Legal assistance in the UK

Representation in the UK, alliance, and legal assistance abroad

A defining characteristic and key asset of the Pen & Paper team is our commitment to maintaining and enhancing our status as a trusted partner in complex international, cross-border, and domestic disputes. Clients turn to us expecting comprehensive protection, and we spare no effort to safeguard their best interests in any jurisdiction—no matter how challenging.

Strengthening professional ties with foreign colleagues enables us to provide the highest quality legal assistance to clients both in Russia and abroad.

A natural step in this process was the 2019 opening of a Pen & Paper representative office in the UK and the formation of an alliance with Bivonas Law, a leading London law firm specializing in misconduct in public office, white-collar crime, and commercial litigation.

Combining independent resources in comprehensive projects enables our clients to access the necessary legal expertise at both local and international levels. The alliance fosters a high degree of trust and mutual understanding between teams, ensuring successful and effective collaboration—even on the most complex matters—in the UK and Russia.

The legal support provided by Pen & Paper and Bivonas Law is particularly sought after by clients involved in parallel proceedings across two or more jurisdictions. Such clients have continuous access to bilingual staff at all offices (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London).

For many years, our operational standards have enabled us to successfully protect the interests of not only large and medium-sized businesses but also private individuals in complex, multi-jurisdictional projects involving significant reputational and fin

These include, in particular:

  • white-collar crime cases (including matters requiring defense against extradition);
  • resolution of commercial and corporate disputes;
  • international family and inheritance disputes (most of which are highly complex cases heard by the High Court in London);
  • international asset tracing and the imposition of interim measures on disputed assets across various jurisdictions (not limited to Russia and the UK);
  • matters involving sanctions compliance.

Learn more about Bivonas Law