Lyubov Erigo
Senior Counsel, Attorney-at-Law
+7 921 961 04 38
St. Petersburg
EDUCATION
  • International Law Institute, Intensive course in US law and the US legal system, 1992, Washington D.C.
  • Charles University, Course in Czechoslovak law and the Czechoslovak legal system, 1974, Czech Republic
  • St. Petersburg State University, Faculty of Law, Law Degree, 1976, Russia





LANGUAGES
  • Russian, English


MEMBERSHIPS
  • St. Petersburg Bar Association
  • St. Petersburg International Business Association (SPIBA)
  • American Chamber of Commerce in St. Petersburg



Lyubov Erigo is a Senior Counsel, Attorney-at-Law in the Dispute Resolution Practice at Nordic Star Law Offices.

Lyubov has over 35 years of experience of handling criminal, civil and administrative cases in Russian courts. She is well-versed in representing clients in cases involving white-collar crimes, corporate conflicts, and the protection and recovery of assets. Lyubov also offers legal support within the framework of international criminal law procedures, including providing assistance to accused persons who are on the international wanted list, among other things during the extradition procedure.

Lyubov has been recognized as “Veteran of St. Petersburg Advocacy” in addition to being awarded a first-tier medal “For the protection of Human Rights and Freedoms”.

RANKINGS

Chambers Europe

  • Dispute Resolution: St. Petersburg (Tier 2: 2010 – 2021)

Chambers Europe | 2021

Lyubov Erigo has a longstanding reputation in the market and is known for her experience in commercial litigation. She also represents domestic and international clients in tax and regulatory-related disputes.

Chambers Europe | 2018

“Senior Counsel Lyubov Erigo is a widely respected disputes lawyer who has “huge litigation experience.” She regularly acts on financial and commercial disputes, including debt recovery, real estate and contractual disputes.”

The Best Lawyers

  • Arbitration and Mediation (2019 – 2022, Lawyer of the year 2021)
  • Litigation (2012 – 2022)
  • Criminal Defense (2022)
  • International Arbitration (2021-2022 – Lawyer of the Year 2022)
  • Customs and Excise Law (2021-2022)
  • Labor and Employment Law (2020 – 2022)

IFLR 1000 | 2020

“Very professional and experienced lawyer.”

The Legal 500

  • Dispute Resolution: Litigation (2021)

Pravo.ru – 300

  • International Litigation, federal rating (2020 - 2021)
  • Criminal law, federal rating (2022)
  • Criminal law, regional rating (2023)
  • Arbitration proceedings (Major Disputes - High-market), regional rating (2022 - 2023)
CAREER
Senior Counsel, Attorney-at-Law
Nordic Star Law Offices2022 – Present
Senior Counsel, Attorney-at-Law
Borenius Russia2013 – 2022
Consultant
Mannheimer Swartling, St. Petersburg2011 – 2013
Specialist Counsel
Mannheimer Swartling, St. Petersburg2008 – 2011
Senior Associate
Mannheimer Swartling, St. Petersburg2007 – 2008
Associate
Baker & McKenzie, St. Petersburg1993 – 1994
Legal intern
Walter, Haverfield, Buescher and Chockly; Jones, Day, Reavis and Pogue1991 – 1992
Attorney-at-Law
St. Petersburg Bar Association1981 – Present
Lecturer
Leningrad Institute of Railway Transportation, Leningrad1976 – 1979