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EU adopts 21st package of sanctions against Russia

On 23 July 2026, legal acts formalising the 21st package of European Union restrictive measures (sanctions) were published.

Federation Counsel approves law establishing grounds for terminating foreign investors’ right to repurchase assets

On 24 July 2026, the Federation Council approved amendments (Draft Law No. 1206580-8), introducing Article 20.1 into Law No. 160-FZ , which establishes the grounds for terminating the right of a foreign investor from an unfriendly state (or a person under its control) to repurchase a business asset that it previously owned in Russia from the current owner of the asset: a Russian national or a Russian / “friendly” legal entity controlled by a Russian national (repurchase option).

16 / 07 / 2611:00 msk

Hostile director exit: regulatory, corporate, and labour insights from judicial practice

30 / 06 / 2612:00 msk

Option mechanisms in relation to shares and participation interest

Constitutional Court: increase in mandatory public payments and charges requires transition period for business

In this legal update, we analyse Resolution No. 42-P of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation dated 23 June 2026, which reviewed the constitutionality of certain provisions of Resolution No. 938 of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 6 June 2023 and serves as an important guide for the further development of law enforcement practice, based on the principles of legal certainty, regulatory predictability and the protection of the legitimate expectations of economic operators.

19 / 06 / 2611:00 msk

Work-related results of intellectual activity

New EU and UK sanctions against Russia

The European Union (“EU”) and the United Kingdom (“UK”) have consecutively announced new sanctions targeting Russia. The new measures affect Russia’s defence industry, as well as its energy, financial, transport and other sectors. The key new measures are summarised in our legal update.

25 / 05 / 2609:30 msk

Inheritance and property division in the context of business sales and purchases

22 / 05 / 2609:30 msk

Modern customs approaches and tax control over foreign trade transactions

Denuo advises Lamoda on acquisition of 90% share in Selfmade

Denuo has advised Lamoda, a Russian premium fashion marketplace, on the acquisition of a 90% share in Selfmade fashion brand. The deal is Lamoda’s first strategic investment in Russian fashion retail.