10th anniversary of Pepeliaev Group's membership of the Finnish-Russian Chamber of Commerce
Pepeliaev Group and the Finnish-Russian Chamber of Commerce (FRCC) have held a joint business breakfast to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the law firm becoming a member of the FRCC.
At the business breakfast, members of the Chamber and prominent lawyers discussed the legal matters that are pressing for business. Pepeliaev Group partner Alexander Kosov talked about the main customs issues arising when goods are imported into Russia. Alexander Kovalev, a senior associate at Pepeliaev Group, touched on the latest developments of the corporate legislation, focusing on the aspects which are the most important for business.
Mirja Tiri, the Chief Executive Officer of the Finnish-Russian Chamber of Commerce, congratulated Pepeliaev Group on its 10th anniversary as a member and said that the firm's long-standing relations with the FRCC are based on trust in the Chamber for the part it plays in fostering foreign economic relations between Finland and Russia.
Pepeliaev Group is deeply appreciative of the FRCC's input in developing economic ties between Russia and Finland. Over the last ten years Pepeliaev Group's lawyers have provided legal support to many Finnish companies doing business in Russia, thus contributing to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Representatives of 25 Russian and international companies took part in the business breakfast. The Finnish companies present included: UPM, Metsä Group, Quattroservices and NSN, among others.
PEPELIAEV GROUP is a leading Russian law firm offering the full range of legal services in all regions of Russia, most former Soviet countries and abroad. Over 160 lawyers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk, as well as in Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (within the alliance with Russin & Vecchi), provide legal assistance to over 1,500 companies operating in various industries. 60% of these are international corporations implementing long-term investment projects in Russia.