Sylvia TONOVA

Sylvia Tonova is a solicitor-advocate who focuses on the resolution of complex, high-stakes international disputes, with a particular emphasis on disputes between foreign investors and governments.

She acts as both counsel and arbitrator and is appointed to the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) List of Arbitrators and until recently to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Panel of Arbitrators.

Sylvia has represented both States and investors under all the major arbitration rules and has achieved victories for clients under some of the most challenging claims under international law, including those relating to denial of justice and illegality.

Sylvia’s experience spans Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia in a range of industries, including construction, mining, oil and gas, energy, and telecommunications.