Corina is an associate in the Global Commercial Disputes Group in London, advising global clients on international arbitration, commercial litigation and cross-border investigations.
Corina’s core practice focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration in the oil and gas, mining, energy, food & beverage and hospitality sectors. She has worked on several commercial, investment, and construction disputes arising under the UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC, LCIA and SCAI arbitration rules. She advises clients on pre-action strategies, initiation of arbitration proceedings, nomination of arbitrators, written phases, instructions to industry experts, disclosure processes and final hearings. Corina also has experience of set aside applications, enforcement of awards, and English High Court proceedings under the Arbitration Act 1996.
Corina’s recent work also involves advising global clients on cross-border investigations, often relating to allegations of bribery and corruption. She has managed allegations of misconduct and compliance breaches through proactive advice and efficient internal investigations.
Corina is leading one of the most successful pro bono initiatives at Reed Smith, a partnership between the firm and Kids in Need of Defense UK (KIND). The project enables teams of Reed Smith volunteers to take on end-to-end immigration cases of undocumented children with a right to remain in the UK. Corina’s pro bono efforts were recognised both internally and externally, having been awarded Reed Smith’s Sean Halpin Pro Bono Star of the Year Award in 2020, an Honourable Mention for Outstanding Pro Bono Service at Reed Smith in 2019 and a High Commendation for the KIND work at the 2019 Law Society Excellence Awards.
Corina has developed a wide range of experience in diverse practice areas and industries, having trained in Reed Smith’s International Arbitration, Energy & Natural Resources, Corporate and Emerging Technology Groups. Prior to joining Reed Smith, she also gained experience in the international arbitration group of a US law firm in London and at the International Bar Association. Corina is an alumnus of the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (University of Vienna team) and a former coach of the London School of Economics team in this mooting competition.
