CMS Russia

CMS Russia

CMS is one of the leading European law firms in Russia. We have been supporting many of our clients in the rapidly developing Russian economy since 1992, advising them on all legal and tax matters. Our team of 100 lawyers qualified in Russian, English, French and German law is well placed to advise clients from across the globe on every aspect of their business in Russia, and equally to assist Russian clients in Europe and beyond. With over 2,800 legal and tax advisors in 48 cities across Europe and beyond, CMS combines extensive international outreach, with a commitment to excellence in our national and local markets delivering unmatched expertise and client service.

Federal Antimonopoly Service initiates proceedings relating to SMS spam

April 30, 2012 April 30, 2012

The Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation for the City of Moscow has initiated proceedings against the furniture company Shatura for distributing advertisements via SMS without users’ consent (SMS spam). During the check, the Antimonopoly Service established that Shatura had violated the article of the Federal Law on Advertising which forbids the distribution of …

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New tax legislation adopted to boost innovation

June 16, 2011 June 16, 2011

The Russian President signed amendments to the Federal Tax Code last week aimed at fostering the development of innovation across the nation. The new legislation accounts for a revised concept of R&D expenditure in respect to the creation of new products, works and services or towards the improvement of existing products as well as for …

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Electronic invoicing will soon be a reality

May 31, 2011 May 31, 2011

Recent changes to Russia’s tax legislation will allow companies to issue and transfer electronic documents to counterparties and state authorities. In line with this, the Ministry of Finance recently published a draft order to regulate the procedure by which companies issue and receive electronic invoices.

Domain administrator in violation of champagne maker’s trademark rights

May 19, 2011 May 19, 2011

On 18 May 2011 the Presidium of the Supreme Arbitration Court (SAC) issued a decree requiring the domain administrator of the www.mumm.ru site to cease using the domain name. The SAC has ruled that use of the name infringes the exclusive rights of champagne maker G.H. Mumm & Cie to the “Mumm” trademark.

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