In Pursuit of Justice: Effective Dispute Resolution Strategies under Restrictive Measures

EPAM Law invites you to participate in the business seminar «In Pursuit of Justice: Effective Dispute Resolution Strategies under Restrictive Measures», which will take place on 28 March 2024 (Thursday) from 11:00 to 13:30 in a hybrid format.

Venue (for in-person participants): EPAM Law Office, Nevsky Prospekt 22–24, 4th Floor, St. Petersburg
Welcome coffee: 10:30–11:00

About the Seminar

In recent years, court practice has significantly evolved under the influence of economic and geopolitical events. Russian companies now face multiple challenges in cross-border disputes, such as difficulties engaging foreign counsel or paying arbitration fees due to sanctions and restrictions.

In 2023, EPAM Law’s litigation team shared early insights on dispute resolution in turbulent times at the conference «Disputes with Foreign Companies and Bankruptcy in Russia: How Can Top Management Protect Their Business?»

Meanwhile, Russian court practice has developed new nuances, particularly in the use of procedural tools designed to protect the interests of Russian companies under sanctions. In focus are Articles 248.1 and 248.2 of the Russian Commercial Procedure Code, introduced to safeguard Russian entities from unfair litigation exposure abroad.

At this seminar, EPAM Law’s litigators will discuss the current trends, effective defence strategies, and the future prospects of applying these mechanisms.

Target Audience

Business owners, top management, heads of legal departments, commercial and financial directors, and chief accountants of large companies.

Programme

Part I – Session: «In Pursuit of Justice: Strategies for Dispute Resolution under Sanctions»

Time: 11:00–12:30

• Sanctions-related disputes in Russian courts: the new realities of protecting business interests
• Application criteria for Article 248.1 of the Commercial Procedure Code: how to prove the exclusive jurisdiction of Russian arbitrazh courts?
• How to avoid dismissal of a claim due to an existing forum selection clause
• Use of interim measures in disputes with foreign counterparties: when a defendant’s exit from the Russian market triggers protective measures
• Anti-suit injunctions and the consequences of non-compliance: new case law
• Enforcement of judgments issued under Article 248.1 of the Commercial Procedure Code

Part II – Networking Session and Buffet (for in-person participants)

Time: 12:30–13:30

Speakers

• Evgeny Gurchenko, Counsel, Head of Litigation and Arbitration Practice, St. Petersburg Office, EPAM Law
• Maya Chokoraya, Attorney, Senior Associate, Litigation and Arbitration Practice, EPAM Law
• Diana Kevorkova, Attorney, Litigation and Arbitration Practice, EPAM Law