Who we are
Russian lawyers who focus on international clients.
We do not spread our staff thin. Our narrow focus on complex commercial disputes and major transactions guarantees a premium quality service
We do not spread our staff thin. Our narrow focus on complex commercial disputes and major transactions guarantees a premium quality service
What we do
Sanctions
Domestic and Foreign Litigation
Insolvency
Commercial Arbitration
Corporate and M&A
Expert Reports
Domestic and Foreign Litigation
Insolvency
Commercial Arbitration
Corporate and M&A
Expert Reports
Our experience
The total value of the cases we won in 2023 was almost $2.6bn.
The total value of the transactions we supported was almost $1.3bn.
We have handled cases in 60 countries
The total value of the transactions we supported was almost $1.3bn.
We have handled cases in 60 countries
Where we work
27 regions in Russia
28 European countries
6 FSU countries
12 Asian and Middle Eastern countries
7 countries in the Americas
5 African countries
28 European countries
6 FSU countries
12 Asian and Middle Eastern countries
7 countries in the Americas
5 African countries
What clients say
“…independent Russian boutique with extensive experience of cross-border disputes, acting for a range of domestic and international clientele”
Recognition
Chambers Europe
Chambers Global
The Legal 500
The GAR 100
Pravo-300
Kommersant
RAA.Guide
Chambers Global
The Legal 500
The GAR 100
Pravo-300
Kommersant
RAA.Guide
Events calendar
Welcome to the events with our participation

The timely and successful closing of the transactions...
“Thanks to the professionalism of the KK&P lawyers, FC Management was able to complete the process of acquiring stakes within 2022. The timely and successful closing of the transactions allowed us to restart our business, retain all our staff positions, and continue serving more than 2,000 clients across the country.”

KK&P lawyers worked 24/7, taking on tasks instantly
“KK&P lawyers worked 24/7, taking on tasks instantly, at any time of the day or night. This made it possible to respond quickly and efficiently to urgent requests related to the transaction, which ultimately led to its successful completion.”

...the high level of professionalism
“The KK&P team excelled in the course of its work. I would especially like to note the high level of professionalism in broad areas of expertise, related not only to M&A, but also to a whole range of complex legal issues beyond the scope of the project.”

...выдающаяся фирма на российском юридическом рынке...
«“Кульков, Колотилов и партнеры” – выдающаяся фирма на российском юридическом рынке, представляющая интересы отечественных и международных финансовых институтов, компаний производственного и нефтегазового сектора, а также корпоративных клиентов в спорах о взыскании долгов, делах о банкротстве, спорах о привлечении к ответственности, а также корпоративных спорах».

KK&P is a prominent disputes boutique...
“KK&P is a prominent disputes boutique regularly representing domestic and international financial institutions as well as corporate clients in domestic disputes. Debt recovery, bankruptcy and liability, shareholder disputes are all active areas of experience for the law firm. The team is active in manufacturing, oil and gas industry, while also regularly representing private individuals.”

...независимый российский бутик...
«Кульков, Колотилов и партнеры» – «независимый российский бутик, имеющий обширный опыт представления российских и зарубежных клиентов в международных судебных разбирательствах и арбитражах».

...an independent Russian boutique...
The firm is an “independent Russian boutique with extensive experience of cross-border disputes, acting for a range of domestic and international clientele.”

Команда мастерски отстаивает интересы клиентов
«Команда мастерски отстаивает интересы клиентов в спорах о защите интеллектуальной собственности, спорах из нарушения договоров и взыскании долгов, корпоративных спорах, делах о банкротстве и приведении дел в исполнение на территории России».

The team is adept at representing clients
“The team is adept at representing clients with operations in Russia and in contentious matters including IP proceedings, contractual cases, shareholder disputes and liability disputes. It provides expertise in international arbitrations and cross-border litigation, and is well versed in guiding clients from a variety of sectors in such cases.”

...прекрасно говорят по-английски и обладают глубокой экспертизой...
Юристы фирмы «прекрасно говорят по-английски и обладают глубокой экспертизой в области применения российского права в иностранных юрисдикциях».

...tremendous experience in giving advice
“They speak great English, which is wonderful. They have also got tremendous experience in giving advice for using Russian law in foreign jurisdictions.”

лидер в области разрешения сложных коммерческих споров [Максим Кульков]
Максим – «ведущий российский юрист, лидер в области разрешения сложных коммерческих споров в России».

...a market-leading Russian litigator [Maxim Kulkov]
“a market-leading Russian litigator who is highly visible in complex Russian commercial disputes.”
Nikolay Pokryshkin and Oleg Kolotilov Discuss Key Jurisdiction and Sanctions Trends at Pravo.ru Conference
On 26 February, KK&P partners Nikolay Pokryshkin and Oleg Kolotilov spoke at the Court Practice 2025–2026: Key Cases Pravo.ru conference during the Jurisdiction 2.0: Sovereignty Boundaries in a World of Sanctions and Cross-Border Structures sessi...
Practical Law has published updated KK&P annual legal reviews
KK&P Managing Partner Maxim Kulkov and Senior Associate Luiza Movsisyan updated for Practical Law an overview of mediation and amicable settlements in arbitration and civil litigation in Russia. Annotation to the review “Mediation: Overview (Russ...
“Everyone competes with everybody”: Maxim Kulkov in an interview for Law360 on how the Russian legal market has changed over the past year
The events of February 2022 led to international law firms closing their offices in Russia, but most of their operations remain under new names. In a conversation with Law360, managing partner of KK&P Trial Lawyers Maxim Kulkov spoke about how th...


