The CIS LCN to Present at the ABA Section of International Law 2010 Fall Meeting in Paris

On November 2 the Commonwealth of Independent States Leading Counsel Network (CIS LCN) will participate in the 2010 Fall Meeting organized by the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of International Law. The members of the professional network will present a unique local insight and legal advice on doing business in key jurisdictions across the CIS economic region.

CIS LNC will feature Doing Business in the CIS: Local Advice, Global Perspective session. Managing Partners of the leading national law firms from key jurisdictions across the CIS economic region will present a unique local insight and legal advice on doing business in the region which is increasingly attracting international investments. The panel discussion will include an introduction to general business environment issues, update on legal and taxation developments, and special focus on M&A and foreign investment issues. The audience will not only learn about some of the world’s most rapidly developing economies, but get the best local advice on how to avoid traps and pitfalls and safeguard investments in Russia and the CIS region based on the unparalleled local competence of the panelists.

The CIS Leading Counsel Network (LCN) brings together the following prominent law firms: in Armenia - Ameria, in Azerbaijan - FINA, in Belarus - Vlasova Mikhel & Partners, in Kazakhstan - Aequitas, in Kyrgyzstan - Kalikova & Associates, in Moldova - Turcan & Turcan, in Russia - EPAM, in Turkmenistan - ACT and in Ukraine - RULG – Ukrainian Legal Group. The alliance enhances the cross-border capabilities of member firms in the CIS region and offers clients integrated teams, unparalleled resource base and access to the best local knowledge in each country.

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