Natalia Hniezdilova

Natalia is a litigation assistant based in our London office.

She specializes in commercial litigation and international arbitration, with a particular focus on commercial and investor-state disputes. Natalia also has extensive experience in sanctions-related matters, including EU and UK sanctions, as well as Russian counter-sanctions.

As a qualified Ukrainian advocate, Natalia has successfully represented a wide range of clients, including airlines, developers, suppliers, agricultural producers, coal mining companies, and individuals. Her experience includes resolving high-value disputes related to property, loans, land, debts, and tax issues, in addition to negotiating and drafting various contracts.

At Kennedys, Natalia also provides expert guidance on Ukrainian law, specialising in investment and arbitration agreements, enforcement of arbitral awards, and state immunity.

She is a member of the UNBA Committee on Enforcement of Decisions, the Ukrainian Desk at Kennedys, and the Kennedys Arbitration Team.

Natalia is fluent in both Ukrainian and Russian.

Qualifications

• Qualified Ukrainian advocate since 2017