Date: 14.06.2011
The case is noteworthy since in years 2009-2010 a practice was formed in the arbitrage courts of Moscow and Central district that allowed Customs authorities to additionally charge license fees without the actual establishment of all the necessary conditions. Resolution of the Federal Arbitration Court of the North-West district on a described case is at variance with existing approach and, perhaps, will further this important matter for business for consideration by the Presidium of Supreme Commercial Court of the Russian Federation, providing the necessary explanations for the lower courts.
Development of the legal position and representation of the Client in court was realized by Partner of the Law Firm, attorney Ilya Ischuk.