Maria Ostashenko

Maria Ostashenko

Partner
Maria Ostashenko

Chambers Europe

She is pleasant and kind to work with, responds fast, and has a good understanding of the situation and what needs to be done.

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Maria Ostashenko is a Partner at ALRUD Law Firm, heading Commercial, Intellectual Property and Data Protection and Cybersecurity practice areas.

Leading team of Commercial practice Maria advises ALRUD clients on managing credit risks of parties, on forms of legal presence and models of conducting business in Russia, supports launching start-ups and implementation of complex projects related to international contracts.

In the Intellectual property area Maria renders legal support for formalizing IP rights, use, management and protection of brands and intangible assets, conducting marketing campaigns and advertising. She possesses extensive experience of resolving disputes regarding intellectual property, including alternative dispute resolution.

Maria represents international clients in the matters involving data protection regulation in Russia, advises on obligations of operators related to data processing, including cross-border data transfers, structuring data flow between the members of international groups.

Maria supports Russian and foreign clients providing her expertise in areas including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, FMCG, banks and financial institutions, retail trade, telecommunications, media and technology.

Maria is a frequent speaker at major Russian and foreign conferences and workshops, and an author of many analytical articles published in legal periodicals. Maria is a member of International Bar Association (IBA), International Trademark Association (INTA), International Technology Law Association (iTechLaw), International Distribution Institute (IDI), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Maria also took part in working on the draft amendments to the Civil Code of the RF and presently conducts workshops on the Civil Code developments.

Maria is a certified specialist in the area of European data protection laws (CIPP/E).

Maria Ostashenko graduated from the Moscow State University in 2004 and was awarded a LL.M. degree in private law by the Russian Private Law School by the President of the RF in 2006. Maria joined ALRUD team the same year.

Includes advising and representing:

An innovative biopharmaceuticals manufacturer, global manufacturing leader in orphan disease treatment,

on relations with distributors in Russia and CIS countries, marketing strategy and activities.

A world-famous US manufacturer of smart phones and tablets

on issues related to the Client’s advertising campaigns in Russia.

A UK luxury fashion brand

on the issues related to business activities in Russia, including on entering into distribution agreements and importing products into Russia.

A retail group managing a worldwide coffeehouse chain

on entering into franchise agreement with a Russian partner and importing goods into Russia.

An international payment system

regarding Russian data protection legislation requirements applicable to the Client’s products and to cross-border data transfers within the company group.

Numerous clients from the retail industry

on protecting brands against infringements in the internet.

Fines for violations of personal data processing have been increased dramatically
We would like to draw your attention to the adoption of several significant pieces of legislation that are designed to enhance administrative liability and introduce new criminal offences in the context of personal data processing.
05 December 2024
Maria Ostashenko and Anastasia Petrova prepared a publication for One Trust Data Guidance
ALRUD Data Protection and Cybersecurity practice experts, Maria Ostashenko, Partner, and Anastasia Petrova, Of councel, prepared a chapter about Cookies & Similar Technologies
01 November 2024
Data Protection: What Do Operators Need To Know in 2024?
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! The authorities in Russia and the rest of the world have recently been paying more and more attention to data protection issues. This is evidenced by the numerous laws adopted in this regard, the increased activities of the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications
24 July 2024
New legislative changes in the IT sector in June 2024
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! We would like to inform you about the adoption of a new law that simplifies the procedure for blocking ‘mirrors’ of blocked websites
02 July 2024
Webinar “Key Legal Trends for Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Companies in Russia” takes place
On 30 May ALRUD industrial team held a seminar on review of legal trends and regulatory developments in the sphere of healthcare and pharmaceuticals that can be faced by Russian companies. The webinar...
31 May 2024
Governmental clearance for the purchase of intellectual property assets from “unfriendly” rights holders
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! Please be informed that, as of 20 May 2024, Decree No. 430 of the Russian President introduced
23 May 2024
Fines increased for illegal marketing mailing and non-transparent advertising of consumer loans
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! On 17 April 2024, amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (“CAO RF”) will enter into force
11 April 2024
TMT Legal Digest: "Key regulatory news in the TMT industry from June 2023 to February 2024"
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, We would like to share with you an updated digest of the most significant laws and bills and regulatory innovations in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector for the period from June 2023 to February 2024, as well as trends in the future regulation of this industry
18 March 2024
Accreditation of IT companies: possible rule changes and restricting the moratorium on inspections
We would like to inform you about important potential changes regarding the state accreditation rules for IT companies1 and the current moratorium on inspections of IT...
15 March 2024
Pravo-300, 2023 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Protection of personal data, Intellectual property (protection of rights and litigation; consulting; registration), TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), Pharmaceutics and healthcare, Retail, FMCG, catering.
Best Lawyers 2022 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
Chambers Europe, 2021 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2021 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
Who’s Who Legal,Global Leader -Data - Data Privacy & Protection 2021 and Data - Information Technology 2021 and Labour & Employment 2021- recommends Vassily Rudomino as a leading practitioner.
Best Lawyers 2021 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
Chambers Global, 2020 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications.
Chambers Europe, 2020 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property.
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Commercial, Corporate and M&A.
Who’s Who Legal 2019 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Data Privacy and Protection, Labour & Employment and Information Technology.
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