Russian court reconsiders decision and refuses interim relief in support of LCIA arbitration (Moscow City Court)

In Case No 33-16033/2026, the Moscow City Court reconsidered a previous decision and refused interim relief in support of an LCIA arbitration. Authors: Maxim Kulkov (Managing partner) and Maria Ivanova (Associate), KK&P Trial Lawyers The LCIA arbitration is related to the non-payment by the buyer of software (respondent) from the seller (claimant). The claimant applied […]
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Extending Clauses, Excusing Performance: an LIDW session featuring Maxim Kulkov

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 […]
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Maxim Kulkov to participate in the St Petersburg Legal Summit

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 […]
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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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