Events and speaking engagements

On 4 June, from 2pm to 3.30pm (London time), KK&P Managing Partner Maxim Kulkov will speak at a London International Disputes Week (LIDW) session titled Extending Clauses, Excusing Performance, organised by 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square and Barnes Law. The session will explore recent developments in English case law, with a particular focus on the extension […]

On 28 May, KK&P Managing Partner Maxim Kulkov will take part in two sessions at the St Petersburg Legal Summit: Take Your Fee Proposal Elsewhere: Why Business Does/Doesn’t Pay For Consulting Services (3.00 PM–4.00 PM, LAW500 Space). In-house representatives will discuss how they evaluate law firms’ Fee Proposals, what facilitates the commencement of cooperation and what […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are pleased to announce that Alexandr Yakovlev has been promoted to Senior Associate. Alexandr joined the firm in 2022. He specialises in the resolution of corporate and commercial disputes in Russian state courts. With Alexandr’s support, the KK&P team successfully defended a client against charges of “raiding” in an English court. KK&P Partner Nikolay […]

Amid growing uncertainty and the increasing complexity of cross-border transactions, the choice of applicable law is becoming a strategic decision. The use of national law often carries risks–from unpredictable interpretation to an imbalance in the parties’ interests. An increasingly frequent alternative is Lex Mercatoria, including the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, a transnational system of […]

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 session. Although the session was formally focused on jurisdiction, the discussion went far beyond procedural conflicts. The speakers addressed not only […]

We are happy to announce that, from 2 March 2026, Kulkov, Kolotilov and Partners will be changing its full company title to Kulkov, Kolotilov and Pokryshkin. However, the firm’s abbreviated title (KK&P), priorities and standards will remain unchanged. The firms’ Partners have shared the following comments on the news: Maxim Kulkov: This evolution reflects a […]