KKMP strengthens its sanctions practice with Elvira Khasanova joining the firm
We are pleased to announce the strengthening of our sanctions practice with the addition of senior associate Elvira Khasanova.

Elvira has extensive experience in sanctions regulation, antitrust and intellectual property matters and defends clients' interests in arbitration courts and courts of general jurisdiction.

The Pravo-300 ranking includes her among the leading lawyers in the categories "Sanctions Law" and "Dispute Resolution in Courts of General Jurisdiction".

Prior to joining KKMP, Elvira worked at leading Russian law firms.

Maxim Kuleshov, KKMP Managing Partner, said:

"We are pleased to welcome Elvira to our team and are confident that her deep knowledge and experience in sanctions law will perfectly complement our existing expertise."

Elvira Khasanova:

"Joining KKMP is an honor and an opportunity for me to grow in a team of great professionals. I will be happy to contribute to the development of the firm's sanctions practice and look forward to working together!"

Read also
05/29/2025
On May 23rd, amendments to legislation came into effect in Hong Kong, allowing foreign companies to re-register in this special administrative region of China. Now, Russian entrepreneurs seeking an alternative to “unfriendly” jurisdictions can consider Hong Kong alongside the UAE, Mauritius, or Seychelles.
05/28/2025
Choosing a jurisdiction for resolving disputes with Chinese counterparts is a complex task, requiring careful analysis of numerous factors, including the enforceability of a judgment and the specific legislation of both countries. Kommersant Publishing House asked Chuck Peng, Head of KKMP China Desk, where businesses turn to resolve disputes arising from Russian-Chinese contracts.
05/27/2025
The evolving market has amplified the value of Russian firms in sourcing and coordinating local counsel, while also creating greater opportunities for independent work on foreign law, as noted by Alyona Kucher, KKMP Senior Partner, in her article on Pravo.ru. This has effectively transformed Russian law firms into modern-day Russian “Ilfs” – resourceful problem-solvers navigating complex challenges.