Legal services in Russia (exclusively for persons and services not subject to sanctions)

Thanks to our partners in Russia, we provide legal services (only in cases not subject to sanctions legislation) within the territory of the Russian Federation, particularly in the following legal areas (the provision of services is strictly governed by sanctions regulations, and their feasibility is verified on a case-by-case basis):

1. Dispute Resolution

• Assistance and representation in disputes before arbitrazh (commercial) courts and courts of general jurisdiction, as well as before the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCI).

• Recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments in Russia.

• Supervision of enforcement proceedings.

• Amicable dispute resolution and assistance in negotiations.

• Preparation of legal opinions on the prospects of litigation.

2. Administrative Proceedings in Russia

• Obtaining authorizations from the Government Commission for the Control of Foreign Investments for transactions involving assets in Russia.

• Obtaining operating licenses.

• Representation before competent administrative authorities.

• Representation before law enforcement authorities.

3. Sanctions Law

• Compliance with sanctions and protection against secondary sanctions.

• Obtaining authorizations from the Government Commission for the Control of Foreign Investments for transactions involving assets in Russia.

• Advice on the restitution of Russian assets and the continuation of business activities in Russia, as well as on the establishment of joint ventures.

• Advice on sanctions legislation and restrictions.

4. Tax Advisory

• Tax consultations.

• Structuring of financing models, transfer pricing, application of double taxation treaties, and issues related to profit repatriation.

5. Protection of Rights in Securities and Capital Markets in Russia

• Assistance in disputes between investors, brokers, or market organizers.

• Assistance in disputes between holders and issuers of securities.

• Support in initial public offering (IPO) procedures.

• Obtaining authorizations from regulatory authorities for securities and fund transactions.

6. Transactions and Investments

• Support for transactions involving shares, participations, foreign trade operations, and other business activities.

• Assistance with investment projects in Russia.

• Participation in negotiations and relations with public authorities and private actors.

7. Due Diligence

• Conducting due diligence before the purchase or sale of a company or legal review of specific business areas.

• Verification of beneficiaries, judicial risks, and sanctions-related risks.

8. Real Estate

• Support with real estate formalities and transactions.

• Legal verification of real estate assets.

9. Corporate Law

• Advice on Russian corporate law.

• Support with registration, liquidation, or amendment of articles of association; structuring of internal and external relations.

• Protection in shareholder disputes.

• Accreditation of branches and representative offices of foreign companies in Russia.

• Protection of companies against hostile takeovers and claims by authorities.

10. Debt Recovery and Asset Tracing

• Amicable or judicial debt recovery.

• Search for debtors’ assets.

11. Bankruptcy

• Development of a strategy for participation in bankruptcy proceedings.

• Assistance in bankruptcy cases on behalf of creditors or debtors; oversight of administrators’ activities.

• Challenge of fraudulent transactions.

• Bringing subsidiary or criminal liability against directors and owners.

12. Criminal Protection of Businesses

• Filing complaints with competent authorities.

• Assistance in criminal proceedings.

13. Business Support

• Drafting legal opinions, analysis of problematic situations and documents.

• Advice on labor law and assistance in employment disputes.

• Drafting and reviewing contracts.

• Advice on criminal, administrative, and civil liability under Russian law.

14. Accounting and Audit Services

• Outsourced accounting and payroll.

• Accounting consulting.

• Audits under Russian and international standards (RAP and IFRS).

• Agreed-upon procedures and inventories.