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Bullish on the Bear: an overview of Russia's investment opportunities
With one hundred and forty million consumers and massive foreign reserves, Russia is an opportunity rich country with enormous growth potential. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Hogan Lovells' Richard Cowie assesses moves by Russia to encourage funds to invest in the national economy.
Law Firm: Hogan Lovells | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Recent trends in Russian insolvency cases
This briefing provides detailed analysis on the case law of the Russian Supreme State Commercial Court in relation to applying insolvency legislation duing the first quarter of 2012. For each ruling, Pepeliaev Group provide full background details and outline the key 'take-home' points.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate
Eurobonds taxation - the view from Russia
On 30 December 2011, the Russian Finance Ministry issued a letter outlining the authorities' view on the 'beneficial owner' concept and taxation of Eurobonds interest. In this briefing, Pepeliaev Group's Ivan Zelenin outlines how the beneficial owner concept exerts a great influence.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Cross Border
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Recovering court costs in Russia - recent decision makes judicial administration less arbitrary
The Russian Supreme Arbitration Court recently heard the 'Aelita Software Corporation' case, in which the corporation sought to recover RUB 2.89 million in legal costs from the tax authorities. This briefing outlines why the Court's decision improves several key aspects of the Russian legal system.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 23 April 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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An introduction to Russian employment law
Foreign nationals employed in Russia should be treated in the same manner as Russian employees: they must not only adhere to the Russian employment law requirements, but also enjoy the same legal protection and guarantees as their Russian colleagues. This briefing outlines the key principles.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 18 April 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
How to negotiate a Russian deal from start to finish
This detailed guide provides step-by-step guidance on how to successfully negotiate a Russian deal from pre-signing steps to the exchange of documents and completion. In doing so, the briefing outlines the principal tactics and approaches used by both by Russian parties and international investors.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 16 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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How abuse of right rules are becoming an effective defence tool in Russian arbitration
Goltsblat BLP outline how attention from the Russian Supreme Arbitration Court means that abuse of right rules are gradually becoming an effective defence tool, even in the most difficult cases, where ostensibly lawful actions conceal an improper purpose.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 13 April 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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New risks for those involved in cross-border trade with Russia
In December 2011, adjustments were made to the Russian Federal Law on customs tariffs as well as the Russian Code of Administrative Offences. This briefing outlines the effect of the changes and the significant consequences for businesses involved with cross-border trade with Russia.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 10 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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Russian fight against bribery takes a step forward but flaw undermines the impact
2011 saw two major developments in the fight against Russian corruption, with the criminalisation of bribery through intermediaries, and the introduction of corruption fines related to the size of bribes being offered. Goltsblat BLP outline the changes and how effective these measures will be.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
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Safe as houses: insuring against liability of commercial real estate management companies in Russia
There are obvious advantages for owners of commercial real estate in Russia to engage management companies. However, in this briefing, Pepeliaev Group detail the liability issues and potential risks between an owner of a building and a management company as well as how to reduce these risks.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 30 March 2012 | Practice Area: Commercial Property
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