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Epam Law Successfully Defends Auchan Retail Russia

Lawyers from EPAM Law successfully represented Auchan Retail Russia, one of the country’s largest retail chains, in a major dispute concerning the redevelopment of a property and involving claims exceeding RUB 25.5 billion.

EPAM Law Advised Agrostroy LLC on the sale of a land plot in New Moscow

The firm’s lawyers provided comprehensive legal support for the complex multi-party transaction, including assistance with negotiations and the preparation of transaction documents.

EPAM Law Announces new Counsel Appointments

With effect from 1 July 2026, Yulia Baimakova and Anna Rodygina of the M&A and Corporate Law Practice, Levan Dzhioev of the Criminal Law Practice, and Alexandra Mednikova of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice have been appointed Counsel at EPAM Law.

EPAM Law Advises on a new RUB 171.1 Billion Financing Stage for the Moscow–St Petersburg High-Speed Railway Project

This stage of the project financing was structured through a bond issuance by LLC SFO VSM Invest – Second, a special-purpose vehicle established specifically for the transaction.

Dimitry Afanasiev Speaks at SPIEF 2026 Session “Arbitration as a Magnet for Capital: Competition between Jurisdictions for Commercial Disputes”

Dimitry Afanasiev, Co-Founder, EPAM Law, took part in the discussion and proposed measures to make Russia a more attractive venue for dispute resolution and to strengthen protection for Russian companies in disputes

EPAM Law team Successfully Represents Ostankino Meat Processing Plant in an Unfair Competition case

Following the proceedings, the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia found that Dymov Sausage Production’s actions violated antimonopoly legislation and issued an order requiring the company to remedy the violation.

EPAM Law team Successfully Represents Prosveshcheniye Publishing House (VEB.RF Group) in Dispute over an Injunction Against Mathematics Textbooks and a Compensation Claim

EPAM Law successfully represented JSC Prosveshcheniye Publishing House (VEB.RF Group) in a long-running dispute concerning the protection of exclusive rights to mathematics textbooks for Grades 5–6 authored by N.Ya. Vilenkin, V.I. Zhokhov, A.S. Chesnokov and S.I. Shvartsburd.

Vladimir Talanov has been Granted the Status of a full Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

This status recognises Vladimir's high professional level and depth of expertise on a global scale and confirms his significant contribution to the development of international arbitration.

Denis Arkhipov Receives the Prestigious FPA RF Medal for Professionalism

This award recognises lawyers for outstanding professional achievements and an impeccable business reputation.

EPAM Law Advises on the Acquisition of a Production Facility for Khlebprom

EPAM Law provided comprehensive legal support in connection with the acquisition of a production facility in the Moscow Region for Khlebprom, a leading Russian confectionery manufacturer.

Evgeniy Rashchevskiy Appointed to the New Presidium of the RAC

Evgeniy Rashchevskiy, Partner and Head of International Arbitration and Litigation at EPAM Law, was elected Chair of the Domestic Arbitration Subcommittee.

Students from MSAL, MGIMO and HSE University Win the All-Russian “PROFI Dictate” Competition

Fewer than 10% of participants were able to surpass the 70-point threshold this year.

Around 90 Participants from 30 Russian Law Schools Took Part in the “PROFI Dictate – 2026” Competition

The winners of the competition will be determined shortly: three participants who achieved the highest scores and meet the other competition criteria will receive one-off payments.

Irina Kosovskaya and Kristina Timofeeva Contributed a Chapter to the AEB Position Paper 2026

The chapter entitled “Artificial Intelligence Regulation in Russia: Implications for European Companies” was authored by Irina Kosovskaya, Partner in EPAM Law’s Intellectual Property / TMT practice, and Kristina Timofeeva, Junior Associate.

EPAM Law Lawyers Uphold the Decision in Favour of Nortex in an Unfair Competition Case

The decision to uphold the ruling of the Krasnodar Office of the Federal Antimonopoly Service provides grounds for the cancellation of the trade mark’s legal protection. This will make it possible to restore the client’s full operations.

EPAM Law Announces Key Appointments

Effective 1 January 2026, Oleg Valkov (International Arbitration and Litigation) and Irina Kosovskaya (Intellectual Property and TMT) have become partners at EPAM Law.

With the support of EPAM Law, DIAC has obtained the status of a Permanent Arbitration Institution (PAI) in the Russian Federation

EPAM Law provided comprehensive support to the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) throughout the process of obtaining this status, which is of fundamental importance for the activities of international arbitration institutions operating in Russia.