KK&P Partners Will Speak at London International Disputes Week 2026

We are pleased to announce that KK&P Trial Lawyers and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP will co-host a seminar at London International Disputes Week 2026 dedicated to emerging risks in Russia-related disputes. The seminar, titled The next phase in Russian sanctions disputes: Injunctions, concurrent court proceedings, the risk and implications of Russian insolvency proceedings, and […]
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KK&P Trial Lawyers Defends Euroclear in €200 Billion Dispute

A KK&P team led by Managing Partner Maxim Kulkov and Partner Oleg Kolotilov is representing Euroclear, the international central securities depositary, in its dispute with the Central Bank of Russia over frozen assets subject to EU sanctions. The Commercial Court of Moscow has considered the Central Bank’s claims seeking approx. €200 billion in damages, covering […]
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Russian Constitutional Court Finds No Rights Violations in Challenging Spousal Agreements: Commentary by Ekaterina Tumanova for PRObankrotstvo

The Russian Constitutional Court has refused to consider a complaint regarding challenging agreements between spouses in bankruptcy proceedings. KK&P Senior Associate Ekaterina Tumanova provided her opinion on the matter for PRObankrotstvo.ru. Ekaterina notes that the division of property between former spouses in bankruptcy cases is one of the most sensitive issues: “Any agreements between spouses […]
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KK&P at the HSE Law Careers Day: meeting the next generation of disputes lawyers

On 24 April, KK&P Trial Lawyers took part in the annual HSE University Law Careers Day, which is one of the key recruitment and networking events for law students in Russia. During the stand session, Senior Associate Alexander Yakovlev and Associate Angelina Salamatova spoke with students about careers in dispute resolution and international disputes, shared […]
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The KK&P team, comprising Managing Partner Maxim Kulkov, Associate Dmitry Biryulin and Junior Associate Diana Akulova, successfully defended a Russian bank – part of one of the largest international financial groups – before a first-instance court, securing a full dismissal of the claim (Case No. А40-13912/2024). The claimant, a major transport and logistics company and […]
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Maxim Kulkov took part in the UNIDROIT Principles of Contracts – Neutral Law for Global Trade RAA webinar

On 8 April, a RAA webinar was held which focused on the practical aspects of using the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts and Lex Mercatoria in circumstances where the application of national laws carries serious risks for parties to international contracts, particularly due to the current geopolitical reality and sanctions. KK&P Trial Lawyers Managing […]
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Leaders in 19 Nominations: Results of the 2026 Kommersant Law Firm Ranking

The annual Kommersant 2026 Legal Market Leaders ranking has once again reaffirmed KK&P Trial Lawyers’ standing among Russia’s top law firms. The firm and its partners have been ranked in Band I in eight categories. 2026 results: Best Legal Practices: Federal Ranking 1.      International Commercial Arbitration – Band II 2.      International Litigation – Band II […]
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No ‘Gesheft’: appellate court blocks Dutch company’s attempt to bankrupt Krasnodar developer – Ekaterina Tumanova is asked to comment on the case by Kommersant

The 15th Commercial Court of Appeal refused to open bankruptcy proceedings against Krasnodar-based Gesheft LLC at the request of Dutch company Certhon Projects B.V. The claim was based on a debt exceeding €1 million, previously awarded by the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. While the […]
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