Conference Report: Corporate Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
The «Corporate Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods» conference brought together entrepreneurs and legal experts on 1 November 2024, at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University). The event focused on exploring non-judicial approaches to resolving corporate disputes.
The conference was organized by the Solis Mediation Center, the HSE Career Development and Alumni Relations Office, and the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration.
More than 120 participants registered for the conference in-person and online, while over 700 viewers tuned in to the livestream as of November 1, 2024.
Opening Remarks
The event commenced with speeches by distinguished mediators and arbitrators:
Christopher Tu (China): Renowned mediator and arbitrator affiliated with leading international dispute resolution institutions.
Jonathan Lux (UK): Esteemed mediator, arbitrator, and co-founder of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).
Conference Program Highlights
Session 1: Arbitration of Corporate Disputes
Konstantin Tsymbalov (Legal Advisor, Russian Arbitration Center): presented on the specificities of arbitrating corporate disputes in Russia.
Anthony Walker (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center): discussed arbitration practices for corporate disputes in England.
Natalia Frolova (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center; Head of Legal Department, International Automotive Corporation): analyzed the impact of sanctions on corporate dispute arbitration.
Daria Zhdan-Pushkina (Executive Director, Solis Mediation Center): explored opportunities for investment arbitration under current conditions.
Veronika Demidova (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center; Advisor, International Law Firm): clarified the requirements for arbitration agreements in corporate disputes.
Anastasia Shirobokova (Case Administrator, Solis Mediation Center; Lecturer, Open Legal School): addressed the qualifications and standards for arbitrators in corporate disputes.
Session 2: Mediation of Corporate Disputes
Susana Kirakosyan (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center; Associate Professor): discussed corporate training in mediation and negotiation as conflict prevention tools.
Sergey Filin (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center): highlighted conciliation methods in corporate disputes based on his extensive banking experience.
Evgenia Ozerova (Mediator, Auditor, Head of Corporate Interaction, MTS): shared insights into corporate conflict consulting.
Polina Kondratyuk (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center; Head of Legal Advocacy Group): discussed multi-party mediation techniques.
Natalia Korobeynikova (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center; Head of Legal, Retail Cosmetics Network): explored requirements for mediation agreements in corporate disputes.
Anna Saakyan (Mediator, Solis Mediation Center): addressed qualifications for mediators in corporate disputes.
Anna Belyakova (Senior Researcher, Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation): outlined the advantages of resolving corporate disputes outside of court.
The conference provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of corporate dispute resolution and served as a platform for knowledge exchange among industry professionals.