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LEVEL legal services -
A NEW FORMAT LAW FIRM
IN RUSSIA AND THE CIS
In June 2022, the LEVEL Legal Services team announced the opening of a new format
law firm in Moscow.
LEVEL Legal Services combines international expertise and first-class knowledge of the market and Russian law, acquired by the firm's experts across more than 25 years of experience as part of the international firm Hogan Lovells.

The firm's lawyers have been admitted to practice in the United States, England and Wales, Australia, Singapore and other jurisdictions.

The team is widely recognized in the legal market for major Russian and international projects and high-profile disputes.
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Recognized Leaders
in Russia and Abroad
Pravo-300
2025

- Recommended in 19 categories

- #1 in 11 categories

Rossiyskaya Gazeta
2025

- 8 firm partners and 2 advisors were recognized as the best specialists in 12 nominations

International Arbitration
2025

- 1 place

The best in litigation
2025

- Best litigation teams (Group 1)

- Average claim amount (3rd Place)

Leaders in transactions and restructurings
2025

- Leaders in Transaction Support (Top 5)

- Most Expensive Projects (2nd Place)

- Leaders by Average Transaction Value (2nd Place)

- Leaders in Consulting (Top 5)

- Leaders in Corporate Conflict Resolution (Top 10)

Research of the Chinese legal market
2025

- Corporate Law / M&A (Group 1)

- Sanctions Regulation (Group 1)

Projects of Russian law firms abroad
2025

- The firm is recognized in 30 jurisdictions across 16 areas of practice

WEALTH Navigator Legal
2025

- #1 in 7 nominations

Russia M&A Awards
2025

- Construction Deal of the Year (Winner)

Leader of the judicial position
2024

- 1 place

Russia M&A Awards
2024

- Metallurgy Deal of the Year (Winner)

Deal of the Year (Laureate)

Leaders in transactions and restructurings
2024

- 3rd place by average M&A transaction size

- Top 10 law firms in "Corporate Dispute and Conflict Resolution"

Rating of legal consultants
2024

- Top 5 law firms by transaction value in 2024

Rossiyskaya Gazeta
2024

- 8 partners of the firm are recognized as "top" professionals in 18 nominations

Top Legal Consultants
2024

- Recommended in 6 nominations

Kommersant
2024

- Recommended in 28 nominations

- 8 lawyers recommended by individual rating

Pravo-300
2024

- Recommended in 14 nominations

- №1 in 12 nominations

- №1 in «Pro bono on Legal Charity» special nomination

Rossiyskaya Gazeta
2023

- 6 partners of the firm are recognized as "top" professionals in 6 nominations

Kommersant
2023

- Recommended in 28 nominations

- №1 in 25 nominations

- 8 lawyers are recommended by individual rating

- 3 lawyers recognized as "rising stars"

Pravo-300
2022

- Recommended in 15 nominations

- 9 lawyers are recommended by individual rating

- №1 in 9 nominations

- №1 in 2 special categories

Forbes
2023

- Top 20 best law firms in Russia

PRObankruptcy
2023

- 2 partners in the Top 100 most influential people in bankruptcy

Pravo-300
2022

- Recommended in 15 nominations

- 9 lawyers are recommended by individual rating

- №1 in 4 nominations

- №1 in 2 special categories

Forbes Club Legal
2022

- Recommended in the field of HNWI protection in 8 nominations

Chambers Global
2022

- International Dispute Resolution

- Corporate/M&A

- IP

Chambers Europe
2014-2022


- The team has been recommended by Chambers Europe since 2014

Best Lawyers
2022

- 15 recommended lawyers

- 17 nominations

Pravo-300 International
2022

- №1 in dispute resolution in Uzbekistan

MLI
2019-2022


- #1 in media among legal teams in Russia since 2019

WTR 2019-2021


- The team has been recommended for trademark work since 2019

The Legal 500
2014-2021


- The team has been recommended by The Legal 500 since 2014

IP Stars
2018-2021


- The team has been recommended for patent litigation since 2018

LEVEL Legal Services is...
40+
professionals
25+
years of successful work in Russia and CIS as part of Hogan Lovells
15+
lawyers with qualifications in Russian, American and English law
12
practices
8+
languages of communication
The company’s Founders
Team
LEONID ERVITSManaging Partner, Head of the Corporate Practice
ALEXEI DUDKOSenior Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution and Investigations Practice
DENIS ALMAKAEVPartner, Head of International Disputes Practice
Practices
Practices
CORPORATE PRACTICE
Dispute Resolution and Investigations
BANKING AND FINANCE PRACTICE
BANKRUPTCY AND RESTRUCTURING
COMMERCIAL PRACTICE
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SANCTIONS REGULATION
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
PRIVATE CLIENT SUPPORT
EMPLOYMENT LAW
TAX PRACTICE
Industries
Industries
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PHARMACEUTICALS AND HEALTHCARE
FMCG, RETAIL AND TRADE
FINANCE AND PRIVATE EQUITY
REAL ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Testimonials
and Recommendations
One of the strongest corporate practices in Russia in the area of complex transactions involving both English and Russian law.
the legal 500
A notable team, regularly advising on cross-border transactions and joint ventures. LEVEL Legal Services frequently acts for clients across a range of industries, including energy, natural resources and pharmaceuticals. It is also active in retail, TMT and manufacturing.
CHAMBERS europe 2021
The most prominent asset tracing team in the international market, involved in high-profile multi-jurisdictional litigation. LEVEL Legal Services works in close cooperation with international offices. Cases also consist of corporate disputes and debt collection claims. The firm has expertise in regulatory disputes. It is active in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. It is also involved in international arbitration projects.
CHAMBERS europe 2021
They are straight to the point. They don't write us 40-page briefs; they give us exactly what we need. They are also good at negotiating and very calm.
the legal 500
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News and Publications
News and Publications
09 / 07 / 2025
New frontiers of investment protection: the rights of foreign investors in the Russian Federation
Banking and Finance Practice Alert changes in legislation
01 / 07 / 2024
Alexei Dudko Joins the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Since July 1, 2024, Alexei Dudko, Senior Partner, Head of the Dispute Resolution and Investigation of LEVEL Legal Services, delegated from the National Committee of ICC Russia to the Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
25 / 06 / 2024
LEVEL Legal Services Wins the Russia M&A Awards 2024 in the "Deal of the Year in Metallurgy" Category
On June 25, 2024, in St. Petersburg, the award ceremony of the Russia M&A Awards took place as part of the XIV Russian M&A Congress: White Nights 2024. The winner in the "Deal of the Year in Metallurgy" category was the sale of 100% of the share capital of JSC Polymetal based on a valuation of $3.69 billion to JSC Mangazeya Plus, with the legal advisory role for the seller provided by the LEVEL Legal Services.
25 / 05 / 2024
CRE-100+ 2024: Sergey Lyubimov Among the Most Influential Figures in the Commercial Real Estate Market
On May 25, 2024, CRE magazine published the "100+ Most Influential People in the Commercial Real Estate Market" ranking. Sergey Lyubimov, Partner and Head of Real Estate and Construction Practice at LEVEL Legal Services is ranked 11th in the "Legal Practice" category.
26 / 04 / 2024
LEVEL Legal Services is among the winners of the Russia M&A Awards 2024 in the category Deal of the Year.
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