Sanctions

For over a decade, our team has represented Russian companies in some of the largest sanctions-related litigation and arbitration matters securing precedent-setting decisions — including cases under Articles 248.1 and 248.2 of the Russian Commercial Procedure Code.

We advise major Russian companies, their senior management and beneficial owners as well as prominent Russian businessmen featured in the Forbes list on matters relating to the judicial challenge of sanctions and the unfreezing of assets.

Cases

Representing SIBUR International GmbH in a dispute against an American FMCG corporation in an arbitration administered under the SCC Rules.

The dispute arose in connection with the recovery of a debt for delivered goods and involved issues related to the application of UK sanctions legislation, in particular the provisions of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of February 24, 2024.

Representing a major Russian businessman in connection with an administrative and judicial challenge of sanctions imposed by the EU, Switzerland and the UK.

As a result, managed to obtain cancellation of restrictive measures imposed on the client in two jurisdictions.

Representing one of the largest Russian transport corporations in a landmark case concerning recovery of damages from foreign nationals under Article 248.1 of the APC RF in connection with the implementation of a real estate management project abroad.

Sanctions

Representing major Russian industrial groups in the UK and EU in challenging sanctions and obtaining licences and derogations.

Sanctions

Representing Sakhalin Energy operator of an oil and gas field development project «Sakhalin-2» in a dispute relating to unlawful termination of a time charter and dispute with its drilling contractor.

These cases also concern the application of Article 248.1 of the Russian Commercial Procedure Code.

Representing a client whose assets were blocked by Euroclear in a dispute involving the application of Article 248.1 of the APC AF.