DGP is the Global Partner of the DRC construction forum

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners acted as the Global Partner of the 3rd Forum on Construction Contract Management and Resolution of Construction Disputes, organized by the Dispute Resolution Club (DRC) and held in Moscow on 21–23 April.

The Forum is one of the largest events in Russia dedicated to issues relating to contracts concluded in the field of industrial and infrastructure construction, as well as the resolution of disputes arising out of such contracts.

Traditionally, the Forum brings together major developers, representatives of the industrial sector, insurance companies, and Russian and international law firms specializing in the resolution of construction disputes.

The DGP team, with substantial and diverse expertise in advising on construction disputes and contracts, participated as experts, sharing practical experience and current approaches to dispute resolution and risk management in construction projects.

• On the first day of the Forum, Dmitry Dyakin, Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice, spoke at the landmark Session 1 devoted to issues of investment arbitration, in particular in the context of construction disputes. Participants discussed topical issues related to the resolution of investment disputes, focusing on the conditions and nuances of using investment arbitration as a tool in resolving construction disputes. The session was held in a lively discussion format and attracted strong interest from the audience.

• Vladimir Pestrikov, Partner in the Dispute Resolution Practice, spoke at the session “The war of anti-suit injunctions and penal notices: when everyone gets confused about strategy and consequences” and shared his expertise on the interpretation of “no claims” provisions in sanctions regulations in light of the latest case law in the EU, the UK and Switzerland, and the related implications for construction-sector contracts. Summing up, Vladimir noted that despite the existing sanctions risks, with careful assessment of sanctions clauses, a balanced choice of dispute resolution mechanism, and a well-calibrated strategy, Russian businesses retain the ability to effectively protect their interests in court and arbitration proceedings.

• Maria Samartseva, Counsel and Head of the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice, took part in a discussion on protecting the customer’s interests when entering into contracts with foreign counterparties for supplies for major construction projects. In particular, in her presentation Maria shared recommendations on mitigating risks for distributors and end buyers arising from the termination of technical support for foreign software.