Projects

Assessed issues and risks connected with the implementation of a telematics system The experts of our practice have advised a client on installing a telematics system on corporate cars made available to employees. 

Complex analysis of an access control and management system and bringing it in line with current legislation The lawyers of the practice advised a major international company in connection with the enactment of Federal Law No. 572-FZ dated 29 December 2022 “On identifying and/or authenticating individuals using biometric personal data, on amending certain legislative instruments of the Russian Federation and on repealing certain provisions of legislative instruments of the Russian Federation” (“572-FZ”).

Assessed risks and limitations when our client is using the SAP system in Russia Our personal data protection team has advised the Russian division of a Chinese company which planned to use the SAP system.

Conducted an audit of restrictions on transactions with foreign securities The practice's team advised the client on regulatory and foreign currency restrictions imposed on a broker to conduct transactions with foreign securities for its benefit and for the benefit of its clients, including individuals who are Russian nationals.

Drafted a bank guarantee for over CNY 15 million for a Chinese counterparty Our lawyers advised a Russian company on how international rules for bank guarantees (URDG 758) should be applied and were also involved in preparing a draft bank guarantee and in having it negotiated with the Chinese guarantor bank.

Provided legal support with regard to a transaction for over RUB 1 billion in the banking sector The team of the practice provided legal assistance under a project of a major international bank operating in Russia which involved the assignment of a large portfolio of credit cards to another bank.