Insights

Commercial Real Estate publishes commentary by Nikita Gurin

On weekends, holidays and the days of major cultural events, Moscow's center may be announced as a car- free zone. The authorities promise to account for all the consequences of the restrictions for thecapital's transport system and to organize additional parking spaces in locations where the blockages are set up. However, how will the new measure affect retailers located on the central streets?

The Wall Street Journal on its website publishes an article on EPAM study

Russian companies have little faith in the country’s legal system and believe that only 10% of Russia’s laws are useful for business, according to a study by a top Moscow law firm.

The Moscow Times publishes commentary by Andrey Porfiriev

Envelopes filled with cash are being replaced by more high-tech means of bribery and corruption.

The Wall Street Journal publishes commentary by Andrew Mac

Kazakhstan's Aksai City, a dusty outpost just across the border from Russia, is a key gateway for energy companies seeking to tap one of the country's richest oil and gas deposits, the Karachaganak field.

TopLegal International reports on Valery Eremenko appointment

Valery Eremenko joined EPAM office in Moscow as a partner in the firm’s litigation practice.

The Lawyer reports on Valery Eremenko appointment

EPAM has appointed Valery Eremenko as a partner in its Moscow litigation practice.

German newspaper Handelsblatt publishes commentary by Michael Hartleben

German newspaper Handelsblatt publishes commentary by Michael Hartleben on Supreme Arbitrazh Court of the Russian Federation president’s proposals to grant the Russian courts powers to set aside foreign court judgments and international arbitration awards that prejudice interests of Russian parties.

RUSSIAN UPDATE – Overview of the Key Amendments to the Russian Civil Code

The XBMA Forum publishes an article by Dmitry Stepanov and Daria Izotova on Amendments to the Russian Civil Code

Ilona Zekely comments to Austrian newspaper Wirtschaftsblatt on investment climate in Russia

Ilona Zekely is regular contributor to Wirtschaftsblatt's column, focused on economy of Eastern Europe.

A new dawn for competition

The European Lawyer publishes an artcile by Evgeny Bolshakov on changes in Russia's antitrust regulation.

Pavel Sadovsky comments on trademarks registering for RIA Novosti

A company in the Urals has sued for the rights to the Playboy trademark, saying that the current owner, Playboy Enterprises, is not using it to produce condoms and lubricants like it ought to.

Platts agency publishes Denis Arkhipov commentary on TNK-BP shareholders conflict

Former BP-nominated director of Anglo-Russian TNK-BP Holdings, Richard Scott Sloan, and BP Exploration Operating Company (BP EOC) are going to seek a total of approximately $1 million in damages from a TNK-BP Holding minority shareholder, according to Denis Arkhipov, senior associate at the Russian legal firm that represents BP's interests in the case.

RUSSIAN UPDATE – Amendments to Antitrust Laws Designed to Liberalize Prohibitions and Reduce Liability of Filers

The XBMA Forum publishes an article by Evgeny Bolshakov on Competition Law in Russia.

Landmark decisions of the Supreme Arbitrazh Court turn the Russian court system towards arbitration

Anna Shumilova and Olga Vishnevskaya authored the Russia chapter of 2011 Winter edition of YIAG e-newsletter

RUSSIAN UPDATE – Changes in Russian Foreign Investment Regulations To Ease Restrictions

The XBMA Forum publishes an article by Arkady Krasnikhin and Viatcheslav Yugay on changes in Russian foreign investment regulations.