Debt Recovery

The enforcement stage of legal proceedings is frequently underestimated and overlooked. We are committed to ensuring that our clients not only secure favorable court judgments, but also get them enforced. Our goal is to see every engagement through to its successful conclusion.

We deliver exceptional results through a tailored and insightful approach to each litigation case, from negotiations and attempts to arrive at an out-of-court amicable settlement to successful completion of enforcement proceedings.

We represent both judgment creditors and debtors offering a full range of services to support enforcement proceedings. Our team has over a decade of experience navigating the complexities of enforcement proceedings with the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP), achieving a proven track record of success in over 5,000 cases.

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Provide end-to-end legal services in connection with enforcement proceedings, including enforcement measures for intangible asset claims, such as seizure of debtors’ intellectual property and assets, auction and sale of property, and assignment
Act for both judgment creditors and debtors
Analyze and evaluate debt recovery prospects
Undertake pre-litigation debt recovery efforts, including negotiation and workout
Represent clients before FSSP and courts
Gather and analyze debtor information, including data from open sources and government authorities. Conduct property searches
Appeal against bailiffs’ actions or omissions
Develop workout solutions for debts exceeding RUB 200,000

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Roman
Pchelincev

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Anti-Counterfeiting

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In connection with a default on payment of RUB 11.6 million to our client Magformers, as a rights owner, we initiated a search of the debtor's assets, including property and bank accounts. Legal proceedings were initiated to locate the debtor’s vehicle, and complaints were filed against FSSP officials for their omissions. Our efforts lead to a full recovery of the debt for the client

Magformers

In another engagement for our client, a debt in the amount of over RUB 10 million was repaid by the debtor after a series of enforcement measures. The debtor's property, stored in a warehouse in the Rostov region, was identified and seized. A luxury vehicle in Moscow was seized and placed in a parking lot for subsequent sale. Through successful negotiations, we were able to secure a voluntary repayment of the debt in full under a writ of execution

On default on payment of RUB 1 million in favor of our client JBL, as a rights owner, we filed a lawsuit against the debtor's spouse seeking foreclosure on her share in marital property. Following the receipt of a lawsuit summons, the debtor complied with the court's judgment by repaying the debt in full

JBL

On default on payment of RUB 4.2 million in favor of our client, one of the world's largest record companies, we initiated a search of the debtor's assets, including property and bank accounts. The search revealed that income was received under a license agreement for a musical work, prompting the debtor to repay the debt in full to preserve business reputation

On default on payment to our client Entertainment One Limited, we initiated a search of the debtor's assets, including property and bank accounts. Further, legal proceedings were initiated to locate the debtor’s vehicle. As a result, the vehicle was found and seized. To prevent the imminent sale of the vehicle at a public auction, the debtor repaid the debt in full and compensated our client for the legal costs incurred during the enforcement proceedings

Entertainment One Limited

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Roman
Pchelincev

Head of Practice
Anti-Counterfeiting