Natalia Demina talked about the culture of inheritance planning in Russia in an interview for the DP

As part of the preparation of the Lawyers' Rating 2021, the Delovoy Peterburg newspaper interviewed Natalia Demina, Head of Private Wealth Practice at Maxima Legal, who won the Breakthrough of the Year nomination. The expert talked about the formation of inheritance culture in Russia, recent trends, gaps in inheritance legislation and much more.…


The case "PROTECTING A PRIVATE INVESTOR IN SWITZERLAND": Maxima Legal defended the interests of a client who lost money as a result of dishonest actions of a Swiss bank representative

A Russian private investor transferred approximately USD 5 million to a major Swiss bank to invest in securities. The client wanted to invest only in conservative instruments, but on the advice of the bank manager purchased a product with higher risk and lost the money. The Private Wealth practice team, in cooperation with colleagues from…


Delovoy Peterburg once again noted Maxima Legal in its annual Legal Rating

The Delovoy Peterburg newspaper, a key business publication of North-West Russia, presented the results of its own annual Legal Rating, in which the publication and legal firms choose the best legal advisors in the city. In 2021 Natalia Demina, Head of Private Wealth Practice at Maxima Legal, was named first in the Breakthrough of the Year…


Maxima Legal was nominated for SPEAR'S Russia Wealth Navigator Awards 2021

SPEAR'S Russia Wealth Navigator Awards Organizing Committee has nominated Maxima Legal for the Legal Advisor of the Year award. Winners will be chosen based on the results of the professional community survey and opinion of the authoritative jury. SPEAR'S Russia Wealth Navigator Awards recognise the very best in private banking, wealth management…


Maxima Legal is once again included in the top 100 law firms in Russia

For the second time in a row, the editorial board of White Square Journal included Maxima Legal in its rating of the top 100 law firms in Russia. The ranking is based on an analysis of revenues, company performance, the number of competent professionals, as well as client loyalty levels. To learn about the rating and its methodology please visit…


Sergei Bakeshin analysed for Fontanka the decree on dual citizenship for government officials

On 25th of August, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing Russian citizens to enter state and municipal service if they have another citizenship, if renouncing foreign citizenship is not possible. It should be recalled that the amendments to the Constitution contained an explicit ban on dual citizenship for officials. As…


Alina Kalinskova analysed for Novy Prospect the lawfulness of exit restrictions by the border service of the Federal Security Service of Russia

On 21st of July, Estonia allowed non-European Union citizens to enter its territory with a certificate of vaccination with any vaccine, including Russian Sputnik V. However, the tourists have encountered exit restrictions from the border service of the Federal Security Service of Russia. The reason for the refusal is the Russian Government Order…


International ranking of Best Lawyers has ranked 8 Maxima Legal lawyers in 20 areas of law

Best Lawyers, the oldest international ranking, has presented its annual list of Russian lawyers recommended in various areas of law. 8 Maxima Legal experts, providing legal support in 20 different areas, received professional recognition. Maxim Avrashkov, Managing Partner and Head of General Business Law Practice, was once again ranked as one of…


Maxima Legal has supported Global Legal Run 2021 charity run

Maxima Legal has traditionally participated in Legal Run charity run, which was once again held in a flashmob format due to the extension of restrictions on public events because of the pandemic. From 22 May to 1 June, the event was supported by more than 100 Russian and foreign law firms, raising about 3 million rubles to help the wards of …


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…