Pravo.ru analysts have released a large-scale study on the international activities of Russian law firms. According to the research, KIAP, Attorneys at Law, is among the leaders in handling overseas projects, demonstrating expertise in key foreign jurisdictions including Europe, the Middle East, China and the post-Soviet region.
Key Areas of KIAP’s International Practice
Despite the sanctions pressure, KIAP continues to actively develop its international practice, providing support to clients in 9 countries across a wide range of legal fields:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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China (including its Special Administrative Regions, Asia-Pacific region): Foreign Trade, Customs and Currency Regulation, Maritime Law, Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Transport Law.
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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.
“The demand for Russian legal expertise abroad remains high, especially in friendly jurisdictions. We see growing interest in comprehensive business support in Asia and the Middle East, where KIAP has extensive experience”, – notes KIAP Managing partner Andrey Korelskiy.
Research Context
Pravo.ru analysts examined 462 projects by 41 Russian firms across 97 countries. Key trends identified include:
1. Europe leads in the number of projects, despite sanctions.
2. The UAE is the most sought-after jurisdiction for Russian lawyers.
3. The top three practice areas are: Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, and Tax.
“We thank our clients for their trust and our colleagues for their professionalism. Our priority is to provide businesses with reliable legal support regardless of geography,” – sums up KIAP Managing partner Andrey Korelskiy.
More information about the study can be found on the Pravo.ru's website.