Results of the workshop on “Parallel Proceedings in Courts and Arbitral Tribunals: A New Reality?”

On March 29, 2024, the Laboratory of International Justice (hereinafter “ Laboratory ”) gathered leading legal academics and practitioners to discuss current trends in the context of parallel proceedings in courts and arbitral tribunals.

The discussion was triggered by the fact that nowadays many parties to international contracts initiate parallel proceedings in courts and arbitral tribunals, as well as by the absence of a single regulation capable of eliminating the contradictions faced by the parties themselves and competent courts and arbitral tribunals. The participants discussed what defense strategies are chosen by the Russian companies in disputes with foreign parties and why, as well as how so-called neutral and friendly jurisdictions can be involved in such parallel proceedings. In addition, during the discussion, participants concluded that, in the context of parallel proceedings, the principles of Lis alibi pendens and Res judicata will be interpreted differently. In addition, participants devoted considerable time to discussing cross-border bankruptcy in the context of sanctions restrictions. The speakers of the event were Elena Mokhova and Maria Filatova, Associate Professors of the Faculty of Law of NRU HSE, as well as Vladimir Pestrikov, Advocate and Partner of the law firm “RGD” and Alexander Linnikov, Advocate and Partner of the law firm “Linnikov & Partners”. We are grateful for the guests’ active participation and invite everyone to take part in other events at the Laboratory.