Opinions on Russian law
A reasoned written opinion addressing the applicable Russian law, its interpretation and the specific questions in dispute.
Legal expert
Yaroslav Kryvoi
Expert opinions and evidence for foreign courts and tribunals.
Russian law · Sanctions · International arbitration
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Areas of expertise
Expert evidence
Preparation for examination and expert testimony on Russian law, in person or remotely.
Case assessment
Independent assessment of Russian-law issues and the legal position before or during the early stages of proceedings.
ELEA provides engagement terms, fee estimates and case management in accordance with the Association’s Code of Practice.
Expert tasks
Examples of expert tasks
Illustrations of questions that may call for expert analysis.
Limitation in an international supply dispute
Research into limitation rules and their application to specific questions arising from a supply contract.
Corporate authority to enter into an agreement
Analysis of corporate approval requirements and the consequences of an unauthorised transaction.
Recognition of a Russian judgment
Evidence concerning finality and appeal procedures relevant to recognition abroad.
Insights
Articles and commentary
How foreign courts establish Russian law
Comparing approaches in English, German and Swedish courts, and their implications for expert evidence.
Five questions to ask a foreign-law expert
A practical checklist for lawyers instructing a foreign-law expert for the first time.
Corporate approval requirements: recent developments
Developments in case law and their relevance to cross-border disputes.
About
Qualifications and experience
- Qualifications and experience
- LL.M., Harvard Law School; PhD, UCL. Senior Fellow, BIICL; Director, Investment Treaty Forum; Of Counsel, Keidan Harrison.
- Areas of work
- Russian civil, commercial, company and procedural law; international dispute resolution, sanctions, jurisdiction and enforcement.
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