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17 lawyers of Capital Legal Services are recognized in the Legal 500 worldwide ranking
- Authors: Anna Silinskaya , Dmitry Churin, Elena Stepanova, Gleb Apenkin , Igor Gorokhov, Julia Antipova , Pavel Karpunin, Pavel Kislovskiy, Vadim Kovalyov , Vladislav Zabrodin
- Services: Corporate Law / Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate and Construction, Project financing / Public-Private Partnership, Tax Law, Commercial Arbitration and out-of-court dispute resolution, Wealth Management
- Date: 15.04.2021
The international rating agency Legal 500 traditionally names Capital Legal Services as one of the leading players on the Russian legal market in key areas. The company confirmed its positions in seven categories:
- Commercial, Corporate and M&A: St. Petersburg – Tier 1.
- Commercial, Corporate and M&A: Moscow – Tier 5.
- PPP and Infrastructure projects: Russia – Tier 2.
- Private Client: Russia – Tier 3.
- Real Estate & Construction: Russia – Tier 4.
- Tax: Russia – Tier 5.
- Dispute Resolution — Litigation: Russia – Tier 6.
Researchers of the rating individually marked 17 lawyers of Capital Legal Services:
- Vladislav Zabrodin, Managing Partner.
- Pavel Karpunin, Partner – Leading Individual.
- Sergei Lee, Partner.
- Irina Onikienko, Partner.
- Dmitry Churin – Next Generation Partner.
- Elena Stepanova, Partner.
- Dmitry Raev, Head of PPP and Project Finance Group at the Moscow office – Rising star.
- Julia Antipova, Head of PPP and Project Finance Group at the St. Petersburg office.
- Denis Osipchuk, Principal Associate in the Real Estate and Construction practice.
- Daria Sonina, Senior Associate in the Real Estate and Construction practice.
- Olga Sofinskaya, Senior Associate in the Real Estate and Construction practice.
- Igor Gorokhov, Principal Associate in the Litigation practice.
- Anna Silinskaya, Principal Associate in the Litigation practice.
- Pavel Kislovskiy, Principal Associate in the Litigation practice.
- Roman Fridlender, Associate in the Litigation practice.
- Gleb Apenkin, Senior Associate of the Corporate practice.
- Vadim Kovalyov, Senior Associate of the Corporate practice – Rising star.
Feedback from clients traditionally plays an important role in the research. Clients of Capital Legal Services noted the high level of lawyers' expertise, responsiveness and positive approach to problem solving:
‘Focus on commercial results.’
‘CLS is a very strong, well-coordinated team with deep expertise. We, as a customer, are always in the spotlight and treated with great friendliness and professionalism. We can always count on reliable and timely solutions and support, even after business hours.’
‘Speed of processing requests; observing deadlines; deep knowledge of the subject (real estate and construction); flexibility; loyalty.’
‘Capital Legal Services’ lawyers are familiar with both international and local intricacies of the market. They navigate a client well and aim to create a viable solution which best suits a client’s interest.’
‘Good knowledge of Russian taxation law, as well as court practice. Quick and comprehensive support.’
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