Premier Russian law firm Capital Legal Services joins ISFIN

Vladislav Zabrodin, Managing Partner of Capital Legal Services, L.L.C and Prof. Laurent Marlière, CEO of ISFIN announced they will join forces to offer experienced and high quality consulting services to foreign investors focusing on CIS and Russian companies and having an interest for emerging markets.

FDI inflows to Russia have been declining since 2014, but the country enjoys a stable political environment and a strong economy, including some modest growth during the last 2 years.  Once an emerging market itself (BRICS), it is still a major player towards these markets. It is also supported by strong investors from around the world such as the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the Bahamas and the United Kingdom. The Russian diaspora is a very active investor in Europe, the Gulf and Asia. Russian equity experienced major growth last year and the JP Morgan Russian fund grew 49% in 2019.

According to Laurent Marlière, in order to maintain this situation and allow for a recovery in investment, it is necessary to be accompanied by experienced consultants with a thorough knowledge of the Russian market and an understanding of the different national industries.

This partnership with Capital Legal Services, recommended by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as legal adviser for companies doing business in Russia, will help us to provide a quality service to meet the various challenges inherent in emerging markets. Capital Legal Services is a strong partner committed to provide services meeting the highest international quality standards and to achieve the needed results.

Vladislav Zabrodin, Managing Partner of CLS and heading the Moscow, St. Petersburg and Helsinki offices of the fast-growing practice since 1999, has studied law at St. Petersburg State University, Turku University and Northwestern University Law School in Chicago. 

Recommended for key practice areas by international legal business guides. The LEGAL 500 identifies Vladislav as an expert for corporate law, Mergers & Acquisition,s for public-private partnership and real estate projects in Russia. The Chambers & Partners Europe indicates him as one of the Eminent Practitioners in Russia, placing Vladislav in Band 2 of the General Business Law personal ranking in guide Chambers Europe 2014. Has represented the interests of both investors and government authorities in "first of the kind" and "first in the country" public-private partnership projects in Russia.

About Capital Legal Services

CLS render their services throughout all of Russia and provides support for their clients in CIS countries through their network of partners. The areas of specialization of the firm’s attorneys include corporate law, real estate and construction, antitrust law, public-private partnership, project finance, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, tax, customs, labour law, fintech and intellectual property.

Thanks to a comprehensive approach, an in-depth knowledge of legislation, ethics, an understanding of Russian business practices and the needs of each client, their main goal of growth and development of their clients' business can be achieved. As most of the lawyers have significant in-house experience, including major multinational public companies, the firm builds its practice on providing clear, practical and business oriented legal advice and strongly believe that it is possible to build successful and ethical business in Russia and other CIS countries. 

Their attorneys have strong relations with authorities and local administrations in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as in various Russian regions. Moreover, they have participated in draft ingthe Civil Code, Concession Law, and laws related to transportation and public-private partnership as well as other federal and local legislation.

About ISFIN

ISFIN -Emerging Markets Advisors - is a global advisory active in 75 countries. It acts as a business facilitator between East and West and has a unique knowledge of the Middle East, African and Asian markets. The organization is supported by a network composed of the most innovative and highly regarded independent law, audit & accounting firms. It has a deal room offering off market investment opportunities to clever investors.

Contact Information

Laurent Marlière, CEO ISFIN
+(32) 475422149
LM@isfin.net
www.isfin.net

Vladislav Zabrodin, Managing Partner
Moscow Office:           + (7) 495 970 1090
St. Petersburg Office: + (7) 812 34679 90
Helsinki Office:            +358 (0) 20 73 46 490
vzabrodin@cls.ru
www.cls.ru