The discussion was moderated by Yan Kalish, a counsel at RGP’s dispute resolution practice, and Marina Akchurina, an associate at Cleary Gottlieb.

Speakers shared their best practices relating to preparation of written pleadings on various stages of arbitration proceedings. The arbitrators speaking at the event provided their feedback on recommended and, vice versa, best avoided approaches to preparing written pleadings on behalf of the claimants and respondents.

In particular, valuable advice was given on the most efficient ways of promoting the strengths of one’s position and turning seemingly strong points of the opponent’s position to one’s favour. Panel members stressed the importance of clear and simple presentation of information in written pleadings. The speakers also discussed the subtleties of taking into account the cultural differences and different legal systems when working with a specific tribunal, which often brings together arbitrators originating from different countries and law schools.

Yan commented that such events are invaluable as they bring together experts and legal practitioners from various countries to discuss the most relevant practical issues of international arbitration. At RGP, we consolidate the best global practices in dispute resolution and are delighted to support the spread of such knowledge and practices in Russia.

Speakers at the event included: Susanne Heger from Heger & Partner, Glenn Hendrix from Arnall Golden Gregory, Peter Pettibone from Pettibone International LLC, Tatiana Minaeva from Jones Day, and Andrea Pinna from Foley Hoag.

Over 45 legal practitioners took part in the panel discussion. The event was held at the Moscow office of Baker McKenzie.