Leading representatives of the mechanical engineering industry are among Sudohod's clients. They specialise in the design, manufacture and maintenance of machinery and equipment, while Sudohod provides them with legal support throughout the logistics chain, in contracting with local and international suppliers and buyers, as well as in dispute resolution.

Sudohod's legal experts are well versed in the principles and operational specifics of companies in the chemical sector. Our portfolio is well-stocked with projects for major fertilizer manufacturers and companies in the organic chemistry and irrigation industries. We have experience in facilitating the export of Russian fertilizers and setting up joint ventures for fertilizer production abroad. Sudohod's IP practice regularly assists fertilizer manufacturers in registering formulas and trademarks both in Russia and internationally.

Corporate law regulates relations between business participants and top management in matters of participation in corporate governance and distribution of profits. Sudohod's Corporate Law Practice is highly experienced in providing a full range of services related to corporate law, including the establishment of joint ventures, transaction support and corporate dispute resolution both in Russia and internationally.

Sudohod's team advises leading Russian and international IT companies on IT tax incentives, general taxation, legal regulation of information protection, EdTech and IT company accreditation. Our team stays at the forefront of digital law developments, with deep expertise in remote company sales and the drafting of public documents (offers, etc.).

Sudohod's legal experts are experienced in representing major Russian and international companies in the oil and gas and energy sectors. Our project portfolio includes support for the establishment of oil refineries abroad and legal support for energy exports.

Sudohod's team advises and supports leading car manufacturers and dealers, offering strong legal expertise in both litigation and advising on organisation of international deliveries (import operations).The Sudohod team has extensive experience in leasing disputes, having advised major lessors, including cases before the Russian Supreme Court (Scania v. Arsenal). We are well versed in supporting cases involving:

• challenging the validity of a declared lease termination;
• claims for damages in connection with the unjustified seizure of leased assets;
• recovery of outstanding balances in connection with the early termination of lease agreements.

In logistics-related litigation, our team possesses deep expertise in freight forwarding, railway shipments (including issues of railcar downtime and customs clearance), and disputes over demurrage and detention fees.

Through our work with leading Russian industrial enterprises, we have developed unique expertise in understanding not only the legal regulation of core business processes (production and sales), but also in adjacent areas such as public-private partnerships (PPP), environmental compliance, product licensing and inclusion in state preferential registers. Our industry-specific experience in setting up joint ventures abroad is worth mentioning separately. Our team has successfully completed numerous projects in which industrial companies listed among our clients have acted as one of the parties to the future joint venture.

Sudohod's Labour Law Practice is highly experienced not only in resolving labour disputes, but also in providing general advice on the legal regulation of employment in business.

The Tax Practice of Sudohod is well versed in advising on Russian and international taxation issues. We keep abreast of all regulatory changes and are always ready to offer the best expertise in tax matters. Assistance in tax audits and tax disputes is a separate area of our practice.

Sudohod has many years of successful experience in providing legal support to development companies and public-private partnership (PPP) projects..
Key services:

• drafting and approval of contracts;
• support in fulfilling the contractor's information obligations: notifications of significant changes in the cost of work, notifications of additional work, notifications of circumstances preventing the timely completion of work;
• supporting the procedure for leaving the construction site due to early termination of the agreement (handover of work results, recording the volume of equipment and materials left behind);

supporting disputes over the recovery of unearned advances/the cost of work performed, the obligation to remedy defects, and a proportionate reduction in the cost of work.

Sudohod's Bankruptcy Practice team has been recognised by leading Russian ratings as a top player in resolving complex bankruptcy disputes and handling major bankruptcy proceedings. We offer comprehensive solutions for businesses at all stages of bankruptcy, from pre-bankruptcy compliance to courtroom defence.

Key areas:

• Debt restructuring and pre-bankruptcy support. Development of tailor-made restructuring plans for companies and groups of entities, risk mitigation, asset protection, negotiations with creditors.
• Legal support for bankruptcy proceedings Full representation in arbitration courts, including representation of debtors, creditors and controlling persons
• Protection against aggressive creditor actions Challenging creditors' claims, counteracting bad-faith litigation, protection against subsidiary liability.
• Challenging debtor transactions Protecting client interests in disputes over the invalidation of transactions, recovery of losses, and return of assets
• Subsidiary liability Legal support both in defending against subsidiary liability and in initiating claims for subsidiary liability on behalf of clients.

The Litigation Support Department is the only unit of its kind within a law firm in Russia that provides comprehensive support for projects involving court records search (copying) and court representation in any region of Russia.