Legal Support of Companies Entering the Russian Market

Our lawyers have been assisting foreign companies to enter the markets of Russia and the CIS for already more than 10 years. We have successfully supported close to 100 investors willing to enter the Russian market. Our extensive consulting experience allows us to handle any projects from various industries such as, for example, retail, manufacturing, sales, IT, hospitality, at any stage. We also work with experienced lawyers from a network of qualified partners practicing law in the CIS countries. These partners are local law firms that perfectly understand local characteristics and requirements. Such cooperation allows planning market entry most effectively as well as avoiding possible risks.

• Assisting with feasibility studies
• Analysis and due diligence of counterparties
• Comprehensive legal and tax checks with identification of potential risks (challenge of transactions, tax claims)
• Registration of branches, representative offices or legal entities in Russia
• Applying for permits, licenses and certificates
• Applying for work permits and work visas for foreign employees
• Registration with tax authorities and state funds
• Opening of bank accounts
• Assisting with the purchase of Russian companies or assets

• Comprehensive legal advice provided to one of the largest Nordic hotel chains for its entry into the Russian market, including the opening of 3 hotels and restaurants in St. Petersburg, consulting on investment issues in Russia and tax optimization
• Full legal support of one of the largest Finnish retailers for its entry into the Russian market, including the development of an optimal corporate business structure and its approval by antimonopoly authorities, advice on investment issues in Russia and legal support of the opening chain of supermarkets
• Advising one of the largest Scandinavian manufacturers of frame houses, including devising a supply structure and further distribution of frame houses in Russia, as well as developing a country low-rise housing project
• Assisting and establishing a joint venture between a Swedish manufacturer of car components and a Russian automotive group
• Advising a foreign pharmaceutical manufacturer on bankruptcy and related risks