We understand the law as written and as implemented. We recognize the failings of legal systems in developing markets. We are experts in the Russian legal system and we understand the Russian business environment. As a result, we have become expert in structuring businesses and transactions in jurisdictions with less than ideal legal systems to minimize the risks when local courts cannot be relied on.

Although we are lawyers, we think like businessmen, and we aim for practical solutions. When possible, we keep it simple.

Our emphasis is on planning, strategy, and avoiding problems and expense.

We are expert litigators and we are not afraid to challenge the powers that be. Although the vast majority of our litigation is routine, we have handled some of the most public disputes in Russia.

We are experts in complex litigation strategy, ascertaining the aims of the other party, and using their own filings against them. When there are several cases concerning one matter, rather than focusing on individual cases we concentrate on the big picture. We think ahead to determine where things are going, where we need them to go, and how to get there.

We believe in advocacy and we are able to combine PR and lobbying with litigation, to remove illegal pressure on the courts and the law enforcement system.

We are innovators in the field of Russian law.

Whether the issue is large or small, we work efficiently. We have advised well over two thousand budget conscious small and midsized firms on every legal aspect of their Russian operations. We have also represented small offices of large multi-nationals which do not have lavish legal budgets.

Even in cases where legal fees are not a primary consideration, we strongly feel the need to work efficiently. It’s a byproduct of our boutique firm mentality.

In addition to working efficiently we concentrate on efficient solutions. When structuring a business, we concentrate on making it simple and cost-effective.

Complex issues and sensitive matters require that clients have access to their lawyers on short notice and as often as required. Meetings with second rate Russian talent based in the UK offices of large law firms or occasional meetings with leading Russian lawyers subject to travel schedules compromise clients’ interests.

Success depends on planning, strategy and an ongoing dialog between the client and its legal counsel. If the client or its legal team is here, top Russian legal counsel must be here as well. We have a team of Russian lawyers recognized as leaders in their fields here in London every day.