for cross-border disputes
International
Arbitrator
Dr. Olena Perepelynska acts as an arbitrator in complex cross-border disputes involving Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Spanish-speaking jurisdictions. She brings a structured, commercially grounded approach, combining analytical rigour with procedural fairness.
More than 20 years in international arbitration across 230+ cases as arbitrator and counsel in proceedings under ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICAC, UNCITRAL and other rules.
Trusted by leading institutions
120
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Cases as Arbitrator
Experience as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator, and presiding arbitrator.
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Languages spoken
Ukrainian, Russian, English, Spanish, German, French
120
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Years of experience
Deep expertise in international legal practice as arbitrator and counsel
Practice grounded in business reality
More than 250 arbitrations as arbitrator and counsel provide a dual perspective on party expectations, case strategy and procedural efficiency. Decisions are grounded in both legal analysis and industry-specific commercial context.
Regional expertise where it matters
Regular appointments in disputes connected to Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Spanish-speaking jurisdictions, with close understanding of local business practices and legal systems.
Specialized industry expertise
Sector experience in construction and infrastructure, energy, agriculture and commodities, financial services, defense and aerospace, international trade and corporate/M&A disputes.
Representative case experience
Representative matters include contract, joint venture and shareholder disputes, post-M&A claims and investment treaty disputes.
Regional expertise where it matters
Regular appointments in disputes connected to Ukraine, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Spanish-speaking jurisdictions, with close understanding of local business practices and legal systems.
Broad experience
Broad experience ACROSS tribunal roles
More than 130 appointments as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and presiding arbitrator in commercial and investment disputes, under ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICAC, UNCITRAL and other arbitration rules.
Proficient in leading arbitration frameworks
Regular appointments in cases conducted under ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICAC, UNCITRAL Rules and Rules of regional institutions. Her experience as a former ICC Court Member (2018–2024) brings valuable insight into efficient case management and institutional expectations.
Experience in key European and Central Asian seats
Experience in arbitrations seated in Paris, London, Geneva, Vienna, Stockholm, Kyiv, Almaty, Bishkek, Montreal and other cities.
Recognised in leading arbitration rankings
Selected in independent rankings and directories for work in international arbitration.
Legal500 EMEA
Leading Individual – Dispute Resolution
“As team lead, Olena Perepelynska's international arbitration practice spans multiple jurisdictions, and she demonstrates particular prowess in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations”
Chambers Global/Europe: Band 1
Dispute Resolution: International in Ukraine
“Head of international arbitration Olena Perepelynska is a market-leading international arbitration practitioner. She is also well regarded for her experience in cross-border litigation”
Chambers Global/Europe: Band 1
Dispute Resolution: International in Ukraine
“Olena Perepelynska deeply understands all details of procedural issues and is able to describe the full matter and realistic probability of our result”
Chambers Global/Europe: Band 1
Dispute Resolution: International in Ukraine
“Olena Perepelynska is a person of strong integrity, a disciplined arbitrator and an experienced arbitration practitioner who is well-versed in the latest developments in the field”
GAR 45 under 45
Global Arbitration Review
Olena Perepelynska became the first lawyer in the CEE and FSU regions to have received recognition of that kind.
Lexology Index
Thought Leaders – Arbitration
Lexology Index
Arbitration
Lexology Index
Thought Leaders – Transport: Aviation Contentious
Legal500
Arbitration Powerlist: CEE
Thought leadership in arbitration
Author of more than 150 publications and frequent speaker at international conferences, covering a broad range of topics in international arbitration.
Особливості захисту корпоративних прав у міжнародному арбітражі: досвід Німеччини
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the German experience of resolving corporate disputes through international commercial arbitration and of the opportunities to draw on it for improving Ukrainian legislation.
Core arbitration values
Each appointment is approached with the same commitments, regardless of parties or amounts in dispute.
Integrity
Ethical commitment and transparency in every arbitration. Maintaining confidentiality and trust throughout dispute resolution processes.
Procedural Fairness
Equal opportunity for every party to be heard. Strict adherence to due process, from first submission to final award.
Commercial Knowledge
A clear understanding of the business realities behind every dispute. Practical judgment that keeps awards grounded in commercial context.
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