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Ruzin is a consultant in the litigation and arbitration team.
As a dual-qualified lawyer (Turkey and England & Wales) who has previously practised in Paris and Istanbul, Ruzin has particular expertise in international arbitration, commercial litigation and both private and public international law.
In her international arbitration practice, Ruzin represents individuals, companies, States and State-owned entities in international disputes conducted under the LCIA, ICC, DIAC, SCC, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules across a variety of sectors, including construction, energy, infrastructure, technology, pharmaceuticals and textiles. Ruzin also advises States and international organisations on public international law matters such as the application of treaties, dispute resolution issues relating to international trade and investment, human rights and sovereign immunity.
In her commercial litigation practice, Ruzin advises both individuals and companies in matters before the English High Court, including in complex shareholder disputes, disputes involving family businesses, debt collection and insolvency issues and litigation ancillary to arbitration proceedings, such as the enforcement of arbitral awards. Ruzin has appeared before the Turkish courts as an advocate in a range of commercial disputes and enforcement actions.
Ruzin also maintains a pro-bono practice, advising individuals and international organisations on issues of international human rights law and international environmental law.
Ruzin is recognised as a leading lawyer in Who’s Who Legal, Legal 500 and is listed in the Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist. She was highlighted by Who's Who Legal's Future Leaders in Arbitration, Legal Marketplace Analysis as part of a selection of particularly highly regarded individuals. Within this directory, international sources describe Ruzin as "an excellent lawyer who is thorough and incisive" and "a standout star in the firm with fantastic people skills and great attention to detail. Thinks out of the box and very hard-working”.
Recent Recognition
Track record
Family business dispute involving fraud and professional negligence
We successfully represented a UK company over a complex and highly litigious dispute arising out of a family business. Spanning over many years, there were findings of professional negligence against our client's former solicitors and findings of forgery against one of the respondents. Various teams across our firm worked on this case including corporate, trusts and litigation to fully service our clients needs under one roof.
State vs. State dispute
Advising a State in a high-profile State-to-State dispute involving treaty interpretation issues including human rights, international investment and trade
Professional negligence and conspiracy claim
Barrowfen Properties Limited v (1) Girish Patel; (2) Stevens & Bolton LLP; (3) Barrowfen Properties II Limited [2020 [EWHC 1145 (Ch). Acting in a successful claim involving allegations of professional negligence and conspiracy
Oil sale contract dispute
Representing a UAE company against a Senegalese company in High Court proceedings in relation to a dispute arising out of an oil sale contract
Ad hoc arbitration
Representing a Turkish company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings conducted under the Arbitration Act 1996 in relation to breach of contract claims in the pharmaceutical sector
International trade and investment dispute
Advising a State in a State-to-State dispute in relation to international trade and investment issues
UNCITRAL arbitration
Representing an investor in an ICSID-administered UNCITRAL arbitration against a European state in relation to assistive technologies
Enforcement of judgement
High Court proceedings concerning the enforcement of a foreign judgment in England
Talks
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Hearings and Cross Examination, Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association
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Dispute Resolution in Civil and Common Law Jurisdictions, New York Law School, International ADR Arbitration Bootcamp, IALS London
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Interim measures in international arbitration, ICC YAF, Istanbul
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Importance of the seat in international arbitration, ELE, Istanbul
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National and International Aspects of Arbitration, ELSA Lecture, Ankara
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Recent developments in investment arbitration, ELE, Rome
Insight
External publications
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'Arbitration in the time of corona: a look back at 2020', Global Arbitration Review, January 2021, co-author;
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'Will Brexit change who you are when it comes to protecting your assets overseas?', International Investment net, January 2020, co-author;
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'Looking Back on Arbitration in 2018', Global Arbitration Review, January 2018, co-author;
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'Arbitration versus litigation: stick to the tracks or choose the open road?', Global Arbitration Review, March 2017;
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'Cuba libre - but with investment protection', Global Arbitration Review - November 2015, co-author.
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'Fairness and the Final Word: State Responsibility for Court Action in Investment Arbitration', Turkish Commercial Law Review - June 2016, co-author
Admissions
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England and Wales, 2016
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Turkey, 2012
Education
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Université de Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, (Master), Philosophy of Law;
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Université de Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, (Master), Private International Law; and
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Istanbul University, LLB.
Languages
- English
- French
- Turkish
Memberships
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Istanbul Bar Association
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American Society of International Law (ASIL)
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ASIL, Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reforms Working Group
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British Turkish Lawyers Association
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British Chamber of Commerce, Turkey
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London Court of International Arbitration
Key dates
- Year joined: 2015