Konstantin Boytsov has been quoted in Kommersant and RBC on an initiative ban the sale of real estate owned by a trade union

A working group of the St Petersburg Parliament has asked Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, to impose a moratorium on the sale of real estate owned by the Leningrad Federation of Trade Unions (LFP), which includes seven large properties in St Petersburg and the Leningrad region. According to the parliamentarians, this measure is necessary…


Konstantin Boytsov has talked with Novy Prospekt about the current practice of resolving disputes regarding the division of land plots

Residents in Toiva are involved in a complex dispute over the legality of the division of the land on which their homes stand. In the residents’ opinion, any land transactions should be agreed with the owners of the apartments, since the land automatically passes into their shared ownership. Among the co-defendants in the claim is the developer…


Konstantin Boytsov has provided his comments to Kommersant on the situation around obtaining the status of a guaranteeing organisation

On 1 January 2020 Vodokanal was appointed as the guaranteeing organisation of the village of Novogorelovo, Lomonosov district, Leningrad region. However, in mid-January, the company filed a claim against the administration of Villoz, as it considers that the decision to grant it status does not comply with the law. In particular, in accordance…


Maxima Legal has been accredited by the Russian Direct Investment Fund

Maxima Legal announces that it has successfully completed the pre-qualification process for the right to provide legal advice to the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Following an open tender, the firm has been included in the panel of legal advisors for the next two years, until 10 December 2021.


Pravo.ru-300 has highly rated all of Maxima Legal’s practice areas

On 5 December, the results of the main Russian rating agency, Pravo.ru-300, were announced. According to the results of the study, Maxima Legal almost doubled its presence in the ranking, becoming one of the strongest law firms in 11 areas of legal support – with each of the firm's practices being included. Under the regional ratings, Maxima Legal…


Konstantin Boytsov has explained to RBC+ recent legislative changes in the residential market

For RBC +, the Head of Real Estate and Construction practice at Maxima Legal, Konstantin Boytsov, explained key legislative changes regarding residential properties. Only now in official documents a definition of apartments included in real estate. Previously, it was customary to call apartments non-residential premises, positioned as suitable for…


Konstantin Boytsov has spoken with Magenta.today about the requirements for hostels accommodation

Since 1  October 2019 the temporary accommodation in the residential property will be removed from the hotel market due to the amendments to the Housing Code of the Russian Federation known as the "Khovanskaya Law". Konstantin Boytsov, Head of Real Estate and Construction Practice at Maxima Legal, explained to Magenta.today magazine that due to…


International rating of Best Lawyers has ranked Maxima Legal in four areas of law

For the eleventh time, the international rating of Best Lawyers presented a list of Russian lawyers recommended by various branches of law - this year, four lawyers from Maxima Legal were included in the ranking. Maxim Avrashkov, Managing Partner, Head of the General Business Law Practice, was among the leading lawyers in Corporate Governance…


Maxima Legal invites you to a business breakfast dedicated to trends in legislation and litigation practice on technological connection, concession and redistribution of electric capacity

Maxima Legal Law Firm invites you to participate in a business breakfast dedicated to trends in legislation and litigation practice on technological connection, concession and redistribution of electric power. Date: 23 April, Tuesday Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Location: Maxima Legal office, 26, Liteyniy prospect, St Petersburg  Konstantin…


Konstantin Boytsov has talked about the legal structures that can be used when acquiring real estate

On 27 February, Maxima Legal together with Colliers International and with the support of Russoft organised a business breakfast titled "Time to buy: when buying an office is cheaper than renting". As part of the event, the Head of the Real Estate and Construction department at Maxima Legal, Konstantin Boytsov talked about the more commonly used…