Ekaterina Abakumova has analysed for Pravo.ru the position of the Supreme Court on the lawfulness of reducing alimony when the payer's income decreases
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation has pointed out that a change in a financial situation of a paying parent is not an unconditional argument for maintenance reducing. It must be established that it is not possible to pay the same amount, taking into account all types of income. This conclusion was reached in a case in which an ex-spouse…
29.05.2023
Maxima Legal has increased its presence fivefold in the Forbes Club Legal Ranking, a survey of the best Russian HNWI practitioners
Forbes Russia has presented the results of its own analysis of law firms practicing in the field of private wealth, highlighting Maxima Legal's expertise in 21 areas of legal support. The company was named a leader three times, a leading firm 10 times, and a recommended firm 8 times. In addition, we note that the company was recognised in all 6…
20.12.2022
Ekaterina Abakumova has helped Sphere Magazime understand the intricacies of divorce with minor children
The number of divorces in Russia is increasing year by year. Couples with minor children, who almost always complicate the divorce process, are also deciding to divorce. "If spouses have common minor children, the marriage can only be dissolved in court, even if both spouses agree to the divorce. There are only a few cases where it is not…
23.05.2022
Maxima Legal has launched Maxima Legal Alert telegram channel
Dear All! Due to the current unstable situation and constant changes in the legal field Maxima Legal team has launched a special Maxima Legal Alert telegram channel for prompt legal assessment of changes in the legislation and other significant events. For transparent navigation in the information field there are hashtags, by clicking on…
05.03.2022
The Federal Chamber of Lawyers of the Russian Federation has awarded Ekaterina Abakumova a Medal For Merits in the Protection of Rights and Freedoms of Citizens
The Federal Chamber of Lawyers of the Russian Federation has encouraged the most creative and professional advocates who have demonstrated the highest examples of professionalism and fidelity to corporate traditions in last 2 years. In particular, Ekaterina Abakumova, advocate at Maxima Legal was awarded the Medal for Merits in…
01.06.2021
Maxima Legal has expanded its presence in the key national rating, Pravo.ru-300, and has entered into the top-5 law firms with the largest number of industry awards
On December 4, the results of the main Russian ranking of law firms, Pravo.ru-300, were announced. According to the results of the research, Maxima Legal once again confirmed the high level of expertise of all the firm's practices and collected 14 industry awards. "The annual confirmation of our team's expertise by the Pravo.ru - 300 rating is a…
07.12.2020