • When we need immediate support, it’s good to know that our counsel is always available
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • They don’t miss a single email and always return every call
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • Litigation practice represents clients from a variety of industries, including retail, manufacturing and financial services
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • Leading mid-market contentious practice, representing both international clients and notable local names
    Chambers Europe 2020
  • Bankruptcy practice assists creditors with debt recovery and advising shareholders and company directors on subsidiary liability for the insolvency of the company and outstanding debt
    Legal 500 EMEA 2019
  • They are flexible and everything they provide is highly detailed. We appreciate the commercial approach and personalised attention of KIAP lawyers
    Chambers Europe 2019
  • Andrey Korelskiy is an incredible litigator
    Chambers Global 2019
  • One of the stars in the Russian market
    Chambers Global 2019
  • Leading domestic litigator, acting on a broad range of commercial disputes for domestic and international clients
    Chambers Global 2019
  • The team is praised for their ability to resolve complex cases quickly
    Legal 500 EMEA 2018
  • Outstanding litigation lawyers with an extensive experience in various legal matters
    Legal 500 EMEA 2018
  • A true master in negotiations
    Legal 500 EMEA 2018
  • A well-respected legal expert
    Legal 500 EMEA 2018
  • KIAP team provides comprehensive legal advice that combines a strong breadth of resources with deep knowledge of the client’s business
    Legal 500 EMEA 2018
  • The team understands the practice of applying the bankruptcy law, and its lawyers are able to offer the best and most effective business solution to the problem
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • KIAP Bankruptcy practice is well regarded for its disputes capacity, including bankruptcy litigation. Acts for creditors and borrowers. Represents international clients in Russian bankruptcy proceedings and also assists local companies
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • The team has a very practical and can-do attitude
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • Sources note his efficiency and availability
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • Represents clients from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail and pharmaceuticals
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • KIAP areas of expertise include financial liability and insurance disputes as well as debt recovery claims. Acts on contractual disputes and assists with local enforcement proceedings
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • A top choice for mid-market cases, representing both international clients and notable local names
    Chambers Europe 2018
  • He acts on high-value complex litigations and also assists with strategic guidance in contentious cases
    Chambers Global 2018
  • A brilliant advocate and court representative
    Chambers Global 2018
  • Managing partner Andrey Korelskiy has a background in litigation and advises clients on strategic issues
    Chambers Europe 2016
  • Fast, efficient and always looks ahead for ways to solve problems
    Legal 500 EMEA 2016
  • He is a very efficient litigator with strong expertise and vast experience
    Chambers Europe 2015
  • Recommended for handling disputes in the Russian regions
    Chambers Europe 2015
  • The litigation team is praised for its ability to advise “in a very easy manner which is what clients appreciate, an easy way to understand issues
    Chambers Europe 2015
  • Close co-operation with a number of international firms on cross-border mandates
    Chambers Europe 2015
  • KIAP is a standout team of breakthrough litigators
    Legal 500 EMEA 2014
  • Andrey Korelskiy has deep subject knowledge
    Legal 500 EMEA 2015
  • The team has excellent expertise and is aware of the subtleties of the arbitration process
    Chambers Europe 2014
  • The team always works hard to find the best solution for our business
    Chambers Europe 2014
  • Talented negotiator who has keen insight on business and financial issues
    Legal 500 EMEA 2014

Attorney at law, Managing partner and founder of KIAP. Andrey Korelskiy is the head of the firm’s litigation practice. Comes highly recommended in all the leading international legal directories such as Chambers Europe 2020 (Band 1 in Dispute Resolution: Domestic mid-market), Chambers Global 2020, Legal 500 EMEA 2020 (Recommended Lawyer in Dispute Resolution: Litigation), Best Lawyers 2021 (Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation), Pravo-300 (Band 1 in Dispute resolution and Arbitration proceedings) and Kommersant (International commercial arbitration, Resolution of commercial disputes, General jurisdiction dispute resolution, Retail trade, FMCG, Insurance). He has 18 years of experience in supporting major litigations. Andrey's core specialisation: dispute resolution, bankruptcy and international commercial arbitration. Since 2016 a member of the Board of the Russian Arbitration Association (RAA), has been included in the unified recommended list of arbitrators and a member of the corporate disputes panel of the Arbitration Center at the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). Founder of Legal Run charity project and chess tournament Legal Chess. Speaker at major international and Russian conferences.

Specialization

Practices

Industries

Education:

  • Law department named after М.М. Speranskiy of National Economy Academy under Government of the RF. Advanced training in 2005
  • Department of European Law. Study course in University of Lapland (Finland) 2002-2003
  • Law department of the Pomor State University named after M. V. Lomonosov (diploma with honours 1999-2004)
  • Law division of Archangelsk Cooperative College (diploma with honours 1997-1999)

Projects:

  • Representing insurance company Allianz in a dispute with a foreign reinsurer on a reinsurance recovery in the total amount of more than USD 35 million arising out of the accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydropower plant (total damage over USD 200 million). The result – the client’s claim was satisfied in full, afterwards the decision was enforced in the territory of Switzerland.
  • Representing of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited in a series of disputes related to the bankruptcy of a major international financial group, including execution of judgments from the Republic of Belize and the Republic of Northern Ireland by RF SСC (amount at issue: 200+ mln euros).
  • Representing one of the largest retail chains protecting its investments in a number of disputes in several regions of the Russian Federation totaling 5 billion roubles. As a result all disputes were resolved in our client’s favor. 
  • Representing EuroChem in a dispute related to the issue of application of Articles 450 and 452 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. The Supreme Commercial Court shared position of the client that transactions may imply conditions of unilateral termination thereof should one of the parties fail to comply with the undertaken obligations.
  • Representing Rockwool in a dispute with the Treasury of the Russian Federation (RF Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation and the Federal Bailiffs Service) for compensation for breach of a reasonable period for the execution of the court decision. The precedent put in place must one way or another prompt the Federal Bailiff Service to improve the enforceability of court rulings, which are currently abysmally underenforced, bringing the entire judiciary into disrepute as a result.
  • Representing Rosatom’s subsidiaries arising from an action filed by Greenpeace challenging transactions of depleted nuclear fuel delivery from European countries and the USA from 2000 until 2005. The result — the environmental organization’s suit was completely denied.
  • Representing ROSNO insurance company in an arbitration arising from a claim for indemnity recovery as the result of the collapse of “Transvaal Park” sports and fitness complex. Claims by “Transvaal Park’s” owners against ROSNO were all rejected.
  • Representing Iliushin Finance Co. in a number of litigation actions filed against Aeroflot – Russian Airlines on delivery of six “Il-96-300″ aircraft. Courts of all instances supported the legal position of our client.
  • Representing the world’s leading supplier of innovative products and systems based on stone wool in a bankruptcy matter of a warrantor.
  • Representation of a debtor's former director in an action for vicarious liability damages of 46 mln roubles. The court of first instance and the court of appeal upheld the firm's position that the director's actions were legally valid.

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