Russia

Atsumi & Sakai’s Russia team, consisting of a number of lawyers with experience in Russia-related matters and knowledge of the Russian language, provides high-quality legal services to Japanese clients while taking into consideration the latest circumstances surrounding Russia.

 

Doing business in Russia requires preventive legal measures against country risk, and legal support for a crisis response and business exit in the case where risks materialize. Atsumi & Sakai’s Russia team provides timely legal services tailored for the current situation and corresponding to the needs of Japanese clients, with a focus on support for Russia-related business downsizing, exit and dispute resolution.

 

Our relevant expertise includes:

• A team headed by a Japanese partner who can conduct business in Russian and English and who is a member of the Japan Russia Lawyers Association
• Practical experience in transactions in Russia
• Extensive knowledge of the legal and cultural landscape for doing business in Russia
• In-depth personal relationships with lawyers at leading Russian law firms

Sample Material Transactions

• Advised a Japanese client on an agricultural joint venture in Russia
• Supported a client handling employment issues in Russia
• Assisted with licensing and other issues relating to operating a construction business in Russia
• Advised on Russia’s data protection laws
• Advising on an investment (due diligence and a sale and purchase agreement) in a commercial building in Moscow by a Japanese real estate company
• Advised on an investment (due diligence) in a hotel in Vladivostok by a Japanese real estate company
• Advised on a joint venture project in the agricultural industry in Khabarovsk by one of the largest Japanese plant engineering companies
• Advised on a joint venture project in the construction industry in Vladivostok by a Japanese construction company
• Advised Japanese companies in several industries on market entry into Russia

 

Related Practices

Related Publications

• "Personal Information Protection Act in Russia," the IJJ (Internet Initiative Japan) Business Risk Management Portal (August, 2017)
• "Overview and Key Points of the Intellectual Property Rights Systems in Russia," The Lawyers, ILS Publications, Inc. (October, 2016) [Co-author]
• Series "Basic Guide to Russian Law," Russian Journal Monthly Research Report, JSN CO.,LTD. (from September, 2014 issue-)

 

Related Seminars

• "Legal and Practical Affairs Relating to Trade Transactions with Russian Companies, Business Operations in and Withdrawals from Russia - Taking into Account the Recent Changes in the Situation in Russia and Ukraine," hosted by Financial Facsimile News, organized by FN Communications, April 1, 2022

• "Legal Affairs and Practice Essential for Russian Business: Explanation from a Business Perspective on Measures against Covid-19, Economic Sanctions, Points to Keep in Mind Regarding Market Entry and Transactions, Risk Response Case Studies, etc.," hosted by Corporate Management Forums, Inc., January 27, 2021
• "Law and Practice Essential to Doing Business in Russia: a Business Perspective on Economic Sanctions, Recent Legal Reforms, Key Considerations, and Risk Management Case Studies," hosted by Corporate Management Forums, Inc., November 19, 2019

 

Related Newsletters

• “Resolving Business Disputes in Russia - the Russian Legal System and an Overview of Domestic and Foreign Dispute Resolution Methods” (December 23, 2020) [Japanese]
• “Key Points on Hiring Employees in Russia - Amended Laws and Everything from the Execution of Employment Contract to its Termination” (October 24, 2019) [Japanese]
• “Overview of Real Estate Frameworks in Russia: Overall Structure and Important Points for Conducting Transactions” (June 14, 2019) [Japanese]
• “M&A and Investment in Russian Companies and What to Watch out for - Recent Trends and Procedural Details” (September 3, 2018) [Japanese]

 

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