ALRUD law firm is strengthening its Banking, Project and Structured Finance and Capital Markets practices by bringing Partner Andrei Murygin, Of Counsel Elena Polyakova, and Senior Associate Ratmir Gadylshin onto the team

ALRUD is announcing the appointment of Andrei Murygin as Partner and Head of the Finance practice (Banking, Projects and Structured Finance and Capital Markets) effective from February 1, 2026. Our expanded team leading the Finance practice, consisting of three Partners, means ALRUD is significantly strengthening its expertise in complex financial instruments, innovative transactions, and financial market regulation, while reinforcing the firm's position when working with major financial institutions and corporations.

Alongside Andrei, Elena Polyakova has joined the Banking, Projects and Structured Finance and Capital Markets practices as an Of Counsel, and Ratmir Gadylshin has joined the Finance Practice as a Senior Associate.

Andrei has nearly 30 years of experience in private practice. He specializes in complex financial transactions, financial regulation, and derivatives. Before joining ALRUD, Andrei worked at the international law firm Linklaters, including 16 years as a Partner in the Capital Markets practice in its Moscow office. Following this, in 2022, Andrei founded the legal boutique firm Neonika Legal serving as its managing partner.

Andrei has extensive experience advising major Russian and international banks, financial institutions and corporations on complex and innovative financial transactions in the Russian market, project bonds, structured export financing, credit-linked and equity-linked structured bonds, repackagings, Eurobonds, mortgage and leasing securitisations, project finance and concession finance, financial regulation, equity finance transactions, IPOs, pre-IPOs, share buybacks, and repos on securities and commodities.

While serving as a Partner at Linklaters, Andrei Murygin was repeatedly recognized as the top lawyer in Structured Finance by Best Lawyers. Chambers Global has also recommended him in the field of Capital Markets. Moreover, he has been recognized as a leading specialist in the fields of "Equity Capital Markets" and "Capital Markets: structured finance and securitization" by IFLR1000.

We are delighted to welcome Andrei Murygin to the role of Partner at ALRUD. Andrey has outstanding legal experience, a deep understanding of financial instruments and the regulatory environment, and a robust entrepreneurial approach. His appointment is an important step toward strengthening our team's expertise in advising on all types of financing and regulatory issues affecting Russian financial institutions. With these three Partners, our Banking, Projects and Structured Finance and Capital Markets practice will greatly expand what it offers clients amidst the transformation of the financial markets. We are confident that this decision will contribute to the growth of the firm and strengthen our position in the industry,commented Vassily Rudomino, Senior Partner at ALRUD.

ALRUD is one of the first law firms in Russia to implement a partnership model whereby Partners not only manage the business but also serve as co-owners. This approach allows our Partners to grow as consultants and build their careers as top managers and entrepreneurs.

Since 2007, the partnership system at ALRUD has served as the foundation for achieving the firm's strategic goals and increasing our value for clients. The appointment of each new Partner is evaluated with these priorities in mind to ensure it contributes to the further development of the firm and the strengthening of the team. Our partnership development program involves immersing employees deeply in the day-to-day business of the individual practices and of the firm as a whole.

ALRUD's partnership institute has evolved into an effective mechanism for career growth and motivating employees to achieve new heights. The system eliminates internal competition between partners and practitioners, ensures stability, and creates opportunities for clients to interact directly with the firm's co-owners.