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The results of the Pravo-300 individual lawyers rating have been published! We would like to congratulate 20 members of Stonebridge Legal’s team who were recognised over 45 times in 12 legal categories!

On 27 February 2025, the Case Law 2024–2025: Key Cases Pravo.ru conference was held. The conference highlights the striking, memorable and even sensational, litigation cases of the previous year.

On 20 February 2025, Stonebridge Legal’s annual special practical Mergers and Acquisitions course began simultaneously at both O.E. Kutafin University (Moscow State Law Academy) and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MGIMO).

The Stonebridge Legal team was ranked among the best legal consultants supporting the largest development projects implemented by government agencies, companies with state participation and private organisations in Russia.

On 5 December 2024, the national legal rating Pravo-300 held its annual award ceremony for the best legal firms of the year.

We would like to congratulate the Stonebridge Legal team on yet another victory. Our key experts have been included in the annual legal ranking of Rossiyskaya Gazeta, as well as in the Directory of the Russian Arbitration Association.

On 28 November 2024, the Tretyakov Gallery hosted the official opening of The Magic of Watercolour. From Collections of Graphic Art of the 18th to Early 20th Centuries exhibition, organised with the support of Stonebridge Legal.

We are pleased to announce the launch of an Employment Law and Data Protection practice led by Counsel Denis Bushnev, as well as the expansion of our Dispute Resolution and Real Estate, PPP and Infrastructure practices.

On 14 November 2024, a group of expert law firms held one of the key events in the field of M&A, i.e., the Mergers and Acquisitions in Russia 2024 conference. One of the milestones of the event was the presentation of the results of unique M&A market research conducted over the 2022 to 2024 period.

On 31 October 2024, Pravo.ru held its annual Pravo-300 Forum. The main theme of this year’s forum was cinematography, confirming the multilateral role of a lawyer in the modern world, i.e., screenwriter, director and producer of relations with business.

On 24 October 2024, Stonebridge Legal Partner Dmitry Pozin took part in the Pravo.ru Corporate Law and Corporate Governance 2024 conference.

On 12 October 2024, we begin our special Mergers and Acquisitions course for students of the Moscow State University Faculty of Law. The course will be led by its founder, Andrey Dontsov, and the partners and counsels of Stonebridge Legal.

We are pleased to announce that Stonebridge Legal has added new senior lawyers to its key practices.

On 19 September, Forbes magazine held its annual Federal Legal Forum. Dmitry Pozin, CEO and partner at Stonebridge Legal, took part in the M&A Renaissance: Myth or Reality? Debate.

Stonebridge Legal gave legal advice on the IPO of VseInstrumenti.ru, the largest online platform in the DIY market and now the largest public company in the Russian DIY industry.

On 16 June, the X season of the Moscow Corporate Cup among leading law firms was held in the Sapsan Arena stadium. The new season of the Legal Cup included a professional field, a festive atmosphere, sunny weather and teams which were ready to soar to new heights.

Stonebridge Legal was recognised in Band 1 in 19 nominations and as the best of the best in five nominations as the firm is ranked in first place within these groups.

On 19 March 2024, Pravo-300 published the results of the individual rating of lawyers. 18 of the Stonebridge Legal team’s experts were recognised in 11 nominations.

On 07 December 2023 the national legal rating Pravo-300 held its annual award ceremony of the best legal firms of the year!

Stonebridge Legal has announced new appointments that come into effect on 1 August 2023.

Stonebridge Legal lawyers are conducting legal due diligence of MIC Group, one of the largest developers in the Moscow Region, for Samolet Group as part of a landmark deal in the Russian real estate development market.

On 24 May, the M&A Deals programme was completed by Stonebridge Legal experts for MSAL students of Kutafin Moscow State Law University. The lectures are a part of the Stonebridge Legal educational programme.

Kommersant newspaper’s 2023 legal ranking recommended Stonebridge Legal in 13 areas, 6 of which were given the highest rating. Moreover, all the firm’s key specialists were included and highly recommended in the newspaper’s ranking of individual lawyers.

Partners, counsels and senior associates are highlighted in the Firm's key areas of expertise.

Stonebridge Legal is pleased to announce that Konstantin Orlov – a well-known Russian lawyer specialising in complex international corporate and finance deals – has joined the team.

The Stonebridge Legal team made its debut in the ranking and was recognised as one of the leaders in the firm's key practice areas.

Stonebridge Legal announces the strengthening of its partnership team with the addition of Andrey Dontsov.

Stonebridge Legal is pleased to announce that Pavel Koutovoi joins the firm’s Corporate and Finance practice as a Counsel.

As a result of a deal, Delo’s shareholding in Global Ports Investments Plc. increased to 61.50%.

Stonebridge Legal welcomes Anna Venediktova as a Counsel focusing on M&A and project finance

After decades of being part of the Russian practice at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, a team of its former partners and associates are delighted to announce the establishment of an independent law firm – Stonebridge Legal.