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BIRCH LEGAL is a team of lawyers with many years of experience with every necessary resource at their disposal to provide top notch support for deals and representation in resolving complex disputes as well as to advise on any legal aspect our clients may face. Our dedicated service is built around listening attentively to clients, learning about as well as jointly forming their legal objectives as appropriate and ensuring that they are smoothly and efficiently met or exceeded. We strive to be available, responsive, pragmatic, realistic and responsible in our work in its every aspect. In our 30 years of experience, we have always endeavored not only to provide high-quality legal services, but also to build long lasting relationships and become a reliable partner for our clients for years to come.


BIRCH LEGAL is a relationship firm of Eversheds Sutherland in Russia. Beyond the ties with the global brand, we work closely with lawyers from our proven network of law firms around the globe, our “Best Friends”, when it comes to issues of foreign law which allows us to provide services in all significant foreign jurisdictions.

  • 30 years in the market
  • 12 partners
  • 70+ lawyers
  • 2 offices

Why us

Our brand is a true reflection of both the steadfast commitment to quality and the deadline as well as the flexibility manifested in the individual approach to each project and each client.

Our history



now

BIRCH team has been strengthened by leading experts from other international and Russian law firms

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over 70 employees in Russia

2022

The Russian team of EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND operates under its own brand Birch legal

over 50 employees in Russia

2017

Eversheds sutherland acquires the Russian offices of HANNES SNELLMAN

over 50 employees in Russia

2006

Hannes snellman acquires ETL LAW OFFICES

30 employees in Russia

1995

ETL Law Offices is established

15 employees in Russia

Accolades

Individual ratings for lawyers from Pravo300 2026

35 lawyers received high marks and were recognized as the best in the Russian legal services market

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Expert RA 2025

The BIRCH team received recognition in 11 nominations, demonstrating a high level of expertise in key practice areas.

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Pravo300 2025

BIRCH LEGAL continues to be a leader in all 24 major practices and industries.

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Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2025

The Rossiyskaya Gazeta legal ranking recognized the high professional level of BIRCH's lawyers.

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Private Clients Ranking by Pravo.ru 2025

The BIRCH team became one of the market leaders in the establishment and administration of private family foundations.

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Litigation Ranking by Pravo.ru 2025

The BIRCH team entered Band 1 for “Large Practices with 30+ Cases”

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Kommersant Legal Ranking 2025

BIRCH LEGAL has been recognized as a leader in 27 practice areas, with 13 of our lawyers earning top spots in the individual rankings.

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Individual ratings for lawyers from Pravo300 2025

31 lawyers received high marks and were recognized as the best in the Russian legal services market

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Pravo300 2024

BIRCH LEGAL continues to be a leader in all 24 major practices and industries.

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Kommersant Legal Ranking 2024

BIRCH LEGAL continues to be a leader in all major practices and industries.

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Individual ratings for lawyers from Pravo300 2024

18 lawyers received high marks and were recognized as the best in the Russian legal services market

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Pravo300 2023

The BIRCH LEGAL team not only maintains but also continues to strengthen its position in the Russian legal market.

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Transactions of the Year 2023

Two transactions supported by BIRCH LEGAL made it into Kommersant’s rankings for “Transaction of the Year”.

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Kommersant Legal Ranking 2023

Our team continues to rapidly improve its position every year, taking the lead in all major practices and industries.

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Forbes Club Legal Ranking 2022

The BIRCH LEGAL team received recognition in three categories in the Forbes Club Legal Ranking 2022.

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Pravo300 2022

We are continuing to rapidly improve our position as this year five of our practices were recognized in the first band.

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Legal 500

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

Chambers

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

Legal 500

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

IFLR 1000

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

Legal 500

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

IFLR 1000

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

Legal 500

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

IFLR 1000

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

Legal 500

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