Employment in Russia

The team has particular experience working alongside the firm’s prominent M&A practice. As one of the most active M&A teams in the region, Debevoise has a keen appreciation for the full range of employment issues that need to be addressed in executing high-profile, business-critical transactions.

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Contacts

Dmitri V. Nikiforov

In the News

Aeroflot in labor safety requirements.

Deal Highlight

Intel Corporation in various employment law issues and providing employment trainings.

Representative Clients

Aeroflot

American International Group

Exxon Mobil

Freight One

Hydro Agri Russland AS

Ingenico

Intel Corporation

Lurgi GmbH

Norilsk Nickel

Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant

Pirelli & C. SpA

Polyus Gold International Limited

Philip Morris

Sberbank of Russia

TOLMAR Corp

Yara International

Experience Spotlight

American International Group in issues related to the protection of commercial secrets and termination of employment.

Deal Spotlight

Freight One in the implementation of measures aimed at the protection of commercial secrets; development of standard employment documentation, including policies and procedures, advising on employment arrangements with top management.

Debevoise Update

Recent Amendments to Russian Labor Code on Part-Time Work and Payments for Overtime

Recognition

Recommended for Employment in Russia.

—The Legal 500 EMEA, 2019

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Outside specific transactions, the team works alongside clients to advise on issues such as global compensation and equity offerings. Working with teams in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, the practice is able to bring an international perspective to this work, meaning it is well placed to advise on both regional and global bonus and compensation plans.The team also works closely with the firm’s highly respected privacy and data protection team to advise on related issues, including cross-border HR data transmission and global human resources information systems.In addition to advice in specific areas, the team places an emphasis on remaining at the cutting edge of employment and migration law developments in Russia. It regularly shares insights, know-how and training on the areas that most directly impact clients’ operations.