The work of our lawyers and partners has been highly commended by both peers and clients.
In 2004 The Council of the Russian Federal Bar Association awarded Dmitry Afanasiev, Managing Partner of “Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev and Partners”, the Order of “Fidelity to a Lawyer’s Duty”. Ilya Nikiforov, managing partner of EPA&P St.Petersburg office, was given the Diploma “For Successes in Commercial Law”.
In April 2005 members of Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev and Partners were presented with the Commendations of the President of the Russian Federation, a distinction awarded “For accomplishments in protecting the interests and rights of citizenrs”.
In October 2005 EPA&P lawyers were presented with personal Commendations from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation “For highly professional assistance in defending national interests in the field of nuclear security in the course of investigation of grave crimes with serious social and political resonance”.
In February 2006 EPA&P lawyers were presented with a Letter of commendation from the Federal Agency for Management of the State Property of the Russian Federation for “effectively representing the interests of the Russian Federation during the bankruptcy proceedings of Arkhangelsk Trawler Fleet Company”.
In December 2008 for advising the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in the proceedings in the International Court of Justice on the case initiated by Georgia against Russia on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners was honored with the Letter of Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.
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The Firm’s work is highly commended by the world’s leading legal researchers, such as Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, as well as international legal press:
Praised throughout the market as being “probably the best among the Russian firms,” Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners is on its way to becoming an international firm having recently opened an office in London. Clients consider this group a top choice when it comes to Russia-specific, complex issues and note its “impressive track record for merger clearance work.” [...] Market sources also recognise its work alongside international law firms such as Ashurst or Hogan & Hartson. Dimitry Afanasiev has good working relationships with many big Russian clients and is considered the firm’s “absolute star for all major deals.”
This “prominent Russian firm” is viewed by sources as a remarkable player in the market, and its lawyers “always make sure they get the best result for their clients.” While it has offices in both St Petersburg and Moscow, the team established the London office in 2007 in order to manage international projects for its Russian clients and liaise with its international peers. It also handles a volume of cases for the Russian government [...] The team specialises in corporate disputes (specifically hostile takeovers), handles litigation arising out of general commercial matters and represents clients in IP and tax disputes. Based in St Petersburg, Ilya Nikiforov is praised as an expert in international arbitration and he recently started getting appointments as an arbitrator.
Chambers Global 2009
It is “one of the first ports of call when lobbying of the Russian government is needed: the lawyers have very good working relationships with the government.” Peers add that the firm is quite a force in competition-related litigation. Interviewees agree that “regardless of his senior position and status as a top lawyer, Dimitry Afanasiev will always handle sensitive matters himself.” Grigory Chernyshov adopts “a robust, tough approach when required” and has handled high-profile, complex competition litigation cases.
This local firm handles work for both domestic and international clients, particularly those in the automotive sector, and stands out in the domestic market for its specialisation in corporate and real estate law [...]
This local independent firm is highlighted for its expertise in both litigation and arbitration. Although its strength lies primarily in the domestic market, the group advises a number of Russian corporations doing business internationally and also acts for international companies on a variety of disputes. Managing partner Ilya Nikiforov has skills in litigation and arbitration, on both a domestic and an international level.
Chambers Europe 2009
Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners has cemented its position as one of the leading Russian corporate practices with a consistent string of high-profile mandates. Led by ‘charismatic’ and ‘impressively well-connected’ chairman Dimitry Afanasiev, the team helped Rexam achieve clearance from the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia to acquire Rostar.
Although now better known as a Moscow firm, Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners was originally founded in St Petersburg. Under renowned arbitrator and senior partner Ilya Nikiforov, its office remains a significant player in the market, recently advising Tenneco on its establishment in Russia, and Nordkalk on its joint venture with a Russian partner.
Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners’ standing in the market is such that it is regularly instructed on the country’s highest-profile disputes. Led by name partner Nikolay Egorov and St Petersburg managing partner Ilya Nikiforov, the firm operates a ‘huge’ disputes practice that ‘fully deserves its enviable reputation’.
Legal 500 EMEA 2009
As “the pick of the domestic firms,” this group is well known for acting for the Russian Federation on transactional and litigation matters. The firm's “extensive experience” sets it apart - boasting, as it does, knowledge of interstate disputes, international public law and international commercial litigation - all rarities in the Russian market.
Chambers Global 2008
One of the largest law firms operating in the Russian market, this group benefits from an exceptional reputation in corporate litigation. Additional strength in related areas such as competition has helped it to “make real waves” this year in corporate M&A. According to one interviewee: “It is dealing with larger deals than many of the other domestic firms and, as such, is one of the few outfits that is looking ready to compete head to head against the internationals.”
The firm’s merger clearance work is respected in a market as “big and precedent setting,” with interviewees adding that “lots of international clients now consider this experienced domestic group; they match the other firms in expertise and excel in local know-how.”
This Russian firm is singled out for its expertise in an array of litigation and arbitration-related fields, including international commercial arbitration. The “well-known and respected team” has a combination of domestic and international companies on its client list.
Representing both Russian and international companies, the St Petersburg branch of this domestic firm is praised by clients for its “dedicated and diplomatic” lawyers. The firm has strengths in corporate and real estate law, and has also benefited from St Petersburg’s increasingly active automotive sector. The team, which also has offices in Moscow and London, is also admired for its extensive local knowledge.
Chambers Europe 2008
2006 saw Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev and Partners create its own piece of history, with the firm acting as lead counsel to RUSAL on its merger with SUAL and Glencore International AG – the first time a domestic firm has negotiated the principal terms of such a deal. Name partner Dimitry Afanasiev is highly recommended.
LEGAL 500 EMEA 2007
Since its creation in 1993, the 108-lawyer Egorov Puginsky has become one of a small band of independent Russian firms with some clout in the market.
Legal week 2007
Market observers highlight the firm’s stable client base of state bodies and Russian and foreign companies.
Chambers Global 2006
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