Navigating complex business disputes across North America, Europe & Eurasia
Book Free 30-Min ConsultationDisputes Resolution Lawyer • Arbitrator • Mediator
Marina Akchurina
As a triple-qualified lawyer (Ontario, New York, and Russia), Marina provides unique insights into cross-border disputes across North America, Russia, and Central Asia, with particular focus on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Georgia.
Trained in both civil law and common law traditions, she brings a rare dual perspective that enables her to bridge different legal systems and anticipate how disputes will be analyzed across jurisdictions.
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Expertise
at a Glance
Dispute Resolution Lawyer
International and Domestic Arbitration
Arbitral award enforcement & Set-aside
Contract disputes in Ontario
Arbitrator
Resolving complex international disputes
Professional Standing
Experience: 13 years at Cleary Gottlieb & 4 years as an independent practitioner
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Admitted
Ontario • New York
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Fellow
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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Languages
English • Russian
French
Strategic Advantages
Marina's approach focuses on early dispute prevention, creative problem-solving, and the development of cost-effective dispute resolution strategies.
Approach to Services-
Direct engagement
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Boutique practice efficiency
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Cross-cultural fluency
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Purpose-built teams
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Global reach, local insight
Testimonials
“Marina is a master of international arbitration... delivering clear and practical advice in 'bet the company' situations.”
Cameron Murphy, Profile Investment
“Rising from a junior associate to a senior leader, Marina was instrumental to our arbitration and litigation group. ”
Yulia Solomakhina, Cleary Gottlieb (New York)
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