Personal bio
Ulyana Bardyn, FCIArb is an independent arbitrator based in the New York area, serving parties globally.
With over a decade of experience as counsel in high-stakes, complex cross-border disputes—spanning both commercial and investor-state matters—Ulyana brings to this role a strong command of arbitral procedure, nuanced understanding of substantive law, sharp analytical acumen, and an unwavering commitment to delivering justice efficiently while respecting the parties’ chosen procedures.
Trained in both civil and common law traditions, Ulyana is qualified in New York and Ukraine. She has lived and worked across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the United States. Ulyana's international background lends her a cultural fluency that is highly valued in international dispute resolution. Ulyana is fully trilingual (native Ukrainian; native-level English and Russian).
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Ulyana serves on several prominent arbitrator rosters. Ulyana completed the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for arbitrators, and is currently a participant in the College of Commercial Arbitrators’ Associates Mentorship Program.
Her expertise has been recognized by leading directories in the arbitration field, including Lexology Index (2026-2025) and The Legal 500 (2025–2021).
Ulyana is a Ukrainian national.