Alba LLP professionals prepared the articles for Professional Legal Journal “Jurist”
Materials prepared by assistant lawyers Aliaksandr Zvantsou and Arina Maksimchik in collaboration with partner Yuliya Sushchenko were published in Professional Legal Journal “Jurist”. The articles explore topical issues in corporate restructurings of Belarusian companies involving non-resident shareholders and provide practical recommendations for businesses. Set-off of a non-resident’s monetary claims against increasing their contribution to […]
Unfair competition dispute over trademark between Belarus cosmetics manufacturers
The issue of unfair competition has become increasingly significant in today’s competitive market landscape, particularly in industries like cosmetics and personal care. The recent case involving Belarusian joint ventures BELITA and AKVASAN highlights the critical intersection of trademark rights and fair business practices. The described case not only underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property […]
Legal news for life sciences & healthcare sector
In the first quarter of 2025, the Alba team of experts identified a number of interesting legislative changes and planned initiatives that may impact the life sciences & healthcare sector in Belarus. Among them are public discussions on the draft Healthcare Code, the introduction of new forms of commercial presence for foreign organisations, and discussions […]
Our team discussed intellectual property protection with startups
On 14 April partner at Alba LLP Marina Golovnitskaya and senior associate Yauheni Budchanka participated in an event organised by the HTP Accelerator, where they addressed key issues of intellectual property (IP) with startups. During the presentation, several important topics were covered to help emerging entrepreneurs protect their innovations. Basics of IP: What Startups Need to Know […]
Collaboration with HTP
Alba LLP collaborates with the High-Tech Park on legal matters, specifically: On March 20, Alba LLP partner Yuliya Sushchenko delivered a lecture on venture investments for startups in the HTP Accelerator program. The discussion covered early-stage investment specifics, convertible instruments, and equity investments. The lecture was supplemented with practical exercises to reinforce understanding. On March 29, Yuliya was […]
Our Team Contributed to the Belarusian Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Digital Health 2025
We are pleased to announce that our partner Marina Golovnitskaya, and senior associate Yauheni Budchanka participated in drafting the Belarus Chapter of the ICLG’s global Digital Health guide. This comprehensive guide addresses a variety of critical topics in the realm of digital health and healthcare IT, including: Regulatory Framework: an overview of the laws and regulations […]
Anti-monopoly authority finds unfair competition in SAFFONOV dispute
This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in January 2025. For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com.
Legislation news
On 25 February Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus dated 21 February 2025 No. 74 “On giving more powers to heads of basic-level executive committees to promote regional development” was published. The Decree expands the powers of executive committees heads, which, among other things, affects the interests of privately owned organisations.