Stephenson Harwood

Commercial Litigation

Galina is a managing associate specialising in insurance disputes, complex commercial litigation, including civil fraud and asset recovery. Dual-qualified as an English solicitor and Russian advocate, she has played a key role in some of the leading High Court and arbitration matters cases involving marine insurance mandates and cross-border fraud.

Galina is highly experienced in obtaining and defending freezing injunctions, disclosure orders, and other forms of interim relief. She regularly acts for both claimants and defendants in the English High Court and manages complex disputes in foreign jurisdictions, including the BVI, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands, Switzerland, and Cyprus. Galina also advises on sanctions-related matters and disputes.

With a strong interest in ESG litigation, Galina leads the firm’s Greenwashing Risk team, guiding clients through emerging risks and regulatory challenges. Her recent work includes acting for an insurer in a well-publicised case arising out of a collapsed fish farm, acting for a leading trading house in a £600 million global asset recovery action and defending a prominent Russian businessman in a US$600 million civil fraud claim brought by two major Russian banks. Galina’s extensive experience in handling high-value, international disputes and her commitment to innovative legal solutions make her a trusted advisor to her clients.