20 May 2015 Seminar Reforming arbitration in Russia: a view from London Venue: entrance 8 (4th floor),16, bld. 3, Krasnoproletarskaya ul., Moscow Time: 4 p.m.— 8:30 p.m. (4:00 - 4:30 p.m.— registration) Russia has an interest in improving its position as a seat for international arbitration and attracting Russian-related disputes back to its shores. The arbitration reforms proposed in the draft bills suggest a number of important changes. However, the question remains whether in practice, such measures will assist or deter the proper resolution of international arbitral disputes. Please join us for a discussion of the impact that the proposed arbitration reforms are likely to have on promoting Russia as a seat for international arbitration and whether Moscow can adopt some of London's best practices. Program 4:30 - 4:40 p.m.— Opening remarks Pepeliaev Group 4:40 - 5:20 p.m.— Arbitration reforms – Main trends Eliminating uncertainty in the arbitrability of corporate disputes. The correlation between arbitration and mediation. The liability of a permanent arbitral tribunal and arbitrators. Other changes. Pepeliaev Group 5:10 - 5:50 p.m.— London as a centre for international arbitration: what makes it so attractive? Arbitration in London: the role of the English court in supporting arbitration, the parties' autonomy and desire for the finality. The limited interference by English courts into the arbitration proceedings. Mitigating financial risks in international arbitration. The new LCIA Rules: consolidation of related arbitrations; imposition of diligence requirements on arbitrators; guidelines for conduct of legal representatives; and new provisions on appointment of emergency arbitrators. Stephenson Harwood 5:50 - 6:20 p.m.— Arbitration reforms in Russia: remedy or illusion? Open discussion. Q&A session Pepeliaev Group and Stephenson Harwood 6:20 - 6:25 p.m. — Closing remarks Pepeliaev Group Networking reception Participation is free. Registration is required. We have a limited number of places available. To register, please contact Mary Papoyan at e-mail: [email protected], stating your full name, position, company, phone number and e-mail address. Simultaneous translation will be provided. 20 May 2015 Speakers  Roman Bevzenko, Partner, Head of Special Projects Practice, PhD in Law, Pepeliaev Group (Moscow) Before joining Pepeliaev Group Roman headed Private Law Department of the Supreme Commercial Court of the Russian Federation. Roman was intimately involved in drafting and discussing the key clarifications of the the Russian Supreme Commercial ('Arbitration') Court (the "SCC") in civil law matters between 2008 and 2014. He was personally responsible for drafting several of the most significant resolutions of the Plenum of the SCC and information letters of the Presidium of the SCC in the following areas: security for obligations (about pledges, guarantees and bank guarantees); real estate law (about the sale and purchase of future real estate, and about investment contracts); and the law of obligations (about freedom of contract, leases, disputes under loan agreements, the discontinuation of obligations, and the termination of contracts).  Ekaterina Lebedeva, Senior Associate, Pepeliaev Group (Moscow) Ekaterina specialises in advising clients on commercial law issues, the resolution of economic disputes (before state courts, arbitral tribunals, international commercial arbitration) and also in representing clients in cases that involve having foreign judgements and arbitral awards recognised and enforced. She has more than 7 years of experience of advising on conflicts of law, international sale of goods, international carriage of goods, distribution contracts, supply contracts, contracts for services, contractor’s agreements.  Stepan Puchkov, Associate, Pepeliaev Group (Moscow) Stepan specialises in resolving contractual disputes including those which arise from supply contracts, sale and purchase agreements, as well as leases and finance leases. He has experience of representing individuals and corporations in Russian general jurisdiction and commercial (‘arbitration’) courts, and the European Court of Human Rights.  Shai Wade, Partner, Stephenson Harwood (London) Shai specialises in international arbitration with a particular emphasis on large scale, complex disputes. Shai serves as arbitrator and as counsel under the rules of major arbitration institutions, including the LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, ICSID and under the arbitration rules of various trade associations. Shai is the author of the first commentary book on the new LCIA rules. He was ranked in the Global Arbitration Review as a leading lawyer in international arbitration.  Anna Korneva, Associate, Stephenson Harwood (London) Anna is involved in a number of international arbitration and cross-jurisdictional dispute resolution matters. Anna obtained an LLM from Queen Mary, University of London, and she has authored several articles, covering various subjects of Russian and English law.