How to dismiss head of representative office of a foreign company in Russia

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Apr 7, 2015 | Blog, Publications

Marks & Sokolov attorneys obtained a civil judgment unveiling the grey area of Russian labor law in dispute between foreign company and the head of its Russian representative office What the case involved: a foreign company having its representative office in...

Overview of Amendments to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Mar 10, 2015 | Blog, Publications

On January 1, 2015 the law of the Russian Federation, No. 376-FZ of November 24, 2015 “On introduction of amendments into Parts One and Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation” (hereinafter, the “Law”) came into force. The Law is designed to prevent the abuse of...

Key Amendments of the Russian Civil Code Provisions on Legal Entities

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog, Publications

On September 1, 2014 significant amendments to the Russian Civil Code’s provisions for the creation, operation, reorganization and liquidation of legal entities came into force. Key amendments are briefly described below. Forms and Systems of Legal Entities All legal...

Business In Russia In Times of Crisis: Do You Know With Whom You Do Business? – Executive Orders 13660, 13661 and 13662 and Revocation of Export Licenses

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Dec 1, 2014 | Blog, M&S Updates, Publications

Business In Russia In Times of Crisis: Do You Know With Whom You Do Business? – Executive Orders 13660, 13661 and 13662 and Revocation of Export Licenses The President of the United States has issued a series of executive orders imposing sanctions on Russian...

Business In Russia In Times of Crisis: Executive Orders 13660, 13661 and 13662 – New Additions to SDN List [June 20, 2014]

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog, Publications

On March 6, 2014, the President of the United States issued Executive Order (“E.O. 13660”) authorizing sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for Russian activities related to Ukraine.  On June 20, 2014 the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) added to...

Trade Sanctions Enforcement Update: Western Oil Companies Go Long Expanding In Russia [ June 10, 2014 ]

by Marks & Sokolov, LLC | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog, Publications

 June 10, 2014 In response to the situation in Ukraine, the President of the United States has issued Executive Orders 13660, 13661 and 13662 authorizing  sanctions upon: (1) individuals undermining democratic processes,  threatening peace and security and...