Legal solutions for cross-border business and private clients

Since 2019, the Cross-Border Law practice has advised business owners, companies, investors and private clients on cross-border transactions, market entry, sanctions, corporate structures, assets and disputes.

Transactions Sanctions Structures Assets Disputes

Eight practice areas

Practices

Each practice area connects legal advice with relevant fixed-scope services, matters and insights.

All practices

International Trade & Cross-Border Transactions

International contracts, supply arrangements, payments, liability, evidence and claims.

Sanctions Compliance

Counterparties, ownership and control, banks, payments, restrictions and contractual safeguards.

Corporate Structuring & Asset Protection

Ownership, governance, corporate groups, assets and restructuring.

Market Entry & International Expansion

Market-entry structures, local partners, contracts, regulatory requirements and launch planning.

International Commercial Disputes

Claims, evidence, negotiations, arbitration and enforcement.

Technology, IP & Data Privacy

Digital products, software, data, licensing, platforms and cross-border launches.

Media, Entertainment & Live Events

Rights, contracts, production, releases, live events and disputes.

Private Client

Foreign assets, inheritance, family arrangements, investments and ownership structures.

Cross-Border Risk Framework

We assess a cross-border project through five connected risk areas so that decision-makers can see the material issues, not just the documents.

01

Counterparty Risk

Parties, beneficial ownership, restrictions and business resilience.

02

Contract Risk

Obligations, liability, breach, termination and negotiation position.

03

Transaction & Payment Risk

Performance, payment flows, banks, delivery and supporting evidence.

04

Jurisdiction & Enforcement Risk

Applicable law, forum, conflict-of-laws issues and enforcement options.

05

Ownership, Assets & Control Risk

Ownership, governance, key assets and effective control.

Jurisdictions and local presence

We work across jurisdictions and coordinate with local advisers where required. Georgia has a dedicated Georgian-and-English site; UAE work is presented on a separate page.

Russia Georgia ↗ Belgium UAE Turkey Europe and Asia
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Clear deliverables

Engagement formats

Start with a focused assessment or review, then move to implementation or ongoing support if required.

All formats
Risk

Legal Risk Assessment

A concise decision brief identifying material risks, open questions and the recommended next step.

Request a Legal Risk Assessment
Sanctions

Sanctions Risk Review

A documented sanctions position for the defined parties, transaction, payment route and jurisdictions.

Assess sanctions risk
Structure

Business Structure Audit

A current ownership-and-control map, vulnerabilities, target priorities and an implementation list.

Discuss your structure
Market Entry

Market Entry Assessment

A pre-commitment comparison of operating models and a roadmap for the selected jurisdiction.

Assess market entry
Counsel

External International Legal Counsel

One ongoing cross-border legal interface for management, in-house teams and local advisers.

Discuss ongoing support

Team

Our lawyers combine cross-border project experience with focused legal research and practical, commercially aware advice.

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Durmishkhan Afkhazava

Durmishkhan Afkhazava

Founder and Managing Partner

Lenara Fieve-Klimovskaya

Lenara Fieve-Klimovskaya

Co-Founder and International Lawyer

Rishat Badriev

Rishat Badriev

Lawyer · International Projects

Sergey Kogay

Sergey Kogay

Lawyer · International Projects and Arbitration

Daria Bezrukova

Daria Bezrukova

Junior Lawyer · International Trade and IP

Elizaveta Medvedeva

Elizaveta Medvedeva

Junior Lawyer · Private International and Civil Law

Kristina Bezborodova

Kristina Bezborodova

Junior Lawyer · International Trade and Immigration

FAQ

Where should a company start when entering a foreign market?

Start with the commercial model, target customers, required level of control and applicable regulatory requirements. The legal structure should follow those decisions.

How should a transaction with a foreign counterparty be assessed?

Review the counterparty, ownership and control, contract, payment route, sanctions exposure, customs issues and supporting documents as one transaction.

What media and entertainment matters do you advise on?

We advise artists, producers, promoters, venues, labels and media businesses on rights, contracts, production, releases, live events and disputes.

How are scope and fees agreed?

Fees depend on the scope and type of engagement. For fixed-scope services, deliverables and assumptions are agreed before work begins. Project support is scoped after an initial assessment.

How should sensitive information be handled in the initial enquiry?

Send only the information needed for an initial conflict check and scope assessment. Do not send original documents or highly sensitive material through the website form.

Contact us

Send a brief summary of the matter. We will clarify the context, complete a conflict check and suggest an appropriate first step.

Confidential handling A complete document set is not required for the first enquiry.
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Or write: info@cross-borderlaw.com · +7 966 993-87-87

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