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Access to information about decisions of Russian government agencies concerning the activities of market participants is being increasingly restricted. This is linked to the risk of additional sanctions. Where, then, should one look for accurate information about the regulator's position? The obvious answer is in judicial decisions and in the overviews of them that the Russian Supreme Court (the “Supreme Court”) publishes. In particular, one can refer to the recent Overview regarding administrative liability for antitrust violations, which sets out important conclusions of the Court. Let us examine two of them: about an order to transfer to the state budget income that has been received illegally and about the institution of collective dominance.

In 2025, the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union (the ‘EAEU Court’) celebrates its tenth anniversary. Over this period, it has proved its authority and demonstrated its contribution and importance by ensuring legal certainty and consistency in how the Union law is interpreted and applied. As evidenced by an analysis of its practice, one of the main area that the Court prioritises in its activity lies in adjudicating disputes and issuing advisory opinions in the sphere of antitrust regulation. Elena Sokolovskaya, a partner, head of antitrust practice at Pepeliaev Group examine two pivotal legal positions.

Marketplaces are gaining a significant foothold on the e-commerce market. As platforms grow in popularity, so the number of offences in the sector also increases. Would it be appropriate, however, to say that marketplaces are creating a new environment for misconduct? Elena Sokolovskaya, a partner, head of antitrust practice at Pepeliaev Group will take a look at new practices.

Starting from 1 January 2025, a tax amnesty in the case of a split-up of a business has been launched in Russia. Taxpayers that have voluntarily refused to apply such schemes and that comply with a number of conditions will be able to avoid additional taxes, default interest and fines being accrued based on the outcome of tax audits for 2022-2024. It is a tempting idea to be able to reorganise one’s business and avoid any tax liability along the way. However, from the perspective of antitrust and procurement legislation, structural changes within a company and Elena Sokolovskaya, a Partner at Pepeliaev Group, considers that a refusal to split a business up may prompt quite a few questions. An example is if a small business enterprise decides to use the amnesty.