Moscow Region Chamber of Attorneys honours Pepeliaev Group lawyers

The Moscow Region Chamber of Attorneys has begun 2014 by honouring various Pepeliaev Group lawyers, awarding them the prestigious Federal Chamber of Lawyers’ medals ‘For services in defending citizens’ rights and freedoms’ (2nd level).

Senior partner Ivan Khamenushko and head of tax practice group Andrey Duyunov have been rewarded for their work in defending the constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens. Moreover, the panel noted the substantial contribution of head of information and analytics Vadim Zaripov in developing both the academic and practical strands of tax law. Senior associate Konstantin Sasov received his award for developing tax, customs, administrative and constitutional law in both an academic and a practical sense.

The panel also praised the contribution of Pepeliaev Group’s lawyers in educating young attorneys.

 “It is pleasing to know that Moscow Region Chamber of Attorneys has recognised the contribution our lawyers have made to the development of Russian law,” said Sergey Pepeliaev, the managing partner of the firm. “Educating young lawyers is one of Pepeliaev Group’s overriding objectives, because in this way we contribute to the common cause, instilling high standards of professional ethics in the specialists of tomorrow.”