CLS Partner Elena Stepanova makes CRE100 Legal rating among leading lawyers of the commercial real estate market

Elena Stepanova for the seventh time in a row made the CRE100 rating of the most influential people of the commercial real estate market (Top 100 Russian Market Makers) in the Legal Practice category.


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A leading Russian law firm providing a full range of legal services to Russian and foreign companies since 1999.

Industries Where We
Are Market Leaders
20+
Our Team of Lawyers
60+
Jurisdictions Where
We Operate
90+

CLS has offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Over the years, the company has established itself as a reliable partner, combining deep legal expertise with an understanding of its clients' business needs both in Russia and abroad.

The firm's team of lawyers regularly supports major projects in various sectors, including manufacturing, finance, and IT.


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The 20th Package of EU Sanctions: New Restrictions in Intellectual Property

The 20th Package of EU Sanctions: New Restrictions in Intellectual Property

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CLS Partner Elena Stepanova makes CRE100 Legal rating among leading lawyers of the commercial real estate market

CLS Partner Elena Stepanova makes CRE100 Legal rating among leading lawyers of the commercial real estate market

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Elena Stepanova, Partner at CLS, elected to the Board of the Commercial Real Estate Market Association (ARKN)

Elena Stepanova, Partner at CLS, elected to the Board of the Commercial Real Estate Market Association (ARKN)

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CLS expertise in Asia increasing: Pavel Karpunin, Partner of the firm, appointed arbitrator of Harbin Arbitration Commission

CLS expertise in Asia increasing: Pavel Karpunin, Partner of the firm, appointed arbitrator of Harbin Arbitration Commission

Case Highlights


Results of comprehensive legal work to support businesses and private clients in key legal matters


Project Finance/Public-Private Partnership

Support for reconstruction of 28 regional airports


Implementation:
08.2024 – 07.2026
Intellectual property

International structuring of the process of developing and creating an IT product


Implementation:
05.2024 – 08.2024
Intellectual property

Support for one of the world's leading classifieds platforms


Implementation:
12.2025 – 02.2026

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16 leading positions in the "Best Legal Practices and Industries" section, 9 lawyers ranked individually.

2026


CLS was recognized in 16 categories of the largest national legal ranking.

Высокая оценка экспертов за успешные судебные кейсы и стратегию защиты интересов клиентов.

Основные достижения:

  • Победы в арбитражных судах
  • Сложные финансовые споры
  • Корпоративные конфликты

2025


CLS leads in the areas of PPP, Commercial Law (Band 2), Real Estate, Corporate Law/M&A. Four lawyers were individually recognized.

«Одна из лучших компаний (в России) с точки зрения качества и стоимости услуг.»

«CLS обладает глубоким практическим знанием бизнеса своих клиентов и применяет подход, ориентированный на поиск решения»

Chambers Europe

2021


Annual study “Rating of Lawyers and Their Companies.” 10 CLS lawyers took high positions in the ranking in 2025.

10 юристов CLS заняли высокие позиции в рейтинге, в том числе:

  • Елена Степанова – недвижимость и ЖКХ
  • Екатерина Смоловая – налоги
  • Анна Персиянцева – ГЧП
  • Елизавета Двойнишникова – корпоративное право; слияния и поглощения
  • Виктор Калужский – интеллектуальная собственность
  • Вадим Ковалев – международные проекты; цифровые активы
  • Ирина Кочерова – слияния и поглощения

2025