Projects

Advised a major Russian bank on the issue of opening its subdivision in China The lawyers prepared an opinion for a major Russian bank in connection with the opening of its subdivision in China. 

Legal support in a transaction with respect to assigning a portfolio of mortgage loans Our team provided comprehensive legal support to a major international bank in a transaction that involved an assignment of a portfolio of mortgage loans. 

Analysed risks connected with direct investments abroad Our team advised a large international manufacturer of food products on issues of direct investments in foreign production assets in friendly states.

Advised on offset sequence between parent company and Russian subsidiary The team of our currency regulation practice advised a major IT company on issues of the sequence of offsets between the parent company and the Russian subsidiary.

A case involving royalties being included in the customs value Our lawyers represented in court one of the largest wine making companies in Russia in connection with royalties paid by the company for the use of trademarks being included in the customs value of imported natural corks used for capping wine and souvenir products.

Developed a legal position to the effect that it is not permissible to include dividends in the customs value The lawyers of the practice provided legal support to Russian production enterprises of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of food products during audits conducted by customs authorities in relation to including dividends in the customs value.