CIS London & Partners

CIS London & Partners LLP is a London-based law firm specialising in Russia/CIS law and region.

Since opening in London in 2007 the firm has established itself as a niche firm specialising in providing clients with comprehensive advice across all key areas of Russian law and law of the CIS countries.

The London-based team of senior lawyers and advocates are qualified in Russia and/or the CIS, and work closely with colleagues in Moscow and the CIS, comprising a strong network of 30 lawyers and tax advisers. This innovative approach allows CIS London & Partners to access the best available local expertise across each CIS jurisdiction in order to meet the specific requirements of international clients.

CIS London & Partners' lawyers provide legal advice on CIS-related projects of all sizes, delivering work to the highest professional and ethical standard. The firm works to European quality standards and has a deep understanding of the relevant areas, based on local expertise, knowledge of the CIS markets, and a good understanding of Eastern and Western culture and ways of doing business in the region.

CIS LONDON works practically, creatively and responds quickly to the often complex requirements of international business.

The Legal 500 has recommended CIS London & Partners LLP as a Tier 1 Foreign Law firm in London for Russia for a number of years.

Types of work undertaken: CIS London & Partners LLP advises businesses and individuals on all key aspects of Russian and CIS region law.

CIS London provides specialist advice and expertise to Corporate Clients on the following: commercial, competition, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, employment and immigration, financial services, IP and TMT, real estate and taxation.

The firm works with a number of leading private client teams in the UK to deliver cross-border advice to Private Clients on family law, philanthropy, tax and probate matters. CIS London & Partners also assists on cross border disputes for individuals.

The firm's clients include large UK, US and international businesses, financial institutions and investment companies with established and developing interests in the CIS region as well as Russian and CIS clients.

The firm's CIS coverage includes Russia and Kazakhstan (leading desks), as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

CIS London & Partners is particularly experienced working across the real estate, tourism, infrastructure, natural resources, finance (debt and equity) and telecommunications sectors.