Belarus

Specialized legal practice focused on providing comprehensive support to Russian companies entering or operating in Belarus, and businesses from this region establishing or expanding their footprint in Russia

Andrey Zelenin
Senior Partner
Boris Malakhov
Managing Partner
Stepan Guzey
Partner

Market Entry & Corporate Law

  • Advice on establishing and registering branches and other forms of presence for foreign businesses
  • Support for share purchases and other corporate transactions with Belarusian companies
  • Preparation of legal opinions on business activity and corporate structuring matters

Commercial Contracts & Real Estate

  • Drafting and review of commercial contracts under the law of the Republic of Belarus
  • Advice on lease agreements and other matters of property use
  • Legal assessment of contractual risks and the applicability of civil law provisions

Employment Law & Social Contributions

  • Advice on employment relationships with citizens of the Republic of Belarus
  • Legal analysis of the assessment and payment of insurance contributions and other mandatory payments related to personnel
  • Preparation of recommendations on HR procedures and internal documents

Advertising, Marketing & Influencer Relations

  • Advice on the placement of advertising and informational materials
  • Legal assessment of media promotion, influencer marketing, and interaction with bloggers
  • Review of marketing activities and internal policies for compliance with local requirements

Antitrust Law

  • Legal opinions on the requirements of the antitrust legislation of the Republic of Belarus
  • Assessment of commercial and marketing practices from a competition perspective
  • Preparation of recommendations to mitigate antitrust risks
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark registration and support of changes in the registers
  • Registration of assignment of exclusive rights and changes to rightsholder information
  • Patent analysis and protection of patent rights, including disputes with generic manufacturers

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

  • Advice on the promotion of prescription medicinal products and marketing activities
  • Legal support on GMP matters and corporate authority during inspections
  • Patent support and preparation of industry legal reviews

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

  • Analysis of the practice of the International Arbitration Court at the BelCCI and economic courts
  • Preparation of legal positions in civil and commercial disputes
  • Coordination of local representation and pre-trial settlement

Our collaboration with leading legal experts in CIS enables swift response to client requests - whether for complex structured projects or routine operational matters. We promptly assemble and manage customized teams of local consultants in any jurisdiction, carefully matched to each client’s specific needs and industry particulars

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