Illarion Igorevich Girs, LLM
Master of International and European Law
- IMI Certified Mediator
- Mediation Advocate
- International Lawyer
Mediation first
It's worth a try
It's worth a try
Mediation is an effective way to resolve disputes, led by a neutral, independent professional who helps navigate through the differences. It's undoubtedly the safest legal setting for straight talk, enabling parties to explore settlement options 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.
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 in settlement, which then becomes legally enforceable, transcending a mere gentleman's agreement.
What happens in mediation stays in mediation. Unlike litigation or arbitration, it is mainly off the record, strictly confidential, and generally barred from disclosure. The Without Prejudice principle means nothing said or proposed in mediation can be used in court.
- proven≥ 70% Success RateInternational stats indicate a success rate of over 70%, with most matters resolved within a single day of mediation.
- clear76% Cost-SavingThe EU analytical note on Quantifying the cost of not using mediation shows it's overall 76% less costly than litigation.
- IMI Certified MediatorCEDR Accredited MCPC Trained Mediator of the highest professional class by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) standards, with a unique foundational training from Britain, Belarus, Russia, 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 five Russian-speaking IMI Certified Mediators worldwide, and the only active in Russia, Britain, and
the countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
the countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Learned in law
No-nonsense
No-nonsense
Seasoned professional adept at navigating intricate legal landscapes. Since 2001, extensive experience spans numerous lawsuits and corporate conflicts, as well as countless negotiations and deals. Advised projects total around $5 bn, mostly to Real Estate, Construction, Production, Trading, Logistics, IT, iGaming, Hospitality & Tourism, and 'Tax Havens' harboured businesses.
- 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.
Certified in ESG, AML, Corporate Governance, and Anti-Corruption,
ensuring attunement with modern business regulation.
ensuring attunement with modern business regulation.
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 mediative approach, balancing readiness for litigation with preference for out-of-court resolution. Common sense over formalities ensures determined advocacy for client 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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He is inquisitive, analytical, intelligent and he has a very important sense of justice.
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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.
