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  • Bitcoin Mining in 2025: Legal Developments in Core and Emerging Jurisdictions

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  • Who’s Responsible for AI? Defining Liability in the Age of Autonomous Systems

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  • New Draft Law Allows Foreign Bank Branches in Russia

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  • The Key to Success in the Skilled Labor Market: Top Management’s Personal Involvement in Hiring

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  • The Future of Human Capital in Sanctions-Era Russia: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

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  • English Law for Contracts: Trusted Ally or Trojan Horse?

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  • Russia is making a move to support technology companies

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  • Key Legal Trends of 2023: The Big «Eight» in Action

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  • Redomiciliation to Hong Kong: Requirements and Process

    As a follow-up to our publication of 27 May 2025, which provided a general overview of redomiciliation opportunities in Hong Kong, this article...
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  • Hong Kong Opens the Door to Redomiciliation

    As of May 23, 2025, a new law in Hong Kong allows foreign companies to transfer their registration to the jurisdiction without liquidation or...
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  • Navigating the Grey Zone: Cryptocurrency Mining with Self-Generated Electricity in Russia

    As cryptocurrency mining gains traction globally, Russia has emerged as a key player, balancing economic opportunities with energy constraints due to...
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  • Application of VAT in Cryptocurrency Mining in Russia: Legislative Changes of 2024 and Current Issues

    As of January 1, 2025, Russia has implemented an updated regulatory framework for the taxation of digital currency operations, including...
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  • The Market for Lemons and High-End Legal Advice: Why Top Lawyers Are Worth the Investment

    I recently stumbled across a tweet mentioning George Akerlof’s seminal work, “The Market for Lemons,” and my curiosity was piqued. Akerlof’s...
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  • U.S. Bitcoin Mining Regulation in Transition: Opportunities and Risks for Russia-Based International Ventures

    Since President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20, 2025, the United States has signaled a shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation,...
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  • Russia-UAE Double Tax Treaty: A New Framework for Investment and Trade

    Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently concluded negotiations on a new double tax treaty (DTT) aimed at eliminating double taxation...
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  • Adopting the Zero Trust Model in Corporate Communication

    The Zero Trust model, originally developed as a cybersecurity framework, emphasizes the principle of "never trust, always verify." Initially designed...
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  • Financial Covenants: Creditor Protections Across Agreements

    Financial covenants are a fundamental aspect of creditor-debtor relationships, forming a vital layer of protection for creditors. Whether within the...
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  • Good Faith in English Law: Clarifying the Limits of Contractual Duties in Faulkner v. Vollin

    Good faith is not a general principle implied into contracts under English law unless expressly included. However, where parties do include a...
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  • Resolving Disputes Before Court: A Cost-Saving and Profit-Boosting Strategy

    Just 10–15 years ago, corporate legal departments were typically small, with most legal work outsourced to outside counsel. However, over time,...
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  • Key Legal Issues in Project Finance

    Project finance involves the financing of long-term infrastructure, industrial projects, and public services based on a non-recourse or limited...
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  • Essential Factors in Negotiating Generative AI Agreements

    This article highlights the significant distinctions to consider when negotiating the use of generative AI software platforms, compared to...
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  • The Parol Evidence Rule under English Law

    The parol evidence rule is a fundamental principle in English contract law that serves to preserve the integrity of written agreements by limiting...
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  • Understanding Contract Forms in Nuclear Power Plant Projects

    Nuclear power plants represent a significant investment in energy infrastructure, requiring precise coordination of engineering, procurement, and...
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  • Key Aspects of Planning Low-Cap/Mid-Cap M&A Deals

    Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) encompass numerous subtleties that require detailed consideration of the deal planned, its funding procedure, the...
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  • Key Disputes in EPC Contract Negotiations

    In the modern practice of implementing large infrastructure and industrial projects, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts hold...
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  • Commoditization of Legal Services in BigLaw: Myth or Reality?

    Partners and senior lawyers in law firms often ponder the possibility of commoditizing legal services. This is not about services related to company...
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  • Understanding EPC Contracts: Key Phases of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Projects

    EPC contracts (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) play a key role in implementing large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. These...
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  • Stakeholders: the Key to ESG and Competitive Success

    In today's complex business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have gained significant prominence as key drivers of...
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  • The Role of Technology in Streamlining M&A Transactions

    In today's fast-paced business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions have become increasingly complex. However, advancements in...
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  • Navigating Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policies in the Workplace

    In today's digital age, employees are increasingly relying on their personal devices for work-related tasks. This shift has given rise to Bring Your...
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  • Understanding Regulatory Implications for International Technology Startups

    As technology startups expand their operations across borders, they encounter a myriad of regulatory challenges that can impact their success. This...
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  • Using Third-Party Libraries in Proprietary Code

    In today's software development landscape, the use of third-party libraries has become increasingly prevalent. These libraries provide developers...
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  • Techno M&A: Understanding the Landscape and Key Challenges

    Techno M&A (technology mergers and acquisitions) has emerged as a crucial driver of growth and transformation in today's dynamic business landscape....
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  • Coding Languages for IT Lawyers: A Non-Technical Overview

    In today's digital world, understanding coding languages is becoming increasingly important, even for non-technical professionals like lawyers. Most...
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  • Setting the Stage: Exploring the Role of Term Sheets in M&A Transactions

    Term sheets in M&A transactions (also known as letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, heads of terms or heads of agreement) generally take...
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  • Investment Teaser in an M&A Deal: A Concise Introduction to a Potential Sale Process

    An investment teaser is a brief summary, typically one or two slides, that outlines a potential sale process without revealing the identity of the...
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  • Exploring Payment Methods in M&A Deals: A Comparative Analysis of Purchase Price Mechanisms

    Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions are complex financial arrangements that involve the transfer of ownership from one entity to another. One...
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  • Pre-Sale M&A Legal Advice: Balancing Consultant Guidance and Seller Expertise

    In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the role of legal counsel is crucial in ensuring a successful transaction. While some...
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  • Exploring the Copyright Landscape of APIs: Navigating the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Code

    Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a crucial role in today's interconnected digital world, enabling seamless communication and...
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  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): Overview

    This article provides an overview of important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It covers what ESG entails, its significance, and...
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  • Navigating Legal Work When Selling Shares: Answers to FAQs

    If you are a small-cap business owner seeking to sell your shares, navigating the legal complexities of this process can be challenging. To ensure a...
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  • Negotiation Strategies: Focus on Interests and Mutual Gain

    Negotiation is a crucial skill in both personal and professional settings. It involves finding common ground with another party, resolving conflicts,...
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  • Open Source Licenses: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Popular Options

    Open source software has become increasingly popular over the years, providing businesses and individuals with access to high-quality and...
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  • SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and More: A Legal Primer on Popular Software Models

    In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, software has become an integral part of businesses across industries. With the rise of cloud computing...
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  • Startup Valuation: When Cashflow Only in Plans

    There's no doubt that valuing a startup is a crucial part of fundraising for entrepreneurs seeking seed or growth capital. The challenge, however,...
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  • Russia announces mechanism for purchase of natural gas in roubles

    On 31 March 2022, Presidential decree no. 172 (the «Decree») was published setting out a mechanism by which countries that have been designated by...
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  • Private Equity Fund

    You can read the Russian version of the article here.   If you wish to receive the article in English, please send us an e-mail to...
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  • Material Adverse Change (MAC) Clause in the COVID-19 Era

    A MAC clause is included in various transactions including mergers and acquisitions, as well as finance transactions. For example, a loan agreement...
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  • Danilov & Partners announces collaboration with U.S. Tax IQ

    Danilov & Partners is pleased to announce the collaboration with U.S. Tax IQ in the area of U.S. tax and cross-border tax planning and...
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  • US Securities Exchange Commission Approves the First Ever Reg A+ Initial Coin Offering

    After numerous initial coin offerings (“ICO”) were shut down under the US Securities Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) cease-and-desist orders entered...
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  • Vienna International Arbitral Centre permitted to administer international disputes in Russia

    In the next few days the Ministry of Justice of Russia will add one of the leading Austrian arbitral institutions to the list of foreign...
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  • Regulation of Foreign Investments in Russia

    Definition of Foreign Investments The Federal Law dated 09 July 1999 No. 160-FZ On Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation (“Foreign...
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  • Regulations Overview of Initial Coin Offerings in the U.S.

    This article provides a brief overview of the relevant ICO exemptions from certain provisions of the US federal securities law. Despite all the...
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  • Anti-suit injunction in aid of an arbitration

    Arbitration agreements (typically just a clause in a contract) are a common feature in material transactions of Russian parties that either involve...
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  • The FAS unveils a new mechanism to ensure compliance with the Russian Strategic Investments Law

    A seminal moment for foreign investors failing to comply with compulsory requirements of Russian Strategic Investments Law: Russian Antimonopoly...
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  • Recognition of Russian court judgments in the United States (recent precedents)

    Despite the current state of political relations between the United States and Russia, as the recent court precedents show, the US courts...
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  • Russian probate law: what’s new?

    You can read the Russian version of the article here. If you wish to receive the article in English, please send us an e-mail to...
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  • Clarifications of the Federal Antimonopoly Service concerning exemptions from liability for a cartel

    On 13 March 2019 the FAS Presidium approved Clarifications No. 16 of the Federal Antimonopoly Service concerning application of parts 7 and 8 of...
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  • BVI economic substance requirements

    As you may know, on January 1, 2019 the Economic Substance (Companies and Limited Partnerships) Act, 2018 of the British Virgin Islands (the...
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  • LCIA or SIAC: which forum is better and more reliable for a Russian company?

    International commercial arbitration is a popular tool used by the parties to cross-border transactions with its substantial benefits and advantages...
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  • Cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union for the Protection and Development of Competition

    The article is devoted to cooperation of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union for the protection and development of competition. Key...
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  • Irina Mashlenko Joins Danilov & Partners

    We are pleased to announce that Irina Mashlenko has joined the firm’s legal team as Senior Counsel. Ms. Mashlenko will focus on supporting the...
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  • Doing Business in Southeast Asia

    Southeast Asia (consisting of the 10 member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN) has some of the fastest-growing economies...
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