Antimonopoly regulation

Starting from 1 September 2022, a new system will be introduced for keeping a record of advertising in the Internet The individual provisions of the Federal Law on Advertising will come into force which are aimed at improving relationships in relation to advertising published on the Internet information and telecommunications network (the “Internet”).

On 8 march new measures came into effect aimed at supporting suppliers under state and municipal contracts when sanctions are in force Pepeliaev Group advises that a number of amendments have been introduced in legislation which are aimed at optimising procedures for the procurement of goods, work and services to provide for municipal and state needs, as well as state control procedures.

The Russian Supreme Court has determined new criteria of secondary liability FAO owners, heads and employees of legal, corporate and financial departments Pepeliaev Group advises that the Russian Supreme Court has significantly changed the approach to assessing the good faith of controlling persons in disputes over secondary liability, and has developed new criteria for assessing the connection between their actions and the bankruptcy of the debtor.

Changes are being prepared for establishing starting (maximum) contract prices under law 223-fz Pepeliaev Group advises of the actions suggested by the state that are aimed at improving the mechanism of determining the starting (maximum) price of a contract (SMPC) in procurement by state-owned companies.

Anti-virus state aid In the tough conditions of the epidemic, governments are trying to mitigate the consequences of the crisis. For this purpose they are developing horizontal schemes of state support for the business sector, which has been seriously damaged by a sharp drop in economic activity, as well as a decrease in consumer demand and the level of income. Primarily this applies to such areas as tourism, air carriage, the hotel business, catering, retail, domestic services, sports, culture and entertainment. Different countries and supranational unions are seeking a balance between helping companies, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, not only maintaining competition but also ensuring its subsequent development.

Reinforcement in the Prosecutor’s supervision over whether the procurement laws are observed Pepeliaev Group advises that measures have been taken to reinforce the prosecutor’s supervision over whether the procurement laws are observed.

Сancellation of scheduled audits as a measure of federal state control over tariffs Pepeliaev Group advises of the measures that the government is taking in connection with the changed procedures for exercising state control over tariffs.

Amendments to legislation regarding foreign investments in strategic companies Pepeliaev Group advises of amendments to legislation regarding foreign investments in strategic companies.

The Government has proposed introducing new quotas for the procurement of products manufactured in Russia

Pepeliaev Group advises of potential amendments to the legislation on procurement.

The amendment of the Federal Antimonopoly Service's work regime in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic

Pepeliaev Group advises of the measures being taken to amend the work regime of the Federal Antimonopoly Service.

Antimonopoly control over prices is made stricter in the conditions of COVID-19

Pepeliaev Group advises of measures taken in connection with prices growing for certain categories of goods.

Amendments to legislation on public procurement under federal law no. 44-FZ triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic

Pepeliaev Group advises of the measures being taken to amend legislation on public procurement.