The past few weeks have been intense: projects, deadlines, parallel workstreams. Only now have we had the chance to return to events that were worth not just noting, but reflecting on.
Two weeks ago, the Resolut team took part in two professional events focused on the construction sector: the “Time to Build” Forum and the Belarusian Legal Forum.
There is less discussion about “law as such” and more about managing risk, assets and negotiations. The choice of jurisdiction, forum (court or arbitration), and timing is no longer purely legal — it is a management-level decision.
Anti-suit injunctions, penal notices, freezing orders are discussed as practical mechanisms that influence the behaviour of the parties. It is important for businesses to understand not only what is “allowed”, but also the strategic consequences these tools create.
There is still a gap between reality and business expectations and perceptions.
In some discussions, it became clear that businesses systematically underestimate not only the overall cost of disputes, but also the impact of financial decisions (such as the depth of evidence preparation, the choice of jurisdiction and funding sources, etc.) on the outcome.
The discussion of penal notices and anti-suit injunctions demonstrated how significantly procedural details can affect overall strategy, and how important it is to interpret their implications correctly from a business perspective.
If we were to summarise, disputes today are no longer about “who is right”, but about “who manages the situation better”. This is consistently reflected in the experience shared by participants.
Many thanks to the organisers for strong platforms and to all participants for meaningful discussions.
We have consolidated the key insights and practical observations in a White Paper and are ready to share it with colleagues and businesses.
📤 Contact us at: info@resolut.legal and we will send you a copy that you can share with your teams.
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