On December 2025, the results of the Russian legal rating Pravo-300 for 2024 were announced. KIAP, Attorneys at Law, received recommendations in 17 practice areas, and 4 practices of KIAP were ranked among the best and placed in Band I of the rating.
Recommended practices and areas:
Antitrust and Competition – Band II
Arbitration: Commercial Disputes (High Market) – Band II
Arbitration: Corporate Disputes – Band I
Bankruptcy: Litigation (Mid Market) – Band I
Compliance – Band II
Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions: Consulting (Mid Market) – Band II
Criminal Law (Financial and White-Collar Crime) – Band III
Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction – Band I
Family and Inheritance Law – Band II
Insurance Law – Band I
International Arbitration – Band II
Labor and Immigration Law – Band II
Manufacturing and Industry – Band II
Maritime Law – Band II
Private Capital (High Market) – Band II
Real Estate and Construction: Disputes – Band II
Retail, FMCG, Food Service Industry – Band II
The Insurance practice of KIAP, Attorneys at Law, has been recognized as one of the best on the legal market for two consecutive years and is included in Band I of the rating.
In 2023, KIAP, Attorneys at Law, also won a special nomination: "Business Support Abroad".
Read more in the press release at the link. View the full version of the rating results on the Pravo-300 website.
- Andrey Korelskiy is recognised in 5 areas: Arbitration (corporate disputes), Arbitration (major commercial disputes: high market), International arbitration, Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction, Insurance Law
- Ilya Ischuk is recognised in 5 areas: Arbitration (corporate disputes), Arbitration (major commercial disputes: high market), Bankruptcy (mid market disputes), TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology), Antitrust Law
- Konstantin Astafiev is recognised in: Arbitration (corporate disputes), International arbitration
- Anton Samokhvalov is recognised in: Corporate Law /M&A (mid market), TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology)
- Maria Krasnova is recognised in: Maritime Law, Insurance Law
- Julia Paushkina is recognised in 4 areas: Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction, TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology), Employment and Migration Law, Antitrust Law
- Stepan Sultanov is recognised in International arbitration
- Julia Yanygina is recognised in Family and Inheritance Law
- Roman Suslov is recognised in: Corporate Law/M&A (mid market) and TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology)
- Ekaterina Spakhova is recognised in: Corporate Law/M&A (mid-market) and TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology)
- Daniil Zherdev is recognised in 3 areas: Bankruptcy (mid market disputes), Real estate, land and construction (disputes), Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction
- Liubov Makhlai is recognised in: Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction and Antitrust Law
- Dmitry Kazankov is recognised in 3 areas: Arbitration (major commercial disputes: high market), Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction, Employment and Migration Law
- Rostislav Kats is recognised in: Arbitration (major commercial disputes: high market) and International arbitration
Read more at the link below.
The Pravo-300 Lawyers Ranking is an annual comprehensive survey of the Russian legal market. The individual methodology uses a project-based approach, relying on information from law firms’ questionnaires for the research period from September 2023 to September 2024, across 41 federal and 12 regional nominations.
According to the results of the rating "Legal Services Market Leaders – 2025" according to Kommersant, KIAP, Attorneys at Law, received recommendations in 15 legal practices (including 5 nominations in Band 1), 6 industries and 13 personal nominations in the federal rating.
Best Legal Practices: Federal Rating:
- Arbitration Proceedings: commercial dispute resolution (High-End) – Band 3;
- Arbitration Proceedings: corporate dispute resolution, Mid-Market) – Band 1;
- Antitrust Law: dispute resolution with FAS (Federal Antimonopoly Service) – Band 2;
- Antitrust Law: counseling – Band 2;
- Bankruptcy of legal entities (Mid-Market) – Band 1;
- Compliance – Band 2;
- Corporate Law (Mergers and Acquisitions of Russian Assets, Mid-Market) – Band 2;
- International Commercial Arbitration – Band 2;
- Maritime Law – Band 1;
- Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction: disputes from property relations – Band 1;
- Sanctions Law – Band 3;
- Insurance Law – Band 1;
- Labor and Migration Law: labor and migration law: dispute resoluton – Band 2;
- Labor and Migration Law: labor and migration law: advising – Band 2;
- Criminal Law (economic crimes) – Band 3.
Best Industry Practices: Federal Rating:
- Manufacturing and Industry: Consulting Industry Leaders – Band 3;
- Retail and Trade, FMCG: Consulting Industry Leaders – Band 3;
- Retail and Trade, FMCG: resolution of key industry disputes – Band 2;
- Construction and Real Estate: resolution of disputes between real estate market participants – Band 2;
- TMT (telecommunications, media, technology): resolution of key disputes in the TMT industry – Band 1;
- Energy and Natural Resources: consulting leaders in the natural resources industry – Band 3.
Best Lawyers: Federal Rating:
1. Andrey Korelsky:
- Resolution of Corporate Disputes – Band 1;
- Resolution of Disputes in Courts of General Jurisdiction – Band 1;
- Insurance Law – Band 1;
- International Commercial Arbitration – Band 2.
2. Ilya Ishchuk:
- Resolution of Corporate Disputes – Band 1;
- TMT (telecommunications / media / technology) – Band 2.
3. Konstantin Astafiev: International Commercial Arbitration – Band 2.
4. Anton Samokhvalov: TMT (telecommunications / media / technology) – Band 2.
5. Maria Krasnova:
- Insurance Law – Band 1;
- Maritime Law – Band 1.
6. Yulia Paushkina:
- Labor Law – Band 1;
- Antitrust Law – Band 2;
- Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction – Band 2.
According to the results of the Russian national rating "Experts of Law. Best Legal Advisors" in 2025, KIAP, Attorneys at Law, received recommendations in four practice areas, two of which were placed in the first (highest) band.
• Dispute Resolution – Band 1
• Antitrust Law – Band 1
• Insolvency (Bankruptcy), Restructuring – Band 2
• Criminal Law Defense for Business – Special Band "Companies Worth Noting"
In 2024, KIAP, Attorneys at Law, was included in the TOP-20 companies recommended in the "Litigation and Arbitration" category.
Read more about the rating in the press release at the link. The full version of the results can be found here.
The Experts of Law Rating. "Best Legal Advisors" was held for the first time in 2024 and was conducted by Expert RA and Expert Business Solutions JSC, with the support of the State Development Corporation VEB.RF and information support of Expert Magazine. A key feature of the 2024 rating was the comprehensive assessment of companies involved in infrastructure projects (development projects implemented by private companies or companies with state participation, aimed at developing the country, improving the standard of living for citizens, cities and regions, and serving the interests of society). In 2025, the subject of the rating's research was law firms providing advisory services in supporting significant and large-scale projects across 20 legal and special categories.
According to the 2025 results, KIAP, Attorneys at Law, confirmed and strengthened its leading positions in the ranking, receiving recommendations in six categories: four legal and two industry-specific.
1. Management and Transactions with Distressed Assets – Group 1
2. Inclusion of Claims in the Creditors' Claims Register – Group 2
3. Protection of Personal Assets – Group 2
4. Bankruptcy of Beneficiaries Owners – Group 3
Industry-Specific categories:
5. Bankruptcy of Construction Companies
6. Bankruptcy of Agricultural Enterprises
Read more in the news article at the link. The full 2025 rating results are available on the portal's website at the link.
In 2024, the Bankruptcy Practice of KIAP, Attorneys at Law, received recommendations in four legal and two industry-specific categories based on the ranking results. Furthermore, the Head of Projects for the Bankruptcy Practice, Daniil Zherdev, was recognized by the "PRObankruptcy Leaders: 2024 Personal Lawyer Rankings".
The PRObankruptcy Leaders. Law Firm Rating is a detailed research of the bankruptcy market aimed at identifying the leading law firms and the most reliable and experienced advisors handling bankruptcy-related projects. The rating has been conducted since 2023.
As part of the "International Arbitration" special issue, the Kommersant editorial board conducted a research-based ranking dedicated to Russian law firms in the field of international arbitration. KIAP, Attorneys at Law, is featured in Band 2 and is included in the TOP-10 best law companies for international arbitration.
The key objective of the research was to identify and assess how the practice of international arbitration proceedings involving Russian parties transformed during the 2023-2025 period.
KIAP, Attorneys at Law, was ranked among the best companies for international arbitration in the Kommersant ranking, confirming the high professional level, deep expertise, and proactive approach of the entire international commercial arbitration practice team.
A total of 17 companies were included into the ranking and were distributed across three bands.
Read more in the press release at the link.
Pravo.ru analysts reviewed 483 projects handled by Russian law firms in the field of international arbitration over the past two years — from August 2022 to August 2024. The ranking included 22 firms that were engaged in international arbitration proceedings.
KIAP became one of the leaders of the ranking, being placed in Band II and confirming its status as one of the key players in the market.
KIAP’s international arbitration practice was also included in:
The TOP-15 firms with the largest number of international arbitration cases;
- The list of leaders by the total value of international arbitration disputes.
The total value of international arbitration disputes handled by Russian firms exceeded $136.6 billion.
More details are available in the press release at the link. The full version of Pravo.ru’s research on international arbitration is also available at the link.
KIAP, Attorneys at Law, confirmed its status as one of the market leaders, securing strong positions in the rankings for firms with more than 30 federal cases and in the ranking of firms by total claim amounts.
- Main ranking among firms with major federal projects (Federal Research, Large Practices – over 30 projects) – Band II.
- Leaders by total claim amount: Top 25 law firms with the highest aggregate claim value – 18th place.
Despite sanctions pressure, KIAP continues to actively develop its international practice, assisting clients in 9 countries across a wide range of legal areas.
Key Areas of KIAP’s International Practice Abroad:
- Cyprus (Europe): Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, IT/TMT/Digital Technologies, Banking and Finance Law, Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law / M&A, Transport Law, Criminal Law.
- Serbia (Europe): Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law / M&A, Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Real Estate and Construction, Agro-Industrial Sector, Compliance, Tax Law, Transport Law, Labor and Migration Law.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe): Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law / M&A, Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Real Estate and Construction, Agro-Industrial Sector, Compliance, Tax Law, Transport Law, Labor and Migration Law.
- Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia (MENA region): Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law / M&A, Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Transport Law, Intellectual Property, IT/TMT/Digital Technologies, Agro-Industrial Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Insurance Law, Labor and Migration Law.
- China (including its Special Administrative Regions, Asia-Pacific region): Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Maritime Law, Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Transport Law.
- Belarus, Kazakhstan (Post-Soviet region): Corporate Law / M&A, Dispute Resolution, Labor and Migration Law, Antitrust Law, Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Intellectual Property, Insurance Law.
According to the study, KIAP, Attorneys at Law was recognized in the following four areas: Leaders in transactions, Leaders in corporate conflicts, Leaders in advisory, and Leaders in restructuring.
More details about the nominations:
- Leaders in transactions: KIAP’s Corporate practice confidently entered the list of leading firms advising on M&A deals, taking 28th place in the Top-50 list.
- Leaders in corporate conflicts: KIAP entered the Top-20 firms with projects totaling up to 10 billion rubles.
- Leaders in advisory: KIAP entered the Top-25 firms reporting three projects or fewer, or with total project values up to 15 billion rubles.
- Leaders in restructuring: KIAP entered the Top-25 firms with projects totaling up to 50.2 billion rubles.
- Dispute Resolution: Domestic Mid-Market, Band 1
- Bankruptcy: Litigation, Band 4
KIAP litigation practice for the fourth year in a row received the highest rating and was included in the first band.
Singled out for endorsement in their fields were three partners in four areas of law:
- Dispute Resolution: Domestic Mid-Market: Andrey Korelskiy (Eminent practitioner)
- Dispute Resolution: Domestic Mid-Market: Anna Grishchenkova (Band 3)
- Dispute Resolution: International: Anna Grishchenkova (Band 4)
- Antitrust: Ilya Ischuk (Band 4)
The Chambers Europe ranking has been published annually for almost 30 years. It includes both small boutique firms and large international law firms. The research team consists of more than 200 analysts from different countries, collectively speaking over 20 languages. They conduct thousands of interviews by phone and email, evaluating the experience, competence, responsiveness, client focus, and attention to detail of law firms and individual lawyers, as well as their ability to deliver value for money.
Client feedback, on the basis of which KIAP, Attorneys at Law’s positions in the ranking were determined, is available on the directory’s website.
KIAP, Attorneys at Law, is a two-time finalist of the Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence (in 2015 and 2013) in the category “Russia Law Firm of the Year.” The Russian shortlist for the 2015 awards also included Allen & Overy, Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners, Goltsblat BLP, Herbert Smith Freehills, Linklaters CIS, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, and Vegas Lex.
The prestigious international Chambers Europe Awards for Excellence annually nominate law firms from various countries around the world that have demonstrated significant achievements in their work over the past year. The award represents international recognition of their professional accomplishments, outstanding development dynamics, and the highest quality of client service. Winners are determined based on the results of an extensive independent study of feedback from clients and representatives of the legal community.
KIAP, Attorneys at law was recommended by the international ranking The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2021 in 10 practice areas.
Seven KIAP lawyers received personal recommendations in their respective practice areas.
Recommended practices:
- Dispute resolutions (2 Band)
- Bankruptcy (3 Band)
- White-collar Crime (2 Band)
- Intellectual Property (2 Band)
- Dispute resolution: Arbitration and mediation (3 Band)
- Antitrust and competition (3 Band)
- Tax (3 Band)
- Corporate and M&A: Moscow (4 Band)
- Real estate and construction (3 Band)
- ТМТ (4 Band)
Seven KIAP lawyers received personal recommendations in their respective practice areas:
- Andrey Korelskiy: Leading individual in the direction "Dispute resolution"
- Konstantin Astafiev: Leading individual in the direction "White-collar Crime"
- Dmitriy Kalinichenko: Rising Star in the direction "White-collar Crime"
- Anna Grishchenkova: Leading individual in the direction “Dispute resolution: Arbitration and mediation”
- Elena Buranova: Next Generation Partner in the direction “Intellectual Property”
- Maxim Tabolo: Rising Star in the direction "Intellectual Property"
- Anastasia Skovpen: Rising Star in the direction "Intellectual Property"
The Legal 500 is one of the most authoritative international legal publications, founded in 1988. Its evaluations and recommendations are based on independent research, questionnaires completed by law firms, and surveys conducted among their clients and partners. The purpose of the ranking is to identify the leading law firms and key experts practicing in various areas of law. The Legal 500 series provides the most comprehensive and accurate information on legal service providers across more than 150 jurisdictions worldwide.
KIAP was recognized as the "Law Firm of the Year" in the field of Litigation by Best Lawyers 2022 (as well as in 2020). According to the rating results 29 lawyers of KIAP achieved individual recognition from the eminent rating in 32 practice areas.
Furthermore, according to Best Lawyers 2022 International Rating Ilya Ischuk is recognized "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Government Practice.
- Andrey Korelskiy (Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Insurance). In 2022 Andrey is recommended by the rating for the 12th time.
- Konstantin Astafiev (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation). In 2022 Konstantin is recommended by the rating for the 9th time.
- Ilya Ischuk (Competition / Antitrust Law, Government Practice, Litigation). In 2021 Ilya is recommended by the rating for the 7th time.
- Anton Samokhvalov (Corporate Law, M&A)
- James Friedlander (Litigation)
- Julia Paushkina(Kirpikova) (Litigation, Privacy and Data Security Law)
- Stepan Sultanov (International Arbitration, Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation)
- Dmitry Kalinichenko (Criminal Defense, Litigation)
- Ekaterina Spakhova (Corporate Law, Litigation)
- Roman Suslov (Banking and Finance Law, Information Technology Law)
Furthermore, according to Best Lawyers 2022 International Rating Ilya Ischuk is recognized ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in the area of Government Practice.
And for the first time this year:
- Julia Yanygina (Litigation)
- Maria Krasnova (Arbitration and Mediation)
- Daniil Zherdev (Litigation)
- Alexander Kartashov (Arbitration and Mediation)
Best Lawyers 2020 recognized KIAP as the law firm of the year in the field of litigation.
Best Lawyers is one of the most influential publications in the global legal community. Founded in USA in 1981, the ranking publishes ratings of outstanding lawyers put together based on the expert assessment of a lawyer’s professional level by fellow lawyers. The research is performed in 70 countries around the world. The Best Lawyer’s methods, developed by a cognominal company, have been practiced for more than 30 years. The ranking has been recommending KIAP lawyers since 2009.
In addition, the head of the practice received a personal recommendation in this category.
The WTR 1000 remains the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players in over 80 key jurisdictions globally.
In 2020 KIAP IP practice was recognized by the ranking ‘Managing IP - IP Stars (2020)' and is listed among the best law firms of Russia in IP Stars 2020: Trade mark firm rankings.
The partner of the practice was personally endorsed by IP Stars in 2019 and recognized "Trade Mark Star".
Founded in 1990, Managing Intellectual Property magazine is the leading source of news and analysis on all intellectual property developments worldwide. As a well-respected publisher in the IP industry, the Guide is considered to be the most authoritative and comprehensive and has been researching and ranking IP firms since 1996.
The International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) in 2020 recommends KIAP in the following practice areas:
The British analytical publication IFLR1000 is one of the most reputable guides to the world’s leading legal counsels specializing in corporate, financial and banking law. The rankings were first published in 1990 having expanded to 120 jurisdictions all over the globe. Highly recognized by the professional community, the rankings are underpinned by a complicated nomination procedure that includes comprehensive research of each candidate’s performance and thorough analysis of the services provided.
International ranking World Tax 2020 (Russia) recommends KIAP, Attorneys at Law, in two areas of law:
- General Corporate Tax (Tier 3)
- Tax controversy (Other notable)
World Tax is a key source for tax specialists all around the world, in which the assessment of the expertise of leading tax lawyers from different countries is given. The ranking is unique among directories as it classifies professional services, law firms and other tax advice providers together, rather than looking at them separately.