EPAM Law Firm

Advising on family law matters, we combine the Western approach with extensive experience, particularly, in running international cases.

We offer legal representation and expert consultancy services to clients who wish to execute a prenuptial, a custody, a divorce agreement or divide their property, including equity interests in companies and profit-sharing programmes.

We have extensive experience in running divorce proceedings, advising on property settlement, arranging for child support benefits and alimony, and determination of child domicile through legal proceedings. Our lawyers assist in comprehensive equity capital distribution matters, including company appraisals, share options and other forms of non-property rights.

Our lawyers specialising in family law work closely with corporate, tax and criminal law associates, when/if required, allowing to fully foresee and neutralise the effect of litigation on the client's financial standing.

In addition to the above, we also advise on issues related to citizenship and inheritance.

We have a wealth of experience in advising multinational corporations on employment and migration issues in the CIS. We pride ourselves in having the ability to understand client's business, approaching each matter from a commercially viable point of view and delivering outstanding results.

Our in-depth knowledge of law and understanding of court practice and market standards enables us to provide the best legal advice in labour law related matters.

Our specialists advise company executives on regular basis on matters of structuring employment relations with foreign nationals, participate in preparation of incentive schemes and advise on implementation of global option agreements and their feasibility within the Russian and Belarusian legislations.

Our Employment Law practice provides legal advice in headcount optimisation, deals with complex cases regarding modification and termination of employment agreements, conduct due diligence of personnel documents and represents employers' interests during audits by State labour inspectors, occupational centers and migration authorities.

We have a wealth of experience in dealing with trade unions and represent employers during collective bargaining and disputes.

Our lawyers are well experienced in dealing with individual labour disputes and pre-trial arrangement of a conflict.

We have a wealth of experience in advising multinational corporations on employment and migration issues in the CIS. We pride ourselves in having the ability to understand client's business, approaching each matter from a commercially viable point of view and delivering outstanding results.

Our in-depth knowledge of law and understanding of court practice and market standards enables us to provide the best legal advice in labour law related matters.

Our specialists advise company executives on regular basis on matters of structuring employment relations with foreign nationals, participate in preparation of incentive schemes and advise on implementation of global option agreements and their feasibility within the Russian and Belarusian legislations.

Our Employment Law practice provides legal advice in headcount optimisation, deals with complex cases regarding modification and termination of employment agreements, conduct due diligence of personnel documents and represents employers' interests during audits by State labour inspectors, occupational centers and migration authorities.

We have a wealth of experience in dealing with trade unions and represent employers during collective bargaining and disputes.

Our lawyers are well experienced in dealing with individual labour disputes and pre-trial arrangement of a conflict.

Our Intellectual Property/TMT practice is one of the most highly regarded practices in the CIS. It comprises of highly qualified and well experienced lawyers, who advise global brands and major technology companies on a wide range of industry issues.

We provide comprehensive legal advice related to registration, transfer, and use of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, inventions, copyright, domain names etc. We conduct due diligence in respect to intellectual property, prepare drafts of contractual documentation, participate in negotiations of transactions and defend our clients' intellectual property rights before patent, customs and law enforcement authorities, in courts and international commercial arbitration.

We advise on regulatory issues in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors and the Internet, including personal data protection, commercially sensitive information and cryptographic operations and any related criminal liability and other risks. 

Furthermore, our lawyers represent clients in libel suits and advertising law disputes and work closely with public patent authorities and antitrust agencies, are involved in the improvement of legislation and sit on industry committees of business associations. Our lawyers are engaged in the work of the intellection property commission at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The Firm was one of the initiators behind the IT Industry Lawyer Discussion Club that was established several years ago and rapidly gained popularity as the key meeting platform for the industry lawyers.

Our exceptionally experienced lawyers are listed by directories such as Managing IP, Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, World Trademark Review 1000, Best Lawyers, Legal Experts and Who's Who Legal.

EPAM’ International Arbitration and Litigation Practice has, over the years, built a solid reputation and today is highly regarded by leading dispute resolution experts across the globe. It is the only law firm in the CIS ranked by Global Arbitration Review (GAR) 100.

The Firm represents leading corporations and multinationals with interests in Russia and the CIS. We have also represented on a number of occasions the Russian Federation.

Our lawyers have represented clients in litigations on four continents. We regularly provide assistance in regards to legal proceedings in Austria, Belgium, British Virgin Islands, UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Cyprus, USA, France, Sweden, Japan, Turkey, India and other countries.

The Firm’s lawyers specialise in corporate, antitrust, construction, maritime, IP, insurance, and investment disputes. They are experienced in all international arbitration rules and have successfully represented clients in various international ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations including:

• AAA - American Arbitration Association, New York;
• ICC - International Court of Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris;
• ICSID - International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes, Washington DC;
• LCIA - London Court of International Arbitration;
• SCC - Arbitration Institute at Stockholm Chamber of Commerce;
• ICAC at the Russian RCCI - the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Moscow;
• ICAC at the UCCI - the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine, Kiev;
• GAFTA - Grain and Feed Trade Association;
• FOSFA - Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations;
• CAS - Court of Arbitration for Sport, Lausanne;
• Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution;
• ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules.

The unique experience of the Firm’s lawyers also includes representation in the UN International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.

Our Dispute Resolution Practice is top ranked by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, was named the best in Eastern Europe and recommended by The GAR 100, PLC Which Lawyer, Who's Who Legal, Legal Experts EMEA, Best Lawyers and other reputable directories.

We boast the largest M&A and Corporate Practice in the CIS, working as one team together with the Firm's lawyers in tax, antitrust, employment and litigation practices, offering clients comprehensive advice on sophisticated transactions and day-to-day operations.

We are committed to our region and our clients, and whilst the legal capabilities of other international law firms in the region shrink, we continue to invest in our associates at all levels, including education and secondments to leading UK and US firms, as well as make new hires into our market-leading teams.

In 2015 EPAM corporate team won the prestigious Corporate Deal of the Year Award at The Lawyer European Awards, competing with the leading UK, US and European firms, which goes to prove our global recognition in the corporate field. We are actively engaged in developing the national law of CIS countries, which means that our advice is at the forefront of any legislative changes that may affect our clients.

Our Firm’s lawyers are co-authors of complete and comprehensive reform of the Russian Civil Code. We have specific know-how in adaptation of concepts of English law to local requirements and their effective subsequent enforcement in the CIS.

The Firm’s lawyers have been working with key players in the insurance market for many years, and have developed a deep understanding of industry rules. We are constantly improving our professional skills by sharing practical experience with insurance companies, reinsurers, insurers and loss adjusters.

In our work, we seek to resolve disputes in a mutually beneficial and peaceful manner. We provide an impartial analysis of judicial and regulatory risks and give our clients objective advice as to their further options.

Our lawyers develop and implement effective measures to counteract any unlawful insurance claims, and oppose malevolent counterparties in litigation.

Our experience has shown that insurance disputes may entail the involvement of specialists in areas such as maritime, tax, customs, or criminal law. The Firm has recognised expertise in all of these and other areas of law, and we always provide our clients with comprehensive professional advice.

Some of our lawyers are members of the expert councils of industry regulators. This means we can provide you with legal support based on an up-to-date understanding of the law and regulatory positions.

We provide the full range of legal support for real estate transactions, including during the implementation of development projects of any degree of complexity throughout Russia.

Real estate matters

We advise on a variety of real estate matters including urban planning regulation, land issues, construction, utility connections and supply of resources, safe operations (including industrial and environmental safety), real estate management, and insurance matters. Our expertise is further boosted by the full legal support of our colleagues from the other 20+ dedicated practice areas within the Firm.

Contractual work in the construction sector

Our team has extensive experience in contractual work in construction, particularly in structuring relationships between construction parties, drafting relevant contracts (design, construction and reconstruction contracts, project management, acting as a technical customer, and EPC contracts), negotiating with contractors, and dispute resolution in construction projects.

We support construction of major projects, including industrial enterprises, commercial real estate (office, retail, hotel, and warehouse), residential real estate and infrastructure.

Legislation

Our practice is actively involved in legislative work in the field of real estate regulation at both federal and regional level.

Dispute resolution

The Firm has a strong dispute resolution team, including in the area of real estate (acquisition of rights to properties, lease issues, construction, non-standard land relations and disputes with state authorities).

Transactional support

We have a long standing track record of successfully acting on major transactions and large-scale real estate and construction projects. We combine deep knowledge and expertise with an international approach and a deep understanding of the real estate market.

Awards

The Lawyer European Awards 2015 for Europe's best infrastructure and construction project went to our team for the unprecedented work on the 2014 Winter Olympic construction projects.

The team

Our team brings together accomplished lawyers and experts in the real estate field who have held management positions in public companies and leading international law firms. The practice consists of 10 specialist lawyers focused exclusively on real estate matters.

EPAM has built a highly reputable international team of criminal defence lawyers in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Our practice focuses on defence in white collar crime cases, preventive counselling and compliance, corporate internal investigations, and other areas of criminal investigations and litigation. We represent companies and their employees as well as private individuals.

We are experienced in representing clients through all aspects of criminal litigation and regulatory enforcement actions - from the pre-investigation stage and the onset of an investigation to a trial's conclusion. We also support clients in their internal investigations of abuse of authority and crimes committed within or against the company, including assets stripping by shareholders or management.

The Firm's team has handled white collar crime cases involving a wide range of subjects, including commercial, credit card, computer/internet, bank, insurance, securities, and bankruptcy fraud, as well as professional negligence, tax evasion, bribery, counterfeiting, economic espionage, embezzlement, extortion, forgery and money laundering. Our work normally includes cooperation with local and foreign authorities, leading international law firms and forensic advisers, valuators and other experts, security services providers, and other parties, to ensure the best possible results for our clients.

Our legal representation reaches far beyond the borders of the CIS. We represent our clients in investigations and court proceedings in various foreign jurisdictions in Europe, the United States and other parts of the world.

The Firm has been awarded the Firm of the Year in Criminal Defence practice area by Best Lawyers 2018.