Alexandra Mednikova to Deliver Lecture at Lomonosov Moscow State University on Evidence in Civil and Arbitrazh Proceedings
On 26 November 2024, as part of a guest lecture series for law students at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Alexandra Mednikova, Senior Associate in the Litigation and Arbitrazh Practice at EPAM Law, will deliver a lecture titled: «Evidence in Civil and Arbitrazh Proceedings: Current Judicial Practice and the Role of Notaries in Securing Evidence».
Alexandra will share her professional experience and provide analysis of emerging trends that are improving the efficiency of court proceedings. She will also highlight the real-world impact of notarial practices on procedural decisions.
During the lecture, Alexandra will discuss:
- The types of evidence recognised under current legislation and how they are assessed by the courts
- Less obvious sources of evidence and how to identify them
- The role of expert reports as the «queen of evidence» – is it always so straightforward?
- Key trends in judicial practice concerning the admissibility of electronic evidence, including messages, emojis, and emoticons
- The notary’s role in securing evidence – how it can strengthen a legal position
