A Russian customer has not paid
We review the contract, delivery evidence and debtor’s position, then assess a strategy for a demand, court proceedings and enforcement.
Russian law. International business.
Legal services in Russia for foreign businesses
Recover unpaid invoices, resolve commercial disputes and prepare the legal framework for your business in Russia. Konsultant Law Firm helps foreign companies and business owners handle matters governed by Russian law.
Communicate directly with our team in English. Chinese communication is supported by an interpreter.
Start remotely. We agree the scope and fees before paid work begins.
Since 2007Konsultant Law Firm
39Published court cases
Across RussiaLegal representation
What does your business need in Russia?
For overseas suppliers and business owners, including companies from China, preparing to enter or already operating in the Russian market.
A Russian supplier has not delivered
We review the advance payment, contractual obligations and correspondence to assess your options for performance, repayment or a claim.
Your company faces a commercial dispute
We assess the claim or defense, evidence and procedural stage. Representation can cover an agreed court instance or the wider dispute.
You are setting up a business in Russia
We help assess the proposed ownership and management structure, prepare corporate documents and organize company-registration work.
You need contracts and counterparty checks
We review contractual terms, payment and delivery arrangements, liability and available information about the Russian counterparty.
Your Russian business needs ongoing legal support
We agree a scope covering contracts, claims, corporate matters and other recurring legal tasks. Litigation scope is specified separately.
For commercial litigation, the minimum amount in dispute is RUB 1 million. Company setup, contract work and ongoing legal support are scoped separately.
How we work with a client outside Russia
A clear language arrangement
English communication is directly with our team. We arrange Chinese communication through an interpreter and agree any interpreting or translation costs in advance.
A remote starting point
Begin by email or messenger. We identify the documents and authorizations needed for your matter and explain which steps can be handled remotely.
Representation where the matter is heard
We handle matters across Russia. Online court participation depends on the court’s approval and technical availability. Where an in-person appearance is needed, we arrange travel by our lawyer or work with a local partner. Related costs are agreed in advance.
Agreed scope, costs and communication
Before paid work starts, we agree the task, fees and communication arrangements. We also respond to enquiries on weekends and arrange discussions with time-zone differences in mind.
Our work in Russian commercial disputes
These published cases illustrate our Russian legal practice. The amounts below describe different outcomes: a reduced liability, protection against a tax claim and confirmation of a creditor’s claim.
Part of an electricity claim rejected
The court rejected RUB 8,433,941.95 of the principal claim against our client. This reduced the amount payable; it was not money awarded to the client.
Case No. А33-14885/2017.
Read the case →Protection against tax assessments
In bankruptcy proceedings, the client was protected against tax claims connected with a dispute over the 0% VAT rate under a foreign trade contract.
The published case describes protection against assessments, not a cash recovery.
Read the case →A creditor’s claims confirmed
The creditor’s claims were confirmed in a debt recovery matter.
Actual receipt of the money is not confirmed in the published case.
Read the case →Each matter depends on its own facts, evidence and enforcement prospects.
View all published cases →Meet the firm handling your Russian legal matter
Nikolay Nemkov
Managing Partner, Konsultant Law Firm
More than 20 years of legal practice, with a focus on debt recovery, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and complex business disputes. Konsultant Law Firm has been practicing since 2007.
We begin with the documents and the practical objective: what can be claimed or defended, which steps are available and whether the proposed work makes economic sense.
A short introduction to Konsultant Law Firm
An introduction to our approach and the matters we handle. The video plays when you press Play.
English communication with our team; Chinese communication through an interpreter.
Open the video on Kinescope →Start with a document-based legal consultation
From RUB 5,000Legal consultation with review of the documents provided
First, send a short description of the situation. We confirm the documents needed, the consultation scope and the fee before the review begins.
- An assessment of the legal position and the main risks.
- Identification of missing documents or evidence.
- Discussion of possible next steps and the scope of further legal work.
Further work is quoted separately. Any interpreting, document translation, notarization, court fees, expert costs or travel required for the matter is agreed separately.
Sending an enquiry does not commit you to paid work. Court representation and a written legal opinion are not included unless expressly agreed.
From the first message to an agreed plan
Describe the matter
Tell us about the parties, the country of your company, the issue in Russia, the amount involved and any approaching deadline.
Agree the initial review
We identify the documents needed and agree the scope and cost of the consultation.
Assess the options
We review the agreed materials and discuss the legal position, risks and practical next steps.
Define the next engagement
If you decide to proceed, we agree the legal work, fees, required authorizations and communication arrangements.
Questions from foreign businesses
Can we contact you before we have a Russian company?
Yes. You can discuss a proposed business setup, a contract with a Russian counterparty or an existing dispute before you establish a company in Russia. The appropriate legal work depends on your situation.
Do we need to travel to Russia to start?
The initial discussion and review can begin remotely. Before further work, we identify the documents, authorizations and actions required. Whether any in-person step is needed depends on the matter and the procedure involved.
Can we communicate in English or Chinese?
We communicate in English directly. Chinese communication is arranged through an interpreter. We agree the communication format and any interpreting or translation costs before the relevant work.
Can you help if a Russian buyer has not paid?
We can review the contract, evidence of performance, payment history and correspondence. We then assess the available steps and the prospects of actual recovery, including the debtor’s position. A judgment and receipt of payment are different outcomes.
Which courts and regions do you work in?
We handle legal matters across Russia, including representation in Russian state commercial courts. Online participation requires the court’s approval and technical availability. If attendance is required, we arrange our lawyer’s travel or work with a local partner, with the scope and costs agreed in advance.
Should we translate or certify all our documents before contacting you?
Start by describing the matter and listing the documents you have. We first identify which documents are needed for the review and the next stage, then clarify the applicable translation and certification requirements. Do not commission a full document package before the requirements for your matter are clarified.
How much will the work cost?
A legal consultation with review of the documents provided starts from RUB 5,000. We agree its scope and price in advance. Further legal work and any additional expenses are quoted separately. Payment arrangements are confirmed before the engagement begins.
What should our first message include?
Include your company’s name and country, your role, the Russian counterparty if relevant, a short description, the amount involved, any deadline and your preferred language and contact method. You can start by email without providing a phone number.
Tell us what your business needs in Russia
Describe the situation, the parties and any deadline. We will clarify what is needed for an initial consultation and agree the next step.
Start by email
No phone number is required to contact us by email. Send your message to:
Contact us on WeChat
Scan the QR code in WeChat. Chinese communication is arranged through an interpreter.
The initial message helps us identify the appropriate next step. Document review and legal work begin after the scope and fee are agreed.
We also respond to enquiries on weekends. Please tell us your time zone when arranging a call.