Business protection services in litigation and arbitration disputes in Belarus

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Has there been a litigation?

In business, this often happens: partners do not fulfill contractual obligations, hide, withdraw assets, or make unreasonable claims. Or, it happens that government agencies do not act according to the law. In such situations, the dispute may go to court. Therefore, the financial security and business reputation of your business will depend on competent legal actions and the right tactics.

Attorney Ruslan Petrochenko has been protecting the interests of businesses in Belarus since 2012 and helps in resolving litigation in state courts and commercial arbitrations. In his practice the attorney has more than 400 successful cases and he has represented the interests of clients from Lithuania, Poland, North Macedonia, Belgium, New Zealand, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus.

In what disputed situations does the attorney help?

  • Recovery debts under economic contracts, as well as penalties for late repayment of debts.
  • Protection in disputes on the execution and termination of all types of business contracts.
  • Corporate disputes of founders and managers on profit distribution and business management.
  • Execution on the territory of Belarus of decisions of foreign courts.
  • Judicial protection of copyright and intellectual property.
  • Litigation with customs, tax inspection, the State Control Committee, the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and other government agencies.
  • Labor disputes: recovery of shortages and damages; defense against employee claims.
  • Protection of personal assets in case of divorce and division of property.
  • Protection of personal assets in case of divorce and division of property.
  • Appealing unlawful court decisions.
  • Support of enforcement proceedings against the debtor: seizure of property, search for assets, response measures against the founders, director, chief accountant and bailiff (officer of the court)

How exactly will an attorney work on your case?

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Consultation

First, the attorney conducts a consultation for you, during which he clarifies all the details of the dispute, asks you for contracts, acts, correspondence and other documents, and analyzes judicial practice in such cases. After the consultation, you will know the chances, risks, prospects and the most optimal plan for further action.

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Preparation of the documents

The attorney will draw up documents for applying to the court (claim or writ proceedings) or to a notary (executive inscription). Take measures to seize the debtor’s property in order to exclude its concealment. If you are a defendant, you will draw up competent objections to the claim and send it to court as quickly as possible.

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Preparation of a legal position and evidence

For an effective defense, the attorney conducts thorough preparation: he studies the position of the other side in the case, selects questions for witnesses and experts, formulates arguments and arguments that the judge will listen to.

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Representation of interests in court

The attorney protects your interests in court during the consideration of the case, defends your case and achieves a positive decision in all instances, up to the Supreme Court.

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Post-trial support

After receiving the decision, the attorney will help in its implementation and will achieve payments in your favor.

Court cases from practice

Protecting the business reputation of a travel agent

Situation

The travel agent entered into the agreement with clients for the provision of travel services, but could not send tourists on a trip due to the cancellation by Flydubai flight program to Belarus. The travel agent returned the money to the tourist. However, the tourist filed a lawsuit for consumer protection and demanded a penalty and compensation for non-pecuniary damage.

Work process

We proved in court that the travel agent (my client) did not violate consumer rights. It was not possible to send tourists on a trip due to the cancellation of Flydubai flights, which means that the obligation of a travel agent to send tourists on a trip has ceased on the grounds of “impossibility of performance”. And since there is no obligation, then it is illegal to apply the sanctions established by the Law “On Protection of Consumer Rights”, because it is impossible to punish someone for non-fulfillment of a non-existent obligation.

Result

The court issued a decision by which the tourist refused to satisfy the claim and recovered from the plaintiff in favor of the client the costs of paying for the services of a lawyer in full. The travel agent not only protected her good name and avoided the collection of penalties, but also compensated her expenses.

The court's decision

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Yes, this is possible, but you need to evaluate the real chances in your case. In order for a decision of a foreign court to work in Belarus, a foreign court must consider the case without violations. For more information on your case, write or call me and we will discuss it at the consultation.

In addition to the amount of the principal debt, you can collect additional interest, penalties, penalties, as well as the cost of state duty and attorney services. The prospect of recovering penalties depends on a number of factors: how the condition on fines is formulated in the contract, whose fault is in the delay, how the acts are drawn up, etc.

For different cases, the cost differs significantly: it depends on the complexity of the task and the time spent on legal support of the dispute. To discuss more specifically, you need to study the details of your situation. To do this, send me detailed information and we will discuss the cost.

Why do clients choose attorney Ruslan Petrochenko?

Experience 10 years
The lawyer has been practicing law since 2012
Over 400 successful cases
The lawyer has defended the interests of clients from Lithuania, Poland, North Macedonia, New Zealand, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus.
Narrow specialization
Solving legal problems only in the field of business.
Qualification and education
The lawyer has a master’s degree in law, additional economic education, therefore, he has knowledge in the field of taxation, accounting and business analysis.