Senior Associate
Higher School of Economics (Honors).
Moscow Office
a.akuzhinov@sbplaw.ruRepresenting the client in several court proceedings against its former Russian dealers regarding the client's exit from the Russian market.
Preparation of expert reports on Russian law for proceedings in EWHC over insurance indemnities for the aircraft loss due to Russian counter-sanctions.
Advising on risks related to disputes initiated following termination of activities in Russia and management/employee liabilities.
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.
Settlement negotiations with Russian state-owned banks, including OFSI/OFAC licensing and compliant payment routes.