On April 21, 2025, VERBA LEGAL will hold a webinar "Vendors' Exodus from Russia: Court Practice Development Tendencies".

In recent years the exodus of foreign vendors from Russia has dramatically changed the software market landscape, with businesses being denied access to software, updates and technical support. Yet, up to 350 foreign brands may be coming back to Russia in 2025, which presents new challenges: competition from domestic alternatives, sanctions risks and changes in the regulatory environment.

Amid dynamic changes, it is important to understand what legal mechanisms can be employed to protect business interests, how to build secure contractual relationships and minimize potential risks when interacting with foreign and domestic software suppliers.

VERBA LEGAL lawyers will tackle key issues related to the exit and possible return of vendors and come up with practical recommendations on how to adapt a business to the current environment.

Date: April 21 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Topics for discussion:

1. Analysing most common interaction chains among foreign vendors, distributors and end users.

2. Looking at the most commonly used contracts

3. Assessing certificates, access codes and equipment with embedded software from the case law standpoint.

4. Dissecting three   risk paths: distributor, end user, vendor.

5. Distributor's position: the most convenient contractual models, scope of obligations, limitations of liability.

6. End user's position: how to structure relations so as not to be left high and dry if technical support and/or software updates are no longer available.

7. Vendor's position: entering the market in the midst of dynamic sanctions changes.

As a bonus, participants will receive a basic risk checklist and key recommendations for protecting business.

To register, please follow the link.

Participation is free, subject to registration. This is an invitation-only event for lawyers.