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Rustam Kurmaev & Partners Law Firm announces the addition of Elena Kuznetsova, head of the Antimonopoly Law practice. Elena`s accession is connected with the implementation of the strategy of Rustam Kurmaev & Partners to further expand the expert level in the field of competition and strengthen the company`s presence in this segment of the legal services market.
Elena has been specializing in competition and antitrust issues for over 25 years and is a recognized expert in this area. Her experience includes many years of work in the federal antimonopoly authority (FAS Russia) and the supranational antimonopoly authority (EEC). Prior to joining Rustam Kurmaev & Partners, Elena was Head of Antimonopoly Law at a leading Russian law firm.
Elena was awarded the medal "For Contribution to the Creation of the Eurasian Economic Union", diplomas of the Eurasian Economic Commission, diplomas and thanks from the Federal Antimonopoly Service and the Ministry for Antimonopoly Policy and Entrepreneurship Support, and was also awarded corporate awards from the Association of Antimonopoly Experts (AAE). Elena is individually recommended by the leading legal rating Pravo-300 (Law-300) in 2023 and has been named among the best lawyers by Kommersant, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers for several years in the Antitrust, Competition and Capital Markets categories.
Managing Partner Rustam Kurmaev commented on the expansion of the team: “We are delighted to have Elena, a recognized expert in the field of antitrust law, joining our team. If earlier we represented the interests of our clients only in resolving disputes with the antimonopoly authority, now we will be able to satisfy their request for advice on the most complex issues of applying antitrust laws and competition rules in cross-border markets, conducting antitrust audits, and preparing antimonopoly compliance.
Elena Kuznetsova: “I am pleased to continue my career in a professional and dynamic team with recognized results. I am sure that the synergy of our experience will allow us to provide our clients with comprehensive support, and the firm a leadership position in the field of antimonopoly regulation.”
Rustam Kurmaev & Partners is a leading law firm specializing in resolving complex commercial disputes, criminal law protection of business, corporate conflicts, bankruptcy procedures and interaction with government agencies. RKP`s expertise is confirmed by the leading Russian and international ratings Pravo-300 (Law-300), Forbes Club, Kommersant, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. According to Pravo.ru research, the firm ranks 5th in terms of revenue, as well as 2nd in terms of revenue per lawyer.