Kucher Kuleshov Maximenko & Partners (KKMP) is an independent Russian law firm established by the former Moscow team of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. The firm retained key lawyers and the core practice areas developed during Debevoise’s long presence in Russia, enabling continuity on complex cross-border transactions, projects and litigations. KKMP’s lawyers regularly advise leading corporations, financial institutions and sponsors on high-value deals and regulatory matters.

KKMP maintains a full-service platform covering corporate transactions, finance, regulatory compliance, disputes, digital technologies and insurance, supported by specialists in capital markets, tax and infrastructure. The firm combines experience in international standards with local market knowledge to manage multi-jurisdictional mandates and contentious matters, including international arbitration and major court proceedings.

Client service at KKMP emphasizes continuity, technical depth and pragmatic solutions tailored to commercial objectives. The firm invests in practice-specific capabilities and legal technology solutions to improve efficiency and document handling, while preserving pro bono initiatives and ethical standards inherited from its international practice background.

About Кучер Кулешов Максименко и партнеры

Founded in 2022

48 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Insurance
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

KKMP advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance and incentive programmes, drawing on partners and lawyers experienced in structuring complex transactions and board-level governance. The team manages deal execution, shareholder arrangements and corporate restructurings for strategic buyers, sellers and sponsors, integrating tax and regulatory inputs to align transaction structure with commercial objectives.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

The financial practice handles corporate finance, project finance, acquisition financing and debt restructuring, offering lender and borrower-side advice on documentation, security packages and regulatory compliance. The group supports capital raising and structured financings, including bonds and project-level funding, and provides practical solutions for cross-border financing where Russian and foreign law issues intersect.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

Insurance

The insurance team specialises in coverage and product matters including D&O liability, property insurance, cyber insurance and complex packaged insurance solutions. KKMP advises insurers, reinsurers and insureds on policy wording, claims strategy and regulatory interaction to resolve high-value coverage disputes and to design insurance programs aligned with corporate risk profiles.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

Lawsuits & Disputes

KKMP represents clients in domestic litigation, transborder disputes and international commercial and investment arbitration, delivering case strategy, pre-trial risk assessment and enforcement planning. The disputes practice handles complex multi-jurisdictional matters, anti-suit and jurisdictional challenges, and works with clients to secure pragmatic settlements or to pursue full-scale litigation and arbitration when required.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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