The most effective, up-to-date solutions to clients’ problems. In-depth expertise of Russian law and industry practices. Sets out recommendations to include all the fine points in a very organized, clear and convincing manner. Responsive and client-oriented – here are some reviews from Legal 500 EMEA 2019.

The Corporate Law practice at Capital Legal Services is now in Tier 1 in the Commercial, Corporate and M&A category for St. Petersburg, and rose one tier in Moscow. Legal 500 particularly noted the “practical and flexible client-focused approach” of the corporate experts at CLS.

The Legal 500 experts acknowledged Dmitry Churin who heads the subdivision as a distinguished next generation lawyer.

The arbitration and alternative dispute resolution practice headed by Partner Irina Onikienko, having a good start in 2019, continues its success. The subdivision also improved its position in the rating.

For the first time ever, Capital Legal Services was included in the Private Client rating. Experts assessed particularly high the work of Anastasya Kuzmina, Head of the Tax practice on issues of tax and private wealth.

The PPP team confirmed its rating position. Head of the subdivision Partner Pavel Karpunin was noted among leading individuals, including for the legal support on the project on construction of a bridge over the Ob River in Novosibirsk. Head of the Moscow PPP group Dmitry Raev, according to Legal 500 experts, is a leading next generation expert who “demonstrates the perfect combination of creativity and outstanding quality of expertise.”

The Real Estate and Construction practice headed by Partner Elena Stepanova also demonstrated a stable high result. Legal 500 experts highly noted the “great advice” that Elena Stepanova provides “in a timely manner”.