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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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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