Sylvia Tonova
Partner, Co-head of International Arbitration and ISDS
Sylvia assists companies, states and state-owned entities in the resolution of complex, high-stakes and politically sensitive disputes arising under contracts, bilateral investment treaties (BITs) or multilateral treaties such as the Energy Charter Treaty. Sylvia has acted as both counsel and arbitrator and has extensive experience in the energy, mining, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Credentials
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2024Member - ICC International Court of Arbitration
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2023Partner – Pinsent Masons (London)
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2017Partner - Jones Day (London)
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2016Appointed to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators
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2015Qualified - England, Higher (Civil) Rights
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2007Qualified - Washington, DC, USA
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2006Qualified - New York , USA
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2005Associate - White & Case LLP (Washington DC)
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2005Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC (Juris Doctor, cum laude)
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2000Bradford College, Massachusetts (BA, summa cum laude)
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