Rita Kaufman

Rita Kaufmann knows that winning is not just about force, but also about strategy, insight and precision.
She dedicates as much time to analysing the problem as to developing the solution that truly works. With
law degrees from The University of London and the University of Law in London, an MBA from the
University of Bradford, among others, a fierce work ethic drives her track record as a leading solicitor in
corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, and private client matters.

Raised between Austria and The Bahamas, Rita’s diverse cultural background gives her a unique
perspective and the agility to address challenging international legal issues with ease and skill.
Her career is marked by substantial contributions to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), where she manages
due diligence processes and drafts critical agreements, including shareholder purchase agreements and
corporate governance documents. Rita also provides comprehensive legal support to companies,
ensuring seamless corporate operations by overseeing resolutions, powers of attorney, and regulatory
filings.

Rita’s dispute resolution work spans diverse sectors such as energy, construction, and international
employment. She has been part of counsel teams and served as tribunal secretary in arbitrations
conducted under leading institutional rules like UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC, and DIAC. Her expertise extends
to intellectual property, estate planning, and UAE employment law, where she crafts tailored solutions for
her clients.

Beyond her legal acumen, Rita brings over a decade of experience in project management, strategy, and
business development, leveraging skills honed in fields as varied as pharmaceuticals, diplomatic
relations, and international trade policy. Her academic achievements include advanced degrees in law
and business administration from prestigious institutions across the UK and the US.

• Regional Representative for Western Europe (2022 – 2024)Young ICCA Vice-Chair (2021 – 2023)Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (R.E.A.L.)

• Represented Claimant in SREW N.V. v. Ukraine under the ICSID Rules, regarding the building
  of a wind farm project.
• Represented Claimant in IVICOM Holding GmbH v. Albania under the SCC Rules, regarding the
  building of a gas power plant.
• Represented Respondent in a commercial case under the ICC Rules and governed by English
  law, regarding a shareholders’ dispute.
• Represented Respondent in an expedited proceedings under the VIAC Rules and with the CISG
  as the applicable law, regarding a contract dispute. Secured favorable award dated 14
  September 2021.
• Represented a Vienna-based International Organization in sui generis dispute resolution
  proceedings under its Staff Rules. Corporate & Commercial Law.