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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Leaders in 19 Nominations: Results of the 2026 Kommersant Law Firm Ranking

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 […]
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No ‘Gesheft’: appellate court blocks Dutch company’s attempt to bankrupt Krasnodar developer – Ekaterina Tumanova is asked to comment on the case by Kommersant

The 15th Commercial Court of Appeal refused to open bankruptcy proceedings against Krasnodar-based Gesheft LLC at the request of Dutch company Certhon Projects B.V. The claim was based on a debt exceeding €1 million, previously awarded by the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. While the […]
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Maxim Kulkov to participate in the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts – the Neutral Law of Global Trade RAA Webinar

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 […]
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Russian court considers investor’s claim against Norway, bypassing the rules on Norway’s immunity and applicable investment treaty (Commercial Court of the Kursk Region)

In Case No A35-6794/2023, the Commercial Court of the Kursk Region (Court) has determined that it had jurisdiction to consider a claim falling within the scope of an arbitration provision in the Norway-Russia BIT (BIT). Authors: Maxim Kulkov (Managing partner) and Maria Ivanova (Associate), KK&P Trial Lawyers A Russian investor brought a claim against Norway […]
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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 session. Although the session was formally focused on jurisdiction, the discussion went far beyond procedural conflicts. The speakers addressed not only […]
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Pravo-300 2025 Lawyer Ranking Results

Pravo-300’s 2025 ranking includes the debut of KK&P Senior Associates Ekaterina Tumanova (Domestic Litigation (high market)) and Luiza Movsisyan (International Arbitration and International Litigation). In keeping with tradition, the KK&P Trial Lawyers partners have been recognised by the ranking in all practice areas submitted. 2025 ranking highlights: Domestic Litigation (high market): Maxim Kulkov, Oleg Kolotilov, […]
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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 (Russian Federation)”: A Practice Note providing an overview of the key legal issues that need to be considered, from a Russian law perspective, when mediating […]
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