Economic communications and trade between France and Russia continue to develop. French businesses consider the Russian market to be filled with potential and dynamically developing. The CMS, Russia team can help with investment arrangements for French companies with projects in Russia and vice versa.
Operating in Russia since 1992,CMS is now one of the leading law firms in Russia, providing a full scale of legal and tax services to international and domestic companies. We have gained a first rate reputation in banking and finance, corporate, competition, energy, infrastructure, insurance, real estate and tax as confirmed by international legal directories.
With the team of around 100 experienced lawyers qualified in Russian, French, English and German law, CMS is one of the largest legal practices in Russia, and is well placed to advise clients from across the world on every aspect of their business in Russia, and equally to assist Russian clients in Europe and beyond.
Apart from assisting French clients with their investments in or trading with Russia, our Moscow office offers support to Russian clients who intend to invest in or trade with France. French businesses can benefit from our detailed understanding of the domestic market combined with the best international practices, as well as from our significant experience of working with major French business players in Russia. Some of CMS’ France-based clients in Russia are Alcatel-Lucent, Air Liquide, Vinci, Hachette Livre, Banque PSA Finance, etc.
Understanding that good communication is an essential part of effective business relationships, we ensure that 25 associates in Russia are bilingual in Russian and French. We provide high quality commercial advice combined with the international experience of CMS and an in-depth understanding of cultural and business differences between France and Russia.