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Oligarch's lawyer arrested in Moscow
The lawyer to detained oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov, the Kazakh billionaire and ex chairman of BTA Bank, has been arrested in Moscow.
Microsoft deputy GC confirms co-operation on Russian misconduct claims
Microsoft's deputy general counsel and vice president John Frank has confirmed that the company is working with US federal authorities over allegations of 'illegal activity' by employees in Russia and Pakistan.
Russian lawyer sued by Pussy Riot client
The lawyer who represented Yekaterina Samutsevich, one of the three Pussy Riot members sentenced to jail last August, is facing a lawsuit from her ex-client and a compensation claim of US$60,750.
Chinese firm opens Moscow base
Leading Chinese law firm Dacheng has opened an office in Moscow, aiming to build up to a staffing level of 20 lawyers.
Russia moves to tackle online piracy
Russia has introduced an anti-piracy law to tackle rampant abuse.
Russian constitution is 'under threat', say legal experts
Over 50 legal experts in Russia have joined forces to write an open letter warning that the Russian constitution is 'under threat'.
Action urged over guilty verdict for dead Russian lawyer
Western governments are under pressure to take a tough stance with Russia over the case of the dead lawyer Sergei Magnitsky who has just been condemned for tax evasion.
Russian legal market faces challenges
Russia still has some way to go before successfully integrating into global markets, says IBA Secretary General Martin Solc.
US lawyer expelled from Moscow
A US lawyer and former US embassy worker in Moscow was expelled from Russia after reportedly refusing to co-operate with a Russian spy agency.
Rouse heads to Russia
London-based IP specialist firm Rouse yesterday announced it is to open an office in Moscow, taking the firm's office count to 19.
Russian court postpones dead lawyer trial
A Russian court has postponed the trial of a dead lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, in the latest instalment of what is seen as a farcical case of tax evasion.
Dead lawyer goes on trial in Russia
A surreal court hearing in Moscow has attracted international criticism.
Google takes swipe at Russia's firewall
Internet giant Google has launched the first high-profile test of Russia's contentious firewall, taking legal action against the web blocker which has been lambasted for allowing the government to ban any web site it chooses.
Pussy Riot appeals to human rights court
Lawyers representing three members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot have appealed to the European Court of Human Rights over prison sentences handed down following a protest in a Moscow church last year.
Russian companies still favour London listings
Russian companies want to list in London for a variety of reasons. But, ask Kate Ball-Dodd and Simon Allison, will the trend continue?
Russian anti-corruption lawyer hit with fraud charge
A prominent Russian lawyer, blogger and anti-corruption activist faces a long prison term after being charged with embezzlement in a case that has reignited international concern over the rule of law in the country.
Bear bites back
Wealthy Russian individuals and businesses have been rushing to London's commercial court to do battle, but now there is a backlash in Moscow. Is this the beginning of the end? David Allen and Philippa Charles assess the evidence
Russia's proposed court laws 'almost Stalinist'
Russian lawyers have strongly criticised the leader of the country's Supreme Commercial Court after it was suggested that local courts should have the power to overturn foreign rulings that are not in the national interest.
The Russians are coming
Russian is almost the unofficial second language of London's commercial court. Anthony Riem and Trevor Mascarenhas attempt to explain why
Russia signs anti-bribery deal
Russia has become the latest member of a leading international anti-bribery club - a move that will elicit some scepticism and bemusement from many global lawyers practising in the jurisdiction.