Last Tuesday, Strelia co-organised a webinar with the IBJ-IJE (Instituut voor bedrijfsjuristen - Institut des juristes d'entreprise) on proving damages in international disputes.

Joanna Kolber, Partner in our Dispute Resolution practice, had the opportunity to present "Proof of damages in international disputes – attorney’s perspectives to optimise your company’s chances for success."

Her presentation covered key legal and practical challenges related to proving damages in cross-border and domestic disputes.

She discussed:

• The importance of structuring damage claims beyond a simple “self-evident” approach, addressing key principles such as methods for calculating damage claims, foreseeability and mitigation.
• The challenges businesses face when substantiating damages, including complex internal reporting systems, financial damages, and external market factors.
• Effective strategies to overcome evidentiary hurdles, from contractual clauses on burden of proof and liquidated damages to best practices in evidence gathering and internal documentation.

Thank you to all participants for the engaging discussions, and to the IBJ-IJE for this great collaboration!