Forbes Russia has published a column written by Robert Houchill
Associate at Maxima Legal, Robert Houchill, has written a column for Forbes Russia on the situation surrounding the delay in issuing a British visa to Roman Abramovich. Roman Abramovich, perhaps the most well-known Russian resident in London, is reported to have applied for an investor visa prior to the expiration of his previous visa in April but…
22.05.2018
Maxima Legal together with the BRLA has hosted an English law event in St Petersburg
On 17 May, Maxima Legal and the British Russian Law Association hosted an English law-focused event in the Four Seasons hotel in St Petersburg. The event was well-attended by Russian and international lawyers. Maxim Ali from Maxima Legal gave a presentation on the pertinent issues to be considered when parties connected to Russia wish to enter…
18.05.2018
Maxima Legal invites to participate in a legal event, “The role of English Law in Russia in 2018 and beyond"
Maxima Legal and the British Russian Law Association invite businesses and international companies to participate in a legal event, “The role of English Law in Russia in 2018 and beyond". Date: Thursday, 17 May 2018 Time: 17.00 – 20.00 Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Voznesensky prospekt English law has often been the jurisdiction of choice for…
03.05.2018
Potential measures against wealthy Russians living in the UK // Delovoy Peterburg — April 2018
Business newspaper Delovoy Peterburg has published a column written by Robert Houchill and Head of the Private Wealth Practice, Natalia Demina. The article considers the measures that may be available to UK authorities against wealthy Russians living in the UK. To read the article in full (in Russian), please see the Delovoy Peterburg website.
17.04.2018
Maxima Legal has strengthened its rating in The Legal 500
Independent international rating agency for leading law firms, the Legal 500 has included Maxima Legal in its list of recommended law firms in three categories. The editors of the rating included Maxima Legal in the category of Private Client, giving a high assessment of the firm’s advisory services for succession planning, personal investment and…
12.04.2018
Why Victoria Skripal was denied a British visa // Delovoy Peterburg — April 2018
An associate and Head of the Immigration Desk at Maxima Legal, Robert Houchill has provided his comments on the matter to business-newspaper Delovoy Peterburg, including on the potential reasons for the refusal and the options available to Victoria to challenge the decision. We remind you that оn 4 March in Salisbury former FSB-officer Sergey…
10.04.2018
Robert Houchill has written an article on the refusal to grant Victoria Skripal a visa
On 4 March in Salisbury former FSB-officer Sergey Skripal and her daughter were hospitalised with signs of having been poisoned, Russia has been accused of being involved. The Kremlin denies involvement. At the end of last week, the British government declined Victoria Skripal’s request for a British visa to visit her unwell relatives in the……
10.04.2018
Foggy Albion. Does Britain remain attractive for Russia’s elite? // Forbes Russia – April 2018
Forbes Russia has published an article written by lawyers from Maxima Legal on the topic of the current economic and legal issues surrounding Russian businessmen in the UK. The article, written by the Head of the Private Wealth Practice, Natalia Demina and solicitor, Robert Houchill, covered the main instruments currently available to the British…
04.04.2018
Forbes has published an article written by Natalia Demina and Robert Houchill
For Forbes Russia the Head of the Private Wealth Practice, Natalia Demina, and solicitor, Robert Houchill, provided their assessment of the recent legislative changes in the UK and recent announcement to review the immigration of Tier 1 Investors, including for Russian citizens, as well as the potential use of Unexplained Wealth Orders. To read…
04.04.2018
Maxima Legal has again been included in the map of the legal market in St Petersburg
Delovoy Peterburg has published a study titled ‘The map of legal services in St Petersburg’, which compares 51 regional law firms, including regional offices of federal and international companies. The studies includes the number of hours spent by the law firms on assisting clients in 2017 and also the spread of workloads over 16 practice areas…
28.03.2018