… ‘highly recommended for difficult mandates’
The ‘very well-connected’ team at KK&P Trial Lawyers ‘knows the Russian disputes market inside and out’ and is ‘highly recommended for difficult mandates’.
… ‘a big name in the industry’ [Maxim Kulkov]
Managing partner Maxim Kulkov is ‘a big name in the industry’.
… ‘clearly understandable and strategic solutions to the most complex questions’ [Oleg Kolotilov]
Oleg Kolotilov is ‘an accomplished and powerful advocate’, and ‘a good specialist in bankruptcy’ lauded for his ability to ‘offer clearly understandable and strategic solutions to the most complex questions’.
... willing to take on cases against major Russian state-owned companies
… the KK&P partners are distinguished by their “bravery”, proving more willing to take on cases against major Russian state-owned companies than some of their local competitors.
... a ‘brilliant legal scholar with the delivery of a prize heavyweight boxer’ [Maxim Kulkov]
Kulkov is a ‘man of great abilities’ with an ‘encyclopaedic knowledge in the fields of Russian civil law and private international law’ – a ‘brilliant legal scholar with the delivery of a prize heavyweight boxer’.
... ‘always considers all the possible options’ [Nikolay Pokryshkin]
Pokryshkin is “sharp and creative” and “always considers all the possible options”.
... ‘brilliant’ at anticipating opponents’ arguments [Maxim Kulkov]
Kulkov is “brilliant” at anticipating opponents’ arguments and interrogating the facts of a case “three times deeper than I could have imagined”.
‘… very responsible and rigorous approach’
“The firm stands out because of its very responsible and rigorous approach” – “efficient, collaborative and friendly”.
… ‘very thorough and detailed work on each and every aspect of the case’
The team is praised for its “very thorough and detailed work on each and every aspect of the case”.
… ‘theoretical knowledge and extensive judicial practice’
Clients highlight the team for its market insight, in particular the team’s “theoretical knowledge and extensive judicial practice” and underline its “very good understanding of international law”.
… ‘market leader’ [Maxim Kulkov]
… a “force of nature” and a “market leader”. [Maxim Kulkov]
‘… really determined to fight for you in the court’ [Maxim Kulkov]
… a “very creative, innovative litigator, really determined to fight for you in the court”. [Maxim Kulkov]
… ‘a good specialist in bankruptcy’ [Oleg Kolotilov]
Oleg Kolotilov garners praise as “a good specialist in bankruptcy”.
‘Oleg’s written legal positions are pure scientific works’
Just a genius. Oleg’s written legal positions are pure scientific works.
‘… the required result in a short time’
A distinctive feature of Nikolay, in addition to his awesome professional qualities, is a high degree of customer focus. Nikolay is always prompt, quickly delves into the essence of the client’s needs and gives the required result in a short time.
‘A high-class professional’ [Oleg Kolotilov]
A high-class professional. Oleg easily managed to project his extensive experience and approach duringthe case, despite the spontaneous emergence of difficulties within the case and its multidirectional development in different instances.
‘KK&P is a firm you can rely on’
Thanks to Oleg Kolotilov and Nikolay Pokryshkin personally, KK&P is a firm you can rely on.
‘…an early detection of opponents’ legal traps’
Nikolay is very precise when it comes to the nuances of his specialist field which can clearly be seen in what he is doing. It is intrinsic for Nikolay to apply an extraordinarily effective approach, pinpoint the problem and detect opponents’ legal traps early on.
‘…always one step ahead of our opponents’
In trial proceedings Nikolay literally ‘forced’ the judges to create a new practice using his persuasive skills and was always one step ahead of our opponents (a very well-known law firm), who acknowledged his professionalism in backstage talks and in the corridors of the courts.
‘…several solutions, … an adequate vision of their effectiveness and appropriateness’
Nikolay Pokryshkin is focused on a specific result and is always ready to promptly resolve the issues, none of which will have a chance of avoiding his focused attention. Nikolay always suggests several solutions for each of the problems and provides an adequate vision of their effectiveness and appropriateness.
‘… a certain charm neither judges nor opponents can resist’ [Nikolay Pokryshkin]
Nikolay Pokryshkin is a man I am completely sure of, not just as in a talented lawyer, but also as a man to share a foxhole with. He has a certain charm neither judges nor opponents can resist.
Combining local knowledge and European litigation principles
Oleg Kolotilov ‘seamlessly combines local knowledge with an understanding of how European companies expect to litigate’.
Represents clients across a wide range of international arbitration forums
Headed by the ‘approachable and pragmatic’ Maxim Kulkov, KK&P represents clients across a wide range of international arbitration forums.
…‘excellent litigation capabilities’
The ‘approachable, pragmatic’ team at KK&P has ‘excellent litigation capabilities’ and ‘an innovative mindset’, and finds ‘creative solutions to difficult, high-stakes issues’.
... a ‘brilliant legal scholar with the delivery of a prize heavyweight boxer’
Kulkov is a ‘man of great abilities’ with an ‘encyclopaedic knowledge in the fields of Russian civil law and private international law’ – a ‘brilliant legal scholar with the delivery of a prize heavyweight boxer’.
... a ‘deep, thoughtful, scrupulous approach’
KK&P provides a ‘deep, thoughtful, scrupulous approach’ and a ‘matter of fact, proactive attitude’.
... ‘sharp and creative’
Pokryshkin is “‘sharp and creative’ and ‘always considers all the possible options’”.
... ‘brilliant’ at anticipating opponents’ arguments
Kulkov is ‘brilliant’ at anticipating opponents’ arguments and digging up facts that ‘lie three times deeper than I could have imagined’.
... are like ‘raging bulls’ during hearings
Kulkov and Pokryshkin are like ‘raging bulls’ during hearings.
Willing to take on cases against major Russian state-owned companies
The KK&P partners are distinguished by their ‘bravery’, proving more willing to take on cases against major Russian state-owned companies than some of their local competitors.
Clients highlight the team`s case management skills
They do an excellent job of managing a large number of proceedings, and are always responsive and cognisant of the client’s concerns.
Complex Russian litigation cases
Managing partner Maxim Kulkov is a popular choice among international corporates for complex Russian litigation cases.
Experience in cross-border litigation
He [Maxim Kulkov] has experience in cross-border litigation, where he often acts as a Russian law expert.
A terrific contact to have in Russia
He [Maxim Kulkov] knows his stuff and he’s easy to deal with, he’s a terrific contact to have in Russia.
A lot of experience of hearings in arbitration courts
He [Maxim Kulkov] possesses a lot of experience of hearings in arbitration courts, the gift of persuasion and the ability to communicate his position in an accessible way.
International law firm advice
He’s [Maxim Kulkov] culturally bilingual as well as actually bilingual; he can give you international law firm advice but from a Russian lawyer with that insight into the domestic market.
Maxim Kulkov has a remarkable reputation for his impressive track record in domestic litigation
[Maxim Kulkov] weighs up the pros and cons of everything but is able to give you clear recommendations.
Vast level of experience across major international arbitration forums
KK&P’s professional, competent and proactive group has a vast level of experience across major international arbitration forums. Maxim Kulkov and Oleg Kolotilov are the key figures, acting for clients such as Brunswick Rail and Siberian Anthracite.
The firm`s client-centric focus
They are driven by the client’s success. They invest time to understand the client’s situation and desired result.
Clients appreciate the service the team provides
They’re responsive, they’re prepared to adjust to the needs of the client. They provide results in a form that is accessible and understandable to persons who do not have special knowledge in the field of law.
GATX Rail Vostok LLC has collaborated with KK&P on several important projects. We consider KK&P as a very professional and reliable partner. KK&P’s work exceeded all of our expectations and their qualified team has earned our respect and appreciation.
They always keep to deadlines
The lawyers always keep to deadlines and would always be available, 10pm in the evening or 7am in the morning. Our cases need a creative approach and that’s what the team does.
Strategic and persuasive
He [Maxim Kulkov] takes a lot of care when dealing with complicated matters
He [Maxim Kulkov] is very responsive and takes a lot of care to deal with complicated matters. It’s very pleasant and satisfying to work with him. Sources also note his extensive track record in domestic litigation.
Confidence in the successful resolution of a case for our company
Maxim Kulkov has represented Brunswick Group in various commercial disputes for more than 7 years. His involvement in a case makes us confident of its successful resolution. We have also successfully worked together with Nikolay Pokryshkin who we recommend as a highly-qualified and responsible professional.
Their advice is always measured and considered
We have found their advice to be measured, considered and business-oriented, the merits and risks of every course of action having been carefully calculated. The team’s work is both results-driven and as efficient as possible for the client.
High-quality, professional advice
We are grateful to [Maxim] for cooperation that allows our company to receive necessary legal services and high quality advice.
An ability to resolve the most complicated issues
Over many years, Maxim Kulkov has proved his ability to resolve the most complicated issues. He has successfully represented me and my architecture bureau three times in international arbitrations in Moscow and Stockholm. The fourth dispute was settled even before its filing with the court.
It’s a team of real professionals
It’s a team of real professionals. They promptly begin tackling the client’s problems in order to settle the dispute as fast and as effectively as possible.
An approach that is tailor-made to the client’s needs
We have worked with Maxim Kulkov and his team for a number of years already, and together we successfully tackled unique and complex situations. Maxim’s arsenal includes an approach that is tailor-made to the client’s needs and to the requirements of each of his cases.
Kulkov, Kolotilov & Partners always provides “high-quality, professional advice”
Kulkov, Kolotilov & Partners provide “high-quality, professional advice”, and has recently handled a number of disputes related to construction and debt recovery. Managing partner Maxim Kulkov is the leading figure along with Oleg Kolotilov, whose areas of focus include contractual, corporate and administrative disputes.
Maxim Kulkov is recommended for arbitration and mediation, intellectual property, litigation and commercial law.