White Collar Crime, Compliance and Investigations

Criminal Law

Advised a large international patent-holder

on criminal liability issues for patent infringement. Represented in criminal and administrative court proceedings, organized interaction with detective.

Successfully protected interests of the largest European railway logistics operator

in a dispute related to restoration of corporate control in a Russian subsidiary, including support in criminal case against the former CEO of the client.

Represented interests of the largest international logistics company

in a complex dispute with the developer of huge logistics complex in the Moscow Region, in particular, ensured initiation and successful completion of criminal proceedings against the developer’s management.

Represented an employee of a global wood-shaving plates producer

with regard to criminal case on a car accident in Russia. Successfully negotiated the case and prepared conciliation agreement. As a result, the criminal case was terminated and the client’s employee was not brought to criminal liability.

Successfully represented interests of one of the largest Russian oil companies

in a complex dispute with a customs broker for a huge amount, including representation of the client's interests in a bankruptcy case; support of parallel court proceedings and representation in a criminal case against the debtor's management at the pre-investigation stage.

Support of Audits and Investigations

Conducted several internal investigations for a large international producer of electronic automation systems

on antitrust violations in its Russian office and conducted risk assessment of potential investigations by the law enforcement agencies. As a result, elaborated approaches on mitigation of risks.

Conducted complex internal investigation for an international packaging company

on possibility of bringing its employees to liability for criminal conduct against the company. Elaborated approaches on possibility of official investigation.

Conducted internal investigation for a global logistics company

in respect of fraudulent conduct of its Russian management.

Conducted internal investigation of Russian affiliate of French FMCG company listed in NYSE.

Investigation included analysis of possible corruption, FCPA applicability, procurement fraud, violation of books and records;interviews of employees, coordination of computer forensic team.

Advised a large foreign commercial bank

on issues related to prevention of fraudulent conduct of employees and participants of the company. Held audit of risks of fraud, detected features of fraud in several business functions and conducted detailed analysis of risks and options for mitigation.

Compliance

Conducted a large-scale antimonopoly due diligence

in a tight schedule of a major producer of packaging systems in Russia, made a relevant risk-assessment.

Advised a large international company on FCPA application in Russia,

developed and brought into compliance the company’s policies with the antibribery legislation considering provisions of the foreign legislation, in particular FCPA.

Adapted global compliance policy

with Russian legislation for Russian affiliate of the leading international appliance producer.

Advised Russian affiliate of international FMCG company

on procurement fraud in respect of construction of new plant. Met with employees suspected in violation and drafted the complaint to the police.

Conducted several compliance seminars

for companies in such industries as glass, retail and FMCG.

Advised a large producer of cosmetics on implementation of policy

for cooperation with counterparties (including FCPA provisions) and trained its general employees.