Roman Khodykin

Dr Roman Khodykin is a Visiting Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law and a Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. He holds dual qualifications as a Solicitor Advocate (Higher Courts, England & Wales) and a Russian Advocate (Moscow Bar). His career spans legal practice in Russia since 1999, including roles as Senior Fellow and Associate Professor of Private International Law at Moscow State Institute of International Relations (2005–2012). He has taught Commercial Conflict of Laws at Queen Mary (2017–2023) and lectured at Clare College (Cambridge), Paris-Saclay, and Exeter Universities. He served on the ICC Court of International Arbitration (2015–2018) and is regularly appointed as an arbitrator under LCIA and SCC Rules. Recognized as the 2020 'Lawyer of the Year' for International Arbitration by Best Lawyers, he is ranked in Chambers and Legal500 for his expertise in international arbitration.

His research focuses on international arbitration, private international law, and cross-jurisdictional civil procedure. Key themes include Russian-English legal comparisons, evidence in international arbitration, and hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms. He contributes to legal scholarship through publications in journals like the European Business Law Review and editorial roles at The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Disputes Management.

• Education: State Institute of International Relations (2005)
• Awards: 2020 'Lawyer of the Year' (Best Lawyers), Chambers/ Legal500 rankings
• Professional Roles: ICC Court member (2015–2018), arbitrator, solicitor advocate
• Teaching: Commercial Conflict of Laws, international arbitration practice

Khodykin’s work bridges legal systems, addressing challenges in transnational litigation and arbitration. His publications analyze Russian legal frameworks, procedural innovations, and the intersection of arbitration with broader legal traditions. He maintains active engagement in international legal networks and contributes to reform debates in civil procedure and arbitration law.