AVOCADO LAW FIRM is a Moscow-based boutique law firm that focuses on HoReCa and the legal protection of small businesses. The practice is led by founder partners Anna Fradkin and Evgeniya Smakhtina, who bring two decades of legal experience and extensive hospitality industry involvement, including senior roles with Ginza Project and Novikov School. This combination of sector knowledge and practical legal guidance enables clients to build resilient business foundations.
With a focus on HoReCa and startup ventures, the firm provides end to end corporate and commercial services including formation and governance, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, franchise arrangements, and strategic advisory to support growth and investment. The team leverages their experience in restaurant operations and entrepreneurship to help clients structure businesses efficiently, protect commercial interests, and scale responsibly.
AVOCADO LAW FIRM emphasizes a client-oriented approach and a People-for-people ethos, guided by a win-win philosophy and turquoise organizational culture. This combination prioritizes proactive risk management, clear communication, and practical education to help clients navigate hospitality and small business legal challenges. The geographic reach includes Moscow and a network across major Russian cities and international hubs such as Miami, London, Nur-Sultan, Monaco and Dubai.
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AVOCADO LAW FIRM provides end to end corporate and commercial services for HoReCa and startup clients including formation and governance, drafting and negotiating contracts, regulatory compliance, franchise arrangements, and strategic advisory to support growth and investment. The practice draws on the founders' hospitality industry experience to help clients structure operations, manage risk, and scale their businesses.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law
The firm provides real estate transactional support for hospitality businesses, including drafting and negotiating lease agreements, reviewing premises documentation, and ensuring compliance with local regulations to protect client interests and minimize disputes.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
The firm assists with brand protection through trademark registration and other IP matters, helping hospitality clients safeguard their brands as they grow.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law
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