Elena Gerasimova
Debt Recovery Client
Debt Recovery Dispute
No need to maintain an in-house legal team.
“The debt I had considered hopeless was ultimately recovered.”
Related Practice: Debt Recovery
Russian Law Firm • Practicing Since 2007
Legal Representation for Businesses and Private Clients in Russia
Debt recovery, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, tax, real estate, insurance and other disputes under Russian law. We publish real court cases with case numbers, courts and results.
Start with Your Situation
What Happened?
You do not need to know the Russian legal terminology. Choose the situation that is closest to yours.
Court Practice
38 Published Court Cases
Not anonymous “success stories,” but real cases with courts, case numbers, amounts, the parties’ positions and the actual outcome.
100+ million RUB
Successfully Challenged More Than RUB 100 Million in Additional Tax Assessments
In bankruptcy proceedings, we protected the client from more than RUB 100 million in additional tax assessments arising from the tax authority’s refusal to apply the 0% VAT rate to a foreign trade contract.
15+ million RUB
Client Actually Recovered More Than RUB 15 Million
In a debt recovery matter, the result was not merely a court judgment: the client actually received more than RUB 15 million.
RUB 2,737,500
Secured a RUB 2.74 million insurance payout after SOGAZ’s initial refusal
During the proceedings, SOGAZ paid RUB 2,737,500 under a personal insurance policy linked to a bank loan: RUB 2,411,252.10 to Gazprombank and RUB 326,247.90 to the two heirs. On appeal, the total penalty awarded to the heirs under Russian consumer protection law was increased to RUB 163,123.94.
Set aside a bailiff auction and restored the client’s ownership of a half share in an apartment
Bailiffs sold the client’s half share in an apartment while the owner did not receive the key documents of the enforcement proceedings. The court found substantial procedural violations, invalidated the auction and the purchase and sale agreement and restored the client’s ownership.
RUB 3,938,309.80
Court refused to reopen a RUB 3.94 million recovery judgment against the debtor
Bury LLC (ООО «Бурый») sought to reopen the judgment of 5 October 2022 ordering it to pay sole proprietor Aleksey Boykov (ИП Бойков Алексей Васильевич) RUB 3,938,309.80. On 1 November 2024, the court rejected the application. The earlier award was not set aside by this ruling.
RUB 393,847.44
Court dismissed a RUB 393,847 loan debt claim against our client
Feniks LLC (ООО «Феникс») sought RUB 393,847.44 in loan debt, including RUB 254,005.14 in contractual penalties, plus reimbursement of the RUB 7,138.47 court fee. The court accepted our limitation-period defense and dismissed the claim in full.
About the Firm
Konsultant Law Firm in a Few Minutes
A short introduction to the matters we handle, how we assess the prospects of a case, and why we do not take on a matter when we do not see a realistic way to help.
Konsultant Law Firm · Practicing Since 2007
Managing Partner
Nikolay Nemkov
Managing Partner, Konsultant Law Firm
20+ years of legal practice. Debt recovery, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, subsidiary liability and complex business disputes.
What matters in working with a client is not an impressive slogan, but a clear understanding of the prospects, the procedural strategy and the result that can realistically be achieved.
- 20+ YearsLegal Practice
- Since 2007Konsultant Law Firm
- RussiaGeography of Practice
Practice Areas
Key Practice Areas
The homepage highlights our core practices. The full catalogue includes 31 legal practice areas for businesses and private clients.
Why Clients Trust Us with Complex Matters
01
Real Cases Instead of General Promises
We publish 38 court cases with the courts, case numbers, factual circumstances and actual outcomes.
02
Practicing Since 2007
Konsultant Law Firm has operated in Krasnoyarsk since 2007 and represents clients in legal matters across Russia.
03
More Than 1,000 Matters Handled
Over the years, our team has worked on more than 1,000 court cases and legal matters.
04
A Court Judgment Is Not the Same as Money Recovered
If a court awards money but actual enforcement has not been confirmed, we say so. The real result matters more than an impressive figure.
RUB 500M+
Combined Results in Client Matters
1,000+
Matters Handled
Since 2007
Legal Practice
Krasnoyarsk Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Company Membership
What Our Clients Say
Video testimonials, client letters and ratings on independent platforms.
Anna Melyaeva
Founder of ООО «Марк энд КО»
Ongoing Legal Support for Business
The lawyers are always available, without the need to maintain an in-house legal department.
“The lawyers are always available, but we do not need to maintain a separate legal department.”
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
Sergey Krutov
Chef, Nizhny Novgorod
How the team handled a lengthy court dispute.
“In the end, we won every single court case.”
Testimonial Related to a Published Court CaseView the Court Case →
Safa Agalarov
Client of Nikolay Nemkov
Long-Term Work with Nikolay Nemkov
More than 15 years of personal experience working with Nikolay Nemkov.
“I have known Nikolay Nemkov for more than fifteen years. During that time, we have had to solve many problems together. From my personal experience, I can say that he is a highly qualified professional and a person of integrity.”
Konstantin Arkhipenko
Client of Nikolay Nemkov for More Than 10 Years
Debt Recovery and Long-Term Legal Support
Debt recovery and long-term legal support.
“Everything was handled clearly, precisely and transparently.”
Related Practice: Debt Recovery
Khamitov
Personal Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy proceedings and discharge from debt.
“Now I am debt-free and can use my bank cards normally.”
Related Practice: Personal Bankruptcy
Vadim Galinin
Entrepreneur, «Сила Звука»
Ongoing Legal Support
I Simply Pass Legal Issues to Professionals
Vadim has worked with Konsultant Law Firm and Nikolay Nemkov for several years under an ongoing legal-support arrangement for his business.
“I do not need to work out how much each task will cost. I simply pass the task to professionals and focus on my own work.”
Website: силазвука.рф ↗
Testimonial Transcript
“I would like to leave a review of Konsultant Law Firm. I have been working with Nikolay for more than a year.”
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
ООО «Герефорд»
More Than 10 Contracts and 3 Years of Legal Support
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
ООО «АвтоАльянс»
Comprehensive Legal Support for a Major Enterprise
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
ООО «СОЮЗ-АВТО»
Comprehensive Legal Support for a Major Enterprise
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
Publications and Media
We analyze real disputes, court practice and legal issues faced by businesses and private clients in Russia.
Real Case Analysis
Burned-Out CHERY: Court Awarded More Than RUB 10 Million
The story of a dispute following a vehicle fire and a real court recovery exceeding RUB 10 million.
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Won the Case but Still No Money: Where Businesses Lose the Recovery
A court judgment does not return the money by itself. We examine why companies fail to receive awarded sums and what recovery strategy can actually turn a judgment into payment.
Read on Harant.ru
Related Practice: Debt Recovery
Result from Our Practice: Client Actually Recovered More Than RUB 15 Million
The Russian Tax Authority Looks Beyond Documents: Business Conduct That Raises Questions
The tax authority evaluates not only documents but also how a company actually behaves. How to prepare evidence of genuine business purpose and reduce the risk of additional tax assessments.
Read on Harant.ru
Related Practice: Tax Disputes
Result from Our Practice: Protected the Client from More Than RUB 4 Million in Tax Claims
One Counterparty’s Bankruptcy: Why the Entire Business Chain Is at Risk
A counterparty’s bankruptcy can create risks for dozens of businesses: unpaid debt, clawback of payments and challenges to transactions. We explain how to protect your interests in the proceedings.
Read on Harant.ru
Related Practice: Corporate Bankruptcy
Result from Our Practice: Prevented Claims Exceeding RUB 7 Million from Being Included in the Creditors’ Register
Media Coverage of Our Firm and Cases
Publications, expert comments and media coverage involving Konsultant Law Firm, Nikolay Nemkov and the firm’s court cases.
What to Do After a Non-Contact Traffic Accident
Together with automotive lawyer Nikolay Nemkov, we explain how to act after a non-contact accident, how fault is determined and whether compensation under compulsory motor insurance may be available.
Read Publication ↗How to Avoid Overpaying for Gas Connection in Russia in 2026
How to Build Customer Service: Core Principles and Rules
A Corrupt Official’s Property at a 60% Discount: How to Buy an Apartment at Auction in Russia in 2026
Not Entirely Your Share: What a Bankrupt Debtor Receives When Mortgaged Housing Is Sold
Early Retirement in Russia in 2026
Nikolay Nemkov on TenChat
Practical analysis of court disputes, debt recovery and legal issues affecting businesses in Russia.
What to Do If a Debtor Is Hiding and Refuses to Pay
When a debtor disappears and avoids contact, the work does not begin with a formal demand letter. It begins with checking assets, bank accounts, transactions over the previous three years and hidden activity. A practical look at recovery strategy and asset freezes.
How to Strengthen Your Position Before a Court Hearing
Preparing for a hearing is not simply about collecting documents. The court needs to understand how the evidence fits together. We explain how to structure a persuasive legal position.
What Happens After Bank Accounts Are Frozen
Freezing bank accounts in Russian enforcement proceedings is a measure designed to preserve a debtor’s funds. We explain how account transactions are restricted and why this can become an effective debt recovery tool.
How We Start Working on a Matter
01Tell Us What Happened
Briefly describe the issue and provide the key documents.
02We Review the Facts
We examine the documents, parties involved, deadlines and steps already taken.
03We Assess the Prospects
We identify possible courses of action, legal risks and the amount of work required.
04We Begin the Legal Work
We agree on the terms of engagement and proceed with the legal work on the matter.
Initial Legal AssessmentLegal consultation with review of the matter — from RUB 5,000
Initial Assessment
Tell Us About Your Situation
Briefly describe your situation and tell us which documents you have. We will clarify the issue and the documents needed. A legal consultation involving a review of your matter starts at RUB 5,000. We will agree on the scope and fee before starting the work.