ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION

ABY’s lawyers are known as some of the strongest litigation experts on the market. Clients come to us in search of legally verified and economically justified solutions to the most complex issues. Before getting a case from the client, we carefully analyze it and provide our honest assessment of the prospects of the case, considering the positions of the parties, search for and prepare evidence, and actively use attorney's investigations.

We strive not only to win the case in court, but also to ensure the actual enforcement of the court decision. Our experts inform clients both about the legal prospects of the case and the probability of actually getting awarded money or property.

Types of disputes:

corporate disputes;
commercial disputes;
bankruptcy disputes;
antitrust and competition disputes;
customs disputes;
labor disputes;
real estate disputes;
disputes on the seizure of property for state or municipal needs, disputes on the deprivation of assets and property;
debt collection disputes;
administrative disputes (disputes with state authorities);
real estate, land, construction and architecture disputes;
oil and gas disputes, including electricity and heating power disputes;
media disputes;
leasing disputes;
insurance disputes;
finance and investment disputes;
intellectual property disputes;
banking disputes;
internet disputes;
disputes over the protection of honor, dignity and business reputation;
disputes over enforcing the search engine operators to prevent access to websites by not showing their web address among the search results (“the law of oblivion”);
product liability disputes;
disputes over manufacturer responsibility regarding customer goods;
ecology and subsurface use disputes.

Representation in Russian courts:

The Krasnodar Region Commercial Court; the Rostov Region Commercial Court; the Commercial Court of the Republic of Adygea; the Stavropol Region Commercial Court; the Fifteenth Appeal Commercial Court; the Sixteenth Appeal Commercial Court; the Commercial Court of the North Caucasus District; other commercial courts of Russia.
The Krasnodar Regional Court; the Fourth Cassation Court of General Jurisdiction; Third Appeal Court of General Jurisdiction any courts of general jurisdiction in various regions of Russia.
Arbitration courts.
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation.

Representation in international commercial courts:

International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Moscow (ICAC)

Experience:

Rosseti Kuban, PJSC: representing the client in a dispute on the expenses recovery under a technological connection agreement (the amount of claims is 3.8 billion rubles);
Kronospan: representing the client in the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and some courts of the Krasnodar Region in disputes on the recovery of 0.5 billion rubles.
Rosneft- Middle East Company, LLC: successfully defending the client in a dispute on coercion to conclude an employment contract, wage recovery for the period before the employment contract, and moral damage compensation;
Philip Morris: representing the client in a dispute on enforcement to vacate an illegally occupied territory and demolish a real estate object constructed there;
Knauf: representing the client in a dispute with the Federal Agency for State Property Management on acquiring federal real estate objects as a matter of priority.

What our clients say:

The clients are quick to applaud the ABY’s results-oriented approach, with one explaining: "I like their approach to solving problems, and their ability to turn complex cases around."

Chambers Europe 2019

Highlighting their regional strength, one client declares that "they're the only firm I would turn to in Krasnodar."

Chambers Europe 2019

"They are results-oriented, provide individualized attention, are quick to respond to our questions, and have a wealth of practical experience in developing litigation strategies."

Chambers Europe 2018

"They are excellent lawyers who are well-versed in the region and the market's specificities. They can quickly assess the litigation prospects of a dispute and develop a winning strategy."

Chambers Europe 2018

Yuri Pustovit

Managing partner

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Sergey Radchenko

Partner

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Yuri Pustovit is an attorney at law, Managing Partner of Advocates Bureau Yug, and a member of the Krasnodar Bar Qualifications Commission. He is head of the energy practice. Yuri Pustovit is highly ranked by leading global rankings such as Chambers Europe and Best Lawyers. He has 19 years of experience in litigation in the energy area, representing the following companies: Rosseti Kuban PJSC, Rosseti Yug PJSC, Bonduelle, Claas, Knauf, Philip Morris International, Cargill and others. He is fluent in English.

Experience:

a member of The Foreign Investment Advisory Council governed by the Head of Administration (Governor) of Krasnodar Krai;
a member of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development governed by the Head of Administration (Governor) of Krasnodar Krai;
a member of the Public Council under the Federal Bailiffs Service of Russia in Krasnodar Krai.

Representing a big transmission system operator which moved diesel generator sets (DGS) to the Republic of Crimea to prevent blackout on the peninsula, in a dispute over recovery of the DGS value of RUB 1,246,171,260.00.
Protecting the interests of a big transmission system operator in litigation on compulsory changes in the system of payment for power transmission services ("reversal flow").
Representing a big transmission system operator in an action for declaration of property rights to 86 (eighty-six) items of immovable property in the Republic of Adygea.
Protecting the interests of a big transmission system operator in a dispute over debt recovery of RUB 1,465,495,435.90 under DGS lease contracts from March 15, 2014 to March 14, 2017 and interest of RUB 378,042,425.47 for use of another's money.
Representing a transmission system operator in a dispute over increasing the size of permitted and connected energy.
Representing a big transmission system operator during debt recovery of RUB 315,000,000.00 and penalty from a distributor under a contract for energy transmission services.
Providing legal advice to a big French company producing canned vegetables regarding factory construction in Krasnodar Krai.
Protecting a big operator of a Taman transshipping complex of LPG, petroleum and its products in land disputes.
Providing legal advice to the state authority regarding the construction of a Formula One course and making a marketing contract to promote the Formula One Grand Prix in Russia.
Representing a big development company regarding integrated housing construction, acquisition of land rights, public co-funding of utility infrastructure and intra-house roads.
Providing legal advice to a big gambling operator regarding gambling establishment management, liquidation of all or part of a gambling zone, including recovery of damages in the form of the value of constructed gambling infrastructure and acquired gambling equipment. Providing legal advice on litigation related to casino operators
Representing a big global company, a leading manufacturer of smart irrigation systems regarding factory construction in Rostov Region.
Providing legal advice to a multinational US conglomerate established in New York with HQ in Boston and operating in such industries as aviation, healthcare, energy, renewable energy sources, digital and additive manufacturing, venture capital and finance, lighting, transport, petroleum and gas, in relation to it activity in Nivorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai.
Providing legal advice to a German machine manufacturing company, a big manufacturer of agricultural machinery, regarding construction of the second stage of a factory in Krasnodar.
Representing a municipality in EBRD fundraising to renovate items of communal and transport infrastructure.

In 2024, ABY´s Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a Recognition Letter by the President of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers of Russia S.I. Volodina for conscientious and professional performance of corporate duties
In 2023, ABY´s Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a Recognition Letter by the Association of European Businesses, Russian branch, for his long-term contribution, knowledge and experience.
In 2023, ABY´s Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded the Order “For loyalty to the lawyer's duty” by the Federal Chamber of Lawyers.
in 2021, ABY´s Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded the Letter of Gratitude from the Head of the Krasnodar region Administration (Governor) for being conscientious at work, an active participant and contributor in improving investment climate and development of Krasnodar Region for many years.
in 2021, ABY´s Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a Medal “Honorary Kuban’s Lawyer” by Bar Association of Krasnodar region.
in 2018, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded an Honorary Certificate by the Russian Federal Chamber of Lawyers for high professionalism in protecting the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of clients, long-term and flawless work, great personal contribution in providing high class legal support.
in 2016, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a degree I medal by the Russian Federal Chamber of Lawyers for protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens;
in 2016, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a Recognition Letter the Department Head of the Ministry of Justice in Krasnodar Krai for active cooperation in the legal services sector, great professionalism, adherence to principles and strong sense of responsibility;
in 2015, ABY Managing partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded an Honorary Certificate by A.V. Kumirov, the Head of the Federal Bailiffs Service in Krasnodar Krai;
in 2015, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded an anniversary badge for 150 Years of the Russian Bar;
in 2014, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a Recognition Letter by I.V. Kovaleva, the Department Head of the Ministry of Justice in Krasnodar Krai, for active interdepartmental cooperation in establishing the legal community in Krasnodar Krai;
in 2013, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded an Honorary Certificate by the City Duma of Krasnodar Administration for promoting the investment image of Krasnodar and for active involvement in the AEB Southern Regional Committee in the Russian Federation;
in 2013, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was recognized by I.V. Kovaleva, the Department Head of the Ministry of Justice in Krasnodar Krai, for his active involvement in the justice sector, securing the rights and legitimate interests of people and the state;
in 2013, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a Gold Medal by the Council of SFD and NCFD Bar Association for high professional achievements;
in 2010, ABY lawyers were awarded an Honorary Certificate of the President of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers of Russia E.V. Semenyako for their highly professional long-term work in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens and legal entities;
in 2008, ABY Managing Partner Yuri Pustovit was awarded a degree II medal by the Council of the Russian Federal Chamber of Lawyers for protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens;

Kuban State University, major in Jurisprudence in 1998-2000 (Kazan State University in 1995-1998), law degree with honours;
Kuban State University (2009-2010), Master's degree with honors.

“He presents his ideas in ‘a simple
and understandable way."

Chambers Europe, 2018

Sergey Radchenko is an attorney at law and partner of Advocates Bureau Yug. He is head of the arbitration and litigation practice. He is recommended by the global ranking Chambers Europe. As senior associate of the arbitration and litigation practice he specializes in intricate precedent-setting disputes in the electricity and heating power industry, real estate and corporate law. He has implemented a number of large anti-raider projects that received huge public feedback. He has great experience in advising regional gas companies regarding receivables management. He has provided legal support in major litigations of such companies as Comuto SA (BlaBlaCar), KEKH eCommertz LLC (Avito), Russkaya Zemlya LLC, Trast National Bank PJSC, Otkrytie Financial Corporation Bank PJSC and others. He is fluent in English.

Representing a large cement-manufacturing factory in litigation for recovery of damages caused by the illegal sale of a building.
Representing a commercial real estate company in litigation for recovery of damages from its former CEO.
Protecting the interests of a big geological survey holding in litigation for recovery of damages related to an accident at an oil well.
Representing a big chemicals manufacturer in a corporate dispute over a claim about shareholder expulsion.
rotecting the interests of a big energy transmission operator in a case over the invalidation of a transaction.
Representing the owner of a large land plot and immovable property located there on the Black Sea coast in an action to invalidate an immovable property purchase contract and reclaim state ownership of the property.
Protecting the interests of one of the Top-10 leading banks in litigation over credit linked notes.
Representing a large global car-sharing company in disputes related to the company’s activity being banned in Russia and administrative action being taken against its users (drivers).

Kuban State University, major in Jurisprudence in 1996-2001, law degree with honors;
The Institute of Legislation and Comparative Jurisprudence under the Government of Russia (2008). PhD in Law. PhD thesis: "Abuse of rights in Russian civil law."

"He can always find a way out of a difficult situation."

Chambers Europe, 2019

Alexey Demekhin is head of the commercial practice. He specializes in commercial and competition law. Alexey has great experience in representing major trade and construction companies and providing daily legal support for their commercial business, registration of infrastructure facilities and immovable property transactions. Alexey represents such companies as Alrosa, South Stream Transport B.V., Stihl, Alumil, YugTimes and others. He is fluent in English.

Representing a major agricultural manufacturer in an administrative case on reducing the cadastral value of its own land plots by more than RUB 108,000,000.00.
Providing legal support to a global company with gas pipelines running along the bottom of the Black Sea in relation to its business activity in Krasnodar Krai.
Representing a major mining company that is engaged in mining and processing of diamonds during the state registration of a gas pipeline.
Protecting the interests of a major development company due to changes in regulations of land use and housing development as well as changes in the master plan of Sochi development.
Representing a federal mass media entity in a business defamation case, refutation of damaging information and recovery of moral injury compensation.
Providing legal support to a global manufacturer of aluminum windows, facades and office partitions in its business activity in Russia.
Representing a major vacuum packaging manufacturer in a recovery suit for products delivered.

Kuban State Agrarian University, major in Jurisprudence in 1998-2003.
Kuban State University, major in Economics (2002-2007).

Ekaterina Fedenko is a commercial lawyer. She specializes in commercial law and litigation. Before joining ABY, Ekaterina was a civil servant working as a 3rd category secretary of the Chairman of the Arbitration (Commercial) Court of the North Caucasus District.

Representing a client in a joint Russian-Chinese project related to shipping of equipment for installation of children’s playgrounds.
Providing legal support to an owner of a shopping complex in relation to the construction, commissioning and management of shopping premises.
Representing an agricultural company in the acquisition of agricultural land plots and establishment of a berry garden.
Protecting the interests of a major Russian bank in depositors’ claims totaling RUB 1,500,000,000.00.
Representing a major Russian logistics company in a dispute with a district administration and local department of the Federal Bailiffs Service in Krasnodar Krai.

Kuban State University, major in Jurisprudence in 2008-2013;
Kuban State University, Master's degree with honors (2013-2015).