Foreign creditors must adhere to contractual dispute resolution clauses requiring negotiation before legal action. When pursuing Belarusian debtors, formal written proposals with specific timeframes and discussion points create essential documentation for subsequent proceedings while fulfilling pre-litigation requirements.

Foreign companies benefit from local representation when navigating Belarusian courts. This requires a properly apostille power of attorney with certified translation. Our specialists ensure all documentation meets Belarus’ strict requirements for non-resident claimants, preventing procedural dismissals common in cross-border litigation.

The mandatory pre-trial claim-based dispute resolution procedure requires submitting a written claim to the debtor before initiating court proceedings. This serves as a proposal for voluntary settlement and must include a calculation of the debt and a payment demand. Our lawyers will prepare a well-reasoned claim that, if unpaid, will be accepted by the court as grounds for a lawsuit. The debtor is given up to one month to respond, unless the contract specifies a different timeframe.

After obtaining judgment, we coordinate with Belarusian enforcement authorities to identify and attach debtor assets. Foreign creditors can leverage specific provisions in bilateral treaties that may provide enhanced recovery options unavailable to domestic claimants, maximizing the effectiveness of enforcement actions.

When a resident debtor objects to the claims of a non-resident, it is possible to file a statement of claim with the court. In this case, the court summons the parties, examines the evidence, and the court proceedings may last up to seven months and even up to one year.

If a resident debtor does not contest the claim but fails to pay, and the non-resident creditor holds supporting documents, they may apply to the Belarusian Economic Court through order-based (summary) proceedings. The court reviews the case within 20 days without summoning the parties and issues an enforcement ruling. However, if the debtor files a written objection, the court will refuse to issue the order. It’s important to note that disputes involving assignment of claims or debt transfer agreements are not eligible for order-based proceedings.

Proceedings for the issuance of a writ of execution take place when the debtor does not contest the debt or refuses to pay. In this case, the creditor may apply to the court for the issuance of a writ of execution to recover the debt. A writ of execution provides for prompt compulsory enforcement without the need for additional hearings.

Our specialists conduct thorough assessments of cross-border debt situations, analyzing jurisdiction-specific enforcement options and developing tailored strategies that maximize recovery potential for international creditors.

We employ targeted approaches that minimize unnecessary legal expenses while optimizing recovery outcomes, consistently delivering favorable cost-to-recovery ratios for foreign companies pursuing Belarusian debtors.

Our team provides seamless service in multiple languages, eliminating communication barriers and ensuring foreign clients fully understand complex Belarusian legal processes throughout their debt recovery journey.

Our attorneys focus exclusively on international debt recovery, maintaining current knowledge of bilateral treaties, enforcement mechanisms, and procedural nuances specifically relevant to non-resident creditors.

We’ve developed efficient operational systems specifically for cross-border debt collection, reducing procedural delays and documentation errors that commonly plague international recovery efforts.

Our firm maintains an impeccable record of ethical representation, building long-term relationships with international clients through transparent communication and consistent delivery of promised results.