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  • 25+ years in the market
  • 11 partners
  • 60+ lawyers
  • 2 offices
Cohesive team

As of April 2022, Eversheds Sutherland has been among the first teams in Russia to continue to operate under its own new brand, BIRCH LEGAL, and is among the very few firms who have retained its entire team as well as joined efforts with leading lawyers from a number of international and Russian law firms including, inter alia, part of the ex-BCLP (Russia) team.

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Accolades

Extremely experienced and professional. The team has sophisticated talent. Their outstanding teamwork meets all our expectations. It’s always a pleasure to work with these people. The Legal 500 2021

The team is incredibly hard-working and very flexible to the changes that might appear during the project. Chambers Europe 2021

A qualified team with incredible knowledge and experience. The most spectacular feature is that the team always goes above and beyond for clients. The Legal 500 2021

Great team, professional approach, solid expertise and excellent market reputation. IFLR1000 2021

The lawyers give clear and precise answers which get to the essence of the issue within the set deadlines. The Legal 500 2021

Perfect negotiators, can stand their position and provide valuable arguments, flexible in relationships with the client. IFLR1000 2021

Deepest expertise and years of successful experience. The Legal 500 2021

The team is strong and constructive, they thoroughly review and analyze the problems before giving good and clear instructions and solutions. IFLR1000 2021

An experienced team, the quality of their work is really good. They are responsive and always give advice, taking into account future consequences. The Legal 500 2021

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BIRCH LEGAL advised Yandex in its acquisition of Pruffme: a web-conference and collaborative solutions tech platform

BIRCH LEGAL team provided comprehensive legal support throughout Yandex's acquisition of Pruffme, a Russian technology solution used in Yandex's new interactive online whiteboard service – Yandex Concept.

Read more 3 December 2024
BIRCH LEGAL is launching its unique service called “First Responders” that is designed to provide immediate support for businesses in urgent situations

BIRCH LEGAL is actively developing its initiative on “Express legal support for businesses undergoing emergencies” in which our lawyers have already successfully defended a client in a criminal case on embezzlement.

Read more 30 October 2024
Client protected from RUB 1.6 billion claim in dispute over rights to securities

BIRCH LEGAL’s Dispute Resolution Practice successfully defended the interests of a foreign depositary in Russian court against the claim from an investor – the beneficiary of a foreign fund – regarding the transfer of rights to securities to him that were being held in a trust by the foreign fund in the amount of RUB 1.6 bn.

Read more 22 October 2024
BIRCH LEGAL advised the Purmo Group on the sale of its Russian business to a Russian investment firm

The BIRCH LEGAL team provided comprehensive legal support on a transaction involving the sale of two subsidiaries of the Purmo Group that manufacture and sell radiators to an investment firm from the Russian Federation.

Read more 8 October 2024
BIRCH LEGAL supported the sale of Yandex's Health web-service

The BIRCH LEGAL team supported the sale of the Yandex telemedicine business line, which operates under the Yandex Health brand and helps doctors conduct online consultations with users.

Read more 17 September 2024
Bankruptcy of foreign companies in Russia: a discussion on inexpediency and its criteria

Pravo.ru compiled a list of high-profile bankruptcy disputes considered by the Supreme Court over the past year that were of note to the legal community.

Read more 5 November 2024
New regulation for digital assets

On 8 August 2024, two laws regulating the procedure of issuing and circulating digital currency (“cryptocurrency”) were simultaneously adopted. The BIRCH LEGAL team prepared an overview of the provisions of these laws.

Read more 8 August 2024
Trends in Russian court practice in the application of interim measures in disputes with foreign companies in the first half of 2024

The BIRCH LEGAL team has closely monitored how courts apply interim measures in disputes with foreign companies in the first half of 2024 and has prepared an overview with its observations.

Read more 30 July 2024
Foreign exchange regulation

Towards the end of June, the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the RF approved the “Review of judicial practice on certain issues on the application of Art. 15.25 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the RF” which summarized its positions related to the imposition of administrative liability for violating the requirements of currency legislation. The BIRCH LEGAL team has highlighted several key points that should be taken into account in your business practices.

Read more 22 July 2024

Events

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Key trends in holding and ownership structures in Russia: 2025 and beyond
4 December 2024from 11:00 to 12:30

The recent changes in the Russian regulatory environment have made it difficult to use foreign companies and structures as holding vehicles for Russian assets, which prompts increased use of Russian instruments, vehicles and structures.

M&A transactions with individuals: pitfalls and practical solutions
27 November 2024from 11:00 to 12:30

In our webinar, we will analyze numerous risks and problems frequently encountered by lawyers supporting M&A transactions involving individuals as well as discuss whether this way of structuring transactions will be relevant after the changes to the tax code come into effect.

Prevalent problems in implementing comprehensive territory development projects
19 November 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

During the webinar, we will provide an overview of the most pressing issues that arise today when complying with the CTD regulations in practice.

Trends in tax oversight over foreign businesses in Russia
15 November 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

Tax disputes are becoming increasingly more complex, and the requirements on transparency and economic justification are becoming stricter as well as more intricate.

Personal Data 2024: review of new legislative initiatives and current practices
13 November 2024from 11:00 to 12:30

Since mid-2023, laws on personal data have been regularly amended to ensure the security of personal data.

Business reputation: protection both in and out of court taking account the modern digital reality
17 October 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

In this webinar, we share practical strategies for maintaining one’s business reputation.

Tax reform 2024: changes to the tax code and effects on business structuring
29 August 2024from 11:00 to 12:30

BIRCH LEGAL associates will talk about all the emerging trends

Bankruptcy for foreigners in Russia: A discussion on expediency and criteria
31 July 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

The bankruptcy of foreign companies is one of the brightest examples of modern judicial lawmaking.

Point of review: Key trends in judicial practice for the protection of intellectual property rights
10 July 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

During the webinar, our experts will review the latest positions and trends in judicial practice, as well as share their own experience in resolving the most pressing issues in the protection of intellectual property rights.

Russian investing in the Sultanate of Oman
2 July 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

The Sultanate of Oman is actively improving its investment climate and offers unique conditions and benefits to international investors.

Case Study: Employer Strategies for Protecting Themselves in Disputes with Employees and Labor Protection Issues
5 June 2024from 11:00 to 12:30

The last few years have been full of disputes related to the regulation of labor relations. During the webinar our colleagues will give recommendations that can be implemented in order to protect the company’s management.

Real estate deals in 2024: answers to the most pressing questions
23 May 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

The lawyers at BIRCH LEGAL have picked out today's most pressing problems in the sector and are ready to share the solutions they've refined throughout their practice.

Navigating countersanctions decrees: how to advance through the application process with the Government Commission and get a transaction approved
18 April 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

Obtaining such approval is a relatively straightforward procedure that is, however, complicated by a myriad of normative and recommendatory documents surrounding it.

Structuring international businesses in the Middle East: Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia
3 April 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

Today, implementing business initiatives in the Middle East is no longer limited to the United Arab Emirates, and this has compelled us to consider the region more broadly.

Dividends being included in the customs value of imported goods: the current status of investigations and practical recommendations for passing them
19 March 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

In August 2023, the FTS of Russia started to investigate the inclusion of dividends into the customs value of imported goods.

Legal issues surrounding ecology and business: novelties, trends, risks and their minimization
16 February 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

BIRCH LEGAL and consulting company Environ Consult CIS, which specializes in assessing the effects certain activities have on the environment, will share their experience on dealing with ecological law.

Legal due diligence: practical recommendations for investors, startups, and buyers
7 February 2024from 11:00 to 12:30

During the webinar, BIRCH LEGAL’s lawyers will share their experience in conducting legal due diligence as well as highlight the main aspects and risks that can be difficult to address after the transaction. 

Key tax events affecting business in 2024
31 January 2024from 11:00 to 13:00

BIRCH LEGAL's tax and customs practices are happy to present you with the key changes in tax regulation that are essential to conducting your business in Russia in 2024 both successfully and securely.

Disputes related to sanctions and countersanctions: tectonic shifts in major institutions and mechanisms?
25 January 2024from 10:00 to 14:00

Our team at BIRCH LEGAL handled various and sundry disputes concerning sanctions/countersanctions, and we would be delighted to share our thoughts, observations and the procedural tricks we developed throughout our experience.

Personal data 2023: The latest changes, practical tips on passing audits and nonobvious issues
15 November 2023from 11:00 to 13:00

At the webinar, our experts are going to discuss the latest changes in personal data legislation, key trends evident from the latest audits and cases reviewed by Roskomnadzor, as well as unevident risks that could be faced by any company working with personal data.

Main customs risks of export-import operations in 2023 for foreign trade participants
18 October 2023from 11:00 to 13:00

At the webinar, Andrey Grachev and Anton Borisichev will discuss the current trends in court practice related to the adjustment of the customs value of goods as well as the main customs risks that companies engaged in foreign economic activities may face.

International business structuring – from Europe to the Middle East
13 September 2023from 11:00 to 13:00

During the webinar, our experts will tell how suspension of international tax treaties impact business structuring and what decisions in Gulf countries would work in the new reality.

IP rights under the current conditions: who left and what remains?
5 July 2023from 11:00 to 12:30

Our experts will highlight the current issues surrounding IP law such as what changes have taken place and what to expect in the near future.

UAE corporate tax – key aspects of its impact on business structuring and M&A
29 June 2023from 11:00 to 13:00

Our experts will share their knowledge about the main corporate tax institutions affecting companies in FEZs, as well as business structuring and M&A in the region.

Public talk with the Counsel of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC)
19 April 2023from 11:00 to 12:30

This event is an exclusive public talk with a Counsel of the HKIAC, where Russian clients can learn first-hand about all the issues of interest in the Hong Kong arbitration proceedings.

International business structuring in the Middle East
21 March 2023from 11:00 to 13:00

Our experts will share their knowledge on the basic criteria for structuring businesses in Middle Eastern economic zones and delve into the intricacies of registering and operating companies in these zones.

Economic restructuring: new legal realities, trends, insights, and recommendations
1 March 2023from 11:00 to 13:00

The kaleidoscope of useful and interesting topics from various areas of law that reflect the economic restructuring of the past year.

Litigation and M&A transactions in the context of foreign businesses leaving Russia
24 November 2022from 11:00 to 13:00

Our experts will summarize the most important practices and review specific cases related to the exit of foreign businesses.

The new stage of the IT tax maneuver – accreditation or mobilization
19 October 2022from 11:00 to 13:00

Our experts will analyze the emerging complexities and discuss the prospects involved in establishing an IT company under the current circumstances.

New risks and new opportunities in IP management
13 July 2022from 11:00 to 13:00

Our experts will review the main changes in regulatory, contractual and litigation practice that should be considered in IP management.

PHARMA LEGAL UPDATE: overview of changes and trends
21 June 2022from 10:00 to 12:00

A joint webinar of BIRCH LEGAL and the Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.

Establishing and operating an IT-company: tax risks and opportunities for preferential tax treatment
9 June 2022from 11:00 to 13:00

BIRCH LEGAL continues the series of webinars that update the legal and tax aspects of doing business under the new circumstances.

Tax aspects of business restructuring - a return to Russia or a leap into the Persian Gulf?
19 May 2022from 11:00 to 12:30

Our experts will highlight the advantages of working through Qatar together with our guest, Oleg Chizh, who knows all the nuances of doing business in Qatar.

Legal response to the 2022 crisis: key trends and practical recommendations
20 April 2022from 11:00 to 13:00

Our experts will share our vision of the legal problems most significant for business in the past weeks, as well as the experience we have gained in solving them.

Crisis of 2022 and the use of legal mechanisms for unilateral change and termination of contracts
17 March 2022from 11:00 to 13:00

Existing Russian practice and possible application to the current situation.