The Russian Federation Has Created a Unified State Register of Advocates
On 22 April 2024 the President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 83-FZ dated 22 April 2024 «On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Advocacy and Advocacy in the Russian Federation”» (hereinafter - Federal Law No. 83).
The main change was the creation of the Unified State Register of Advocates (hereinafter - the “Register”) – a federal information resource containing information on all advocates of the Russian Federation, as well as on applicants who failed the qualification examination. Federal Law No. 83 authorizes the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation to maintain the Register and determine the procedure and composition of the information to be included in the Register.
Natalya Thotahewage, Counsel in Lidings Life Sciences Industry Practice, Spoke at Largest Ophthalmology Conference
On April 19, Moscow hosted the largest conference in the field of ophthalmology “Ophthalmology 360°. Health care, marketing, digitalization, law", which brought together leading industry experts: practicing ophthalmologists, representatives of regulatory bodies in the field of health care, specialists in the field of medical law and marketing.
The Pharma Legal Handbook: Russia

Lidings experts have authored the The Pharma Legal Handbook — practical directory focused on the key aspects of legislative regulation of pharmaceutical industry in Russia. The Handbook covers major issues linked to regulation, pricing, clinical and preclinical trials, marketing, manufacturing, trademarks and patents in Russia and is a must-have for any company operating in the country or looking to enter the market.
Lidings Ranked High in New Kommersant-2024 Rating
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 2024 the firm is ranked among the TOP leading legal advisors in Russia.
The Russian Government Has Сlarified the Procedure for Issuing Compulsory Licenses
Legal Digest: Bankruptcy Disputes in Russia - 4 Quarter 2023

Review of the most notable bankruptcy disputes in Russia - 4 Quarter of 2023 (in Russian).
Lidings is a Strategic Partner of the "Pharmaceuticals 2024: Legal Issues" Conference, Pravo.ru
On April 11, 2024, in Moscow, the annual Pravo.ru conference "Pharmaceuticals – 2024: Legal Issues" will take place. Lidings lawyers traditionally take an active part in the event’s program.
As a strategic partner of the conference, we have endeavored to make the program as comprehensive and useful as possible. Together with experts from the pharmaceutical industry and legal experts, we will discuss current issues in industry regulation, legislative changes, market access, government procurement, and distribution. We will also touch upon marketing and promotion issues, as well as discuss strategies for protecting intellectual property.
Lidings Strengthens the Team with New Counsels in Leading Practices
Lidings is pleased to announce Natalya Thotahewage, a recognized expert in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, joining the firm as counsel and the appointment of Elizaveta Fursova, Head of the Lidings' Employment practice, as counsel.
Lidings Strengthens Presence in the Middle East Legal Market
In March 2024 Lidings partner Stepan Guzey visited the UAE (Dubai), Oman (Muscat), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and Bahrain (Manama) during his regular business trip to the Middle East.
During the two-week visit Stepan held more than 25 business meetings with representatives of leading local law firms and government agencies to establish and strengthen partnerships, as well as discussed current and future projects with clients to whom Lidings provides comprehensive legal support for both outward and inward investment projects in the Middle East region.