Dr. Vlad Meerovich
Vlad is an international disputes specialist, focussing on international arbitration and multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation. His practice centres on complex corporate and financial fraud, investor protection, emergency relief, cross‑border asset tracing, and parallel criminal proceedings.
Vlad has represented clients in a range of high‑profile international disputes spanning allegations of expropriation, breach of fiduciary duty, corruption, fraud, dishonesty, money laundering, and conspiracy. He has substantial experience in claims arising out of business acquisitions and joint ventures, failed or misappropriated investments, and disputes involving shareholders, investment funds and trusts.
A significant part of Vlad’s practice involves advising on and coordinating court and arbitral proceedings across multiple jurisdictions and venues (including LCIA, ICC and ad hoc arbitrations). His work covers a broad spectrum of industry sectors, including aviation, digital economy, extractive industries, financial services, infrastructure, hotels, and property development.
Clients who were interviewed by Legal 500 2024 say that he is a "top-drawer litigator" and "I would mention Vlad Meerovich for his outstanding dedication and commitment to the case".
Case examples
Acted for Russian businessman Alexander Tugushev in Commercial Court claims brought by against Vitaly Orlov and others relating to one of Russia's largest international fishing businesses.
Acting for a former director of the BSGR group in Vale v Steinmetz, a £1 billion-plus Commercial Court claim relating to a mining joint venture in Guinea.
Acting for the owner of a large Russian business who became a victim of a major fraud perpetrated by one of his trusted employees and accomplices
Advising the owner of one of Ukraine’s largest gas and energy companies subject to numerous criminal allegations.
Related expertise
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Asset Tracing & Recovery
- Bribery & Corruption
- Civil Fraud
- Commercial Litigation
- Competition & Antitrust
- Directors’ Duties & Disqualification
- ESG Litigation & Enforcement
- Extradition
- Fraud & Commercial Disputes
- Freezing Injunctions & Search Orders
- INTERPOL Red Notices
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy
- International Arbitration
- Mediation
- Mutual Legal Assistance
- Private Prosecutions
- Trust Litigation