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Bryan Cave CIS Team International Commercial Dispute Resolution About Bryan Cave A Broader PerspectiveSM Bryan Cave CIS Team International Commercial Dispute Resolution About Bryan Cave The Firm Bryan Cave LLP is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation based on over 135 years of success. Our more than 1,100 lawyers and other professionals practise in a wide range of disciplines from our 24 offices around the world. We do interesting and challenging work for a wide variety of business, financial, institutional and individual clients, including publicly held multinational corporations, large and mid-sized privately held companies, partnerships and emerging companies. We pride ourselves on proactive, solution-oriented work in every major area of interest to clients. London Office For 30 years our London office has successfully practised English and US law advising on the full range of legal services to a broad base of international clients. The firm is regulated by the Law Society of England and Wales. We regularly provide legal support for complex cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Such matters are key not only for our European practice, but also for our worldwide practice. Successful performance in such matters is ensured by the fact that along with lawyers specialising in one particular area we also have professionals knowledgeable un multiple disciplines. Such combination of legal talent is not often found in other law firms and which allows us to fulfil our clients’ objectives and meet their expectations. International Dispute Resolution Practice Our international dispute resolution practice in London is recognised as one of the most thriving and successful practices within the firm. A strong and vibrant team provides a comprehensive dispute resolution service encompassing court litigation and international arbitration in England and elsewhere. The team has particular depth of experience in handling and coordinating parallel proceedings conducted in a variety of jurisdictions, managing the relationship of interconnected court proceedings and arbitrations. 2 | Bryan Cave CIS Team - International Commercial Dispute Resolution CIS Team For over a decade, Bryan Cave lawyers have successfully represented clients from the CIS business community on a wide variety of matters. The services provided vary, ranging from representing Russian clients in multi-million international disputes, advising major corporations on significant cross-border transactions, and advising private clients on confidential personal matters. Our efforts have enabled us to successfully complete projects and acquire first-hand experience and understanding of specific business requirements in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other CIS countries. International Arbitration and Commercial Dispute Resolution Conducting commercial litigation on behalf of CIS clients in the United Kingdom and other related jurisdictions (such as BVI or Jersey), and dealing with international arbitrations in well known institutions such as the London Court of International Arbitration, the International Chamber of Commerce, and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce etc. has become a trademark service offered to clients by our lawyers. This experience has enabled us to establish a special CIS Team within the London office, which is dedicated to dealing with clients from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other CIS states. To advise and assist clients at all stages of the arbitration process and court proceedings the team draws on the wide variety of skills and experience across the firm. We are proud that our CIS clients place their trust in us when their main priority is to find the most effective strategies and methods for resolving any contentious issues that arise. Bryan Cave CIS Team - International Commercial Dispute Resolution | 3 Why Choose Bryan Cave’s CIS Team? We do not discuss resolution of disputes – we resolve them We have real experience and expertise in litigation and international arbitration for CIS clients and investors in the CIS region, and are ready to share this with you. We speak your language International arbitration (as well as litigation in common law countries) is mostly conducted in English. We offer team members who are Russian and Ukrainian and speak your language. Furthermore, we understand that the concept of speaking the same language goes far beyond simple linguistic skills: we understand and share your culture, background, traditions, and way of thinking. In our opinion, without such understanding any productive communication and cooperation are impossible. We understand your legal and business environment We have considerable direct knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian law and a good understanding of the laws in other CIS countries. If needed, we are able to swiftly obtain additional local legal consultation. We know how business in the CIS region operates from our personal experience, there is, therefore, no need for lengthy introductions into the realities of post-Soviet countries. We know how work in the CIS differs from Western realities. We think like you Not only do we know that doing business in the CIS has a number of specific features, but we actually understand why. This helps us better understand your priorities and needs and to propose the most appropriate strategy for resolution of your dispute, which does not always have to end in litigation or arbitration. If alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation are more appropriate in your case, we will tell you. We know the right people Where needed, we work closely with carefully selected local lawyers and consultants, with many of whom we have longstanding relationships, to obtain valuable local knowledge and to ultimately reduce your costs. We have dealt for many years with academics from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. Their involvement as independent legal experts on national law is often one of the keys to success in international legal proceedings or arbitrations. 4 | Bryan Cave CIS Team - International Commercial Dispute Resolution You will always know who your lawyer is We believe in a personal approach, and personal contacts. Over the course of the matter you will be dealing with the same particular lawyers, and not with an abstract firm, as a whole. We deliver value for money We believe in total transparency of costs and encourage advance estimates of our fees, and agreeing budgets. This approach helps avoid any nasty surprises, hidden costs and wasted time on monthly fee arguments. We do not need to translate your documents from Russian or Ukrainian into English to be able to work on your case. This saves our time and more importantly your money. We value your time You do not have to tell us everything twice – once is enough, and we will act on it promptly. We keep you informed Fast and efficient communication with our clients is our main priority – you will always know exactly what is being done and which stage your case is at. Bryan Cave CIS Team - International Commercial Dispute Resolution | 5 CIS Team – Commercial Dispute Resolution Experience Examples of disputes handled by the CIS Dispute Resolution Team: • Acting on behalf of a Russian company in an LCIA arbitration against a large US media conglomerate in a breach of termination provisions dispute • Acting on behalf of a Norwegian company in an LCIA arbitration against a large CIS aluminium plant in a breach of a barter agreement dispute • Acting on behalf of a BVI company in the Zurich Chamber of Commerce under Swiss Rules of International Arbitration in relation to a termination of a joint venture concerning business operations and privatization of a CIS plant • Acting on behalf of a Russian shareholder in an LCIA arbitration in a $1.6 billion multi-jurisdictional joint venture dispute relating to shareholdings in a metal production facility in Russia • Acting for a Russian distributor in the English court seeking substantial damages and lost profits relating to wrongful termination of an exclusive distribution agreement covering Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Belarus • Acting for a Canadian oil extraction corporation in an ICC arbitration against a large Russian oil conglomerate in a breach of consortium agreement dispute concerning an oil field in Kazakhstan • Acting on behalf of a shareholder in a large Russian metal company (with assets primarily in Russia) in the English court against another shareholder in a claim based on breach of agreement in relation to a trust and share ownership • Acting on behalf of a CIS company in English court in proceedings brought by an English and a Guernsey company based on unauthorised access to information systems • Acting on behalf of a CIS company in English court against a Tajik plant in dispute over fraud and unjust enrichment • Acting on behalf of a CIS company in BVI court against a Tajik plant in dispute over fraud • Acting for a large French media conglomerate in an LCIA arbitration against a Polish telecom company in a breach of an investment agreement dispute 6 | Bryan Cave CIS Team - International Commercial Dispute Resolution CIS Team – International Commercial Dispute Resolution We believe that our clients choose to work with specific lawyers, whom they know and trust, and not with a group of interchangeable people. The lawyers in our CIS Team will act as your day-to-day contacts, and will ultimately be responsible for the overall success of your matter. Irina Tymczyszyn - Partner, Head of the CIS Team T: +44 (0)20 3207 1210 | E: [email protected]
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