EPAM Law Plays Key Role in Developing Amendments to Technical Regulations for Building and Structure Safety
A collaborative effort by EPAM lawyers led to significant amendments to the Federal Law Technical Regulations on Safety of Buildings and Structures (384-FZ), aiming to enhance technical standards within the construction sector.
Tax Evasion Charges Dropped Against Blogger Valeria Chekalina (Lerchek)
The major tax evasion criminal case against renowned blogger Valeria Chekalina and her husband Artem has been closed.
EPAM Law Secures Internet Access Ban Removal for Blogger Valeria Chekalina (Lerchek)
EPAM Law attorneys led by Konstantin Tretyakov, Partner, White Collar Crime Practice achieved the modification of a restraining order that had prohibited blogger Valeria Chekalina (known as Lerchek) from using the internet.
EPAM Law Succeeded in Suspending Bankruptcy Manager in Major Case
EPAM’s Litigation Practice in St. Petersburg successfully represented Global Metcorp, a UK steel brokerage firm, in bankruptcy case against Torex LLC, a former leading steel supplier.
EPAM Advises EuroTrans on Russia's Largest Recent IPO
EPAM Law is pleased to announce that Banking & Finance and Capital Markets Practice advised EuroTrans PJSC, a leading independent fuel operator in Russia (TRASSA brand), on the largest IPO in the Russian market in recent years.
Evgeny Raschevsky Appointed as the Chairman of the RAC Subcommittee on Arbitration of Domestic Disputes
EPAM Law Offices is pleased to announce that Evgeny Raschevsky, Partner and Head of International Arbitration and Litigation Practice was elected as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Arbitration of Domestic Disputes at the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC).
EPAM Announces Appointments of New Partners
Elena Agaeva, Head of Personal Data Protection Practice and St. Petersburg M&A and Corporate Law Practice, and Alexey Karchiomov, Head of Maritime Shipping / Transport Law Practice, Co-Head of International Trade and Customs Law Practice, have been promoted to Partners.
EPAM Assisted X5 Group in LDD of Victoria Retail Chain
EPAM lawyers of the Real Estate and Construction Practice assisted X5 Group, one of the largest Russian retailers, in conducting due diligence (within the framework of the acquisition) of the assets of Victoria retail chain operating in various regions of Russia.
EPAM Assisted BCS Financial Group in a Unique Transaction on Issuing Structured Bonds
On 15 August 2023, an issue of BCS structural bonds was successfully placed on the MICEX. Legal support for the transaction was provided by EPAM.
EPAM Again Defended the Interests of Unilin, Part of Mohawk Industries Inc. - the World’s Largest Flooring Company
EPAM attorneys successfully defended the interests of Unilin in cassation court. Unilin, part of Mohawk Industries Inc., the world’s largest flooring company had a case against Tarkett Rus, which had violated competition laws by creating obstacles to other flooring manufacturers entering the market.
EPAM Law Welcomes the Addition of Vyacheslav Yugai and a Team of Corporate Law Experts to Its Corporate Law Practice
We are pleased to announce that starting 3 July 2023, a new team of corporate law experts joins EPAM Law, further strengthening the Firm’s M&A and Corporate practice. The team includes Partner Vyacheslav Yugai, Senior Associates Alexandra Sofronova and Anna Yakomaskina, Associate Liliya Mukhamedyanova and Junior Associate Denis Kuleshov, further enhancing our already strong M&A and Corporate practice.
Inna Elisanova Joins EPAM International Trade & Customs Law Practice
Inna Elisanova joins EPAM Law as Co-Head of International Trade & Customs Practice, effective 19 June 2023.
EPAM Advises on the Sale of Tamerlan to X5 Group
EPAM advised on the M&A transaction between Tamerlan company, Pokupochka and PokupAlko convenience store chain operating in the Southern Federal District and Stavropol Territory and X5 Group, the Russia’s biggest food retailer.
EPAM Lawyers Successfully Defended AB InBev Efes in a 730 Million Roubles Dispute, Significant for the Entire FMCG Market
On 14 March 2023, the Commercial cassation court of the Moscow Region upheld the previous decisions to dismiss the claims of food distributor Palmira Volga, in a case concerning recovery of more than RUB 730 million in "under-received discounts" and "incentive payments" provided by the distributor to retail outlets from one of Russia's leading brewing companies, AB InBev Efes JSC.