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Criminal Defence and Business-Related Criminal Matters in Russia

Russian criminal-law assistance for directors, owners and employees, as well as foreign nationals and other individuals. Explain the immediate situation and any scheduled procedural action in brief.

Contact

Keep the first message brief. Do not send original documents or confidential information until a secure communication method has been agreed.

When to contact us

  • A director or employee faces a business-related criminal issue.
  • A person needs defence as a suspect or accused.
  • A victim needs representation.
  • A relative or company is seeking help for someone in Russia.

What the engagement may include

  • Assessment of the procedural position and immediate legal questions.
  • Defence of suspects and accused persons within the engagement.
  • Representation of victims and preparation of applications or complaints.
  • Participation in agreed procedural actions and coordination with existing advisers.

What you receive

An assessed procedural position, a defence strategy and the advocate’s work within the agreed scope. The available steps depend on the person’s role, documents and stage of the matter.

No outcome, release, dismissal, round-the-clock availability or arrival time is promised. A criminal matter cannot be assumed to be manageable entirely remotely. Foreign-law questions remain with suitable local advisers.

Getting started

First identify the parties’ roles, the Russian connection and any deadline without sending confidential documents. After the conflict check, the scope, documents, timetable and fee are agreed. Advice is tied to the facts and materials supplied.

  1. Send a brief first enquiry and identify the Russian issue.
  2. We check whether the engagement can be accepted, including conflicts and communication arrangements.
  3. Agree the scope and price of a consultation or initial assessment before it takes place.
  4. Agree further work, fees, expenses, authority and engagement documents.
  5. Carry out the work, discuss key decisions, report progress and deliver agreed results.

Working across borders

The engagement covers Russian law. Foreign-law questions, translation, certification and the participation of local advisers are agreed as needed. The language of this page does not imply a foreign professional qualification.

Questions before you start

Can someone abroad contact you?

Yes. The Russian procedural position and any need for personal participation are assessed separately.

Can a relative or company make the first enquiry?

Yes. State the relationship and immediate need without sending a full case file.

What if an action is already scheduled?

Mention its date and urgency. Availability and possible participation must be confirmed, not assumed.

Can a foreign adviser be involved?

Communication and the division of jurisdictional responsibilities can be agreed, subject to the interests and authority of the client.

Contact

Contact Irina Korneeva by email or telephone. Briefly describe your matter and any deadline. Consultations are available in Russian and English.

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