Maria Ostashenko
She is pleasant and kind to work with, responds fast, and has a good understanding of the situation and what needs to be done.
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.
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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. |
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Best Lawyers 2022 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications. |
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Chambers Europe, 2021 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Technology, Media and Telecommunications. |
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The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2021 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Technology, Media and Telecommunications. |
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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. |
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Best Lawyers 2021 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications. |
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Chambers Global, 2020 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications. |
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Chambers Europe, 2020 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property. |
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The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Commercial, Corporate and M&A. |
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Who’s Who Legal 2019 recommends Maria Ostashenko for Data Privacy and Protection, Labour & Employment and Information Technology. |
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