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Trusted, internationally oriented legal counsel in Russia

Forward Legal Attorneys-at-Law was established in 2014. Our partners have been active in the legal market since 2001, advising on both on domestic and cross-border matters. Today, Forward Legal is a full-service law firm with a team of over 50 highly qualified attorneys. Our professionals bring together deep experience from top Russian and international law firms. In the current environment — marked by the absence of global legal brands in Russia — we offer reliable, transparent, and internationally focused legal support to clients operating in and out of Russia. 


Litigation · International Arbitration · Bankruptcy

We are recognized market leaders in complex dispute resolution. Our practice covers a broad range of contentious matters, including commercial, construction, corporate, and financial disputes, as well as intellectual property litigation. We regularly represent clients in high-stakes domestic and international arbitration proceedings, as well as insolvency and bankruptcy cases involving distressed assets.
Our team delivers end-to-end legal support on M&A transactions, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion, both in the Russian and international markets. Our lawyers have advised major international corporations on structured, reputationally sound exits from the Russian market. Our team brings a practical understanding of local market dynamics, while maintaining the international deal-making standards expected by global investors and counterparties.
Our team advises on all aspects of corporate law, including restructuring, fund and trust formation, and investment support. We also assist with the international movement  of capital, cross-border tax planning , sanctions compliance, and regulatory matters across key industries. Clients value our strategic guidance in navigating evolving regulatory landscapes.

We support clients in aligning business strategy with regulatory restrictions. Over the past three years, we have advised prominent international businesses on adapting to a complex and shifting legal environment. Our team actively participates in legislative draftings and regulatory advocacy initiatives.

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Recognition

Право 300 Коммерсантъ Forbes Club PRO банкротство ТОП-100 персон в банкротстве от PROбанкротство