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KIAP Law Firm Strengthens Its White Collar Crime Practice and Announces the Integration of Grigoriadis Group Bar Association

Date: 03.07.2025

Dmitry Grigoriadi is a recognized expert in criminal defense with extensive experience in the legal market. Throughout his career, Dmitry has repeatedly represented clients in high-profile criminal cases, the investigations of which have been covered by both Russian and international media. 

Since 2017, Dmitry has served as a representative of Boris Titov, the Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneurs’ Rights in Russia, acting as a federal ombudsman on extradition, deportation, and international and federal search matters. 

That same year, he co-founded an international initiative to facilitate the return of wanted entrepreneurs to Russia without arrest. This project, known as “Boris Titov’s London List”, received support from the President of Russia and the country’s leading business associations. 

Dmitry is also an expert at the Stolypin Institute for Growth Economics and a member of the influencer relations committee of the “New People” faction in the Russian State Duma. 

Andrey Korelskiy, Managing Partner of KIAP: 

"We are pleased to welcome Dmitry and his team to KIAP. Today, a strong criminal defense practice is not just a standalone service but a critical component of comprehensive client protection — especially in fast-evolving sectors such as infobusiness, influencer and blogger markets, media, import substitution technologies, FinTech, and digital assets, where legal risks demand not only deep expertise but also experience in high-profile cases.

Dmitry is a renowned specialist in economic and ‘media-related’ cases, including those involving bloggers, entrepreneurs, and public figures. His integration will elevate our White Collar Crime practice to a new level, offering clients solutions tailored to the challenges of today’s reality".

Konstantin Astafiev, Partner of KIAP’s White Collar Crime Practice: 

"Dmitry is known as an attorney capable of handling cases at the intersection of law, economics, and public attention. His experience in defending bloggers, entrepreneurs, and participants in emerging markets perfectly aligns with our clients’ demand for preemptive reputation and asset protection. Thus, the integration of Dmitry’s team is a strategic step in strengthening KIAP’s expertise".

Dmitry specializes in protecting the interests of top executives and businesses in criminal matters, providing legal support for clients subject to Interpol red notices, human rights defense, and fiduciary management of client assets. 

Dmitry Grigoriadis, Attorney at law and Partner of KIAP’s White Collar Crime Practice: 

"I am grateful to KIAP’s partners for the opportunity to unite our teams. This integration will not only create new growth opportunities but also foster a synergy of expertise, allowing us to pursue even more ambitious projects and strengthen our core practice areas. Our clients will now have access to comprehensive solutions within KIAP’s broader ecosystem".