DGP Supports RIAC 2026 as a Diamond Partner

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners (DGP) is proud to be the Diamond Partner and Sponsor of the Opening Ceremony of the Russian International Arbitration Congress 2026 (RIAC 2026). RIAC is one of the leading annual events in international arbitration and dispute resolution, bringing together prominent experts and practitioners from around the world.

DGP will take an active part in the Congress and host a number of events covering current issues and practical aspects of international dispute resolution:

21 September - Anatomy of a Cross-Border Dispute by ICC Russia

Anthony Walker, Partner&Head of English Law, will discuss how parties use the choice of English or Hong Kong law to strengthen their position at the contract drafting stage, and how this choice affects arbitration proceedings. His presentation will be part of the session “Arbitration from the Inside: Limits of Autonomy, Powers of Arbitral Institutions, Procedural Strategies and Points of Influence” (2:00–3:00 p.m.).

22 September — RIAC Main Conference

DGP Partner Vsevolod Taraskin will speak at Session II titled ‘When Parties Choose, but Not Decide: Limits to Party Autonomy’

This session will focus on legal and practical constraints limiting party autonomy in determining different aspects of arbitration procedure. The session will explore how courts and tribunals balance respect for party autonomy with the need to uphold mandatory rules, public policy considerations, and the integrity of the legal system.

22 September, starting at 6:00 p.m. — RIAC Opening Ceremony

DGP sponsors the Opening Ceremony and looks forward to welcoming RIAC 2026 guests to one of Moscow’s most picturesque terraces.

23 September, 4:30–6:30 p.m. — DGP Panel Discussion

Disputes Remain International: How Russian Parties Navigate the Global Landscape

Russian parties have not withdrawn from international dispute resolution. Instead, they are increasingly exploring new arbitral institutions, jurisdictions and litigation strategies across the globe. The panel will bring together practitioners from leading disputes hubs to examine how Russia-related cases are progressing in various jurisdictions, how arbitral institutions and local courts are responding, and how parties and counsel are adapting their strategies.

The discussion will be moderated by DGP Partners Vadim Vunukainen and Yan Kalish.

24 September, 9:00–11:00 a.m. — Joint Event by DGP & IICA

DGP, together with the Israel International Commercial Arbitration Center (IICA), will host an event focusing on the advantages of Israel as a jurisdiction for resolving disputes involving Russian parties.

DGP Partner Yan Kalish will moderate the panel discussion ‘IICA as a Unified Platform for Specialized Arbitration: Maritime, Transport and Construction Arbitration’.

The discussion will feature representatives of the business community and leading dispute resolution experts.

24 September, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — TIAC Event at DGP’s Office

DGP’s office will host an event titled ‘TIAC 2026: Current Trends and Practical Dispute Resolution Tools for Russian Businesses’ by the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC).

DGP Dispute Resolution Counsel Tatyana Polevshchikova will speak in the event.

The session will focus on current trends in international commercial arbitration, the specific features of administering cross-border disputes, TIAC’s experience in cases involving Russian companies, as well as procedural tools of practical interest to Russian businesses and their legal advisers.

We look forward to seeing you at RIAC 2026!