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      <title>Georgy Daneliya</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Georgy Daneliya</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3936-3864-4465-a361-336132396531/photo.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Attorney-at-law<br />Head of Asian Desk</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/georgy-daneliya-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Georgy Daneliya over 20 years advises on commercial, corporate, and contract law matters and leads projects at the intersection of Russian and Asian markets.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Georgy specialises in handling complex cross-border projects, including:</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><ul><li data-list="bullet">international contracts for the supply of industrial equipment and technologies,</li><li data-list="bullet">establishment of joint ventures,</li><li data-list="bullet">investment projects in the oil &amp; gas, infrastructure, and transportation sectors,</li><li data-list="bullet">real estate transactions,</li><li data-list="bullet">comprehensive legal support for subsidiaries of international companies operating in Russia,</li><li data-list="bullet">regulatory &amp; governmental approvals,</li><li data-list="bullet">distributor and dealer arrangements, vertical agreements,</li><li data-list="bullet">commercial dispute resolution.</li></ul><br />He has extensive expertise in structuring and supporting transactions at all stages – from initial planning and due diligence to implementation and representation of client interests in both litigation and pre-trial proceedings.<br /><br />Georgy’s legal practice covers a broad range of regulatory issues, including trade, employment, currency control, banking, and sanctions compliance.<br /><br />The recent addition to Georgy’s experience portfolio includes complex advice of foreign and domestic clients on Russian “counter-sanction” regulations, assisting them with exiting the Russian market, or, to the contrary, adapting their business to new realities through adjustment of the corporate governance structure, following rules for paying dividends, structuring business with Russian counter-parties.<br /><br />Prior to joining the firm, Georgy worked at international law firms in Russia and Japan and served as in-house counsel at a major Russian construction company.<br /><br />PhD in law.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A leading Japanese law firm and its client, a major Japanese car tyres and spare parts manufacturer</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on regulatory issues arising from the disposal of its production equipment and know-how.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A leading Japanese law firm and its client, a major Japanese car components manufacturer</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on options for terminating contracts with buyers.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A leading Japanese law firm and its client, a major Japanese video games developer</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on virtual currencies regulation, personal data protection and other issues in Russia and various European jurisdictions.</span></li><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A major Japanese heavy machinery manufacturer</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on the supply of production equipment to Russian customers, its subsequent installation, start-up and servicing.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A well-known Japanese software and video games developer</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on the legal regulation of e-currency, personal data protection and other matters in Russia and major European jurisdictions.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">One of largest international developer of industrial software</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – preparation and legal support of execution of license and technical support agreements with Russian clients.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A major Japanese trading house</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – coordination of the legal support for a natural gas E&amp;P project in Turkmenistan.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A leading Japanese development company</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on legal aspects of the acquisition of a major Russian wood-cutting and processing company; due diligence of the company and drafting sale and purchase agreements.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A large Japanese construction company</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – preparing documentation and procurement filings with the Commission on the Control of Foreign Investments of the Government of Russia for obtaining an approval for the acquisition of Russian strategic companies, as well as antitrust clearance of the acquisition with the Federal Antimonopoly Service.</span></li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet" style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"><strong style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">A Russian medical equipment manufacturer</strong><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);"> – advising on various issues related to the acquisition of technology and IP rights from a major Japanese R&amp;D institute; drafting and negotiating technology development (cooperation) agreement and term-sheets.</span></li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Membership</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Japanese Business Club, Russia</li><li data-list="bullet">Bar Association of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia</li><li data-list="bullet">Legal Committee of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2026: Labor Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023-2025, International Projects</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022, Trade</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022, Mergers and Acquisitions Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022, Energy and Natural Resources Law</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2006, Ph.D. in Law from the Kazan State University</li><li data-list="bullet">2003, Law Faculty of the Kazan State University</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 968 401 31 68<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:georgy.daneliya@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); 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      <title>Valeriy Fedoreev</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Valeriy Fedoreev</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3863-3937-4336-a232-626337653235/photo_6.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Head of Employment and Migration</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/valeriy-fedoreev-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Valeriy Fedoreev leads the firm’s Employment and Migration practice. He has over 25 years of experience working in the Russian legal services market, including work in the state prosecution office and as a top manager of one of the leading football clubs. This diverse background enables him to better understand clients’ business approaches and take practical considerations into account when addressing legal issues.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Valeriy advises clients on a wide range of matters, including employment law, compliance, internal investigations, employment disputes, as well as corporate restructuring and liquidation. He provides legal support both in day-to-day HR matters and in complex transformational projects.</strong><br /><br />Sports law is a notable focus of Valeriy’s practice. In 2017, Valeriy was appointed by UNESCO as the national consultant for Russian anti-doping policy project.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the largest Russian IT companies</strong> – advising on employment issues in connection with the expansion of the global business.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the largest international engineering companies</strong> – advising on business restructuring and sanctions legislation.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Japanese group of manufacturing companies</strong> – advising on business restructuring.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>American medical device company</strong> – advising on complex staff redundancy, including top management employment termination. Support during law enforcement inspections. Advising on cooperation with trade unions.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Allianz</strong> – legal support on employment law issues.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Qatar Airways</strong> – advising on and representing in court on complex employment and criminal law issues, including issues related to employee compliance with legal and ethical standards, company policies, termination of employment, bringing former top managers to criminal liability.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Japan Airlines</strong> – advising on a wide range of employment law issues, including safety and health protection, changing working conditions, protecting the client from employee claims.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Gilead Sciences</strong> – full legal support on employment law issues.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the largest international cosmetics manufacturers</strong> – advising the client on general employment law issues, representing the client's interests in the State Labor Inspectorate.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>UEFA</strong> – legal advice on hosting EURO 2020 matches in Russia.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Leading Russian and foreign athletes and coaches</strong> – advising on entering into employment contracts with sports clubs.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2026: Labor and Immigration Law </li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2026: TMT: Telecommunications, Media, Technology, Digital Economy</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2023–2025: Labor Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2020, 2023–2026: Labor Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2023-2025: Tourism and sports: advising industry leaders </li><li data-list="bullet">Rossijskaya Gazeta 2023-2025: Employment </li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022: Employment &amp; Migration</li><li data-list="bullet">Chambers Europe 2021: Employment</li><li data-list="bullet">Legal 500 2021: Employment</li></ul></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>“Valeriy Fedoreev is singled out by a client as a «very hands-on» practitioner. He advises on a wide range of mandates, from contentious employee relations and labour disputes to employment contracts and restructuring procedures.” / Chambers Europe</em></blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">1998, Yaroslavl State University, Russia</li><li data-list="bullet">1995, Stonehill College, MA, USA</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00 <br /><strong>M</strong> +7 916 712 14 12<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:valeriy.fedoreev@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">valeriy.fedoreev@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Natalia Kozyrenko</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Natalia Kozyrenko</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild6437-3865-4466-a533-306239653636/photo_2.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Head of Energy &amp; Natural Resources</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/natalia-kozyrenko-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Natalia Kozyrenko has over 30 years of experience advising major Russian and international companies and investors on energy projects implemented in Russia and abroad.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Her practice spans a broad range of matters across the oil &amp; gas, power, and climate-related sectors. Key areas of expertise include:</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><ul><li data-list="bullet">international energy transactions, including cross-border deals involving Russian companies in Central and Eastern Europe, China, Iran, and Africa;</li><li data-list="bullet">legal support for exploration, production, and processing projects;</li><li data-list="bullet">regulatory advice on oil and gas legislation in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan;</li><li data-list="bullet">legal support for power sector projects, including construction and operation of power plants with the involvement of foreign investors;</li><li data-list="bullet">advisory on renewable energy projects and sustainable development initiatives;</li><li data-list="bullet">legal aspects of decarbonisation and climate policy, including ESG compliance and the energy transition.</li></ul><br />With deep knowledge of the energy sector and the cross-border regulatory environment, Natalia is a strategic advisor to clients navigating the challenges of an evolving legal and business landscape.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2025, Sanctions law</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022, Energy and Natural Resources Law (since 2009)</li><li data-list="bullet">Chambers Global 2021, Energy &amp; Natural Resources</li><li data-list="bullet">Chambers Europe 2021, Energy &amp; Natural Resources</li><li data-list="bullet">IFLR 1000 2022, Energy, Mining, Oil and gas: Highly regarded</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2020, Energy and Natural Resources</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2020 Energy</li></ul></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>“It's a pleasure to work with her; she's very good in everything”, a client says, adding: “She tries to find win-win solutions”, </em><em style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">Chambers Global</em></blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">1996, LLM from Columbia University, New York</li><li data-list="bullet">1990, law degree from the State University of Belorussia</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:natalia.kozyrenko@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">natalia.kozyrenko@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Artashes Oganov</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Artashes Oganov</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild6130-6462-4835-b161-333665353735/_.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Head of Corporate / M&amp;A<br />Head of Real Estate &amp; Construction</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/artashes-oganov-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Artashes Oganov leads the firm’s Corporate and Real Estate practice. He specialises in advising on complex cross-border and domestic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), joint ventures, private equity investments, asset restructurings, and other corporate matters.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">With over 20 years of professional experience, Artashes has advised on major projects across key industries, including industrial manufacturing, IT and TMT, financial services, retail, transportation, logistics, and agriculture.</strong><br /><br />Artashes has extensive experience advising on a wide range of real estate matters. He advises on real estate M&amp;A transactions and other various forms of real estate investment, large-scale lease projects – including leases of future real estate and build-to-suit projects, as well as major construction projects involving industrial, infrastructure and commercial real estate.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Sovereign investment fund</strong> – advised on an investment project involving the acquisition of a minority stake in ATOM, Russia’s first locally produced electric vehicle.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Kama Capital</strong> – acquisition of two landmark outlet centers in Russia: Outlet Village Belaya Dacha (Moscow) and Outlet Village Pulkovo (St. Petersburg).</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Kama Capital</strong> – acquisition of the Metropolis business center in Moscow from the US-based fund Hines and Czech investor PPF Real Estate.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian investment company</strong> – acquisition of a processing business from an international group, offering cashless payment and IT solutions for fleet management (including fuel cards) in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Leading Russian banking group</strong> – establishment of a joint venture with the largest Russian container shipping operator aimed at developing and operating a cargo terminal complex.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>VTB Group</strong> – advised on an option agreement with Russian developer Dominanta for the buyback of digital financial assets (DFAs) linked to the square meter price in the hideOUT residential project.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>VTB Group</strong> – advised on the acquisition and subsequent buyback (with a guaranteed return) of a 25.1% stake in the iCITY skyscraper project in the Moscow City district with MR Group developer.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Nissan</strong> – sale of its Russian business, including the automotive plant in St. Petersburg, to FSUE NAMI.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>S8 Capital Group</strong> – acquisition of the Russian businesses (including production facilities) of leading global tyre manufacturers Continental and Bridgestone.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian engineering company</strong> – advised a contractor on the preparation, negotiation, and execution of an EPC contract (FIDIC model) for the design and construction of a mining and processing plant in the Krasnoyarsk region.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2026: Corporate Law/ M&amp;A (high-market transactions), Real Estate, Land, and Construction (mid-market advisory)</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2026: Corporate Law/Mergers and Acquisitions of Russian Assets</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2024-2025: Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions (High Market), Real Estate, Construction, Land Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2025: Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions, Construction and Real Estate</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024: Corporate Law, M&amp;A, Real Estate</li><li data-list="bullet">CRE 100 2025: Top-2 in the ranking of the most influential people in the commercial real estate market in Russia in the category “Legal Practice”</li><li data-list="bullet">Legal 500 2021: Real Estate and Construction</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022: Corporate Law, Construction, Real Estate</li></ul></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>Practice head Artashes Oganov is the best at what he does: he understands the law at its most complex point and manages any situation promptly and with high accuracy / Legal 500 </em></blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2005, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University, Degree in Law)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 903 578 44 47<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:artashes.oganov@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">artashes.oganov@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Olga Odintsova</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Olga Odintsova</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3565-3261-4638-a237-336334343237/photo_3.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/olga-odintsova-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Olga Odintsova is a partner with over 18 years of experience in the Russian tax law, tax function automation, and advising clients on accounting and reporting matters. In addition to client work, Olga oversees business development and the firm’s operational activities.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Her core expertise lies in Russian corporate taxes, including VAT and income tax. She has authored several tax laws and legislative amendments.</strong><br /><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">Before joining the team, Olga spent over 15 years at Big Four firms, advising international clients and managing large-scale tax projects.</span></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Advising international clients on Russian taxation matters.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Tax litigation &amp; mitigation support for the clients.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Automation of routine tax functions and processes for the clients.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Running compliance and reporting for the non-Russian companies providing e-services to Russian clients, as well as supporting clients in insolvency and restructuring issues.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Membership</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Federal expert at the Russian Export Center</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2018, Moscow School of Management: Skolkovo, Russia, MBA</li><li data-list="bullet">2017, University of California, Berkley, Haas School of Business Innovation Immersion</li><li data-list="bullet">2017, HKUST, Hong-Kong, Chinese and HK Economy for MBAs</li><li data-list="bullet">2007, Higher School of Economics, Russia, Law Degree, Public Financial Law</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 910 494 13 69<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:olga.odintsova@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">olga.odintsova@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Hayk Safaryan</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Hayk Safaryan</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3635-3038-4733-a330-623464626435/photo_4.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Head of Tax and Customs</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/hayk-safaryan-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Hayk Safaryan is a recognised expert in tax and customs law with over 20 years of professional experience.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">He has extensive experience advising on the tax aspects of M&amp;A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and reorganisations, financing, real estate and securities deals, as well as personal financial planning. Hayk regularly conducts independent tax due diligence.<br /><br />As the head of the Customs practice, he advises corporate clients on customs and foreign currency regulation, including customs control for imports and exports, customs tariff regulation, determination of customs value and duties, and compliance with rules of origin.<br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Hayk represents clients in their interactions with regulatory authorities during tax and customs audits. He has significant experience in resolving tax and customs disputes, both at the pre-trial stage and in court.</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>S8 Capital</strong> – full tax support and advice on foreign currency regulation in connection with several major M&amp;A transactions.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>The NPD Group</strong> – end-to-end support for a project ensuring the foreign provider of electronic services complies with Russian VAT requirements on such services.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Christian Dior </strong>– advising on intra-group financing matters, taking into account applicable requirements and restrictions under Russian tax and currency control legislation.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Boiron</strong> – advising on compliance with Russian VAT requirements for foreign providers of electronic services, including registration of the foreign provider with the Russian tax authorities.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2026: Tax Consulting (High Market) </li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2022–2025, 2026: Foreign Economic Activity: Customs Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026: Foreign Economic Activity: Customs Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023, 2024: Tax, Private Capital &amp; Investments (Tier 1)</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022: Lawyer of the Year Offshore</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022: Tax</li></ul></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>Hayk Safaryan is noted for domestic and international tax planning / Tax Directors Handbook </em></blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education </strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2012 – Moscow State Academy of Law, Law faculty, Master in law</li><li data-list="bullet">2002 –  Moscow State University, Economics faculty, Master in management</li><li data-list="bullet">2001 –  Aix-Marseille III University, Law faculty, Master in law</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 903 173 90 35<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:hayk.safaryan@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">hayk.safaryan@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Yulia Smourova</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Yulia Smourova</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3233-3632-4431-b665-636433383337/__1.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner, Practice Co-Head <br />Tax, Currency Control<br />Private Clients</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/yulia-smourova-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Yulia Smourova is a partner with over 20 years of experience in tax law, currency regulation, and private capital management.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">She provides comprehensive legal support to Russian and international companies, banks, and private individuals on currency regulation matters — from advisory services to representation in pre-trial and court proceedings.<br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">In the tax domain, Yulia advises on a broad range of corporate and personal taxation issues, including:</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">taxation of financing transactions (including intra-group financing), M&amp;A transactions, and reorganisations;</li><li data-list="bullet">real estate and cross-border transactions, as well as debt restructurings;</li><li data-list="bullet">taxation of dividends, royalties, and interest;</li><li data-list="bullet">investment projects and tax planning;</li><li data-list="bullet">comprehensive tax due diligence;</li><li data-list="bullet">development of internal policies and procedures aimed at preventing tax risks; and</li><li data-list="bullet">personal income taxation and tax aspects of payments to employees and other individuals (including employment-related payments, compensation, incentives, and implementation of motivation programs).</li></ul><br />Yulia is also an expert in currency regulation and foreign economic activity. She advises both corporate and private clients on Russian currency legislation and applicable restrictive (counter-sanctions) measures, supports clients through currency control procedures, and assists in communications with banks.<br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">In the private client space, in addition to the above, Yulia:</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">structures private investment projects in line with clients’ personal and business objectives (beneficial ownership);</li><li data-list="bullet">supports the preparation and submission of tax and currency reporting (including 3-NDFL, CFC reports, and reports on foreign accounts);</li><li data-list="bullet">assists in the creation of Russian and international asset and investment ownership/management structures (including private aircraft and yachts);</li><li data-list="bullet">advises on tax residency status and KYC procedures; and</li><li data-list="bullet">assists with a wide range of private legal matters, including inheritance planning and family law matters.</li></ul><br />Yulia has extensive experience representing clients before tax and customs authorities, including support at all stages of tax audits and in appealing decisions or actions/inaction of supervisory authorities.<br /><br />Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Yulia worked at the Moscow Directorate of the Federal Tax Service of Russia, where she gained hands-on experience in the application of tax legislation.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>S8 Capital</strong> – provided tax and currency regulation support for several large M&amp;A transactions.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the largest cosmetics manufacturers</strong> – acted as a business advisor in collaboration with the client’s legal and marketing departments to develop a marketing policy that could also serve as justification for the economic feasibility of marketing expenses.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Straumann Group</strong> – advised on various tax matters related to the launch of contract manufacturing operations in Russia, including tax aspects of the manufacturing agreement and analysis of tax implications of transactions under the new production scheme.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>PJSC IC Energogarant</strong> – represented the client at pre-trial and court stages of a tax dispute.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>International manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment</strong> – represented the client in multiple court proceedings at all three levels in challenging the customs authority’s decision to impose liability for a currency offense under Article 15.25 of the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses; advised on tax and currency aspects of intra-group debt restructuring.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Renowned haute couture house, part of the LVMH Group</strong> – assisted with the restructuring of intra-group debt (assessed permissible restructuring schemes in light of Russian currency legislation and counter-sanctions measures; drafted project agreements).</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Private company engaged in wholesale supply of dairy products</strong> – provided end-to-end support for the restructuring of foreign trade contracts and settlements, from legal, tax, and currency risk “audit” to drafting agreements for formalizing the restructuring.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Beneficial owners of a Russian company</strong> – structured ownership of assets and income sources in foreign (including “unfriendly”) jurisdictions, in compliance with Russian and international tax legislation; assisted in obtaining residence permits for the client and their family.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>HNWI private investor</strong> – assisted with tax and currency reporting, including CFC (Controlled Foreign Company) filings related to foreign investment income; supported a comprehensive project to structure personal assets in Russia and abroad following the divestment of an investment portfolio in Luxembourg and Swiss banks.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>HNWI private investor</strong> – advised the client on various matters related to their participation in a litigation funding project involving a cross-border inheritance dispute.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Private client</strong> – supported multiple transactions involving the purchase and sale of private aircraft.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Membership</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Taxation Committee of the Association of European Businesses (AEB)</li><li data-list="bullet">Taxation Committee of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI FR)</li><li data-list="bullet">Taxation Committee of the Russian-German Foreign Trade Chamber (AHK)</li><li data-list="bullet">Head of the Currency Control Working Group of the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2026: Tax Consulting (high market)</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2026: Business: Customs Law, Taxation: Tax Consulting, Retail and Trade, Digital Economy</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2024, 2025, 2026: Foreign Economic Activity: Currency Regulation</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023-2025: Tax, Private Capital and Investment</li><li data-list="bullet">Wealth Navigator Awards 2025: Private Clients (nominated)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2007, Moscow Academy of Entrepreneurship under the Government of Moscow</li><li data-list="bullet">2004, All-Russian State Tax Academy (Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 905 718 54 18<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:yulia.smourova@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); 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      <title>Vsevolod Tyupa</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Vsevolod Tyupa</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3064-6462-4037-b533-363634353334/photo_5.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Head of Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/vsevolod-tyupa-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Vsevolod Tyupa is a partner with over 20 years of experience advising clients in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare sectors. For more than a decade, he has led the practice, supporting major international and Russian companies operating in these industries.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">He provides comprehensive legal support to life science companies on various legal matters related to market entry, business operations, interactions with public authorities or corporate restructuring. </strong><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(35, 31, 32);">His expertise includes:</span><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">regulatory and commercial matters,</li><li data-list="bullet">contract drafting and negotiation,</li><li data-list="bullet">anti-corruption regulations and compliance,</li><li data-list="bullet">antitrust legislation,</li><li data-list="bullet">public procurement,</li><li data-list="bullet">anti counterfeit measures</li><li data-list="bullet">legal support for clinical trials,</li><li data-list="bullet">advertising and promotion of medical products, interactions with healthcare professionals</li><li data-list="bullet">data protection.</li></ul><br />Before joining the firm in 2011, Vsevolod served as Head of Legal and Compliance Manager at the pharmaceutical company Roche.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PhD in law.</span></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Straumann Group</strong> – legal support of the localisation of aligner and other orthodontic product manufacturing under the ClearCorrect brand in Russia.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Orion Pharma</strong> – legal assistance with an untypical transaction on transfer of marketing authorisations for medicines to a Russian distributor.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>GE Healthcare</strong> – successful defence of the client in the precedent-setting case against the healthcare authority: appealing the Roszdravnadzor’s decision on refusal to amend the registration dossier.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Johnson &amp; Johnson</strong> – regular legal advice on regulatory matters; acting as a legal counsel on the Russian part of global transaction on the Lifescan business sale.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Zentiva </strong>– advising on the acquisition of the CEE business of Alvogen.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Roche Diabetes Care Rus </strong>– advising on the localisation of test strips production; legal support for the unique Patient Support Program.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Gilead Sciences</strong> – longstanding advising on various legal and compliance matters. Legal assistance with the localisation of Gilead medicines in Russia.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Servier</strong> – legal support of clinical trials in Russia and Armenia.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Philips</strong> – legal assistance for medical devices production localisation; support with passing a dawn raid inspection of the Russian healthcare authority.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Chumakov Federal Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences </strong>–<strong> </strong>assistance with granting a license for production of vaccine against COVID-19 in South Korea.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Law-300 2026: Antitrust Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2019–2026: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023-2025: Healthcare</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2020–2026: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare</li><li data-list="bullet">Chambers Europe 2014–2021: Life Sciences</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2020–2022: Life Sciences, Regulatory, Trade</li></ul></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>«Vsevolod Tyupa acts for both local and international pharmaceutical companies on matters including localisation, regulatory, and product acquisitions. He is also experienced in distribution as well as compliance issues» / Chambers Europe</em></blockquote><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>Vsevolod Tyupa is appreciated for his experience in commercial matters in the life sciences sphere as well as his prowess in regulatory mandates. «He is extremely responsive and client-oriented», a client says, adding: «He is ready to fight the fire with me. He is not afraid to give me a different opinion» / Chambers Europe</em></blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2010, Russian State University of Humanities (Law Faculty), PhD in law</li><li data-list="bullet">2006, Russian State University of Humanities (Law Faculty)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 926 166 50 03<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:vsevolod.tyupa@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">vsevolod.tyupa@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Leonid Zubarev</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Leonid Zubarev</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3566-6465-4763-b531-336133366239/photo_1.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Partner<br />Head of Insurance &amp; Dispute Resolution<br />Co-Head of IP and Digital Law</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/leonid-zubarev-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Leonid Zubarev has been with the team since 1995. He leads the insurance &amp; dispute resolution practices and oversees the intellectual property and digital law practice.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Leonid has over 30 years of experience in insurance, corporate, and commercial law. He advises leading Russian and international insurance and reinsurance companies on:</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">settlement of complex and large losses and litigation on insurance disputes,</li><li data-list="bullet">business restructuring,</li><li data-list="bullet">M&amp;A transactions, including structuring, obtaining necessary approvals and licenses,</li><li data-list="bullet">regulatory aspects of conducting insurance activities in Russia.</li></ul><br />In addition, Leonid provides comprehensive legal support to foreign companies operating in Russia, including:<br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">business restructuring,</li><li data-list="bullet">M&amp;A transactions, including structuring, obtaining necessary approvals and licenses,</li><li data-list="bullet">antitrust and sanctions regulatory compliance,</li><li data-list="bullet">licensing and regulatory approvals,</li><li data-list="bullet">commercial contracts,</li><li data-list="bullet">intellectual property protection,</li><li data-list="bullet">and other aspects of commercial law.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Membership</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">AIDA – International Insurance Law Association/Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances</li><li data-list="bullet">Leonid is an arbitrator for insurance disputes at the Russian Arbitration Center</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>AlfaStrakhovanie </strong>– comprehensive representation of the client’s interests in a dispute over the recovery of insurance compensation under a property insurance contract in connection with a major fire at a warehouse in the Moscow region.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>AlfaStrakhovanie </strong>– representation of the client’s interests in a complex process of settling an insurance and reinsurance event in connection with the crash of a private jet at Vnukovo Airport with a total claim value of over 40 million euros, including litigation between various participants in the incident and between insurance companies.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Ingosstrakh</strong> – representation of the interests of an insurer that insured the liability of directors in a dispute over the recovery of an unprecedented amount of damages from former directors of a Russian bank.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian management of several insurers</strong> – subsidiaries of foreign investors – consulting on MBO projects.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian and international insurance and reinsurance companies –</strong> comprehensive consulting on the settlement of claims related to the largest air crashes in Russia and abroad.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>RNRC</strong> – representing the client’s interests in a dispute regarding the recovery of insurance compensation in connection with an accident at a Russian metallurgical plant.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2026: Data Protection, International Dispute Resolution, TMT: Telecommunications, Media, Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Digital Economy</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2023-2026: Insurance</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2023, 2025: Insurance, Maritime law; Compliance; Transport &amp; Logistics</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024 – Arbitration, International Projects</li><li data-list="bullet">Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer 2023: Insurance</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2014-2022: Insurance Law; Trade Law; Investment; Product liability</li><li data-list="bullet">Client Choice Awards 2016-2020: Insurance.</li><li data-list="bullet">Client Choice Award: “He is a unique professional in the field of insurance law in Russia.”</li><li data-list="bullet">Expert Guides 2021: Insurance</li><li data-list="bullet">Acritas Stars 2021: Insurance</li></ul></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote"><em>“Leonid is a pleasure to work with; he is well versed in insurance and reinsurance law and provides practical and timely legal advice.” / </em>Client Choice Award</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">1995, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University, Degree in Law)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 985 969 88 21<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:leonid.zubarev@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); 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      <title>Dmitry Bogdanov</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Dmitry Bogdanov</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3366-3734-4233-a332-376134366438/photo_7.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Counsel<br />Real Estate &amp; Construction</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/dmitry-bogdanov-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Dmitry Bogdanov has over 17 years of experience specialising in real estate, construction, contract, and corporate law. He advises Russian and international clients on the legal support of investment and development projects.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Dmitry provides full legal support on matters including:</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">implementation of development projects on brownfield and greenfield sites;</li><li data-list="bullet">lease and acquisition of land plots and real estate assets;</li><li data-list="bullet">drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts, construction contracts, design and survey agreements, and technical customer service agreements;</li><li data-list="bullet">interactions with authorities and conducting due diligence of real estate and construction businesses.</li></ul><br />Dmitry has extensive experience supporting major infrastructure and industrial projects across various regions of Russia, including projects in renewable energy, road construction, as well as the oil &amp; gas, chemical, and automotive industries.<br /><br />He also advises on a wide range of environmental issues, including waste management and extended producer and importer responsibility.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>VTB Arena</strong> – advised on the acquisition of a building complex for the Dynamo Football Academy.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>BATI Logistic</strong> – advised on the sale of three warehouse complexes in the Moscow Region to an investment fund.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Kama Capital</strong> – advised on the acquisition of Ceetrus (part of the Auchan Group), the owner of over 150,000 sq.m. of retail space in Russia.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian engineering company</strong> – advised a contractor on the preparation, negotiation, and execution of an EPC contract (FIDIC model) for the design and construction of a mining and processing plant in the Krasnoyarsk region.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Mortransservice</strong> – legal support to the subcontractor in connection with the execution of a subcontract agreement for the construction of a pipeline section in the Krasnoyarsk Region.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>KUHN</strong> – advised on various legal matters related to the construction of a manufacturing facility in the Voronezh Region.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Joint Venture</strong> – full legal support for the automotive plant construction project in the Kaluga Region.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>L'Oréal</strong> – comprehensive legal support for the establishment of a production facility in the Kaluga Region.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Vestas</strong> – advised on the construction and subsequent maintenance of wind turbine sites.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Greensource</strong> – advised on the negotiation and execution of EPC contracts for the construction of solar power generation plants.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2025, 2026: Real Estate, Land Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2024, 2025: Environmental Law, PPP</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024, 2025: Real Estate, PPP</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2024: Environmental Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022: Environmental Law</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2008, Lomonosov Moscow State University</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 926 531 01 21<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:dmitry.bogdanov@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">dmitry.bogdanov@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Ivan Zaraiskiy</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Ivan Zaraiskiy</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3337-3465-4439-b830-396661313935/photo_8.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Senior Associate<br />Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/ivan-zaraiskiy-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt; </a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Ivan Zaraiskiy is a Senior Associate in the Commercial Practice and Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Practice at SL LEGAL.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">He specialises in complex regulatory issues in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare industries, and advises clients on all aspects of commercial and antitrust law.<br /><br />Ivan also has an expertise in projects involving the protection of intellectual property and personal data.<br /><br />His experience includes advising both international and Russian businesses on operating in Russia, as well as supporting international activities of Russian companies.<br /><br />Before joining SL LEGAL, Ivan worked at international and Russian law firms.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Full legal support for the production localisation of dental medical devices for a Swiss company.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Legal management of the clinical trials in Russia and other EAEU countries for a French pharmaceutical company.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Legal support for the transaction involving the transfer of the entire Russian drug portfolio from a European company to a local buyer.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Advising a Russian research company on launching the healthcare-related regulatory sandbox.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Compliance audit and development of a new compliance system for an American pharmaceutical company.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Determination of the regulatory status for the innovative therapy invented by a Swiss pharmaceutical company.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Legal support for a Russian digital platform providing psychological counselling.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><span style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);"> </span><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2025, 2026: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023, 2024, 2025: Healthcare</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2024, 2025: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2021, Higher School of Economics (HSE University), Faculty of Law, Bachelor’s Degree</li><li data-list="bullet">2024, Higher School of Economics (HSE University), Faculty of Law, Master’s Degree with Honors</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:ivan.zaraiskiy@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Send an email</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Shermet Kurbanov</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Shermet Kurbanov</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3564-3865-4035-b232-376335633762/__2.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Senior Associate<br />Co-Head of Intellectual Property and Digital Law</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/shermet-kurbanov-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt; </a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Shermet Kurbanov is a senior associate in Commercial Practice and Co-Head of Intellectual Property and Digital Law at SL LEGAL.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">Shermet advises Russian and international companies on the following:<br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Structuring intellectual property (IP) operations: IP prosecution &amp; enforcement, and support for IP Transactions.</li><li data-list="bullet">Personal data audit and compliance: Comprehensive review of compliance with legislative requirements and establishing legal processes for data handling.</li><li data-list="bullet">Digital law: Support for transactions involving digital assets, as well as the launch of digital products and online services on the Russian market.</li><li data-list="bullet">Advertising law: Advising on matters related to advertising legislation.</li></ul><br />Shermet’s expertise also includes comprehensive litigation management – from risk analysis and strategy development to representing clients’ interests in court. His experience covers both general commercial disputes (unjust enrichment and tort claims, damages recovery, contractual disputes) and specialised IP enforcement (claims for compensation, injunctions against infringement), as well as cases related to personal data protection legislation.<br /><br />A frequent speaker at industry events on digital law and intellectual property, invited by the Association of European Businesses, the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce, the “Advertising Law”" community, the WETALKPRO and others.<br /><br />Author of the Telegram channel Software &amp; Law.<br /><br />Guest lecturer at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) and Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>International ride-sharing online service </strong>–<strong> </strong>advising on IT assets restructuring, supporting a series of IT<strong> </strong>assets restructuring deals (transfer, licensing, option agreements, etc.).</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of Europe’s largest DIY retailers </strong>–<strong> </strong>advising on IT assets restructuring, supporting a series of IT<strong> </strong>assets restructuring deals (transfer, licensing, pledge, etc.).</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>American IT company </strong>–<strong> </strong>representing the client in the case regarding the provision of software technical support.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the biggest fast food ordering services </strong>–<strong> </strong>defending the client in class action and individual claims over personal data leakage</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the largest banks in Russia </strong>–<strong> </strong>consultationon intellectual property rights to Russian software and its potential modification and commercialisation in other jurisdictions</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Official distributor of a well-known car brand </strong>–<strong> </strong>conducting a comprehensive audit of the company to ensure compliance with personal data protection legislation.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian telecommunications company-operator of a public Wi-Fi network</strong> – defending the client in a patent dispute.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>International food processing company, manufacturer of construction tools</strong> – advice on compliance with personal data protection legislation</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Manufacturer of cosmetics and perfumes </strong>–<strong> </strong>on the risks and possible usage of other people's intellectual property and images in business activity.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Betting companies – </strong>advice on the distribution of promotional material and the use of other people's intellectual property on their websites.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><span style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);"> </span><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Law-300 2026: The Digital Economy</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2025, 2026: Personal Data Protection </li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2025: Digital Economy / Fintech</li><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2025, 2026: Personal data protection</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024, 2025: Digital assets</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024, 2025: Intellectual Property</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2023, National Research University Higher School of Economics (Master`s Programme in Digital Law)</li><li data-list="bullet">2020, Russian State University of Justice (Bachelor, Civil Law)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00 <br /><strong>M</strong> +7 999 099 95 33<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:shermet.kurbanov@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">shermet.kurbanov@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Igor Sokolov</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Igor Sokolov</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild6362-3137-4938-b065-386566316565/IRSO.png"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Senior Associate</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/igor-sokolov-ru" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt; </a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Igor Sokolov has over 20 years of expertise in commercial and administrative disputes, cross-border litigation, and international commercial arbitration.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">His experience includes major disputes in construction, real estate, lease, environmental and labour safety matters, insurance and reinsurance, aviation incidents, product liability, as well as IP disputes.<br /><br />Prior to joining the firm, Igor worked in the dispute resolution practice of a major international law firm.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian subsidiary of an international bank</strong> – representing the client in a complex cross-border dispute involving international sanctions and Russian counter-sanction regulations.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Major hotel operator in Russia</strong> – representing the client as a defendant in arbitral proceedings. The case was won, securing RUB 400m for the client.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Ingosstrakh</strong> – defending the client’s interests in several arbitrations under the ICAC Rules regarding recovery of insurance indemnity under a D&amp;O Liability Insurance Policy.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>AlfaStrakhovanie</strong> – representation of the client’s interests in a complex process of settling an insurance and reinsurance event in connection with the crash of a private jet at Vnukovo Airport with a total claim value of EUR 40m+, including litigation between various participants in the incident and between insurance companies.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC)</strong> – representing the client’s interests in a dispute regarding the recovery of insurance compensation in connection with an accident at a Russian metallurgical plant<strong>.</strong></li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><span style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);"> </span><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2024, 2025, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023-2025: Arbitration</li><li data-list="bullet">Best Lawyers 2022, Administrative Law</li><li data-list="bullet">The Case by Legal Insight 2025. D&amp;O Insurance</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2022, The Chartered institute of Arbitrators, International Arbitration</li><li data-list="bullet">2009, Ph.D., Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)</li><li data-list="bullet">2006, Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M</strong> +7 910 425 07 78<br /><strong>E</strong> <a href="mailto:igor.sokolov@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">igor.sokolov@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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      <title>Anna Pavlova</title>
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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Anna Pavlova</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3433-3334-4434-a565-353265363061/photo.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Senior Associate</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://sl.legal/tpost/anna-pavlova-rus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">Русская версия &gt;&gt; </a></p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Anna Pavlova is a Senior Associate specialising in employment and migration matters.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">In the sphere of employment law, Anna advises clients on a broad range of matters, including:<br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">hiring, drafting of employment contracts and internal policies and procedures;</li><li data-list="bullet">drafting and implementing compensation systems, incentive and bonus schemes, including long-term incentive programs for key employees and top management;</li><li data-list="bullet">conducting disciplinary proceedings and internal investigations;</li><li data-list="bullet">managing complex terminations, including those involving senior executives;</li><li data-list="bullet">managing mass redundancies and structural reorganisations;</li><li data-list="bullet">advising on compliance, business ethics, and protection of confidential information;</li><li data-list="bullet">representing employers in employment disputes before courts at all levels, including the Russian Supreme Court;</li><li data-list="bullet">interacting with trade unions and the State Labour Inspectorate.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text">In the sphere of migration law, Anna advises international companies on the full range of issues, including the regulation of employment of foreign employees, obtaining necessary migration permits and Russian business visas, and relocation of key personnel.<br /><br />Anna conducts due diligence for compliance with migration law requirements and successfully represents clients in connection with inspections by migration authorities.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Yandex</strong> – coordination across 20+ jurisdictions in connection with the client's international project launches.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Global technology company and one of the largest IT employers</strong>, serving customers in 170 countries – legal support of a mass staff redundance; acting for the employer in litigation against a former employee seeking recovery of RUB 56m in unpaid wages.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>One of the world’s largest cosmetics and fragrance manufacturers</strong> – advising the client on employment law matters, including termination of top executives’ employment; representing the client before the State Labour Inspectorate; conducting accident investigations.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>International biopharmaceutical corporation</strong> – advising on employment relationships optimisation; representing the company in court proceedings against former employees.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Agrotechnology group of companies</strong> – advising on compliance and business ethics matters, conducting internal investigations, handling disciplinary proceedings against employees, and defending the employer in court in a dispute challenging a dismissal.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><span style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);"> </span><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2025 – Employment Law</li><li data-list="bullet">Kommersant 2025 – Compliance</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024 – Employment Law</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Membership</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Migration Committee of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) in Russia</li><li data-list="bullet">Committee of the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK)</li><li data-list="bullet">HR Committee of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2007, Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)</li><li data-list="bullet">2003, Moscow State Pedagogical University</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>M </strong>+7 903 273 67 23<br /><strong>E </strong><a href="mailto:anna.pavlova@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); 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      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>Anastasia Dukhina</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3764-3561-4563-a562-316362363832/Picture19.jpg"/></figure><blockquote class="t-redactor__preface">Senior Associate</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text"><p style="text-align: right;">Русская версия &gt;&gt;</p></div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">Anastasia Dukhina specialises in corporate law, M&amp;A transactions, and project finance, with deep expertise in structuring complex, including cross-border, deals.</blockquote><div class="t-redactor__text">Anastasia has a proven track record of advising on Russian share deals, including M&amp;A and venture capital investments, joint venture establishment, as well as project finance and large-scale integrated infrastructure projects. She acts for Russian and international clients on business structuring and market entry into Russia, reorganisation and liquidation of legal entities, and comprehensive business restructuring.<br /><br />A significant part of her practice is dedicated to corporate governance. She advises clients on building and improving corporate governance systems in LLCs and JSCs, prepares corporate documents and shareholder agreements, assists governing bodies with their operations, and provides guidance on the allocation of powers, shareholder rights protection, and avoidance and resolution of corporate disputes.<br /><br />Prior to joining the firm in 2021, Anastasia practised for six years at another leading Russian law firm.</div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Selected experience</strong><br /><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Sovereign investment fund – </strong>advising on the development of the first Russian electric vehicle; providing full-scope support of the acquisition of a stake in JSC KAMA, the developer of the ATOM electric vehicle project.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>S8 Capital</strong> – full legal support of the acquisition of the Russian business of Otis Elevator Company, a leading elevator equipment manufacturer.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>S8 Capital</strong> – full legal support of the acquisition of the Russian business of Continental, a leading European tyre manufacturer.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>S8 Capital</strong> – full legal support of the acquisition of the Russian business of Bridgestone, a leading Japanese tyre manufacturer.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>VTB Real Estate</strong> – advising on the establishment of a joint venture between VTB Real Estate and Russia’s largest container transportation operator to construct and subsequently operate a multimodal terminal complex.</li></ul><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet"><strong>Russian investor</strong> – full legal support of the establishment of a joint venture within an industrial-production special economic zone to invest in the construction of a warehouse complex intended for long-term lease to OZON, one of Russia's largest marketplaces, and its subsequent management.</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Rankings</strong><span style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);"> </span><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">Pravo-300 2025, 2026, Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions (High Market)</li><li data-list="bullet">Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024, 2025, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59);">Education</strong><br /><ul><li data-list="bullet">2014, Lomonosov Moscow State University</li></ul></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong style="color: rgb(21, 72, 59);">Contacts</strong></div><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>T</strong> +7 495 134 22 00<br /><strong>E</strong>  <a href="mailto:anastasia.dukhina@sl.legal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: rgb(18, 71, 59); box-shadow: none; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(18, 71, 59);">anastasia.dukhina@sl.legal</a></div><div class="t-redactor__embedcode"><script>
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