“There Is Talk of Ceasefire in Ukraine — But Russian Legal Battles Rage on in London,” The Times

In an article for The Times, Partner James Rogers 

explores Russia’s ongoing legal battles in the English courts. As talk of ceasefire on the Russia-Ukraine conflict captures global attention, Russia is also battling in the English courts over a 2014 arbitration ruling against its expropriation of the Yukos oil and gas company. The English Court of Appeal recently rejected Russia's sovereign immunity argument, clearing the path for enforcement of a $63 billion (£48.5 billion) award in the UK, where over £25 billion in Russian state assets are said to be frozen.

This case highlights London’s strength as a leading arbitration hub, with its courts remaining robust in upholding arbitration awards, including against states and state entities. Despite shifting geopolitical tides, the reputation of the UK legal system remains second to none.

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“There Is Talk of Ceasefire in Ukraine — But Russian Legal Battles Rage on in London,” The Times

In an article for The Times, Partner James Rogers 

explores Russia’s ongoing legal battles in the English courts. As talk of ceasefire on the Russia-Ukraine conflict captures global attention, Russia is also battling in the English courts over a 2014 arbitration ruling against its expropriation of the Yukos oil and gas company. The English Court of Appeal recently rejected Russia's sovereign immunity argument, clearing the path for enforcement of a $63 billion (£48.5 billion) award in the UK, where over £25 billion in Russian state assets are said to be frozen.

This case highlights London’s strength as a leading arbitration hub, with its courts remaining robust in upholding arbitration awards, including against states and state entities. Despite shifting geopolitical tides, the reputation of the UK legal system remains second to none.

Read More

Related Capabilities

Related Locations

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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