Lidings' Partner Alexander Popelyuk Speaks at FinLEGAL-2020
Partner of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Lidings Alexander Popelyuk will speak at the FinLEGAL-2020 Conference: Challenging Transactions and Bankruptcy, organized by the Banking Review Magazine.
Lidings is Ranked in International Rating of Leading Law Firms - IFLR1000 2021
International Financial Law Review 1000 (IFLR1000) once again notes Lidings for its expertise in Restructuring and Insolvency practice area.
COVID-19: Legal Watch
The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) served as a trigger for a targeted effort to assess and manage the possible effects of it. The Russian Government continues to update the measures taken or introduce new ones, trying to act ahead of the possible adverse consequences. Our lawyers are closely monitoring the situation, watching out for the new measures introduced in relation to the coronavirus.
We offer overview of key legislative changes and recommendations for business in the current pandemic.
Russia: New package of emergency legislation measures
During the COVID-19 crisis, Russian regulators implemented a package of emergency legislation including measures referring to the insolvency law. The law was published on 1 April 2020, and on 3 April the Government exercised its right to introduce a 6-month moratorium on initiating bankruptcy proceedings for certain categories of debtors.
First introduction of cramdown in Russian Bankruptcy
In addition to recent measures supporting the economy and preventing spread of COVID-19 a new law No. 166-FZ dated 8 June, 2020 «On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation with a view to taking urgent measures aimed at ensuring sustainable economic development and preventing the consequences of the spread of a novel coronavirus infection» was adopted (hereinafter referred to as Law no. 166). Law No. 166 amended regulations provided by the Bankruptcy law with several novels.
How to Distribute Assets Among Creditors? (in Russian)
Best Lawyers 2021 Rating Names 7 Lidings’ Partners Top Lawyers in Russia
Best Lawyers, an international legal directory annually identifying the most prominent lawyers around the world by analyzing their professional skills and achievements during the year, once again lists Lidings’ experts among the best lawyers in Russia.
Lidings’ Partner Stepan Guzey Speaks at the Webinar on Insolvency Moratorium
Partner, Head of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice of Lidings Stepan Guzey will speak at a practical webinar dedicated to the Insolvency Moratorium organized by Sobytie event agency.
Lidings’ Associate Evgeny Orlov Speaks at the Bankruptcy Conferences’ Associate Evgeny Orlov Speaks at the Bankruptcy Conference
Associate of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Lidings Evgeny Orlov will speak at an online conference dedicated to the bankruptcy issues in Russia organized by Sobytie event agency.