Alexander Filipishin
Attorney, leading lawyer of "Real Estate & Consruction" direction
Minsk, Belarus
A special permit (license) to engage in advocacy №02240/2740, issued on the basis of the decision of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Belarus on February 26, 2016 №31, registered in the registry of the special permits (licenses) by №2740
Specializations
Alexander Filipishin is the leader of the construction and real estate group and specialises in complex legal support for construction activities. He has unique experience in supporting investment construction projects, including under FIDIC contracts, and has represented clients in courts and international arbitration institutions both in the Republic of Belarus and abroad. Alexander has repeatedly conducted legal due diligence (LDD) and accompanied transactions with commercial real estate, including those with encumbrances, and has significant experience in foreign economic activities.
Projects
Defending the client before the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC)
Representing one of the largest multinational corporations in arbitration proceedings under the SCC Arbitration Rules in a construction dispute.
Legal support for the construction of the Marriott Hotel in Minsk
Full legal support for construction, development and operation of Marriott Hotel and other real estate facilities.
Legal support for the construction of Gazprom headquarters in Minsk
Legal support for the investment project of Gazprom Transgaz Belarus headquarters in Minsk.
Defending a client before the ICC International Court of Arbitration (Paris)
Representing one of the largest multinational corporations in arbitration proceedings under the ICC arbitration rules in a construction dispute.
Defending a client in international commercial arbitrations under the ICC and SCC rules
Represented one of the largest multinational corporations in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the ICC and SCC arbitration rules in a construction dispute.
Support for the reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities in Minsk
Legal support of the investment project for reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities in Minsk within the framework of the loan and grant agreements between the EIB, the EBRD and the Republic of Belarus.
Education
Faculty of international relations of the Belarusian State University (specialization - international law).