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Corporate law is the foundation of lawful and stable business operations. It governs all key aspects of a legal entity’s existence: from company formation to reorganization, liquidation, and the resolution of internal corporate disputes. The law firm DTK Partners provides a full range of corporate law services, delivering professional legal support to both Russian and international clients.
We support businesses at every stage of their development — from the registration of a legal entity to building holding structures, participating in M&A transactions, and protecting the rights of shareholders and stakeholders in corporate disputes. Our goal is to help you establish a transparent and legally secure corporate structure that minimizes risks and ensures compliance with applicable laws.
Our law firm offers comprehensive legal services in the field of corporate law, including:
Selection of the optimal legal structure (LLC, JSC, PJSC, branches, and representative offices);
Drafting of charters and internal corporate documents;
Amendments to corporate records and changes to shareholders and directors;
Reorganization via merger, acquisition, spin-off, or transformation;
Full legal support for company liquidation.
Drafting corporate charters, shareholder agreements, and board regulations;
Preparing and supporting general meetings of shareholders or participants;
Ensuring proper corporate governance in line with legal requirements and stakeholder interests;
Regulating conflicts of interest and related-party transactions.
Protection of majority and minority shareholder rights;
Challenging decisions of governing bodies;
Restoring corporate control and ownership;
Representation in arbitration courts and international arbitration forums.
Legal support for share and asset transactions;
Assistance with negotiating and closing M&A transactions;
Structuring of holdings and international business groups;
Preparation of corporate documentation for investors, partners, and financial institutions.
Legal due diligence of corporate documents;
Implementation of ethical governance and anti-corruption compliance policies;
Preparing companies for internal and external audits;
Ensuring compliance with information disclosure laws and Central Bank requirements.
✔ Extensive experience — our attorneys have advised on corporate projects ranging from 100 million to 30 billion rubles;
✔ International perspective — we work with clients from the EU, CIS, Asia, and the Middle East;
✔ Full-cycle services — from company formation to litigation in complex corporate disputes;
✔ Legal security — deep expertise in both Russian and international corporate law;
✔ Tailored strategies — we develop custom legal models that align with each client’s goals, industry, and risk profile.
Today, corporate law extends beyond national borders. When entering international markets, working with foreign investors, or engaging in cross-border transactions, companies must consider:
Principles of private international law;
M&A regulations and antitrust compliance;
Disclosure requirements and sanctions compliance;
Best practices in corporate governance (ESG standards, compliance, IT-based corporate control).
DTK Partners provides legal solutions aligned with international corporate law standards, including preparation for audits and inspections by foreign regulators.
When registering or reorganizing a company;
When preparing a transaction with an investor or shareholder;
In case of a corporate conflict or internal dispute;
When shareholder rights are violated;
During the preparation and execution of general meetings;
When getting ready for a company sale, audit, or IPO;
When legal analysis of corporate structure is required.
The law firm DTK Partners is ready to provide reliable and strategically sound legal support for any matter related to corporate law. We defend the interests of business owners, investors, and companies, helping them grow on a stable legal foundation.
📞 Contact us today for a consultation with an experienced corporate lawyer who will help you structure your business, resolve disputes, or prepare for a major transaction.
There are several types of legal entities in Russia, each with its own characteristics and requirements. Here are some of the most common types:
1. Limited Liability Company (LLC): This is the most common type of legal entity in Russia. An LLC is characterized by the fact that the participants (founders) are liable for the company's obligations to the extent of their contributions.
2. Open Joint-Stock Company (OJSC): In an OJSC, the company's shares can be freely exchanged on the open market. Participants in an OJSC are not personally liable for the company's debts and are limited only in the amount of their share in the authorized capital.
3. Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC): A CJSC has a closed circle of participants, and shares can only be transferred with the consent of other participants or in accordance with the terms of the charter. Participants in a CJSC are also liable to the extent of their contributions.
4. Individual Entrepreneur (IE): An IE is a legal entity whose activities are carried out in its own name and under its own responsibility. An IE is liable for its obligations with all of its property.
5. Joint-Stock Company with Additional Liability (JSC with Additional Liability): This is a form of organization in which, in addition to shareholders, participants, owners of shares, and direct owners of shares may be held liable for the obligations of a limited liability company in the event of bankruptcy.
6. Production Cooperative: This is a form of self-governing organization in which members are united for joint entrepreneurship in production or business activities.
These are just a few examples of organizational and legal forms of a legal entity in Russia. Each of these forms has its own characteristics, rights, and obligations, and the choice of a specific form depends on the goals, types of activities, size, and other factors of the organization.
The founder of a limited liability company (LLC) in Russia has certain rights and obligations. Here are the main ones:
Rights of the founder of an LLC:
1. The right to establish an LLC: The founder has the right to create an LLC by concluding a memorandum of association and registering it in the prescribed manner.
2. The right to participate in management: The founder has the right to participate in the management of the LLC and make decisions regarding its activities.
3. The right to receive information: The founder has the right to receive information about the activities of the LLC, including access to financial statements and minutes of general meetings.
4. The right to a share in the profit: The founder has the right to receive a share in the profit of the LLC, proportional to his share in the authorized capital.
5. The right to participate in the distributio n of property: The founder has the right to participate in the distribution of property upon liquidation of the LLC.
Obligations of the founder of an LLC:
1. Financial obligations: The founder is obliged to make his share contribution to the authorized capital of the LLC in accordance with the concluded memorandum of association.
2. Compliance with the charter and legislation: The founder is obliged to comply with the charter of the LLC and current legislation, as well as participate in making decisions necessary for the proper functioning of the company.
3. Notification of changes in data: In the event of a change in his data (address, name, etc.), the founder is obliged to notify the registration authority and the relevant bodies of the LLC.
These are the main rights and obligations of the founder of a limited liability company in Russia. It is important to note that specific rights and obligations can be specified in the memorandum of association and the charter of the organization.
The process of liquidation of a limited liability company (LLC) in Russia includes the following main stages:
1. Making a decision on liquidation: The decision to liquidate an LLC is made by its founders or an authorized management body. This may be a general meeting of participants or a decision of the sole executive body.
2. Appointment of a liquidation commission: A liquidation commission is formed to manage the liquidation process and perform the necessary actions.
3. Notification of interested parties: The organization is obliged to notify tax authorities, creditors, landlords and other interested parties about the start of the liquidation process.
4. Evaluation and sale of assets: The liquidation commission evaluates the property of the LLC and sells it to pay off debts to creditors.
5. Debt repayment: The funds received from the sale of assets are used to pay off all obligations of the LLC to creditors.
6. Liquidation of accounts and documents: Preparation of documents and closing of accounts in the bank and tax authorities.
7. Closing of registration records: After all obligations have been fulfilled and all accounts and documents have been closed, the registering authority carries out the procedure of closing the registration record of the LLC.
8. Notification of liquidation: Closing of the registration record of the LLC is officially reported in the registration log and in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities.
This is the general procedure for liquidating an LLC in Russia. It may vary depending on specific circumstances and legal requirements. To successfully complete the process, it is recommended to consult with a lawyer or a specialist in corporate matters.