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Important changes to Russian IT laws

On 1 September 2023, the provisions of more than 600 federal laws became effective. Our team has analysed the major regulatory changes in the intellectual property and technology area.

01 / 11 / 2310:30am msk

Pre-emptive right in business sale and purchase and establishment of JVs in Russia

Introduction of export duties in relation to broad range of goods

Export duties put in place from 1 October 2023 in relation to broad range of goods: what should exporters bear in mind? Read further in our legal update.

Amendments to the Federal Law “On non-profit organisations”: are there any challenges for software developers and open source?

At the end of summer 2023, amendments to Federal Law No. 7-FZ of 12 January 1996 “On Non-Profit Organisations” were introduced: the current version of art. 30.1 now prohibits not only civil and municipal servants, but also natural persons and legal entities from taking part in the activities of a foreign non-profit organisation that does not have divisions in Russia. To find out what has changed, how it relates to IP, what liability is stipulated, and what to expect, read our team’s latest legal update.

Restrictions on importing iron and steel products into the EU, UK and Switzerland

On 30 September 2023, new restrictions on importing iron and steel products of Russian origin into the European Union and the United Kingdom entered into force. Read more in our legal update.

Resolution No. 46-P of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation

On 3 October 2023, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation passed resolution No. 46-P regarding the constitutionality of article 131(1) of the Russian Civil Code and article 14(2)(5) of the Federal Law “On the Public Registration of Real Property” in connection with a complaint brought by Ms T. V. Solodovnikova. The importance of this judicial resolution is such that it is only the second time that the Russian Constitutional Court has decided to address the issues of private arbitration. Read further in our legal update.

Denuo named best law firm at 2023 Russia Private Equity Awards

Denuo has been named the Best Law Firm at the 2023 Russia Private Equity Awards ceremony that took place during the Russian Private Equity Congress.

New procedure for distributing profit (dividends) to “unfriendly” members (shareholders) of Russian companies

The Subcommission of the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investment in the Russian Federation established that foreign “unfriendly” shareholders may be entitled to receive profits of Russian companies in circumvention of the special procedure and without the approval of the Ministry of Finance of Russia, subject to certain conditions. Read more in our legal update.

24 / 10 / 2310:30am msk

Participant’s withdrawal from a limited liability company: current court practice

When is a company subject to the GDPR?

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is an EU regulation on personal data protection. One should bear in mind, however, that the GDPR contains quite broad provisions on its extraterritorial applicability. In our legal update we look at common cases where the GDPR can apply to your business.