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Legal Services in Russia
Comprehensive legal support under Russian law for businesses, owners and individuals — from corporate and regulatory matters to disputes and private client work.
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A single point of entry for legal matters in Russia
Mostar supports clients with corporate and transactional work, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and private client needs under Russian law. This page is the central entry point to the Russia practice, coordinating the right specialists for each matter through one team.
Russia practice areas
Practices are grouped by the type of matter, not by legal terminology. Select the area that matches your situation to see how we typically approach it.
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Dispute Resolution
- Litigation and arbitrazh practice
- International arbitration and cross-border disputes
- Bankruptcy
- Reputation protection
- Criminal-law practice
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Transactions & Corporate Law
- M&A and corporate law
- Banking and finance law
- Real estate and construction
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate support
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Regulatory Matters
- Antitrust law
- Engagement with regulators and supervisory bodies
- State regulation
- Personal data protection
- Tax practice
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International Activity
- International trade and customs law
- Foreign economic activity
- International agreements
- Sanctions and compliance risk
- Local legal presence
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Intellectual Property & Technology
- Trademarks and copyright
- Software and IT contracts
- Transfer and licensing of rights
- Personal data protection
- Internet, media and digital projects
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Private Clients
- Family law
- Estate planning
- Wealth transfer and protection
- Real estate and private assets
- Employment and immigration law
Client situations
Typical client situations
Clients do not need to know the name of the relevant legal practice before reaching out. These are typical starting points and the practice area each one usually leads to.A dispute arose with a government authority
You need support responding to an inspection, order or regulatory action.
Engagement with regulators →A foreign company needs local counsel
You need Russian-law support coordinated with your own legal team.
Local legal presence →A business purchase or sale is planned
You need due diligence, deal structuring and transaction documents.
M&A and corporate law →There is a risk of criminal prosecution
You need an assessment of exposure and a defense strategy for the business or its principals.
Criminal-law practice →A family or inheritance matter has arisen
You need advice on family law, succession or cross-border estate planning.
Private client services →03 / Sector experience
Legal presence of foreign business in Russia
Foreign companies working with the Russian market use different operating models depending on scale, risk appetite and the nature of the activity. We help choose the right model and formalize it under Russian law.- Russian CompanyEntity formation, corporate governance and ongoing legal support for a locally incorporated entity.01
- Branch or Representative OfficeAccreditation and legal support for a foreign company's branch or representative office in Russia.02
- Distribution ModelMarket entry through a local commercial partner under a distribution arrangement.03
- Agency ModelContractual sales or representation through a local agent acting on the company's behalf.04
- Import and ExportContracts, customs procedures and foreign-trade-activity (VED) support for cross-border supply.05
- Local CounselRussian-law support without establishing your own office or in-country legal team.06
04 / State interaction
Protecting the business in dealings with the state
Interaction with Russian government authorities carries its own risks and its own procedure. We support businesses across the following areas.Tax Disputes
Customs Disputes
Antitrust Cases
Inspections and Orders
Licensing Matters
Challenging Decisions and Actions
The Mostar approach
Why clients turn to Mostar on Russian matters
Single point of coordination across the corporate, court, regulatory and private-client workstreams.Single Point of Coordination
One team organizes the corporate, court, regulatory and private-client workstreams of a matter.
Cross-Border Context
Advice accounts for foreign structures, counterparties and parallel jurisdictions connected to the matter.
Full-Service Approach
Support for businesses, owners and private clients under one engagement.
Local Specialists
We involve Russian lawyers and advocates depending on the nature of the case.
Russian and English
Work and communication in both languages throughout the matter.
Project or Ongoing Support
Engagement structured as a single project or as continuing legal support.
Guides and answers
Guides on Russian law
Practical starting points for companies and individuals working with Russian law.What to Do When You Receive a Claim in Russia
Read guide →How Foreign Businesses Work with the Russian Market
Read guide →Inspections and Disputes with Government Authorities
Read guide →Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Working format
Working with clients on Russian matters
Consultations and coordination are available remotely for clients anywhere in the world. In-person meetings and representation by Russian lawyers are organized on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the matter.Online consultations and project coordination.
By prior arrangement, depending on the matter.
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