‘Able to handle high-profile and complex arbitrations’, CANDEY is experienced in high-value commercial arbitrations, both ad hoc and institutional. The commercial litigation and international arbitration boutique is also increasingly sought out for significant treaty and investor-state arbitrations. The team is co-led by James Collins and Yuri Botiuk, who both act for CIS clients and are ’very experienced in handling complex arbitration claims’. The group further includes Serene Allen, who is experienced in arbitration proceedings, particularly those under the LCIA rules.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A well-organised team with a broad range of partners and knowledgable in many fields.’
  • ‘Proactivity, deep analysis and availability. Candey has an extremely efficient and fast-responding team.’

  • ‘Very strong and capable team that is able to handle high-profile and complex arbitrations, and to achieve favourable results for clients.’

  • ‘James Collins is a star litigator, who is also experienced in international arbitration. A talented and sharp lawyer.’

  • ‘James Collins has powerful advocacy skills, and is very diligent and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘James Collins and Yuri Botiuk are excellent lawyers and team players.’

  • ‘Yuri Botiuk and James Collins are very talented and both very experienced in handling complex arbitration claims.’

  • ‘Yuri Botiuk is a gifted and hard-working lawyer.’

Key clients

  • Renaissance Securities (Cyprus)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Collins, Yuri Botiuk

Other key lawyers

Serene Allen