Projects
Conflict with Public Policy: Is It a Ground for Refusing Recognition of a Judgment under the Kyiv Agreement?
REVERA’s lawyers examine, by reference to a specific court case, the following issue: is it possible to refuse recognition of a court judgment rendered by a court of a CIS member state on the ground that it is contrary to the public policy of the state of enforcement?
Advising an international industrial group of companies in the resolution of cross-border disputes exceeding EUR 3 million
Case: support in cross-border commercial disputes in the field of industrial equipment supply.
REVERA’s lawyers advised the Russian subsidiary of an international industrial group whose parent company is headquartered in Sweden in connection with complex cross-border commercial disputes.
Recognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Court Judgment for a Leading Uzbek Bank
REVERA successfully secured the recognition and enforcement of the foreign court judgment in Belarus. The client’s rights were effectively protected, and cross-border risks were minimised.
International Construction Arbitration: Protecting the Client’s Interests in an Amount Exceeding EUR 30 Million
REVERA provided comprehensive legal support to a major company implementing turnkey projects in the mining and metallurgical as well as mining industries in the CIS and beyond, within the framework of a dispute before the International Arbitration Court at the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IAC at the BCCI) against a major customer, a resident of Uzbekistan.
A project with an implementation value exceeding EUR 300 million became the subject of a dispute in an amount exceeding EUR 30 million. The case was considered under Uzbek law, while the seat of arbitration was Minsk, which immediately created a number of cross-border and conflict-of-laws challenges.
Recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Cyprus
Successful enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Cyprus — from arbitration proceedings in Ukraine to its recognition by the Cypriot court, enabling actual recovery of the debt.
Debt Recovery in the VCCA Arbitration Court
The REVERA team assisted a UK company in recovering a debt from a Dutch counterparty under a staffing agreement.
By transferring the dispute from English courts to the VCCA arbitration, the case was resolved online within just two months, with all client’s claims fully satisfied.
Enforcement of ICC Arbitration Award in the High Court of Ireland
Representing a Belarusian legal entity (creditor) in proceedings before the High Court of Ireland for recognition and enforcement of an ICC arbitration award against an Irish counterparty concerning debt recovery of EUR 1 million.
The complexity of the case was related to sanctions risks that could lead to freezing of funds on European accounts, as well as the limited efficiency of alternative recovery mechanisms such as the 21-day letter or bankruptcy proceedings.
Obtaining Tax Residency Status in Georgia (High Net Worth Basis) for a Turkish Citizen
REVERA Private Clients helped a Turkish citizen obtain Georgian tax residency on the basis of high net worth. This enabled him to confirm his tax status, avoid double taxation risks, and resolve banking issues.
Cross-Border Debt Collection: Enforcing an ICC Award in Ireland for a Belarusian Creditor
The REVERA team successfully assisted a Belarusian legal entity in recovering a debt from a counterparty registered in Ireland, notwithstanding the restrictions imposed under the current sanctions regime against Belarus.
Obtaining tax residency status in Georgia (based on wealth) for a resident of the Republic of Belarus
Georgia
The REVERA Private Clients team helped a Belarusian citizen obtain tax residency in Georgia based on wealth, which allowed them to avoid being automatically recognized as a tax resident of Belarus.
Consulting an individual on CFC taxation (company in the UAE)
UAE
The REVERA Private Clients team helped a Russian citizen create a business structure in the UAE, complying with the regulations on controlled foreign companies.
Obtaining a Cypriot tax residency certificate retroactively (for 2021)
Cyprus
The REVERA Private Clients team helped the client obtain a Cypriot tax residency certificate for 2021 to confirm the absence of tax residency in another jurisdiction and avoid double taxation.