Pre‑Trial Dispute Resolution and Alternative Methods of Debt Recovery

The first webinar of the series.
Experts from Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia will share jurisdiction-specific insights on pre-trial dispute resolution and alternative debt recovery methods.
Gain practical knowledge from diverse legal systems and explore how different countries approach out-of-court settlements and creditor protection.

GMT+3 – 13:00 | GMT+4 – 14:00 | GMT+5 – 15:00 | GMT+6 – 16:00.

13:00–15:00

What topics will be covered during the program?

Opening and Welcome. Brief introduction to REVERA Law Group and the speakers. Overview of the event structure.

13:00 (GMT +3)

Pre-trial and Alternative Dispute Resolution: strategies, tools, and practices for recovering accounts receivable across different jurisdictions.

Negotiations as a Method of Debt Settlement.

13:15 (GMT +3)
  • Are negotiations considered a legally significant stage in your country?
  • How can debt acknowledgment be documented during negotiations?
  • Can debt acknowledgment serve as grounds for judicial or extrajudicial recovery?

Pre-trial Dispute Resolution Procedure.

13:35 (GMT +3)
  • Is pre-trial (claim-based) procedure mandatory in commercial disputes?
  • Requirements for the content of a claim and response deadlines.
  • Acceptable methods of delivery: mail, email, courier, hand delivery.
  • Consequences of failing to comply with the pre-trial procedure.

Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Method

13:55 (GMT +3)
  • Can a mediation agreement replace a court decision?
  • Is it considered an enforceable document?
  • Who can act as a mediator, and what are the procedural requirements?
  • Specifics of mediation within an ongoing court process.

Out-of-court Debt Recovery via Notarial Enforcement.

14:15 (GMT+3)
  • What alternative (non-judicial and non-arbitral) debt recovery methods exist in your jurisdiction?
  • Possibility of recovering problematic debt through a notary or similar procedures.
  • Notarial Enforcement: Debt Recovery Procedure.
  • Is it possible to recover debt through a notary without going to court?
  • List of undisputed claims eligible for notarial enforcement.
  • Required documents for the notary.
  • Can the notarial enforcement be appealed? How is it executed?

Notary’s Executive Endorsement. Explanation of debt recovery through a notary’s executive endorsement.

14:35 (GMT+3)
  • Is it possible in your country to recover debt through a notary without going to court?
  • Is there a list of undisputed claims eligible for notary enforcement?
  • What documents are required to apply to a notary?
  • Can a notary’s endorsement be appealed? What is the procedure for enforcement?

Wrap-up and Q&A Session.

14:50 (GMT+3)

Open discussion with speakers:

  • Practical approaches to pre-trial dispute resolution across jurisdictions.
  • Legal requirements: mandatory mediation, claim procedures, and other formal stages.
  • Implementation specifics: interesting, controversial, and non-standard aspects.
  • Alternative recovery mechanisms: notarial enforcement, summary proceedings, and other out-of-court tools.

Country Representative Speakers

Alina Marchyk

Alina Marchyk

Associate REVERA law group

Alina specializes in protecting the interests of businesses, owners and top managers of companies (in corporate disputes). She successfully handles dispute resolution projects in the field of construction, supply and services, effectively representing clients at all stages of the arbitration process. Among her key skills is successful negotiation at the pre-trial stages of settlement, where she works to achieve the most favorable terms for clients.

Giorgi Shalamberidze

Giorgi Shalamberidze

Attorney-at-Law, LBP Company, REVERA Georgia partner

Giorgi’s core expertise includes complex litigation, private wealth management, and legal support for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. He regularly advises high‑net‑worth clients and international investors on cross‑border transactions, asset structuring, and dispute resolution. As part of the cross‑border webinar, he will represent Georgia.

Sardorbek Mamadaliyev

Sardorbek Mamadaliyev

Junior Lawyer, ABACUS, Partner at REVERA Uzbekistan

Sardorbek’s practice focuses on handling claims and ensuring judicial protection of the rights and interests of business entities. As part of the cross‑border webinar, he will represent Uzbekistan.

Slan Alibek

Slan Alibek

Leading Associate I REVERA Kazakhstan

Alibek is a legal specialist with a strong focus on corporate legal support and civil dispute resolution. Known for his deep expertise in civil procedural law, he advises clients on complex litigation matters and has built a solid reputation through numerous successful projects. As part of the cross‑border webinar, he will represent Kazakhstan.

Alina Danielyan

Alina Danielyan

Mediator, Lawyer at MB Legal, Partner at REVERA Armenia

Alina specializes in corporate and business law and is also involved in digital law practice. She graduated from the Russian-Armenian University, where she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international and European law.
She completed an internship at Humboldt University of Berlin, focusing on human rights and artificial intelligence. As part of the cross‑border webinar, she will represent Armenia.

Natalya Alenkina

Natalya Alenkina

Attorney-at-Law, Independent Arbitrator

Natalia Alenkina is also an Associate Professor of the Law Program at the American University of Central Asia, a Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration in Paris, and an Ambassador of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre. She specializes in investment and commercial law, arbitration, and litigation, with a particular interest in the modernization of legal systems in Central Asia. At the cross‑border webinar, she will represent the Kyrgyz Republic.

August 14 | Live broadcast on YouTube

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Event completed 14.08.2025