GvW Arbitration Days

How are EU sanctions and Russian counter-measures affecting international arbitration and what does this mean for enforcement between Germany and Russia?

This one-hour webinar examines the impact of Russia-related sanctions on arbitral proceedings, with a particular focus on the cross-border enforceability of arbitral awards. We will cover jurisdictional challenges, Russia's counter-measures, and the practical question of whether German awards can be enforced in Russia and vice versa.

Speaker:
Felix Prozorov-Bastians

Long term technology, machinery and supply chain contracts between German and Chinese companies often run across multiple years and critical phases – from planning and manufacturing to delivery and commissioning. Few events are more disruptive or challenging than a mid-performance termination attempt, as it can simultaneously strain legal, operational, and business priorities for the counterparty.

This webinar takes a practical look at contract termination disputes in international arbitration proceedings from both German and PRC law perspectives. We will cover:

• when contract termination is actually permitted under German and Chinese law,
• how arbitral tribunals assess termination disputes in practice, and
• what concrete options one has to either challenge a termination or actively terminate a contract, before and during arbitration proceedings.

Speaker:
Dr Richard Lungstras, LL.M. (UCT) and Ronnia Zheng, LL.M.

The international dispute resolution landscape is evolving. With the introduction of Germany’s new Commercial Courts – specialised English-language chambers at selected regional courts – companies and their counsel now face a genuine strategic choice: should a cross-border commercial dispute be resolved before a German Commercial Court or through international arbitration?

This webinar offers a practitioner-focused comparison of both avenues. Drawing on real-world scenarios, we will examine the key factors that should guide this decision, including:

• the types of disputes and industries for which Commercial Courts may offer a distinct advantage over arbitration,
• how the two forums compare in terms of overall cost, procedural efficiency, and enforceability of decisions, and
• practical tips for drafting dispute resolution clauses that keep your client’s options open.

Whether you are advising on a new contract or reassessing an existing dispute resolution strategy, this session will equip you with the practical insights needed to make an informed choice between Commercial Courts and arbitration proceedings.

Speaker:
Markus Putz and Dr Richard Lungstras, LL.M. (UCT)