Mikhail Uspenskiy Appointed KIAP Tax Practice Partner

Mikhail Uspenskiy, a rising star in Russian and international taxation, joined the team of Korelskiy, Ischuk, Astafiev, and Partners, Attorneys at Law, as Tax Practice Partner. 

Mikhail has extensive knowledge in the field of international tax planning as well as vast experience in the settlement of tax controversies in and out of court. In addition, Mikhail has been involved in numerous projects requiring all-inclusive tax planning structures to carry out complex corporate and real estate transactions. 

Mikhail started his professional career as a consultant to a Big Four company and continued his professional tax litigator path working for a Russian law firm. Over the next several years, Mikhail was engaged in private law practice, headed the legal department of a leading Moscow exterior advertising agency, and worked as the business development director for a major Russian law firm. As a result, he gained practical experience in diverse fields of law and various sectors of economy. 

Mikhail had been providing expert comments on tax-related topics in the federal business press as well as participating in international conferences and analytical programs produced by Russian TV channels. He is a well known tax law blogger and an acknowledged expert in marketing professional legal services. 

Mikhail is a graduate of the Law Division of the Russian State Oil and Gas University after I.M. Gubkin, with his thesis work focusing on the "Legal Aspects of Transfer Pricing". He participated in transfer pricing projects implemented by PwC and organized training programs and workshops for top managers of Russian oil and gas companies in cooperation with Platts. 

"I have come to know KIAP well and see them as a successful amalgam of talented lawyers, excellent managers and impeccable community-focused marketing. I am delighted to join this ambitious team. There are many interesting projects ahead, so stay tuned", commented Mikhail Uspenskiy upon the commencement of his work for KIAP. 

Andrey Korelskiy, Managing Partner: "Mikhail is an accomplished professional and a very innovative and congenial person. His arrival will give a boost to KIAP's tax practice. Moreover, this year will see implementation of innovative technologies as part of KIAP's strategic development, specifically: developing visual thinking methodologies, utilizing infographics and 3D presentation tools, implementing a new social collaboration platform, and other initiatives. Mikhail's skills and experience will be indispensable for us in implementing these initiatives. We are delighted that Mikhail has agreed to join KIAP and we are positive about our future success!"