MOSCOW: In a move that continues the enhancement of Baker Botts L.L.P.'s prowess in the international arbitration arena, Dominic Pellew has joined the firm as a partner in its International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution group. He will be based in the firm's Moscow office.

Pellew's representations include acting for Renaissance Group in LCIA arbitration proceedings and associated court litigation in Cyprus and London; and representing Eco Telecom (part of the Alfa Group) in an ad hoc arbitration in Geneva under UNCITRAL rules. He is a qualified solicitor in England and is fluent in both Russian and French. Pellew joins Baker Botts from HoganLovells, where he led that firm's dispute resolution practice in Russia.

"Dominic's extensive arbitration experience adds depth to the service we provide our clients in this rapidly expanding practice area around the world," said Baker Botts Managing Partner Walt Smith.

In Russia, for example, the firm has an extensive practice representing some of the largest companies in the country, as well as the Russian Federation, in arbitration matters.

"Our international arbitration practice is diverse," said Michael Goldberg, chair of the International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice group at Baker Botts. "We are equally active in investor-state and in commercial disputes. In both arenas, we represent claimants and respondents. This provides us with a diversity of views and perspectives."

The addition of Pellew is part of Baker Botts' plan to further expand the arbitration group's capabilities and to meet client demand with quality and experienced lead counsel, Goldberg said.

"The firm is poised for further international growth in this practice area with the addition of lawyers in our London, Houston, Washington, Dubai, Moscow and Hong Kong offices during the past year," he added.

Pellew has been recognized as a leading arbitration lawyer by Chambers Global, Who's Who Legal, Legal Business and Global Arbitration Review. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in French and Russian from Oxford University and passed the Law Society Finals at the College of Law in Guildford, England. He is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and as a French avocat.

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