Projects
Lending transactions support
Representing major Russian and international banks in lending transactions with Russian borrowers, including cross-border loans.
Consumer protection law litigation
Representation of the Russian subsidiary of a major international bank in Russian courts (including the Supreme Court) in a series of interconnected disputes that encompassed a wide range of legal issues relating to consumer protection legislations in the area of banking services.
Tax litigation
Representation of Russian and major international banks in disputes with Russian tax authorities on a wide range of issues relating to taxation of banking activities in Russia.
The taxation of financial instruments
Advised a Russian stock exchange and other financial institutions on the taxation of derivatives, including in relation to transactions with options, futures and other instruments.
Bankruptcy litigation
Representation of banks in bankruptcy proceedings, including related advice on criminal law aspects of fraudulent bankruptcies
Investing in production and acquisition of new assets
Pepeliaev Group’s services also encompass legal support for Russian and global companies in relation to the legal aspects of business development, namely, investing in production and acquisition of new assets