Commercial disputes can disrupt business operations, especially in a complex market like Russia. For European companies, effective dispute resolution—through arbitration, mediation, or Russian arbitrazh courts—is critical to protecting interests. This article explains how Turkish International Law & Consulting Firm supports EU firms in resolving disputes in Russia in 2025.
Why Dispute Resolution Matters
Disputes arise from:
Effective resolution minimizes financial losses and preserves business relationships.
- Contract Breaches: Non-delivery, payment disputes, or quality issues.
- Sanctions Complications: Misinterpretations of sanctions clauses.
- Partnership Conflicts: Disagreements in joint ventures.
Effective resolution minimizes financial losses and preserves business relationships.
Russian Arbitrazh Courts
- Structure: Federal courts handling commercial disputes, governed by the Arbitrazh Procedure Code.
- Process: Filing a claim, hearings, and judgment within 3–6 months.
- Challenges: Language barriers, local procedural nuances.
Pre-Trial Mediation
- Benefits: Cost-effective, faster than litigation, preserves relationships.
- Legal Framework: Federal Law No. 193-FZ encourages mediation.
- Process: Neutral mediator facilitates negotiations, typically 1–2 months.
Arbitration: International vs. Russian
- International Arbitration: ICC or LCIA, preferred for cross-border disputes due to enforceability under the New York Convention.
- Russian Arbitration: Local institutions like ICAC at the CCI RF, faster but less familiar to EU firms.
- Recommendation: International arbitration for high-stake disputes.
Enforcement of Judgments
- Challenges: Russian courts may delay foreign judgment enforcement.
- Solutions: Exequatur proceedings under Federal Law No. 229-FZ ensure recognition.
- Turkey Option: Enforce judgments via Turkish courts for EU-Russia deals.
Why Use Lawyers?
Lawyers:
Turkish International Law & Consulting Firm, with 20+ years of experience, has represented EU firms in Russian arbitrazh courts and ICC arbitration. Contact us: +90 552 647-07-17.
- Develop dispute resolution strategies.
- Represent clients in courts or arbitration.
- Ensure enforceable judgments.
Turkish International Law & Consulting Firm, with 20+ years of experience, has represented EU firms in Russian arbitrazh courts and ICC arbitration. Contact us: +90 552 647-07-17.
