Insolvency and directors’ liability
We handle every stage of Russian insolvency proceedings, from supervision to liquidation, challenge transactions and defend controlling persons against unsubstantiated claims.
How we can help
- Insolvency proceedings
We act for debtors and creditors throughout Russian insolvency proceedings, from supervision to liquidation.
- Directors’ liability
We defend directors and beneficial owners against subsidiary liability claims and pursue damages on their behalf.
- Challenging transactions
We challenge suspect transactions and seek to return assets to the insolvency estate.
- Debt restructuring
We develop out-of-court restructuring arrangements to help avoid insolvency and preserve the business.
Our approach
- Step 01 · 1–3 daysInitial assessment
We assess insolvency and directors’ liability exposure and prepare a risk overview.
- Step 02 · 5–10 daysStrategy
We develop a defence or recovery strategy and agree it with the client.
- Step 03 · up to 6 moCourt proceedings
We represent clients in insolvency proceedings and related disputes.
- Step 04Outcome
We pursue the protection of our client’s assets or recovery on their behalf.
Selected experience
- RUB 2.1bnSubsidiary liability claim against a beneficial owner dismissed
Manufacturing group. We established the commercial rationale for the decisions and the absence of control during the disputed period. The claim was dismissed in full.
- RUB 640mAssets returned to the insolvency estate
Acting for a developer’s creditor group, we challenged a chain of property transactions and secured payments towards third-priority claims.
- 18 monthsSettlement instead of liquidation
A retail chain retained its operations: we agreed a repayment schedule with 40 creditors and obtained court approval of the settlement.
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