News
23 June 2015

EPAM Successfully Completes the First Domestic Securitization of Financial Assets for Credit Europe Bank Ltd.

Banking & Finance, Capital Markets Team at EPAM has announced a successful completion of the first Russian securitization of car loans.

29 April 2015

EPAM Successfully Defended Rostec Corporation and Its Affiliate RT Capital in Its Long-Lasting Dispute With Erste Group Bank A.G.

EPAM in collaboration with the UK law firm Macfarlanes successfully defended the interests of the Russian State Corporation Rosteс and its affiliate RT Capital in its dispute with Erste Group Bank A.G. (Erste) which lasted for about three years.

24 April 2015

Ilya Nikiforov and Evgeny Raschevsky Join the Governing Bodies of the Russian Arbitration Association

On April 23, 2015 members of Russian Arbitration Association governing bodies were elected in Moscow. As a result of the vote, Managing Partner of EPAM Ilya Nikiforov was elected as a member of the Board. Evgeny Raschevsky, Head of International Arbitration and Litigation Practice, joined the Arbitrators Nominating Committee.

16 April 2015

The Minsk Office of EPAM Was the General Partner of the Contest “Best Legal Departments in Belarus – 2014”

The official ceremony of awarding the winners of the contest “Best Legal Departments in Belarus – 2014”, one of the major highlights of the year in the legal community, was held on April 10, 2015. “Best Legal Departments in Belarus – 2014” is an annual voluntary competition among the companies’ legal departments. The Minsk office of EPAM was the general partner of the contest.

8 April 2015

EPAM Is the Only Law Firm Engaged in the Educational Project Launched by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia and Kutafin Moscow State Law University

EPAM jointly with the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia and Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MGUA) will be engaged on the global educational project providing an opportunity to combine their studies and internship at the leading Russian companies to the promising students. The project was introduced at the round table entitled “Problems of the Lawyers Professional Training” held on April 3, 2015 at the IX Forum-Exhibition “Legal Career Day at MGUA”. A new approach to internship arrangements for legal students from all over the country will be developed following the project.

2 April 2015

EPAM Hosted Business Breakfast on "Legal Regulation of Obligations and Agreements: Business Expectations in Light of Recent Amendments to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation?"

On April 2, 2015 EPAM hosted a business breakfast dedicated to the recent changes in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and their impact on business. The event gathered over 70 representatives of local and foreign companies.

27 March 2015

EPAM Successfully Defends Interests of Karel Hadek Trademark

Attorneys-at-Law within the Litigation Practice of the Firm’s St. Petersburg office successfully defended the Karel Hadek trademark at the IPR Court of the Russian Federation. The brand is a producer of high quality aromatherapy products.

19 February 2015

EPAM Successfully Completes Legal Support of the TransFin-M PC’s Convertible Bonds Issuance

Associates of the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets practice of EPAM provided comprehensive legal support on the issuance of TransFin-M PC’s convertible bonds, unique for the Russian market.

4 February 2015

EPAM Successfully Completes Legal Support of Mortgage Assets Securitization of Souyz Bank

AKB Souyz (OAO) has announced a successful completion of the securitization of a part of the Bank’s mortgage portfolio. The transaction has been supported by EPAM Banking & Finance, Capital Markets practice team.

21 January 2015

Associates of EPAM Successfully Complete the Legal Support of OAO AK BARS BANK Mortgage Assets Securitization

On December 19, 2014 OAO AK BARS BANK announced the successful closing of their inaugural securitization of mortgage assets. The legal support of the said transaction was ensured by the Banking&Finance and Capital Markets Practice team of EPAM.

20 January 2015

Ilya Nikiforov Is the Only Arbitrator From the Russian Federation Ever to Be Elected to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre

Established in 1991, SIAC is one of the world's leading institutions on international arbitration. Many multinational businesses choose to arbitrate in SIAC.

19 January 2015

Denis Gavrilov Joins the Competition Practice of EPAM as Counsel

Denis Gavrilov has joined EPAM’ Competition Practice as Counsel.

15 January 2015

EPAM Successfully Completes the Legal Support of the Procedure for Listing of the Shares in Pharmstandard JSC’s Subsidiary

In late December 2014, OTCPharm Public Company, a subsidiary of Pharmstandard JSC, announced a successful completion of the procedure for listing of its shares. The project was supported by the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets Team at EPAM.

13 January 2015

EPAM Announces Appointments of Counsel in Its Russian Offices

EPAM is pleased to announce the promotion of a number of senior associates in its Russian offices. Effective as of January 1, 2015 Evgeny Bolshakov, Maria Kobanenko, Alina Kudriavtseva, Vladimir Pestrikov, Mark Rovinskiy and Pavel Sadovsky were appointed as counsel in the Moscow office. Elena Agaeva and Elena Legashova have become counsel in St. Petersburg.

19 December 2014

Ilya Nikiforov appointed Vice-Chair of ICC Russia’s International Arbitration Commission

Ilya Nikiforov, Managing Partner at EPAM, has been officially appointed Vice-Chair of the International Arbitration Commission for the International Chamber of Commerce Russian National Committee (ICC Russia).