Ekaterina Kharina is a paralegal in the Commercial Law practice, specifically supporting the SL LEGAL Asian Desk.
Ekaterina specialises in corporate and contract law matters.
Her experience includes advising Russian and international companies on various commercial law matters, particularly in the areas of Russian-Chinese cooperation, investment projects, and supporting the operations of subsidiaries of international companies in Russia.
Ekaterina assists with drafting contracts, corporate, and procedural documents. She also analyses corporate legislation, regulatory norms, and conducts legal due diligence across various industries.
Before joining SL LEGAL, Ekaterina interned at the firm and also completed an internship at another Russian law firm.
Ekaterina speaks English, Chinese and Spanish.
Selected experience
Major Croatian supplier of deck equipment – conducted legal due diligence and drafted documents for the restructuring of Russian assets and the liquidation of a subsidiary.
Major Japanese manufacturer of industrial equipment – prepared documents for the reappointment of the General Director of the Russian subsidiary, as well as corporate resolutions of the sole participant.
Major Japanese trading company – analysed regulatory and countersanctions restrictions potentially applicable to the restructuring of the Russian enterprise.
A Far Eastern dealer of Japanese cars – analysed corporate aspects and prepared procedural documents to protect the company’s interests before the tax authority.
Major Turkish manufacturer of glass products – advised on the regulation of special economic zones.
Russian company “Prostye Veshchi” (“Simple Things”) – volunteered on a pro bono project involving the legal review and drafting of product supply contracts.
Publications
Reform of the Chinese Arbitration Legislation 2026: New Rules of the Game for International Business and Russian Companies, EZh-Yurist, 2026
Specifics of Legal Regulation of Criminal Proceedings Against Minors in China, Education and Law, 2024
Education
2026, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University), Faculty of Law, master’s degree