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Russia > Restructuring and insolvency

Clifford Chance adopts a cross-practice approach to contentious and non-contentious issues, particularly relying on the strength of its banking and finance and dispute resolution teams. The Moscow-based group also works closely with the firm’s insolvency experts in London. The particular sector-specific expertise of the practice spans the mining, metals and transport industries. Managing partner Victoria Bortkevicha, dispute resolution practice head Timur Aitkulov and Vladimir Barbolin are all key contacts for the team’s client base, which encompasses banks, financial institutions and companies.

Russia > Dispute resolution: Litigation

Clifford Chance’s varied sector experience makes it a destination for clients in the oil and gas, banking and financial services, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, transport and consumer goods industries seeking representation in disputes. The department is led by ‘reputable litigator’ Timur Aitkulov, while senior associates Dmitry Malukevich and Olga Semushina are other key names to note.

Russia > Dispute resolution: arbitration and mediation

Clifford Chance’s dispute resolution team handles arbitration proceedings across a wide range of sectors including the financial services, construction and oil and gas industries. The department acts for companies in matters relating to investment treaty and commercial arbitration, and is equally adept at representing public sector clients. Clients value the expertise of ‘competent’ practice head Timur Aitkulov, and single out ‘knowledgeable’ senior associate Olga Semushina. Senior associate Dmitry Malukevich is another name to note.