Belgravia Law Events at London International Disputes Week 2025

We are pleased to share that Belgravia Law co-hosted two exclusive and successful events during the London International Disputes Week 2025. These events featured in-depth discussions on the latest developments and emerging trends in international arbitration law.

Case study on the impact of sanctions, ASIs and insolvency in dispute resolution between Russian and Western companies

<center><span class="news-text_medium">On Wednesday 4 June 2025, Belgravia Law hosted a special event in collaboration with Radcliffe Chambers and KK&P Trial Lawyers.</span></center>

Experts, <a href="https://www.belgravia.law/team/maria-beatriz-burghetto" target="_blank class="news-text_link">María Beatriz Burghetto</a>, <a href="https://www.belgravia.law/team/benjamin-wells" target="_blank class="news-text_link">Benjamin Wells</a>, <a href="https://www.belgravia.law/team/shantanu-majumdar-kc" target="_blank class="news-text_link">Shantanu Manjumdar KC</a>, Maxim Kulkov and Nikolay Pokryshkin discussed the growing phenomenon of Russian courts issuing judgments in favour of sanctioned persons against international companies and banks, such as Google, Linde, Citibank, JP Morgan, etc., for billions of USD.

<span class="news-text_medium">Key discussion points during the Case Study:</span>

• Current case law on disputes with international companies/banks
• The extent and scope of efforts to access justice in Russian courts
• Goals for international companies to litigate in Russia
• Alternatives to litigation in Russia
• Effectiveness of Anti-Suit Injunctions in English and other Western courts
• Risks of commencing insolvency proceedings in Russian courts against international companies/banks
• Enforcement of Russian courts' judgments abroad

The event was a great success, thanks to the invaluable contributions of our expert speakers and the engaging participation from all attendees.