Projects
Advisory services
Advised a Russian stock exchange on rights to a number of computer programmes in relation to a reorganisation of legal entities that formed a part of the client's group of companies. We analysed the transfer of rights to the corresponding programmes and gave a legal appraisal of the risks and restrictions.
Representing the client in court
Legal representation with regard to the early termination of trademark protection
We filed a statement of claim and supported a case for the legal protection of a trademark being terminated, which prevented our client from observing the terms and conditions of the Olympic construction plan.
Registering trademarks
Registered the trademarks of a Russian mobile operator, and a major foreign company in all CIS countries, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, USA and some Latin American countries.
Migration issues
Advised on how to structure the hiring of foreign employees in a company and its structural subdivisions.
We obtained quotas and permits to hire foreign employees, and had permission documents issued for foreign employees and their family members.
Optimising and restructuring staff
Devised a strategy for and provided legal support during a staff reduction or redundancy programme, in introducing a downtime regime, changing the amount of salaries, and regarding possibility of applying disciplinary reprimands against the employees.
Legal support in obtaining licences
Advised on matters involved in obtaining a licence to purchase, store and supply alcohol products and products containing alcohol, and on internal document management in relation to transferring alcohol products within a chain.