Litigation/Dispute Resolution

Mediation’s Bright Future

Mediation as a way of resolving disputes between parties has existed for a long time now. However, not many have been willing to take part in the mediation process and use this way of resolving disputes, whose main purpose is to achieve a solution acceptable to both parties. It seems that long-lasting court proceedings and often expensive arbitration processes have shed light on a more amicable, faster, and more economical way of resolving disputes – mediation.

Thomas Adocker Joins Taylor Wessing as Partner

Former Schwarz Schoenherr Partner Thomas Adocker has joined Taylor Wessing in Vienna as a Partner.

Ilyashev & Partners Represents Fencing Federation of Ukraine Before Court of Arbitration for Sport

Ilyashev & Partners has represented, pro bono, the interests of the Fencing Federation of Ukraine before the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a matter involving the cancellation of the Extraordinary Congress of the International Fencing Federation decisions about the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials to participating in individual and group competitions.

Szymon Suchcicki Leaves Orlik & Partners To Establish Kaass in Warsaw

Former Orlik & Partners Partner Szymon Suchcicki has left his previous firm to set up the Kaass business law firm in Warsaw.

Latvian Constitutional Court: Absence of a Mechanism for Setting aside of Arbitral Awards Violates the Rights to a Fair Trial

On February 24, 2023, the Latvian Constitutional Court issued a long-awaited Judgement in case 2022-03-01 confirming that the current control mechanism over arbitration in Latvia is incomplete and unconstitutional. This means that the government will now be required to introduce a procedure for setting aside arbitral awards made by tribunals seated in Latvia.

CMS Successful for Xylem in Settlement before ICC International Court of Arbitration

CMS Sofia has successfully represented Xylem in settling a dispute with a Bulgarian hydropower producer before the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

Cobalt Successfully Represents the Suislepp Family Against False Allegations in Media

Cobalt has successfully represented the interests of the Suislepp family against false allegations published in Postimees and Louna-Eesti Postimees relating to Ilvi Suislepp's tenure as a school principal.