Alexandr Frenkel

Representing a developer in tenancy disputes with the Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) totalling over RUB 1 billion.

Representing an IT client before the court of cassation in a dispute over overstatement of costs in implementing a state contract and recovery of several hundred million roubles deemed "overpaid" following an audit.

Defending a depositary against the recovery of RUB 150 million in a dispute over proper performance by the depositary of its duties relating to management of a securities account.

Representing a well-known Russian publishing house in a lease dispute with one of the largest Moscow office real estate landlords.

Representing a shipping company in a dispute concerning ownership of a port-linked railway siding.

Defending a client in several cases of administrative offences under sanitation and environmental legislation.

Invalidating additional customs charges of over RUB 500 million on dental supplies imported into Russia by a major South Korean group.

Advising on and supporting a client’s participation in a tender for the acquisition of an agricultural enterprise of a bankrupt company. The client’s bid was successful. The case included support for signing an agreement and transfer of the property to the client.

Representing a major agro-industrial holding company before the Judicial Board for Economic Disputes of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in a dispute over the invalidation of an insolvency auction in which the client purchased assets worth over RUB 3 billion.

Representing a bank in a precedent-setting subsidiary liability action brought against a shadow beneficiary in an insolvency case worth over RUB 3 billion.

Defending a client in a secondary liability action exceeding RUB 5 billion brought by the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA). Following the trial, the DIA’s claims against the client were dismissed.

Defending a director of a major pharmaceuticals distributor in a secondary liability action exceeding RUB 3 billion.

Advising on the risks of bringing the client and its beneficiaries to subsidiary liability for the debts of a business partner in connection with the possible insolvency of a major private bank and holding company, as well as developing and implementing a strategy to minimise these risks.

Representing a client in insolvency proceedings against a Russian bank, including in separate disputes over contested debtor transactions and the application of the consequences of invalidity in the form of recovery of funds.

Defending a foreign shareholder of a Russian bank in a dispute over corporate liability exceeding RUB 7 billion.