Practices

Regulatory

Our team advises the clients on issues related to administrative rules and procedures established by Russian and EEU legislation, including licensing, technical regulation and conformity assessment of products, consumer protection, advertising, as well as requirements to ensure industrial safety and environmental protection.

In implementing these projects, our experts lean on their vast experience in advising clients across a wide range of industries taking a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to solving clients' problems, employing different types of legal practice and interacting with the clients' technical specialists to create unique legal solutions for complex technical projects.

Advising on consumer protection and product liability issues and supporting clients in disputes with consumers
Advising on customs law, export control and EEU legislation as well as providing support during the recall of goods or the elimination of identified defects
Advising on launching new products or new types of products into the Russian market and analyzing all possible regulatory requirements imposed on the products
Advising on environmental regulation and safety requirements for production facilities, including office premises, as well as on CO2 emissions and environmental fines
Assisting in the resolution of administrative cases with controlling authorities, including during inspections and court proceedings
Advising on the advertising and labeling of various products, including light industrial goods, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, and food products
Advising and supporting in obtaining licenses and other permits, including registration certificates, certificates and declarations
Assisting in the preparation for administrative inspections and providing support during their execution, including any other administrative procedures, and assisting in eliminating identified or potential violations
Supporting throughout dispute resolution on regulatory matters with public authorities, including the use of attorney at law requests, official correspondence and GR tools
Assessing regulatory risks and requirements in relation to business projects and transactions

Selected experience

Life sciences and healthcare:

advising a world-renowned manufacturer of medical equipment on the import and registration of the equipment in Russia
advising a world leader in the development and production of equipment for medical diagnosis on confirmation of compliance of medical devices with mandatory requirements
advising an international pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer on the registration of medical devices, including requirements for technical and operational documentation
advising a major Canadian generics manufacturer on legal requirements to conduct clinical trials in Russia and compliance of clinical trial agreements with Russian law
supporting a pharmaceutical company specializing in the production and sale of homeopathic medicines in establishing a company in Russia, including licensing and advertising issues

TMT:

advising a major US telecommunications company on licensing requirements
advising a major Korean electronics manufacturer on consumer claims regarding the disclosure of information about product properties at the time of purchase
advising a Japanese telecommunications operator and navigation service provider on the launch of a navigation application regarding personal data protection and administrative requirements
advising a global manufacturer of telecommunications equipment on IP telephony regulation from the perspective of the state regulation of business and personal data protection
advising a company specializing in comprehensive ADC solutions, network security and software deployment on various issues related to entering the Russian market
advising a major multinational software company on the import requirements for cryptographic hardware

Consumer goods:

advising one of the world's largest coffee producers on various import regulations
advising one of the world's leading alcohol companies on the requirements for advertising alcoholic beverages during sporting events in Russia
advising a globally prominent US manufacturer of cosmetics and perfumes on regulations governing the sale of alcohol-containing cosmetic products
advising an famous international fashion manufacturer on launching an e-commerce project in Russia, including consumer protection and product liability
advising a multinational jewelry company on the procedure for determining the country of origin

Other sectors:

advising one of the world's leading energy companies on the use and disposal of oil waste
advising one of the world's largest aluminum producers on the export of ilmenite concentrate (titanium component)
advising an internationally renowned household goods manufacturer on the legal regulation of highly concentrated hydrochloric acid (precursor) turnover in Russia for the purpose of using it in the production of goods
advising a leading global manufacturer specializing in plant biotechnology on the issues related to importing seeds
advising the Russian branch of one of the world's leading universities in connection with a prosecutor's investigation on licensing requirements and activities of non-profit organizations

The abovementioned includes the experience of our lawyers both prior to and after joining BIRCH LEGAL

Key contacts

Timur Akhundov

Partner

- timur.akhundov@birchlegal.ru