Alexey Akuzhinov

Protecting the client in 40+ Russian proceedings after EU asset freezes.

Preparation of expert reports on Russian law for proceedings in EWHC over insurance indemnities for the aircraft loss due to Russian counter-sanctions.

Structuring a global settlement under English law resolving claims against former bank managers, covering over a dozen litigations and potential claims exceeding USD 12 billion.

Multi-jurisdictional corporate conflict in Russian banks (Russia, UK, BVI, Cyprus).

Representing the client in Russian litigation concerning nationalization of 158 legal entities (major hotel group) due to alleged tax violations in the amount of USD 2.4 billion, including coordination of international investigations to identify beneficiaries of BVI and Isle of Man entities.

Representing the client in several court proceedings against its former Russian dealers regarding the client's exit from the Russian market.

Representing the client in a dispute with a Russian company over the failure to fulfill contractual obligations due to EU sanctions.

Anti-suit application proceeding initiated by state-owned missile producer.

Advising the client with respect to risks for the holding in general and its Russian assets in particular, considering Russian countermeasures as well as recently adopted legislation. SBP team prepared a memorandum, which later on was submitted by the client to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) to get a license for a potential amicable settlement on the matter.

Representing two foreign companies in the dispute concerning the suspension of their corporate rights in a Russian legal entity due to their compliance with sanctions imposed against other shareholders.

Protecting the client in Russia, UK, and Cyprus in connection with a corporate conflict related to a construction of a premium real estate.

Defending multiple parties in a Norwich Pharmacal application in Cyprus related to potential multi-jurisdictional claims for several billion USD, considering a global settlement agreement and its release provisions preventing further proceedings.

Settlement negotiations with Russian state-owned banks, including OFSI/OFAC licensing and compliant payment routes.

Structuring a global agreement for the amicable settlement of disputes arising out of a corporate conflict between participants in gold mining companies. Collectively, the global agreement covered more than twenty litigations. As a result of the settlement, the corporate conflict was resolved, and the client was able to successfully exit the joint ventures, retaining assets significant to it.

Advising on risks related to disputes initiated following termination of activities in Russia and management/employee liabilities.

Representing the Client in a complex conflict consisting of a number of disputes related to challenging a share purchase agreement.

Advising and preparing a memorandum on the risks and prospects of litigation against the owners and managers of a bank under resolution for recovery of losses, including losses of the CBR due to the bank's reorganisation.

Global amicable settlement involving bankruptcy cases of major Russian agricultural holding across various regions.