People
Our work is led by lawyers with substantial experience in Russian law, cross-border matters and business-focused legal analysis
Vasiliy Tarasenko
Business-focused legal advisory work
Cross-border commercial matters
English and Russian
25 years of legal experience
Qualified in Russian law
Suggested profile facts:
Vasiliy Tarasenko has extensive experience in Russian law across commercial, corporate and contentious matters. In addition to his legal qualifications, he has formal training in English language interpretation, which supports precise communication with international clients, counsel and legal teams.
The focus of his practice is not high-volume consumer work, but carefully scoped matters where Russian law forms part of a broader international issue. This includes advisory work for businesses, support in disputes, analysis of Russia-related legal risk and assistance on cross-border matters requiring clarity, discretion and sound legal judgment
The focus of his practice is not high-volume consumer work, but carefully scoped matters where Russian law forms part of a broader international issue. This includes advisory work for businesses, support in disputes, analysis of Russia-related legal risk and assistance on cross-border matters requiring clarity, discretion and sound legal judgment
Lead lawyer, Russian Law Expert
What the team is known for
- Russian law issues in international business matters
- Cross-border disputes involving Russian parties or assets
- Sanctions-sensitive legal analysis under Russian law
- Corporate and commercial legal risk
- Enforcement and recovery strategy with a Russian element
- Clear communication with international legal teams
Approach
We do not position ourselves as a mass-market legal service. The work is selective, business-oriented and typically linked to matters where the Russian-law component requires experienced and commercially aware handling
Our approach is measured, technical and discreet. We aim to provide legal analysis that is accurate, clearly expressed and useful in the wider context of the matter, whether the client is considering risk, preparing for a dispute, reviewing structure or assessing next steps
Languages and communication
We work in English and Russian. Particular importance is given to clarity of expression, precise legal terminology and communication that is suitable for international clients and advisers