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Since the beginning of 2025, Russian courts have issued several landmark rulings in the field of personal data processing. These cases affect the interests of banks, marketplaces, solid waste management operators, employers, and online platforms. Some positions confirm long-standing approaches (withdrawal of consent does not terminate processing where a contract or legal obligation exists), while others establish new guidelines for businesses (processing of a beneficiary's data without consent, inadmissibility of contacting a previous employer without the candidate's permission).

Our review covers seven recent cases with conclusions that will help DPOs, legal teams, and information security departments minimize risks and establish compliant processes.

We invite you to a webinar on current issues in customs regulation.

Lidings takes high positions in the new rating of the leading legal advisors in Russia based on the analytical research held annually by the “Kommersant” newspaper. In 2026 the firm is ranked among the TOP leading legal advisors in Russia. 

Dmitry Kirillov, Partner at Lidings, will speak at the Conference "Tax Disputes and Key Trends in Judicial Practice" that will take place March 19–20 in Moscow.

On February 17, 2026, the annual flagship seminar of Lidings, "Predictions 2026: Crystal Clarity Instead of Legal Fog," was held at the Hotel Metropol.

The event marked the beginning of a series of celebrations dedicated to the firm's 20th anniversary and brought together over 70 representatives from 50 Russian and international companies.

Lidings' lawyers together with invited speakers from the corporate sector discussed key legislative changes and shared current trends and practical tools.

2026 is a special year for our team — it marks our 20th anniversary. And we are especially pleased to kick it off with a seminar where we will look into the "Crystal of Predictions": back to the past — to review the key legal developments of the past year, and forward to the future — to share crystal-clear insights on the key business trends awaiting in 2026.

On December 19, a major tax seminar titled "Taxes-2026" will be held in Moscow. This practical event, organized by the team of the Legal Masters Forum, is dedicated to the upcoming amendments to the Tax Code effective from 2026.

Dmitry Kirillov, Partner, Head of Tax and Customs practice at Lidings, will moderate the discussion session "Disputes with Tax Authorities or Defense in Tax Disputes".

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners and counsel!