GCC & MENA Desk
Specialized legal practice focused on providing comprehensive support to Russian companies entering or operating in the GCC and MENA countries, and businesses from these regions establishing or expanding their footprint in Russia
For Russian companies abroad
Business localization:
- Establishing JVs with local partners
- Registration in free economic zones
Sanction-proof operations:
- Barter transactions
- Alternative payment mechanisms (cryptocurrencies, mutual settlements)
Transport and logistics:
- Maritime law: chartering, accidents, disputes
- Railway and air transportation (Russia-Iran-India corridors)
- Customs clearance of goods
For foreign companies in Russia
Business adaptation to Russian regulations:
- Customs clearance and certification
- Tax optimization for non-residents
Asset protection:
- Accounts receivable collection
- Dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation)
Investment project support:
- Participation in public procurement and PPPs
- Obtaining special economic zone benefits
Our collaboration with leading legal experts in GCC and MENA 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
Legal assessment of the contract project for the enterprise of the State Corporation «Rosatom» to support repair works at a nuclear power plant in Iran
Comprehensive legal and secretarial support for the trading company of one of Russia’s largest metallurgical holdings in the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman
Lidings Expands Cooperation with Legal Advisors in the Gulf Region
09 June 2026
PODCAST: What Contracts Keep Silent: Real Legal Risks of Logistics in the Middle East
24 April 2026
Lidings’ Partner Stepan Guzey Speakes at Webinar on Russian Business Abroad Under Sanctions: MENA Countries
22 October 2025