Services

Corporate and M&A

We support businesses throughout their development, from ownership arrangements and corporate governance to acquisitions and group reorganisations. Our team brings transaction structure, tax and regulatory work together, leads negotiations and helps put agreed decisions into effect.

Day-to-day corporate advisoryShareholder and member resolutions and minutes Corporate approvalsAnalysis of major and related-party transaction thresholds Shares and Equity InterestsTransfers, pre-emption rights, offers and acceptances M&A and business salesStructuring the acquisition or sale of business and assets Legal due diligenceOwnership structure and corporate rights Corporate governanceGovernance bodies and authority matrix Joint ventures and partnershipsJoint venture formation and allocation of governance rights Reorganisations and restructuringsMerger, consolidation, demerger, spin-off and conversion Formation and dissolutionRussian LLCs and JSCs, foundations, autonomous non-profit organisations and associations Investment and venture transactionsFundraising and investment rounds Investment structuresAsset ownership structures and closed mutual funds

Dispute Resolution

We represent businesses in commercial and shareholder disputes, regulatory proceedings and international arbitration. We assess each case alongside its implications for assets, reputation and operations, and coordinate the strategy from initial negotiations through to enforcement.

Pre-action Strategy and SettlementAnalysis of conflict, evidence and prospects Commercial and contractual disputesRecovery of debts, losses and penalties Corporate disputesConflicts between members and shareholders Protection of shareholders and directorsDefence against damages claims and personal liability Real estate, construction and landOwnership, leases and construction contracts Administrative and regulatory disputesChallenging decisions of public authorities Complex multi-party proceedingsA common strategy for multiple processes and regions Enforcement proceedingsWorking with bailiffs and banks

Restructuring and Insolvency

We advise companies, owners and creditors facing financial distress. Our work covers debt negotiations, insolvency proceedings and disputes concerning assets, transactions and directors’ liability. We develop a coordinated strategy informed by the business and the interests of those involved.

Pre-insolvency analysisFinancial condition and indicators of insolvency Debt restructuringNegotiations with banks and creditors Debtor-side advicePreparation and filing of an insolvency petition Creditor representationAdmission of claims to the register of creditors’ claims Insolvency Avoidance and Transaction ChallengesTransactions at an undervalue and preferences Liability of Controlling PersonsRisk assessment of controlling persons Acquisition of distressed assetsDue diligence of distressed assets Personal insolvencyJudicial and extrajudicial bankruptcy

Tax

We integrate tax analysis into day-to-day operations, investment projects and business transactions. We review structures, documentation and internal processes so that material risks are understood before decisions are made, and represent clients in audits, administrative appeals and litigation.

Tax planningAnalysis of the activity model and tax burden Business structuringGroups of companies and intragroup operations Transaction taxSale of businesses, shares and equity interests Tax due diligencePrimary documents and contractual model Tax auditsResponses to information requests and participation in tax authority commissions Tax disputesPre-trial appeal International taxationTax residence, controlled foreign companies and cross-border transactions Private wealth taxationSale of business and dividends

Regulatory Law

We help businesses deliver projects within complex regulatory requirements. Our work covers transaction approvals, licensing, product launches and cross-border payments. We align the regulatory strategy with the corporate structure, the parties’ arrangements and the project timetable.

Merger Control and FAS Russia ClearancesCorporate group analysis and merger control thresholds Antitrust Investigations and InspectionsDawn raid and inspection support Antitrust proceedingsDominance and anti-competitive agreements Antitrust complianceCompliance audits and internal policies Advertising and unfair competitionVerification of advertising materials Government Commission approvalsTransactions with a foreign element Government and Regulatory EngagementRequests, appeals and working meetings Public procurement and regulated marketsProcurement support and challenges to tender documentation

Intellectual Property, IT & Digital

We build the legal framework for technologies, brands and digital products. We secure intellectual property rights, negotiate IT contracts, support transactions and establish data governance. Our advice follows the product from development and launch through growth, investment and enforcement.

Trade marks and brandsClearance, registration and renewal of trade marks Copyright and related rightsCopyright protection for text, photography, video, design and software Patents, technology and know-howPatenting and development rights IP agreementsLicences, assignments and franchising Employee-created works and developmentsRelationships with employees and developers Technology Transactions and AdvisorySaaS, applications and digital platforms Digital products and internet projectsTerms of use and standard-form offers Data Privacy and ProtectionAudit, policies and consents Disputes and enforcementInfringement of exclusive rights and damages

Special Situations and Crisis Management

We advise when financial pressure, shareholder conflict or external restrictions call for coordinated action. We bring restructuring, negotiations, transactions and dispute resolution into a single plan, helping clients preserve the ability to manage their business and prepare its next steps.

Urgent legal assessmentKey threats and critical timelines Corporate crisesOwnership conflicts and loss of control Crisis restructuringOwnership restructuring and asset consolidation Regulatory and restrictive measuresSpecial economic measures and counter-sanctions Engagement with lenders and creditorsNegotiations and restructuring of funding Internal investigationsManagement conduct and conflicts of interest Reputational crisesProtection of business reputation Crisis-related disputesInterim measures and urgent protection of assets

Banking and Finance

We advise borrowers, lenders and investors on financing and the arrangements that support it. We structure facilities and security, negotiate the documentation and coordinate conditions for funding. Our work also covers refinancing and changes to existing obligations as a business develops.

Corporate financeLoan and credit facility agreements Project financeProject structuring and risk sharing Acquisition financeAcquisition finance Structured and syndicated financeSyndicated loans Security arrangementsSecurity over real estate, shares, equity interests and receivables Debt restructuringModification of timelines, schedules and security Banking products and accountsEscrow, letters of credit and guarantees Currency Control and Cross-border PaymentsForeign trade contracts and currency control Finance disputesCredit agreements and debt collection

Private Clients & Private Wealth

We advise business owners and families on asset ownership, succession and wealth management. We align corporate, inheritance and family arrangements with each client’s personal objectives, supporting transactions, banking relationships and matters involving several jurisdictions.

Private asset structuringConsolidation and separation of personal and business assets Personal FoundationsObjectives, governance structure and beneficiaries Testamentary FoundationsManagement model and structure Succession planningWills and inheritance contracts Family wealth structuringMarriage contracts and family agreements International planningForeign assets, companies and funds Philanthropy and long-term projectsCharitable funds and endowments Family businessesTransfer to the next generation

Antitrust Law

We advise on the competition aspects of transactions and commercial decisions, including merger approvals, distribution, pricing, advertising and procurement. We assess market conduct, represent clients in investigations and proceedings, and develop practical compliance procedures.

Compliance audits and risk mappingReview of contracts, pricing and distribution practices Policies and proceduresAntitrust compliance policy Review of commercial initiativesDistribution, rebates and incentive programmes Training and dawn-raid readinessTraining for management, sales and procurement teams Monitoring and internal investigationsPeriodic effectiveness reviews

AI & Legal Tech

We help businesses adopt artificial intelligence and simplify complex legal processes. We define rules for data and development outputs, allocate responsibility and prepare contracts. We design document and approval workflows that reduce repetitive tasks and operating costs.

AI governanceRisk classification, accountability, human oversight and lifecycle documentation.Contracts and dataAI development and procurement agreements, dataset provenance and third-party rights.Compliance and auditsInternal policies, risk assessments and compliance with domestic and international requirements.Legal function transformationContract automation, knowledge management and LegalTech-enabled legal operations.

Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency

We advise on digital currencies, digital rights and distributed technologies. We define the legal structure of a product, the roles of its participants and arrangements for funding and transferring assets. Our work combines contracts, tax and compliance with support in disputes and incidents.

Regulatory classificationCryptocurrency, digital financial assets and digital rights Project and transaction structuringIssuance, placement and circulation of digital assets Compliance, AML/KYC and sanctionsCustomer and beneficial-owner identification Cryptocurrency paymentsContractual documentation for digital-asset settlements Disputes and asset protectionDisputes with exchanges, platforms and counterparties

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Astera Legal — ориентир для сложных решений

Помогаем бизнесу, собственникам и частным клиентам оценивать риски, определять порядок действий и уверенно двигаться к результату.

За рамками стандартных решений

Мы — молодая команда, которую объединяет интерес к сложным и нестандартным проектам. Нам особенно интересны задачи на стыке права и бизнеса, где качественное юридическое решение начинается с понимания контекста, целей и логики проекта.

Мы работаем с проектами из разных отраслей и практик — сложными сделками, нестандартными структурами и ситуациями, для которых не существует готовых решений. Такая работа требует глубины, точности и способности смотреть шире привычных юридических конструкций.

Технологии, автоматизация и современные инструменты органично дополняют наш подход. Нам интересно не только сопровождать существующие процессы, но и участвовать в создании новых.

Сильное профессиональное окружение

Мы собираем круг единомышленников — специалистов, которым действительно интересны профессия, развитие и работа в сильной профессиональной среде. Нам близки люди, которые ценят глубину в работе, внимание к деталям и возможность расти рядом с коллегами, у которых есть чему учиться.

В нашей команде принято открыто делиться опытом и экспертизой: обсуждать подходы, вместе разбирать сложные и нестандартные задачи, искать наиболее точные решения и передавать накопленные знания. Для нас важно, чтобы профессиональный диалог был естественной частью ежедневной работы, а опыт каждого становился частью общей экспертизы команды.

Более опытные коллеги всегда готовы объяснить логику решения, поделиться практическим взглядом и помочь увидеть задачу шире. Такая среда позволяет постоянно повышать профессиональную планку, осваивать новые подходы и развиваться через работу рядом с сильными специалистами.

Хотите работать с нами?

Если среди открытых позиций вы нашли интересную для себя возможность — направьте нам резюме. Если подходящей вакансии сейчас нет, но вам близок наш подход и вы хотели бы работать с ASTERA, всё равно напишите нам. Мы знакомимся с сильными кандидатами вне зависимости от текущего списка открытых позиций.

Отправить резюме можно на career@asteralegal.ru или через наш Telegram-бот.

Больше, чем юридическая экспертиза

Наши специалисты смотрят на задачу шире правового вопроса. Мы погружаемся в бизнес-контекст, понимаем цели клиента и оцениваем последствия каждого решения — чтобы предложить не просто юридически верный ответ, а решение, которое действительно работает для бизнеса.

Следим за изменениями. Делимся выводами.

Наша команда регулярно разбирает изменения в законодательстве и практике и делится тем, что действительно заслуживает внимания. Здесь мы публикуем свежие обзоры и аналитические материалы, а в нашем Telegram-канале — больше новостей, комментариев и актуальных обновлений.

Services

Corporate and M&A

Dispute Resolution

Restructuring and Insolvency

Tax

Regulatory Law

Intellectual Property, IT & Digital

Special Situations and Crisis Management

Banking and Finance

Private Clients & Private Wealth

Antitrust Law

AI & Legal Tech

Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency

Astera Legal — ориентир для сложных решений

Правовая оптика для сложных решений

Карьера в ASTERA

За рамками стандартных решений

Сильное профессиональное окружение

Вакансии

Хотите работать с нами?

Фирма, которой доверяют сложные сделки

Стратегия прежде процесса

Точность в деталях

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