“The firm … has a good place in the banking sector due to its roles on bank related M&A … and in banking and debt litigation cases. The team also often gets instructed by investment funds.”

In Belarus “EPAM has continued to build on its success after breaking in to the top tier last year, securing roles in a number of important deals."

“For peers and clients, [Belarus] practice head Dennis Turovets is among the firm's strongest lawyers. According to one managing partner, in terms of financial and corporate advisers based in Belarus, Turovets is "one of the best". One competitor also remarks that the quality extends to the whole of the team, saying: "We know a couple of their associates over there. They have an international background so the quality is there." Clients view him equally favourably. One who recently worked with his team on a real estate deal – notoriously tricky in Belarus given the red tape that has to be cut through – says: "They did a decent job. The lawyers are switched on; always keen to help. They have a clear picture of what's going on in Belarus in terms of local laws and trends so it was quite a helpful to seek their advice." The client emphasised the part associate Igor Odinets had in the deal, noting: "He did most of the heavy lifting."

The firm’s “PPP team has been boosted by practitioners with recognised expertise.”

“Kirill Ratnikov is a name synonymous with PPP work, and he continues to be visible in Russia whilst actively developing his profile in the CIS and Eastern Europe. Clients admire his dedication and negotiation skills, describing him as a “perfect specialist.”