We assist organisations with:
Legal Opinions & Expert ReportsReputation Management & Investigative AnalysisSource of Wealth & Forensic VerificationCorporate & CommercialDispute ResolutionEmploymentImmigrationIP & TMTWe assist individuals on the following matters:
Family, Governance & LegacyReputation Defence & Fact-FindingTax & Wealth StructuringSource of Wealth ReportsReal EstateIf you have an enquiry about an area of law which is not listed above, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will make our best effort to assist or refer you to an appropriate specialist.
CIS LONDON is a recognised leader in providing expert legal opinions on Russian law and the laws of CIS countries (specifically Belarus and Kazakhstan). We regularly act as independent experts for major UK and international law firms, providing authoritative reports for use in High Court proceedings and international arbitration. Our opinions are frequently relied upon to interpret complex legislative history and the practical application of foreign law.
We conduct forensic analysis of historic Russian legal documents, court archives, and transaction records to reconstruct the factual timeline of events. Our legal analysis is used to refute false allegations, correct the record regarding past business activities in the CIS, and support libel proceedings in courts in the UK, internationally, and in Asia (e.g., Hong Kong).
We move beyond standard family law to help clients protect not only their wealth but their values. We specialise in "e;multi-jurisdictional family capital"e; - managing the complexities that arise when family members and assets are spread across the UK, Europe, and the CIS. We design robust governance structures, Family Constitutions, and succession mechanisms.
Beyond standard compliance, we offer deep-dive forensic verification of funds accumulated in Russia and the CIS. We produce detailed legal reports tracing the origin of capital through historic corporate structures and privatisations, enabling clients to satisfy the enhanced due diligence requirements of international banks, regulators, and investment partners.
We assist international clients with acquisitions and commercial transactions across the CIS region (excluding Russia). We consult on structuring deals, managing registration, and providing ongoing legal support to enterprises in the wider CIS market.
We assist Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) in protecting their global reputation by analysing the legal reality behind historical events in Russia. We review archived proceedings and corporate records to provide a factual legal basis that counters politically motivated or inaccurate narratives in the media.
Our primary focus is providing expert evidence on Russian and CIS law to support litigation in the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia. We also provide specialist opinions on the enforceability of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Russia and the strategic implications of enforcement proceedings.
We advise on general personnel management and employment law compliance across the CIS region (excluding Russia) for international businesses moving talent across borders.
We advise on Russian tax law for individuals and families resident in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Our expertise extends to the design of personal holding structures that optimise both tax efficiency and asset protection.
We provide specialist legal opinions on Russian citizenship rules and nationality matters. We are regularly instructed to confirm whether citizenship has been validly acquired or is held, as well as to advise on formal renunciation procedures.
We provide key legal support in registering trademarks, resolving disputes over intellectual property rights, and consultation on data protection within the CIS region.
We offer a specialised service verifying source of wealth accumulated in the CIS, providing expert reports on the origins of funds and assets derived from Russia and the region.
