Tag: corporate disputes arbitrability

VIAC becomes the only European arbitral institution with ‘Permanent Arbitration Institution’ status in Russia
By 11 September, 2019 0 Comments Read More →

VIAC becomes the only European arbitral institution with ‘Permanent Arbitration Institution’ status in Russia

The recent recognition of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre as a Permanent Arbitral institution expands the choice of eligible arbitral institutions for certain categories of corporate disputes in the Russian Federation. To date, only the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has been granted this status alongside five Russian-based arbitral institutions. In July 2019, the […]

Posted in: Commercial Arbitration
Arbitration of corporate disputes: novelties and new tools for legal practitioners
By 15 June, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

Arbitration of corporate disputes: novelties and new tools for legal practitioners

Russia has made significant steps towards developing and harmonising its arbitration institutions and processes with international practice. Experts at the section of the Saint-Petersburg Legal Forum (SPLF) 2017 devoted to arbitration of corporate disputes on 19 May 2017 formed an impressive board of legal practitioners dealing with arbitrations in Russian and foreign arbitral institutions. Speakers from […]

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New Draft Law Aims to Bring Arbitration in Russia to Order
By 28 May, 2015 0 Comments Read More →

New Draft Law Aims to Bring Arbitration in Russia to Order

Since 2013 the Russian legislator is reforming arbitration laws of Russia. The reason for the reform was a the lack of consistency in Russian arbitration regulations, existence of so-called “pocket arbitration tribunals” and sham arbitration tribunals. The reform aims to facilitate the stability and transparency of the system. The first draft law on arbitration was introduced by Russian Ministry of […]

Posted in: Commercial Arbitration, Domestic Proceedings
Corporate Disputes’ Arbitrability in Russia: A New Opportunity
By 19 November, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Corporate Disputes’ Arbitrability in Russia: A New Opportunity

In a case currently pending before the commercial courts of the North-Western Circuit, the Russian courts will get an opportunity to confirm that disputes arising out of share purchase agreements are arbitrable. Over the past few years several courts have ruled that they are not. With arbitration remaining the preferred means for Russian M&A disputes’ […]

Posted in: Commercial Arbitration, Domestic Proceedings
Review of Russian Commercial Cases Involving Foreign Persons
By 30 April, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Review of Russian Commercial Cases Involving Foreign Persons

Validity of choice-of-court agreements, possibility of piercing the corporate veil and falling under jurisdiction of Russian court have always been important concerns for international companies doing business in Russia or with Russian legal entities. The Russian Supreme Commercial (Arbitrazh) Court (“SCC”) will soon clarify these issues in an Informational letter with a Review of Certain […]

Posted in: Commercial Arbitration, Domestic Proceedings
Ukrainian Courts Review Arbitrability of Corporate Disputes
By 15 January, 2012 1 Comments Read More →

Ukrainian Courts Review Arbitrability of Corporate Disputes

In its recently published judgment the High Specialised Court of Ukraine on Civil and Criminal Cases (the “High Specialised Court”) reviewed the issue of the arbitrability of corporate disputes, as well as the arbitrability of claims that concern the establishment of the facts of a case. However, the findings of the third instance court raise more questions […]

Posted in: Commercial Arbitration, Domestic Proceedings