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environmental and labor protection.

Law with a personal touch

Our work is driven by enthusiasm, inspiration
and a personal touch in all we do.

Old russian church between two modern skyscrapers. May be used as contrasts concept.

International standards with
local appliance

While aspiring to European standards
and innovative approaches to legal practice,
we are essentially a Russian law firm and know
how to apply the best international legal
practices in local conditions.

traffic sign standing on the skyline

Working with clients all
around the world

Our local expertise as a national law firm
and the global experience of our extensive
network of international partners mean we
are able to work with clients not only in Russia,
but also in Europe, North and South America,
Asia, Africa and Australia. This gives us
a unique opportunity to adopt the best Russian
and international practices in projects all over
the world.

Colorful shoal of fish over massive coral reef, Caribbean sea

Identifying unique
characteristics in every
business

We devote a great deal of attention to the
distinctive characteristics and unique
features of each business and each project,
providing individually tailored and smart
solutions to meet all the client’s requirements
and expectations.

Social responsibility and
civil standpoint

We feel responsible for those around
us and the world in which we live – we
provide charitable aid, work with
educational institutions and render pro bono
services. We maintain an active civil
standpoint and support the principles of
environmental and labor protection.

Maxima Legal has added a criminal law practice led by Leonid Filanovsky

17.02.2020

|By maximapublisher

Maxim Avrashkov - Managing Partner Leonid Filanovskiy - Partner

The Maxima Legal team has been joined by Leonid Filanovsky, a lawyer specialising in various aspects of criminal law for more than 20 years. As a partner, Leonid will lead a new practice area for the firm – the Criminal Law Practice.

“The creation of Criminal Law Practice is connected with the increasing demand of our private and corporate clients for legal support in the application of criminal law. Attracting such an experienced and well-established specialist as Leonid will expand our expertise and help protect the interests of our clients”, commented Managing Partner, Maxim Avrashkov.

Leonid Filanovsky has been practicing law since 1999. Leonid specialises in representing the interests of Russian and foreign corporations, their staff, executives and beneficiaries, as well as individuals at various stages of proceedings: during criminal proceedings, at the stage of investigative actions and at court hearings.

Leonid also represents the interests of clients in cooperation with regulators and law enforcement authorities, including as part of scheduled and unscheduled inspections of businesses and conducts internal corporate investigations and criminal legal due diligence of the activities of companies.

“I would not join a business that I don’t believe in, and I am glad that my approach is shared by such a strong player in the Russian legal market as Maxima Legal. I strongly share the corporate values and principles of the firm and its significant experience in related areas of law allows us to work effectively”, said Leonid.

Maxima Legal is part of one of the largest international associations of law firms, International Lawyers Network. Participation in ILN and an established partnership network enables the firm to represent clients in criminal proceedings and advise on anti-corruption laws in 70 countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.