Illarion Igorevich Girs, LL.M.
Master of International and European Law
IMI Certified Mediator
International Lawyer
International Lawyer
Mediation first
It's worth a try
It's worth a try
Mediation, a robust dispute resolution process, features a neutral, independent professional expertly assisting parties in navigating disputes. It uniquely enables parties to explore settlement possibilities that realistically match their needs.
Mediation offers the most flexible and least formal path to resolving disputes. While it has the same legal standing as litigation, it's much more time- and cost-effective, prioritising common sense over rigid bureaucracy. International data indicates a success rate of over 70%, impressively outperforming the efficiency of going to court.
Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation addresses situations from a broader, real-life perspective, seeking resolutions beyond formal court limits. While past events inform, settlement focuses on forward-looking solutions.
Entry into a mediated settlement agreement is at each party's discretion, with all terms subject to mutual consent. Discussions are not binding until formalised into an agreement. Nevertheless, a mediated settlement is legally binding and enforceable, transcending a mere gentlemen's agreement.
What happens in mediation stays in mediation. Unlike litigation or arbitration, the process is mainly off-record; all communication is Strictly Confidential and generally prohibited from disclosure. The Without Prejudice principle means nothing said or proposed in mediation can be used in court. All in all, mediation is the safest legal setting for productive informal negotiations.
- IMI Certified MediatorCEDR Accredited Mediator of the highest professional class by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) standards with a unique blend of foundational training from Britain, Belarus, Russia, Singapore, India, and the USA, on top of extensive law practice rich in amicable settlements.
- Regulated ProfessionalismBound by the IMI Code of Professional Conduct, practice adheres to compatible terms worldwide, including UNCITRAL, WIPO, and ICC Mediation Rules. Independence, neutrality, and confidentiality are the key principles defining the professional duty of care towards parties in mediation.
One of just six Russian-speaking
IMI Certified Mediators worldwide,
and the sole one based in Russia.
IMI Certified Mediators worldwide,
and the sole one based in Russia.
Learned in law
No-nonsense
No-nonsense
Seasoned professional adept at navigating intricate legal landscapes. Since 2001, extensive experience encompasses numerous lawsuits and corporate conflicts, countless negotiations and deals, and plenty of successful settlement agreements.
Advised projects total around $5 bn, mostly to Real Estate, Construction, Production, Trading, Logistics, iGaming, Hospitality & Tourism, and 'Tax Havens' harboured businesses.
Certified in ESG, Corporate Governance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Anti-Corruption, ensuring attunement with modern business regulatory complexities.
Advised projects total around $5 bn, mostly to Real Estate, Construction, Production, Trading, Logistics, iGaming, Hospitality & Tourism, and 'Tax Havens' harboured businesses.
Certified in ESG, Corporate Governance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Anti-Corruption, ensuring attunement with modern business regulatory complexities.
- Courtroom TestedLitigation experience across all levels, spanning a wide range of cases.
- Internationally AgileWell-versed in diverse international, political, and intercultural contexts.
- Reality-DrivenReal life demands advice beyond mere lawyerism, and that's the approach.
Core Practice Areas
including but not limited to
Clear, to-the-point agreements for serious pursuits. Unnecessary jargon and irrelevant templates are avoided to ensure predictable outcomes, proactively addressing inherent risks, and providing a clear roadmap for every deal well done.
Corporate frameworks are aligned with commercial objectives, eliminating unnecessary burdens and fostering operational efficiency. Any corporate vehicle serves the business, not as an end in itself.
Navigating disputes with a strategic, pragmatic approach. Readiness for litigation is balanced with seizing every chance for reasonable out-of-court resolution. Common sense over formalities ensures determined advocacy for entrusted interests.
Complex challenges require a multidisciplinary and extraordinary approach that goes beyond standard legalities. Troubleshooting solutions, coined from practice, shall then surpass all the formal remedies known.
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Illarion Girs is not a typical lawyer. He is not only into law, but into justice, and he is not only into words, but into truth.
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He is inquisitive, analytical, intelligent and he has a very important sense of justice.
