Mikhail Shalygin elected to manage Committee for sustainable development at the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce

On October 5, the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce held a meeting and elections of the management to the Committee for sustainable development, which engages in issues of ecology and environmental protection, Russia’s reform in handling trash, handling of industrial waste and drain water treatment.


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Russian Bill on Supporting Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

On July 7, 2026, the State Duma passed in the first reading Draft Federal Law No. 1271570-8“On supporting development of artificial intelligence technologies in the Russian Federation” (hereinafter the “Bill”), submitted by the Government of the Russian Federation on June 25, 2026.


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

Pavel Karpunin, a Partner at the CLS law firm, is included in the 6th Panel of Arbitrators of the Harbin Arbitration Commission (HRBAC), also known as the Northeast Asia International Arbitration Center. Dispute resolution with Chinese contracting parties is now becoming even more direct and predictable for CLS clients.


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CLS is a leading Russian law firm providing a full range of legal services to Russian and foreign companies since 1999. CLS has offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

For 27 years, our team has been providing expert support on major investment, infrastructure and corporate projects — from structuring and financing, through implementation, to protection of the outcome — across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, finance and IT.


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Mikhail Shalygin elected to manage Committee for sustainable development at the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce

On October 5, the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce held a meeting and elections of the management to the Committee for sustainable development, which engages in issues of ecology and environmental protection, Russia’s…

Analytics

Lindsey Gramm Bill: CLS Legal Alert

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (H.R. 5334; Public Law 119-111) materially expands the U.S. Russia…

Analytics

Russian Bill on Supporting Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

On July 7, 2026, the State Duma passed in the first reading Draft Federal Law No. 1271570-8“On supporting development…

Analytics

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

On April 23, 2026, the EU Council adopted the 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. The package includes sanctions…

Case Highlights


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


Project Finance/Public-Private Partnership

Support for infrastructure projects in logistics and seaports


Implementation:
01.2010 – 07.2026
Project Finance/Public-Private Partnership

Creation and operation of a university campus in Chelyabinsk on the basis of a concession agreement


Implementation:
04.2022 – 07.2026
Project Finance/Public-Private Partnership

Support for reconstruction of 28 regional airports


Implementation:
08.2024 – 07.2026
Project Finance/Public-Private Partnership

Support for project on creation of the New Arkyz airport in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic


Implementation:
03.2024 – 07.2024
Intellectual property

Project support for a major Russian IT company entering the international market


Implementation:
03.2026 – 05.2026

Directories & Rankings

All ratings


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