News
22January2016
Valentina Orlova figures at the top of the leading international rating World Trademark Review – 1000
Once more, World Trademark Review-1000 has hailed Valentina Orlova, Head of Pepeliaev Group's Intellectual Property and Trademarks Practice, as one of Russia's premier IP lawyers. She was placed in the 'gold' category for 2016 in the 'Individuals: prosecution and strategy' section.
30December2015
The President of Russia has backed the suggestions of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry developed together with Pepeliaev Group's experts regarding the regulation of various payments similar to taxes and levies
The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry commissioned Pepeliaev Group to analyse various payments which are similar to taxes and levies but are not included in the Russian Tax Code. These payments are collected in the most diverse industries and increase the real burden for businesses to finance their public commitments. It actually means that a parallel tax system is created. The amount of such payments already exceeds RUB 700 billion (1% of GDP). One of the most recent examples is the charge on 12-ton trucks, which sparked a massive public outcry.
18December2015
Pepeliaev Group jointly with the State Historical Museum have republished a centuries old Siberian book of business data
Pepeliaev Group has contributed to the republishing of Siberia's Book of Business Records (Okladnaya Kniga) - a project launched by the State Historical Museum. Siberia's Book of Business Records is a handwritten heritage document dating back to the end of the seventeenth century. It contains exhaustive data on Siberia's business, financial and political life.
10December2015
Pepeliaev Group has successfully defended a major foreign bank in a case concerning the deduction of expenses relating to futures transactions for profit tax purposes
At the end of November 2015, a tax authority handed down a decision based on the results of a field tax audit of a foreign bank. The authority went back on a point that had previously been demonstrated in terms of expenses relating to futures transactions being legitimately deducted from the tax base for profit tax. Including fines, the amount claimed was more than RUB 300 million.
09December2015
The first System of Antimonopoly Compliance on the Russian Market has been unveiled to the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service
On 8 December 2015 at the office of mobile operator MTS, a presentation was held dedicated to the system of antimonopoly compliance. This system was devised specially for MTS by Pepeliaev Group's lawyers and their colleagues from the company, in conjunction with audit firm Ernst & Young.
04December2015
Pepeliaev Group tops the Pravo.Ru-300 rankings
Pepeliaev Group is, for the fifth time, winner of the 'Best reputation on the market' category in the Pravo.Ru-300 rankings, with the firm being awarded the maximum score.