Legal Due Diligence in Russia

We conduct legal due diligence of Russian companies and assets for investors, acquirers, shareholders and lenders.

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Practical approach

We prioritise issues that can affect price, control, closing conditions or post-closing liability.

Documents useful for the first review

Corporate and ownership documents.
Material contracts and financing documents.
Real estate and key asset records.
Litigation and enforcement materials.
Licences, permits and IP records.

How we work

Define scope and materiality thresholds.
Prepare a document request list.
Review corporate, contractual and asset documentation.
Identify litigation and regulatory exposure.
Issue a red-flag or full report.
Support transaction documents and closing conditions.

Key risks

Title defectsOwnership and authority issues can affect the transaction.

Change of controlKey contracts may require notice or consent.

Hidden disputesClaims can materially change transaction value.

Incomplete dataMissing records should be treated as a risk.

Preparing for the first consultation

In a Legal Due Diligence in Russia matter, small factual differences can change the required documents or sequence. The page sets out the usual route, while the final checklist is confirmed against the client's documents.

FAQ

Common questions

Do you provide red-flag due diligence?

Yes.

Can the report be in English?

Yes.

Can findings be reflected in the SPA?

Yes.

Do you coordinate specialist reviews?

Yes, where agreed.