A counterparty has not paid
We review the contract, evidence of performance and debt calculation. We prepare the legal position for recovery of principal, contractual penalties and other substantiated claims.
Companies and individual entrepreneurs • Disputes from RUB 1 million
Commercial litigation for businesses across Russia
We handle the full case or a specific court stage. We prepare documents, develop your legal position and represent you in Russia’s state commercial courts, including online hearings where approved by the court.
First instance from RUB 200,000. First instance + appeal from RUB 250,000, plus a success fee from 3%.
A consultation on your case prospects, including document review, starts at RUB 5,000. We also work and respond to enquiries on weekends.
Representation for claimants and defendants
We help businesses recover debts, defend claims and challenge court decisions. We start by examining the documents, procedural deadlines and commercial rationale for the dispute.
Your company faces a claim
We examine the basis and amount of the claim. We prepare the defence, evidence and, where justified, a counterclaim.
You need to challenge a court decision
We examine the decision and case file, assess the grounds for review and handle the agreed court stage.
Contracts and assets are at stake
We handle disputes over contractual performance, termination, damages and transactions. We assess the need for interim measures and the enforceability of a future judgment.
Nikolay NemkovManaging Partner, Konsultant Law Firm
Nikolay Nemkov, Managing Partner of Konsultant Law Firm
What to assess before starting commercial litigation
- 01We first assess the evidence and the legal position.
- 02We consider whether the proceedings make economic sense.
- 03We consider not only the judgment, but also how it can ultimately be enforced.
Litigation in another region, with remote preparation and the right hearing format
Your company’s location does not limit your choice of representative. We discuss case materials and day-to-day matters remotely. We attend hearings online where the court grants the application and has the necessary technical facilities.
What we handle
- Reviewing documents and developing your legal position.
- Preparing and filing procedural documents within the agreed scope.
- Applying for online participation and preparing for the hearing.
- Representing you and discussing the next steps after the hearing.
Our experience of online court participation
Khakassia, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo, Irkutsk and Vladivostok. We welcome enquiries from businesses in every region of Russia.
When an in-person appearance is needed
We arrange for our lawyer to travel or for a local partner lawyer to attend in the city where the case is heard. We agree the representation arrangements and additional costs in advance.
Online participation depends on the court and the circumstances of the case. If the court requires your personal attendance or original documents, we will discuss the necessary steps in advance.
What Commercial Litigation Representation Includes
Analyze the Matter
- documents
- contracts
- correspondence
- court practice
- evidence
- procedural deadlines
Develop the Strategy
- claims
- defenses
- interim measures
- risks
- alternative scenarios
Prepare the Proceedings
- statement of claim
- defense
- counterclaim
- motions
- evidence
- formal demands
- procedural documents
Represent the Client in Court
- first instance
- appeal
- cassation
- the Russian Supreme Court where legally justified
Support the Outcome
- enforcement documents
- legal costs
- further enforcement within the agreed scope
Court Practice
Case results you can examine
Each card gives a brief outcome. The linked case study explains the dispute and the work involved.
RUB 8.43 million
Part of an electricity supplier’s claim was rejected
The court awarded RUB 1.91 million in principal against a claim for RUB 10.34 million. The difference was RUB 8.43 million, or 81.55% of the principal claimed. The claim was partially upheld.
RUB 2.6 million
The client received payment after a fresh hearing
Following reversal of the earlier court decisions on cassation review, the case was reconsidered. Claims for RUB 2.6 million were granted, and the client received the money awarded.
Over RUB 20 million
The debt was established in court
The Krasnoyarsk Territory Commercial Court confirmed a debt of more than RUB 20 million owed to our client.
These outcomes relate to individual cases. We assess your dispute separately after reviewing the documents.
Litigation fees
We handle disputes from RUB 1 million. Before work begins, we agree the objectives, scope of services and payment terms.
Consultation on case prospects
From RUB 5,000
We review all documents you provide for the dispute and discuss the legal position, risks, deadlines and possible next steps.
The fee depends on the volume of documents and complexity of the matter. We agree it before the review begins.
Request a consultationFirst-instance proceedings
From RUB 200,000
We prepare the case and represent you at first instance. The documents, procedural work and remuneration terms are specified in the engagement agreement.
Available to claimants and defendants. The hearing format depends on the court and the circumstances of the case.
Discuss first-instance representationFirst instance + appeal
From RUB 250,000Plus a success fee from 3%
We handle first-instance proceedings and, if the judgment is appealed, the appeal. The scope of work and payment terms are agreed in the engagement agreement.
Discuss full case representationHow the success fee is calculated
For the First instance + appeal package, the success fee starts at 3% in addition to the base fee. The calculation basis, the result that triggers payment and the payment date are specified in the engagement agreement.
Standalone appeals, cassation review and other stages are quoted individually. Court fees, expert examinations, translation, travel and other additional expenses are agreed separately where needed.
Konsultant Law Firm
The firm has been practicing since 2007. We handle litigation and complex legal matters for businesses in Krasnoyarsk, Moscow and other regions of Russia.
Since 2007
in legal practice
1,000+
court proceedings
Across Russia
Krasnoyarsk • Moscow • other regions
What Our Clients Say
What clients say about working with us
Letters of appreciation and client feedback on Konsultant Law Firm.
ООО «Герефорд»
More Than 10 Contracts and 3 Years of Legal Support
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
ООО «СОЮЗ-АВТО»
Comprehensive Legal Support for a Major Enterprise
Related Practice: Ongoing Legal Support for Business
Not Every Dispute Should Be Taken to Court
If, after reviewing the documents, we conclude that litigation does not make economic sense or that the prospects do not justify the likely cost, we say so before entering into an engagement.
- The value of the dispute is disproportionate to the cost of proceedings.
- The available evidence is objectively insufficient.
- Even a successful judgment would be practically impossible to enforce.
Our task is not to sell litigation, but to find a rational way to protect the client’s interests.
How we start and handle your case
01Clarify the task
Tell us about the dispute, the amount at stake and the current stage. If proceedings have begun, provide the case number and the next hearing date.
02Review the documents
We agree the consultation fee, starting at RUB 5,000, and review all materials you provide. We discuss the prospects, risks and potential scope of representation.
03Agree the engagement
We specify the court stages, services, fees and remuneration terms in the agreement and identify the authority your representative needs.
04Prepare and conduct the case
We develop the legal position, prepare procedural documents and represent you. Online or in-person participation is arranged for the circumstances of each hearing.
05Review the outcome and next steps
We discuss the court decision and what follows. Appeals and enforcement are handled within a separately agreed scope unless already covered by the engagement agreement.
Initial Legal AssessmentLegal consultation with review of the matter — from RUB 5,000
Who Works on the Matter
Konsultant Law Firm Lawyers
Managing Partner, Konsultant Law Firm
Nikolay Nemkov
More than 20 years of practice in complex property and corporate disputes. Practicing insolvency practitioner.
Commercial Litigation in Practice
Questions before getting started
Practical answers for businesses involved in commercial disputes and proceedings before Russian arbitrazh courts.
Do you work with businesses in every region of Russia?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from companies and individual entrepreneurs across Russia for disputes from RUB 1 million. Documents and working matters can be discussed remotely. We determine the hearing arrangements for each case.
Can every hearing take place online?
This cannot be guaranteed in advance. Online participation requires the court to grant the application and have the necessary technical facilities. If in-person representation is needed, we agree arrangements for our lawyer to travel or a local partner lawyer to attend.
Do I have to attend court personally?
In many cases, an authorised lawyer can represent the company or individual entrepreneur. Whether you need to attend depends on the case and the court’s requirements. We discuss this during preparation.
Can you handle just one court stage?
Yes. You can engage us for first-instance proceedings, a standalone appeal, cassation review or a broader scope. Before accepting the engagement, we examine the materials, deadlines and available procedural options.
What does the consultation from RUB 5,000 include?
A review of all documents you provide for the dispute and a discussion of prospects, risks and next steps. The final fee depends on the volume and complexity of the materials and is agreed before work begins. Submitting an enquiry is not itself a paid consultation and does not replace one.
What is your minimum dispute value, and what are your fees?
We handle disputes from RUB 1 million. First-instance representation starts at RUB 200,000. First instance plus appeal starts at RUB 250,000, with an additional success fee from 3%. The precise scope, expenses and remuneration terms are specified in the engagement agreement.
Do you respond on weekends?
Yes, we also work and respond to enquiries on weekends. If a hearing or procedural deadline is approaching, include that information and the case number in your message.
Can we communicate in English or Chinese?
We communicate directly in English. For Chinese, we involve an interpreter. Any document translation and related costs are agreed separately.
Discuss the prospects of your Russian commercial court case
Briefly describe the dispute and leave your contact details. If proceedings have begun, include the case number and hearing date. We will agree a consultation with document review, starting at RUB 5,000.
A court dispute requires a clear position and timely action
Whether you have received a claim, are preparing to sue or plan to appeal, start by reviewing the documents and deadlines. We will discuss the task and agree the scope of legal support.