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01April2015
The Constitutional Court has considered a case regarding whether environmental charges are proportional
On 31 March 2015 Sergey Pepeliaev, Ph.D., Pepeliaev Group's managing partner and Roman Bevzenko, Ph.D., Pepeliaev Group's partner and head of special projects practice, spoke in the Constitutional Court defending the rights and interests of OOO Zapolyarneft. The company challenged as disproportionate the charges imposed on it in connection with the consequences of a technology breakdown when it was transporting oil.
01April2015
The Russian Constitutional Court has broadened the range of possibilities to protect taxpayers' rights
On 31 March 2015 the Russian Constitutional Court published a resolution acknowledging taxpayers' rights to go to the Russian Supreme Court to challenge clarifications of the Russian Federal Tax Service (the “FTS”) which lead to more tax being paid.
18March2015
Pepeliaev Group's mission to London
A delegation from Pepeliaev Group recently made a business visit to London. During the trip, the firm's lawyers took part in seminars organised jointly with leading British law firms.
16March2015
Chambers Global again names Pepeliaev Group as top law firm for tax litigation
The international Chambers Global 2015 rankings have again hailed the Tax Practice of Pepeliaev Group and its Managing Partner Sergey Pepeliaev the best in Russia in tax litigation (band 1 and Star Individuals). Mr Pepeliaev is described by sources as a "guru of tax litigation". He enjoys a stellar reputation for his unrivalled expertise in Russian tax law, and continues to actively participate in contentious tax cases.
26January2015
Pepeliaev Group figures at the top of the Tax Director's Handbook 2015 international ratings
Law firm Pepeliaev Group has headed the Director's Handbook 2015 influential international rating in the "Leading tax law firm" category (Tier 1).
13December2012
The Russian Tax Summit, supported by Pepeliaev Group
On 12 December 2012, there was a discussion of short-term trends in Russian tax policy at a tax summit organised by news agency RIA Novosti and the Moscow News newspaper with the support of Pepeliaev Group. Those taking part included representatives of the Russian Finance Ministry, the CEOs of major companies, lawyers, economists and experts.
06September2011
Transfer pricing: Let’s prepare for large-scale changes
1 January 2012 sees the entry into force of Federal Law No. 227-FZ dated 18 July 2001 On amending particular items of Russian legislation in association with improving the principles of defining prices for taxation purposes.
23May2011
Pepeliaev Group is number one for tax advice in Russia
The International Tax Review journal has hailed Pepeliaev Group’s tax practice as Russia’s best in the area of tax advice and tax law in 2011.
12April2011
Preventing tax evasion – drafting legislation
An open All-Russian Contest for Draft Laws Against Tax Evasion has been launched. The contest has been initiated by Pepeliaev Group and is supported by the Russian Ministry of Finance.
31August2010
Invitation to ‘School for Taxpayers’
On 27 September in Moscow, the St Petersburg State Youth Theatre on Fontanka, supported by Pepeliaev Group, will be performing the comedy ‘School for Taxpayers’ (L'École des contribuables) by the French playwrights Louis Verneuil and Georges Berr. The performance is part of the Youth Theatre’s anniversary tour.
17May2010
Transaction Structuring via Luxembourg: Opportunities and Risks
13 May 2010. Pepeliaev Group in cooperation with the Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in Russia, together with the Luxembourg company ATOZ and the international association Taxand held a conference “Alternative (Islamic) Investment in Russia: Structuring Islamic Finance via Luxembourg”.
26March2010
Pepeliaev Group is a Strategic Partner of the Legal Forum
The law firm Pepeliaev Group is a strategic partner of a Legal Forum organised by the Conference Department of the Vedomosti newspaper. The forum will be held in Moscow on 8-9 April 2010.