Alexander Muranov from Muranov, Chernyakov & Partners presented his outline of the new package of arbitration laws in Russia, its rationale and intended effects.

Andrey Gorlenko, Executive Administrator from the Arbitration Center at the Institute of Modern Arbitration presented discussed the role that the new arbitration institutions which are expected to play an important role in adjudicating disputes after Sep 1, 2016 and shared his experiences in setting up the Arbitration Center.

Jon Hines from Morgan Lewis law firm discussed the impact of Russia's new arbitration law reform package on oil and gas dispute resolution in Russia.