Young IMA Enters a New Stage of Development

We want Young IMA to be more than a professional community. Our ambition is to make it a clear and accessible career platform for the next generation of arbitration leaders — a place to connect with peers, gain practical experience, deepen expertise, find mentors, launch initiatives of their own, and chart their future professional paths.

Alongside this renewed vision, we are pleased to introduce the new Young IMA Council:

This year, we have rethought the way our community is structured, with the aim of making it more flexible and project-driven. Rather than assigning members to permanent thematic committees, we will bring teams together around specific projects and initiatives.

Young IMA is designed not only for those taking their first steps in arbitration. We also want to support professionals who already have experience and are looking to define their next career move, deepen their expertise, and take the next step in their professional development.

 will be among the Council’s core ongoing priorities. Educational, international, and university-focused initiatives will also continue to grow.

The renewed Young IMA chapter was presented on September 21, the opening day of the Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC 2026). The event brought together both established members of the community and those just getting to know Young IMA.

We will share more details about our new projects, areas of focus, and opportunities for members in the coming weeks.

Young IMA enters a New stage of development

On December 14, the Young IMA, supported by Russian Arbitration Center at Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration, held a meeting to present its updated co-chair composition for the 2024-2026 term. 

Dmitry Bayandin (counsel in the dispute resolution practice at E L W I), 

Ellina Izotkina, FCIArb (senior associate of International Disputes Practice at Level Legal Services), 

Boris Glushenkov (senior associate at Stonebridge Legal), Dmitry Ilin (partner at ILIN | ILIN), and 

Ksenia Stepanova (lecturer at the Department of Private International and Civil Law, Faculty of International Law, MGIMO Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia).
 
During the meeting, the co-chairs discussed their goals for the near future: promoting international commercial arbitration in Russia, fostering dialogue between emerging and established professionals in alternative dispute resolution, and supporting young specialists interested in international commercial arbitration.
 
The modernized committees within the Young IMA were introduced, focusing on Asia Arbitration, Investment Arbitration, Construction and Energy Arbitration, and Criminal Issues in Arbitration.
 
Additionally, Natalia Kisliakova, head of the Sports Arbitration Committee and a specialist in cross-border disputes and international litigation at the law firm PB Legal, shared plans for collaboration with international sports associations and the creation of a student competition on sports dispute arbitration. 
 
We extend our gratitude to our venue partners, The International and Comparative Law Research Center (ICLRC) and Russian Arbitration Center at Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration (RAC).
 


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The Young IMA' co-chairs and members meeting on December, 14, 2024 

We are thrilled to announce that YIMA has become an information partner for the 

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This year’s case will delve into issues of international investment arbitration within the context of sanctions.
 
Participating in the International Moot Court on Sanctions Law presents a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and skills in international investment arbitration. For practicing lawyers, it’s an excellent chance to network with colleagues and share valuable experiences!
 
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🔹 Deadline for team registration: March 30, 2025 
🔹 Deadline for arbitrator registration: April 13, 2025 
 
Join us for this significant event and demonstrate your expertise in international law! 
 
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