International
Arbitration and
Litigation Practice
2013
International Arbitration and Litigation Practice
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Lawyer to contact:
Artur Zurabyan
Senior Lawyer,
Head of International Arbitration
tel.: +7 (495) 93 77 123
e-mail: [email protected]
Address: 4/17 Pokrovsky Boulevard,
Bldg. 1, offices 23/25/26
Moscow, Russia, 101000
www.artdelex.ru
Aut viam inveniam, aut
faciam – I will either find
a way or make it
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International Arbitration and Litigation Practice
Why ART DE LEX?
ART DE LEX Law Firm is a Russian law
firm established in 2005 providing
legal services to domestic and foreign
businesses, both in Russia and abroad.
We have practical experience of
providing comprehensive legal services
and support of clients in multiple
jurisdictions. The Firm is a result-driven
advisor and values its reputation and the
reputation of its clients. ART DE LEX Law
Firm is committed to the careful selection
of projects and jobs and keeps any
information received from clients strictly
confidential.
ART DE LEX Law Firm is a reliable partner,
and offers a bespoke approach to every
client, depending on their individual
preferences and needs. We comprise
a team of experts who frequently go
beyond the boundaries of their practice
area, are proactive in identifying clients’
needs and always take into account the
political, social, and economic situation,
industry specific factors, and any other
requirements the client may have.
Our awards and recognition
—— Legal500 in 2013 recommends
ART DE LEX in its Dispute Resolution
rankings.
—— Legal500 in 2013 recommends
ART DE LEX in its Real Estate and
Construction rankings.
—— Pravo.RU-300 (Право.Ру-300)
recommends ART DE LEX in
its rankings for “Arbitration
Process”, “Anti-monopoly Law”
and “Commercial Real Estate/
Construction”.
—— ART DE LEX’s lawyers have been cited
specifically for their achievements in
pro bono work:
Acknowledgements from the President
of the Russian Federation
Honorary certificates from the
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia
Orders and medals from the Russian
Orthodox Church.
Our practice areas

Competition
Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
M&A and Corporate
International Arbitration
Real Estate & Construction
Dispute Resolution & Mediation.
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International Arbitration
Currently, the number of international disputes involving Russian companies and individuals
is growing at a steady pace. This is a result of Russian companies’ integrating into the
world economy as well as the increasing confidence of business entities in international
commercial arbitration, which has traditionally been considered a highly professional
means of resolving disputes.
By combining the strengths of ART DE LEX’s unique team of lawyers with the strengths
of the Firm’s leading partners, we are able to resolve every matter and project. This group
of specialists is composed of professionals that are experts within their own jurisdiction and
possess the requisite legal expertise and skills.
Maintaining a high legal and professional standard, combined with a commitment
to delivering the highest quality service, has been ART DE LEX’s traditional advantage over
its competitors in the legal services market.
Aut non tentaris, aut perfice –
What has been started should be finished
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International Arbitration and Litigation Practice
Our services
In addition to preparing all the necessary documents and representing the interests
of a Client before an arbitration court, we also offer a comprehensive and systematic
approach to resolving the matter at hand at all stages of the process. This results in a more
balanced approach to taking a decision on a specific course of action.
Consequently, during the process, a Client may take advantage of the results
and accumulated expertise of the Firm’s other practices.
ART DE LEX advises clients on
international arbitration in respect of:
—— consulting and establishing contract
provisions to resolve disputes
(arbitration clauses, in the full sense);
—— rendering an independent assessment
of each party’s position in a dispute
and the prospects of resolving the
matter;
—— developing a defence strategy;
—— presenting legal positions in
international commercial arbitration
courts and state courts in the major
international arbitration centres;
—— gathering and organising supporting
materials;
—— co-ordinating actions with experts and
expert organisations;
—— recognising and enforcing the
decisions of foreign arbitration courts;
—— representing interests as part of
enforcement proceedings.
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Our expertise
ART DE LEX has represented the interests
of clients in the following matters, among
others:
P roviding comprehensive
representation of the interests
of a large Moscow Region oil
refinery in respect of a dispute with
its foreign counter party in various
jurisdictions, including before the
international commercial arbitration
court in Stockholm. The total amount
of the claim was over USD 300
million.
Representing the interests of the
Client before the International
Commercial Arbitration Court at the
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
of the Russian Federation in respect
of claims resulting from an agreement
to automotive components totalling
over USD 9 million. As a result of
the process, ART DE LEX’s Client was
only required to remit payment on
20% of the claim (80% was denied).
In addition, ART DE LEX mediated
an amicable agreement between
the two parties, under which the
opposing party in the case agreed
not to demand full payment from
ART DE LEX’s Client.
Representing interests before the
arbitration courts of all instances
of the Russian Federation on matters
regarding the recognition and
execution of foreign arbitration
decisions.
Arranging the comprehensive
representation of the Client before
an ad hoc international arbitration
court in London in respect
of the foreign general contractor’s
completing an EPC contract
(construction of a turn-key factory
with more than ten production lines).
The total amount of the claim was
over USD 400 million.
F ully representing the interests
of the Client in hearings before
an international sport federation
in Lausanne in respect of disciplinary
action taken against the trainer
of one of Russia’s national teams.
Bona mente –
With kind intention
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International Arbitration and Litigation Practice
Our contacts:
Address: 4/17 Pokrovsky Boulevard,
Bldg. 1, offices 23/25/26
Moscow, Russia, 101000
Tel.: +7 (495) 937-7123
www.artdelex.ru
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ART DE LEX Law Firm is a Russian law firm established in 2005
providing legal services to domestic and foreign businesses,
both in Russia and abroad. ART DE LEX brings together over
30 associates with deep expertise in a variety of areas.
Find out more about ART DE LEX at www.artdelex.ru