Month: June 2018

Juralink provides its clients with top-quality advice on following antitrust issues:

• General legal advice on application of Antitrust law and Advertisement law in Russia;
• Filing FAS notifications or obtaining of FAS approvals for purchase of shares in or assets and rights with respect to legal entities, as well as obtaining FAS approval for the reorganization and setting up of companies or joint ventures;
• Antitrust compliance analysis within the framework of M&A transactions and due diligence procedures;
• Antitrust compliance analysis for commercial agreements and policies.

Our practical advice takes into account economic aspects and provides creative solutions without compromising on legal standards. If your business requires guidance on Russian antitrust issues, it is better to consult with an expert before the matter will become critical or you will face a FAS audit and significant fines.

If your company or counterparty faces financial distress resulting in an insolvency procedure in Russia – the main thing that really matters is quick action. On the one hand you will need to protect your interest as a creditor throughout a bankruptcy procedure to minimize the economic loss or to obtain insurance coverage. On the other hand, you will need to reorganize your market approach and local office, to avoid that it becomes a burden for your foreign headquarters. Our experts are able to assist you on both. We may also guide you on through the myriad of opportunities and pitfalls that you face during a liquidation process. By virtue of our interdisciplinary approach we can counsel you on the best solution from a tax, employment and top-management liability perspective. We can guide you through an involvency procedure in Russia.

Commercial real estate issues in Russia may range from real estate transactions such as sale to property use such as lease.

Purchase and selling of real estate- industrial and agricultural complexes

We provide comprehensive advice on purchasing and selling of property by way of asset or share deals, as well as perform the requisite due diligence. Due to the lastest localization trend in Russia we are active in advising on complex issues related to acquisition/divestiture of agricultural and industrial real estate assets, as well as establishment of real estate joint ventures. Our specialists will help you maximize your returns and minimize your risks by identifying and creating the most appropriate deal structure and guide you on the tax efficient solutions and innovative financing methods.

Property lease of real estate

When it comes to the commercial use of real estate in Russia carefully drafted lease agreements can be crucial. Juralink has broad experience in drawing up such agreements for ground and office leases, sale-leaseback arrangements, subleases and more. We provide expert advice on all the relevant stages of the landlord and tenant relationship from the pre-agreement negotiation phase until the end of relationship and possible dispute resolution.

We provide support with customs issues in Russia for imports by foreign companies and their Russian subsidiaries. Juralink can service your needs in the following matters:

• Dispute resolution with customs authorities in Russia on adjustment of customs duties, classification of goods for tariff purposes and applicable VAT;
• Representation in litigation procedures in Russia arising from administrative liability for violation of customs regulations;
• Establishing a cooperation with the customs authorities in Russia to monitor the IPR infringements and import of counterfeit goods – record of IPR within the customs IP register;
• Support of import operations, logistic management, obtainment of applicable conformity certificates and quality declarations.