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27 October 2017

Firm’s Litigation and Arbitration Practice Successful in Property Settlement Dispute in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court allowed a cassation appeal filed by the Firm’s lawyers and set aside an illegal Starooskolsky Court judgment dismissing a suit for division of shares in a major construction company in the Central District constituting marital property.

24 October 2017

EPAM Holds Expert Discussion on ‘The Liability of Businesses and Controlling Parties in Times of Financial Crisis: Key Trends and Protective Measures’

On 20 October, a business discussion entitled ‘The Liability of Businesses and Controlling Parties in Times of Financial Crisis’ was hosted in Moscow by EPAM. Partners Valery Eremenko, Victoria Burkovskaya and Evgeny Raschevsky, Counsels Vera Rikhterman, Sergey Kalinin and Alina Kudryavtseva, Senior Associate Julia Bobrova and specially invited experts discussed key trends, problems and solutions for business leaders.

12 October 2017

EPAM Defends TOTAL in a Multibillion-Dollar Dispute With Volgograd and Saratov Regions’ Administrations

EPAM’ Litigation Practice team defended TOTAL in a multi-billion-dollar precedent dispute with the Volgograd and Saratov regions’ administrations (Russia), considered by ad hoc arbitrators in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.

6 October 2017

Anna Numerova Is on the FAS of Russia’s Competition Council

EPAM’ partner Anna Numerova, who is chairing the General Council of the Antitrust Experts Association, is now on the FAS of Russia’s Competition Council (public advisory council).

18 September 2017

Dimitry Afanasiev Meets With Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov to Discuss the Outcomes of the Kazan Legal International Forum

On September 15, 2017, Dimitry Afanasiev, member of the Partners Committee of EPAM met with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov. The meeting marked the end of the business programme at Kazan Legal International Forum which was held on September 14-16, 2017 and sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and EPAM.

15 September 2017

Business Programme of Kazan Legal International Forum Draws to a Close

Today marked the conclusion of the business programme of the Kazan Legal International Forum, which was sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and EPAM. The Forum brought together around 700 participants from 26 countries to share the latest developments in legislation and trends in law enforcement.

14 September 2017

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev Addresses Participants and Guests at Kazan Legal International Forum, Sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and EPAM

1 September 2017

Elena Avakyan Joined ICC Global Commission on Intellectual Property

Elena Avakyan, Counsel at EPAM and Executive Director of Non-Profit Partnership For Advancement of Corporate Law joined the ranks of Russian experts of ICC Global Commission on Intellectual Property. Elena will become a member of the Task Force on Reduction of Formalities in IP Registration Procedures.

17 August 2017

EPAM Provide Legal Advice on Sale of Shares in National Media Group Company

A team of associates from the Corporate and M&A Practice at EPAM provided legal advice on a transaction involving the sale of shares in one of the companies belonging to National Media Group. The Firm’s associates structured the transaction, drafted all of the transactional documentation, worked with the depositary, and advised the Client throughout the entire process.

23 June 2017

Firm Supports Knauf in Signing of RUB 3.5bn Investment Agreement With Leningrad Regional Government at SPIEF

On 2 June, on the sidelines of the 21st St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Government of Leningrad Region and joint stock company Knauf Petrobord, a member of the Knauf Group. The agreement includes an investment by Knauf of at least RUB 3.5 billion to renovate production facilities for cardboard facing over the period to 2020, and provision of investor support by the Government of Leningrad Region.

22 June 2017

Dmitry Stepanov Successfully Defends Client in Russian Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation today announced its ruling on a challenge to the constitutionality of article 302, paragraph 1 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation lodged by Alexander Dubovets, in which it accepted the plaintiff’s argument. Representing Mr Dubovets was Dmitry Stepanov, Partner at EPAM.

19 June 2017

Dmitry Dyakin Appointed Deputy Chairman of Arbitration Center Presidium at Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

The Arbitration Center at the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs is an arbitration institution administering arbitration proceedings for domestic and international disputes. The Presidium of RUIE Arbitration Center consists of eight leading Russian lawyers, each with many years of practical experience in dispute resolution and an impeccable business reputation. Dmitry Dyakin, Partner, Co-Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice at EPAM, is appointed a Deputy Chairman of the Presidium.

5 June 2017

EPAM Represent Danone Russia in a Joint Project With Soyuzmultfilm

Danone Russia and Soyuzmultfilm have signed an agreement to produce a series of sequels to the popular animated short film Three from Prostokvashino. The terms of cooperation provide that shooting is to start in 2017. Danone Russia will act as the project originator and will use the project to promote Russia’s largest dairy brand, Prostokvashino, on an ongoing basis.

4 June 2017

James Warlick Speaks at SPIEF Business Breakfast: Russia and USA. Bridging Entrepreneurial Communities and Cultures

On June 3, 2017, St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held Business Breakfast Russia and USA. Bridging Entrepreneurial Communities and Cultures. Partner James Warlick took part in the discussion.

16 May 2017

EPAM Represented the Ad Hoc Committee of Bondholders in the Financial Reorganization of Roust Corporation

EPAM represented the ad hoc committee of bondholders with regard to Russian law matters in the international restructuring of indebtedness of Roust Corporation, one of the world’s leading vodka producers.