Team

Rustam Kurmaev specializes in the resolution of commercial disputes, real-estate and construction disputes, corporate disputes, as well as disputes involving the criminal defense of business, systematically mounting a comprehensive defense strategy for corporate executives and top managers at all stages of the criminal process. Armed with a significant amount of experience representing the interests of Russian and foreign companies at the commercial courts and courts of general jurisdiction, including the RF Supreme Commercial Court and RF Supreme Court, Rustam is a widely-recognized specialist on issues involving the execution of court rulings, both through the procedures envisioned by law (enforcement proceedings and bankruptcy), as well as through the application of alternative instruments (mediation).

Dmitry Kletochkin specializes in representing client interests in litigation involving corporate conflicts, real-estate disputes, hostile takeovers and restructuring & bankruptcy cases. He has a vast amount of experience representing the interests of Russian and international clients at the commercial courts and courts of general jurisdiction. Dmitry has rendered legal assistance to clients in disputes stemming from supply contracts, loan agreements and contracting agreements, disputes involving real-estate rights, and other disputes in the area of civil and commercial law.

Dmitry Gorbunov specializes in representing client interests in the litigation of cases involving corporate conflicts, business disputes, hostile takeovers and the criminal defense of business. He boasts a wealth of experience representing client interests at the commercial courts and courts of general jurisdiction at all levels and instances, as well as positive experience in the resolution of disputes with administrative bodies, including in cases involving administrative offences.

Vasily heads the commercial disputes practice at Rustam Kurmaev and Partners. He boasts significant experience representing domestic and international companies in arbitrazh (commercial) courts and courts of general jurisdiction. His industry expertise spans energy and natural resources, real estate and construction, with a particular focus on proprietary and contractual disputes related to large scale investment projects.

Oleg Permyakov specializes in litigation involving cases of bankruptcy, corporate conflict, real-estate disputes, and hostile takeovers. Oleg has tremendous experience representing clients at the commercial courts and courts of general jurisdiction at all levels and instances, as well as experience in criminal defense of top management of major global enterprises.

Artur Avanesyan has extensive practice in supporting and conducting complex civil, arbitration, administrative, tax and criminal cases, representing the interests of wealthy clients (individuals, top management of corporations, factories, banks, largest Russian and foreign companies) in courts of general jurisdiction and arbitration courts , including the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.

Elena Kuznetsova has been specializing in competition and antimonopoly 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), as well as managing the Antimonopoly Law practice in a leading Russian law firm. In her practice, Elena focuses on representing clients in cases of abuse of dominance, anti-competitive agreements and unfair competition, advising on the most complex issues of applying antitrust laws and competition rules in cross-border markets, as well as conducting antitrust audits and preparing antitrust compliance.

Yaroslav specializes in dispute resolution in the field of IT technologies and intellectual property law, international private law, real estate and construction, leasing, energy, land relations, corporate law, and bankruptcy. He has considerable experience in representing clients in tough disputes involving complex technical expertise and the application of foreign law.

Kirill Baranovsky specializes in representing and protecting the interests of top managers and beneficiaries of large Russian companies in resolving family conflicts, in disputes over the protection of honor, dignity and business reputation, and also advises on the structuring and protection of HNWI assets.

Telman Oganesyan specializes in criminal defense of businesses and representation of the interests of Russian and international companies during inspections by government authorities. Telman has successful experience in advising on customs, currency and tax legislation in connection with bringing companies and their employees to administrative and criminal liability.