In This Issue:

*Introduction

*Reform of the Russian Civil Code: Changes in Legal Entities

*Russia’s Accession to the WTO

*Arbitration of Disputes in Russia: Recent Developments

*Shareholders’ Agreements: Proposed Amendments

*Copyright Infringement: Liability of Internet Service Providers and Website Owners

Excerpt from Introduction -

Our offices in Moscow, Russia, and Almaty, Kazakhstan, opened in 2012 with the addition of a team of 45 lawyers from another prominent international firm. We represent international and domestic clients in the region encompassing the Russian Federation, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Central Asia and the Caspian.

This newsletter summarizes recent legal developments in the Russian Federation that we hope will be of interest to you.