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The law firm Sokolov, Maslov and Partners has traditionally shown high results in transport categories in 2023. Our successful projects in the field of maritime and air law, transport insurance and sanctions law have secured the firm a place among the best law firms in Russia in the category of maritime law and transport law.
According to the results of a study by Kommersant Publishing House, the company Sokolov, Maslov and Partners is recognized as one of the leaders of the Russian legal market in the field of transport. Experts recognized the company as efficient and reliable in the field of shipping and aviation.
The US, EU, UK, Canada, Switzerland and others have imposed an unprecedented package of sanctions in response to the situation in Ukraine.
We are closely tracking the sanctions on Russia and its response and have set out below a summary of some of the key sanctions that have been implemented. Learn more →
We are closely tracking the sanctions on Russia and its response and have set out below a summary of some of the key sanctions that have been implemented. Learn more →
According to the results of the past year, our firm was noted among the best law firms in Russia in the Maritime Law and Transport Law categories.
Sokolov, Maslov and Partners is recognized among the best law firms in Russia in the Legal 500 - 2021 rankings.
The company traditionally demonstrates high results in the field of transport (Transport - ranked: tier 3).
Experts note the great confidence in the firm's lawyers on the part of large international transport companies, shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, air carriers, airports and insurance companies.
The company's clients highly appreciate the experience of our experts in the field of air law: "The firm's lawyers are well versed in matters of air law, demonstrate consistency and a systematic approach to solving the assigned tasks. The quality and terms of work fully met our expectations. I would like to note the responsive attitude towards the client and the readiness to respond promptly to all requests."
Clients of the firm in the field of maritime law appreciate the professionalism of our specialists and the high level of service: "The lawyers are professionals in their field. When working with this law firm, we highly appreciated the focus of specialists on a positive result and their work efficiency. We know that we can entrust the firm's lawyers with solving the most difficult problems. We would also like to note the high quality of the service and the efficiency of the services provided: no question remains without a timely answer."
Iftikhar Pirov (Managing partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners), Kamran Pirov (Рartner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) and Anna Merkulova (Senior Associate, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) were singled personally.
The company traditionally demonstrates high results in the field of transport (Transport - ranked: tier 3).
Experts note the great confidence in the firm's lawyers on the part of large international transport companies, shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, air carriers, airports and insurance companies.
The company's clients highly appreciate the experience of our experts in the field of air law: "The firm's lawyers are well versed in matters of air law, demonstrate consistency and a systematic approach to solving the assigned tasks. The quality and terms of work fully met our expectations. I would like to note the responsive attitude towards the client and the readiness to respond promptly to all requests."
Clients of the firm in the field of maritime law appreciate the professionalism of our specialists and the high level of service: "The lawyers are professionals in their field. When working with this law firm, we highly appreciated the focus of specialists on a positive result and their work efficiency. We know that we can entrust the firm's lawyers with solving the most difficult problems. We would also like to note the high quality of the service and the efficiency of the services provided: no question remains without a timely answer."
Iftikhar Pirov (Managing partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners), Kamran Pirov (Рartner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) and Anna Merkulova (Senior Associate, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) were singled personally.
Mikhail Sokolov (Managing Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) is a leading Russian expert in Maritime Law, Arbitration and Mediation according to the independent international ranking The Best Lawyers-2020.
Maria Baglaridu received a PhD in Law degree for her thesis "Compensation of moral damage inflicted on passengers within air carriage under the Russian and foreign legislation".
We congratulate Maria and wish her further professional success!
We congratulate Maria and wish her further professional success!
During the forum organized on 12-13 November 2019 the participants discussed the problems and prospects for the development of Norwegian-Russian cooperation in various business sectors.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov & Partners) presented the report: «Legal and Administrative Instruments for the Development of the Aquaculture in Russia». Sergey spoke about the organization of the fish-farming in Russia, about state and regional measures of support of aquaculture entities.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov & Partners) presented the report: «Legal and Administrative Instruments for the Development of the Aquaculture in Russia». Sergey spoke about the organization of the fish-farming in Russia, about state and regional measures of support of aquaculture entities.
The company traditionally demonstrates high results in the field of transport (Transport - ranked: tier 3).
Experts highlight the wide experience of the company in the field of transport law: in the financing, building and acquisition of vessels and contractual matters, ship arrests, maritime accidents and salvage. The firm's experience in litigation and arbitration was also noted.
Mikhail Sokolov (Managing partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) was recognized personally.
Experts highlight the wide experience of the company in the field of transport law: in the financing, building and acquisition of vessels and contractual matters, ship arrests, maritime accidents and salvage. The firm's experience in litigation and arbitration was also noted.
Mikhail Sokolov (Managing partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) was recognized personally.
There have been many years of problems related to recognition of court judgments of a state where a ship was arrested and sold by another state (among other things, but not limited to, by the state where the ship, with all rights, encumbrances thereupon, was registered before her forced sale). Yet the issues remained unregulated.
Several years ago, the International Maritime Committee submitted a proposal for work on an international instrument covering and settling the problematic issues. The respective instrument – draft convention on the recognition of judicial sale of ships – has gotten the name of the Beijing Draft.
While the Beijing Draft deserves detailed comments, due to the limited format of this article, here we focus on one issue which is important and relevant to various jurisdictions – that of notification about the judicial sale... Learn more →
Several years ago, the International Maritime Committee submitted a proposal for work on an international instrument covering and settling the problematic issues. The respective instrument – draft convention on the recognition of judicial sale of ships – has gotten the name of the Beijing Draft.
While the Beijing Draft deserves detailed comments, due to the limited format of this article, here we focus on one issue which is important and relevant to various jurisdictions – that of notification about the judicial sale... Learn more →
The conference was held on October 4, 2019 and brought together representatives of major airlines, leading educational institutions, government organizations, experts and lawyers in air law.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov & Partners) presented the report: «Distribution of liability between airports and air carriers in case of bird strikes». Sergey analyzed the judicial practice in cases involving aircraft collisions with birds, gave practical recommendations in case of an incident for airlines and airports.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov & Partners) presented the report: «Distribution of liability between airports and air carriers in case of bird strikes». Sergey analyzed the judicial practice in cases involving aircraft collisions with birds, gave practical recommendations in case of an incident for airlines and airports.
The conference was held on September 25-27, 2019 and was organized by the Russian Association of Aviation and Space Insurers.
Sergey Seliverstov highlighted topical issues of civil liability of airports in judicial practice, and gave legal advice to the insurance community and airport operators.
Sergey Seliverstov highlighted topical issues of civil liability of airports in judicial practice, and gave legal advice to the insurance community and airport operators.
1. What is the structure of the court system where professional liability disputes can be brought?
Professional liability disputes are dealt with under the general procedural rules.
The civil litigation system – when considering of PI claims – includes the civil courts (for cases involving an individual) and the arbitrazh courts (for cases involving legal entities from both sides and/or individual entrepreneurs).
The Russian civil litigation system has the following court structure:
- Civil courts: first instance, appeal court, cassation court and Supreme Court as supervisory court;
- Arbitrazh courts: first instance, appeal court, cassation court, the Board for Economic disputes at the Supreme Court as second cassation, and the Presidium of the Supreme Court as supervisory court... Learn more →
Professional liability disputes are dealt with under the general procedural rules.
The civil litigation system – when considering of PI claims – includes the civil courts (for cases involving an individual) and the arbitrazh courts (for cases involving legal entities from both sides and/or individual entrepreneurs).
The Russian civil litigation system has the following court structure:
- Civil courts: first instance, appeal court, cassation court and Supreme Court as supervisory court;
- Arbitrazh courts: first instance, appeal court, cassation court, the Board for Economic disputes at the Supreme Court as second cassation, and the Presidium of the Supreme Court as supervisory court... Learn more →
Analysis of legal developments in the international airline industry during 2017
On 21 August 2017 the Montreal Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air dated 28 May 1999 (the "Montreal Convention") came into legal force for the Russian Federation. The Montreal Convention, however, does not apply to (a) internal air carriage performed by Russia for non-commercial purposes in connection with the exercise of its functions and duties as a sovereign state, and (b) carriage of persons, cargo and baggage carried out for the military authorities on aircraft registered in or leased by Russia that are fully reserved by, or on behalf of, these authorities. Learn more →
On 21 August 2017 the Montreal Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air dated 28 May 1999 (the "Montreal Convention") came into legal force for the Russian Federation. The Montreal Convention, however, does not apply to (a) internal air carriage performed by Russia for non-commercial purposes in connection with the exercise of its functions and duties as a sovereign state, and (b) carriage of persons, cargo and baggage carried out for the military authorities on aircraft registered in or leased by Russia that are fully reserved by, or on behalf of, these authorities. Learn more →
Generic Issues
i. Please describe the legal status of electronic documents in your local jurisdiction with particular reference todocuments used in international trade. (This will include bills of lading and may also include bills of exchange.)
Russian law does not directly regulate issues related to electronic bills of lading (the "eB/L").
Both bills of lading and bills of exchange, are items of securities as a matter of Russian law. In order that electronic (paperless) bills of lading and bills of exchange be acknowledged as securities, the following
requirements shall be met: Learn more →
i. Please describe the legal status of electronic documents in your local jurisdiction with particular reference todocuments used in international trade. (This will include bills of lading and may also include bills of exchange.)
Russian law does not directly regulate issues related to electronic bills of lading (the "eB/L").
Both bills of lading and bills of exchange, are items of securities as a matter of Russian law. In order that electronic (paperless) bills of lading and bills of exchange be acknowledged as securities, the following
requirements shall be met: Learn more →
Are electronic signatures legally valid?
The following categories of electronic signature are recognised:
(1) Simple
(2) Enhanced encrypted and non-certified
(3) Enhanced encrypted and certified
Electronic signatures falling into category (3) ('enhanced encrypted and certified') are deemed to have value equal to a handwritten signature unless a specific law applicable to the particular document requires execution in paper form.
However, parties to a contract are free to agree that electronic signatures falling into categories (1) and (2) above shall be treated as valid and have equal status as a handwritten signature. Learn more →
The following categories of electronic signature are recognised:
(1) Simple
(2) Enhanced encrypted and non-certified
(3) Enhanced encrypted and certified
Electronic signatures falling into category (3) ('enhanced encrypted and certified') are deemed to have value equal to a handwritten signature unless a specific law applicable to the particular document requires execution in paper form.
However, parties to a contract are free to agree that electronic signatures falling into categories (1) and (2) above shall be treated as valid and have equal status as a handwritten signature. Learn more →
Sokolov, Maslov and Partners is recognized among the best law firms in Russia in the Legal 500 - 2019 rankings.
The company traditionally demonstrates high results in the field of transport (Transport - ranked: tier 3). Experts highlight the high dependability of the company, the uniqueness and effectiveness of our advice.
Our partners Sergey Seliverstov and Elena Popova were recognized personally.
The company traditionally demonstrates high results in the field of transport (Transport - ranked: tier 3). Experts highlight the high dependability of the company, the uniqueness and effectiveness of our advice.
Our partners Sergey Seliverstov and Elena Popova were recognized personally.
The law firm Sokolov, Maslov and Partners has climbed to Band 1 in Transportation in the Chambers Europe 2019 rankings (Transportation: Shipping, Band 1).
Our lawyers were highly regarded by clients in disputes, in matters of ship arrest and collision, advising clients on management and financing of merchant and fishing fleets.
Elena Popova (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) has been included in the individual rankings in Transportation (Transportation: Shipping, Band 2). Clients highlighted her experience in shipping and maritime insurance.
Our lawyers were highly regarded by clients in disputes, in matters of ship arrest and collision, advising clients on management and financing of merchant and fishing fleets.
Elena Popova (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) has been included in the individual rankings in Transportation (Transportation: Shipping, Band 2). Clients highlighted her experience in shipping and maritime insurance.
Managers and specialists of space and aviation industry enterprises, representatives of the insurance business, experts and lawyers in the field of aviation law took part in the conference on February 20-21, 2019.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) presented the report «Bird strikes: who is liable». Sergey highlighted the Russian court practice in the bird strike cases and presented the action plan for airlines and airports after the incident.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) presented the report «Bird strikes: who is liable». Sergey highlighted the Russian court practice in the bird strike cases and presented the action plan for airlines and airports after the incident.
Leading world energy experts participated in the conference on December 13, 2018.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) presented the report: «Modernization of the ECT and the Russian Federation». Mr Seliverstov highlighted the interaction between Russia and Europe in the energy sector in the framework of the Energy Charter and the charter process.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners) presented the report: «Modernization of the ECT and the Russian Federation». Mr Seliverstov highlighted the interaction between Russia and Europe in the energy sector in the framework of the Energy Charter and the charter process.
"European law. Branches of law of the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union" is a textbook in which the substance and peculiarities of the European law are considered. The authors outline the process of formation of the European law, its evolution and modern structure. The textbook is addressed to the experts in international law, students, postgraduate students, lecturers and research assistants.
The Chapter devoted to the European energy law is written by Sergey Seliverstov (Partner of "Sokolov, Maslov and Partners" law firm) and Ivan Gudkov (Deputy Head of the International Projects Legal Support Directorate, PJSC "Gazprom"). The authors elucidated the legal regulation of the energy sector in Europe, analyzed the legislation regulating energy sector of the European Union as well as distinctive features of implementation into practice of this regulation.
The Chapter "Energy law of the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union" comprises the following sections:
1. Political aims of the European Union in the energy sector;
2. Primary law of the European Union in the energy sector:
2.1. "Energy provisions" of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
2.2. The distinctive features of applying of fundamental freedoms to relations concerning energy;
2.3. The application of the competition law to "energy" relations;
3. Liberalization of the electricity and natural gas markets:
3.1. The development of the EU legislation with regards to the liberalization of electricity and natural gas markets;
3.2. The main novels of the Third Energy Package;
4. Trans-European networks for energy;
5. Securing the viability of energy supply;
6. Renewable energy sources and energy efficiency;
7. International energy cooperation of the EU;
8. Energy cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The Chapter devoted to the European energy law is written by Sergey Seliverstov (Partner of "Sokolov, Maslov and Partners" law firm) and Ivan Gudkov (Deputy Head of the International Projects Legal Support Directorate, PJSC "Gazprom"). The authors elucidated the legal regulation of the energy sector in Europe, analyzed the legislation regulating energy sector of the European Union as well as distinctive features of implementation into practice of this regulation.
The Chapter "Energy law of the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union" comprises the following sections:
1. Political aims of the European Union in the energy sector;
2. Primary law of the European Union in the energy sector:
2.1. "Energy provisions" of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
2.2. The distinctive features of applying of fundamental freedoms to relations concerning energy;
2.3. The application of the competition law to "energy" relations;
3. Liberalization of the electricity and natural gas markets:
3.1. The development of the EU legislation with regards to the liberalization of electricity and natural gas markets;
3.2. The main novels of the Third Energy Package;
4. Trans-European networks for energy;
5. Securing the viability of energy supply;
6. Renewable energy sources and energy efficiency;
7. International energy cooperation of the EU;
8. Energy cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
Managers and specialists of shipping companies, representatives of the insurance business, experts and lawyers in the field of maritime and international law took part in the conference on November 29, 2018.
Elena Popova (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners, arbitrator of the Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of England) presented the report: «Abandon in marine insurance: key aspects». Elena revealed the concept of abandon, highlighted the grounds and peculiarities of his statement, analyzed Russian and English legislation in this area.
Elena Popova (Partner, Sokolov, Maslov and Partners, arbitrator of the Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of England) presented the report: «Abandon in marine insurance: key aspects». Elena revealed the concept of abandon, highlighted the grounds and peculiarities of his statement, analyzed Russian and English legislation in this area.
The conference was held on October 26, 2018. 120 delegates from different countries, including officials, representatives of aviation business, insurance companies, leading lawyers and experts in the field of aviation took part in the conference.
Sergey Seliverstov presented the report: «Moral damage and compensation obligations of the carriers and insurers (under Russian and international law)». Mr Seliverstov highlighted the legal matters related to various aspects of compensation of moral damage to airline passengers.
Sergey Seliverstov presented the report: «Moral damage and compensation obligations of the carriers and insurers (under Russian and international law)». Mr Seliverstov highlighted the legal matters related to various aspects of compensation of moral damage to airline passengers.
24 October 2018. The Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation organized international conference – XIII Annual Scientific Lectures in memory of Sergey Bratus: "Contract as a social value".
Leading Russian and foreign researchers and practitioners, judges of the courts of higher instances, delegates from international organizations and businessmen participated in the conference. The significance of a contract as a juridical institution, its place in the juridical matrix and the dynamic of the development of the contractual relations in different spheres of law were in the centre of the discussion.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner) presented the report: "Energy Service Contracts: Peculiarities of the Legislative Regulation and Practical Realization". The report was devoted to the regulation of energy saving and issues relating to promotion of the energy efficiency.
Vsevolod Krivonosov (Senior Associate) participated in the round table discussion of the contractual relations in the sphere of the government procurement, Maxim Shinko (Associate) – in the round table discussion devoted to digital economy and the perspectives of the traditional juridical institutions.
Leading Russian and foreign researchers and practitioners, judges of the courts of higher instances, delegates from international organizations and businessmen participated in the conference. The significance of a contract as a juridical institution, its place in the juridical matrix and the dynamic of the development of the contractual relations in different spheres of law were in the centre of the discussion.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner) presented the report: "Energy Service Contracts: Peculiarities of the Legislative Regulation and Practical Realization". The report was devoted to the regulation of energy saving and issues relating to promotion of the energy efficiency.
Vsevolod Krivonosov (Senior Associate) participated in the round table discussion of the contractual relations in the sphere of the government procurement, Maxim Shinko (Associate) – in the round table discussion devoted to digital economy and the perspectives of the traditional juridical institutions.
During the forum organized on 18 October 2018 by the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Norwegian-Russian Chamber of Commerce the participants discussed the modern tendencies of the reforming and development of the Russian economy. The problems and tendencies of the Russian-Norwegian cooperation were also in the focus of the discussion. The forum was visited by the Russian and Norwegian officials, members of non-government organizations, scientists, top managers of the major companies engaged in oil and gas production, transport and logistics, shipbuilding and aquaculture, leading experts in these spheres.
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner) participated in the session «Aquaculture – into the Future», Vsevolod Krivonosov (Senior Associate) – in the session «Norwegian-Russian Maritime Innovations».
Sergey Seliverstov (Partner) participated in the session «Aquaculture – into the Future», Vsevolod Krivonosov (Senior Associate) – in the session «Norwegian-Russian Maritime Innovations».
Regulation
1. Regulatory agencies.
Identify the regulatory agencies responsible for regulating insurance and reinsurance companies.
Since April 2014, insurance has been regulated by the Central Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance. The Central Bank of Russia, in its capacity of 'mega-regulator', undertakes regulation and control in all spheres of the financial market. It is the authority that issues and revokes insurance licences, checks compliance with insurance legislation, including requirements for capital and reserves, handles the registry of insurance professionals, and also issues legislative acts. The Ministry of Finance elaborates state policy and prepares draft bills in the sphere of insurance. Learn more →
1. Regulatory agencies.
Identify the regulatory agencies responsible for regulating insurance and reinsurance companies.
Since April 2014, insurance has been regulated by the Central Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance. The Central Bank of Russia, in its capacity of 'mega-regulator', undertakes regulation and control in all spheres of the financial market. It is the authority that issues and revokes insurance licences, checks compliance with insurance legislation, including requirements for capital and reserves, handles the registry of insurance professionals, and also issues legislative acts. The Ministry of Finance elaborates state policy and prepares draft bills in the sphere of insurance. Learn more →
Clients of many Russian banks have faced recently the problem of suspending operations on accounts unilaterally without any preliminary notices of a bank to a client. Also, banks block clients' access to electronic banking systems. Banks motivate these actions by the necessity to comply with the requirements of Federal Law No. 115-FZ of 07.08.2001 "On Counteracting the Legitimization (Laundering) of Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism" (hereinafter − Federal Law No. 115-FZ). Learn more →
SMP is recognized among the best law firms in Russia in the Chambers Europe 2018 rankings.
Our lawyers were highly regarded by the market and clients in the area of Shipping (Transportation: Shipping, Band 2). The high reputation of our experts in disputes, advising clients on arrests of ships, collisions and damage is noted.
Our partners Mikhail Sokolov, Sergey Seliverstov and Elena Popova were recognized personally by the Chambers Europe rankings
You can get more information on the site Chambers & Partners.
Our lawyers were highly regarded by the market and clients in the area of Shipping (Transportation: Shipping, Band 2). The high reputation of our experts in disputes, advising clients on arrests of ships, collisions and damage is noted.
Our partners Mikhail Sokolov, Sergey Seliverstov and Elena Popova were recognized personally by the Chambers Europe rankings
You can get more information on the site Chambers & Partners.
SMP is recognized among the best law firms in Russia in the Legal 500 - 2018 rankings.
Traditionally the Firm is highly recommended for Transport expertise (Transport - ranked: tier 3). Our clients highlight the practice of shipping and aviation.
Our partners Iftikhar Pirov and Sergey Seliverstov were recognized personally.
Traditionally the Firm is highly recommended for Transport expertise (Transport - ranked: tier 3). Our clients highlight the practice of shipping and aviation.
Our partners Iftikhar Pirov and Sergey Seliverstov were recognized personally.
General
1. Which bodies regulate aviation in your country, under what basic laws?
Aviation is regulated in Russia by the following:
• the Ministry of Transport as the federal body of executive power in the sphere of transport, including air transport. The Ministry of Transport works out the state policy and deals with legal regulation in the sphere of, inter alia, aviation, use of the airspace and aero-navigational services provided to the users of the airspace... Learn more →
1. Which bodies regulate aviation in your country, under what basic laws?
Aviation is regulated in Russia by the following:
• the Ministry of Transport as the federal body of executive power in the sphere of transport, including air transport. The Ministry of Transport works out the state policy and deals with legal regulation in the sphere of, inter alia, aviation, use of the airspace and aero-navigational services provided to the users of the airspace... Learn more →
Newbuilding contracts
1. When does title in the ship pass from the shipbuilder to the shipowner? Can the parties agree to change when title will pass?
The parties are free to determine the time when the title passes from the shipbuilder to the shipowner. Under the Civil Code, unless otherwise provided by the contract, the risk of incidental loss of the new building passes from the shipbuilder to the shipowner at the time of acceptance.
2. Are there any remedies available in local courts to compel delivery of the vessel when the yard refuses to do so?
The shipowner may file a claim to oblige the yard to deliver the vessel. If the claim is granted by the court, it may be enforced with the assistance of bailiffs. In addition, the yard may be obliged to pay damages incurred as a result of unlawful detention of the vessel. Learn more →
1. When does title in the ship pass from the shipbuilder to the shipowner? Can the parties agree to change when title will pass?
The parties are free to determine the time when the title passes from the shipbuilder to the shipowner. Under the Civil Code, unless otherwise provided by the contract, the risk of incidental loss of the new building passes from the shipbuilder to the shipowner at the time of acceptance.
2. Are there any remedies available in local courts to compel delivery of the vessel when the yard refuses to do so?
The shipowner may file a claim to oblige the yard to deliver the vessel. If the claim is granted by the court, it may be enforced with the assistance of bailiffs. In addition, the yard may be obliged to pay damages incurred as a result of unlawful detention of the vessel. Learn more →
Limitation of liability
Claims relating to baggage
The Russian Federation is not a party to the Montreal Convention of 1999. However, in certain cases, Russian courts apply the provisions of the Convention to aviation liability claims. In Lubchich S. v. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, a passenger filed a claim for compensation due to loss of his baggage. Learn more →
Claims relating to baggage
The Russian Federation is not a party to the Montreal Convention of 1999. However, in certain cases, Russian courts apply the provisions of the Convention to aviation liability claims. In Lubchich S. v. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, a passenger filed a claim for compensation due to loss of his baggage. Learn more →
Energy Law in Europe: National EU and International Regulation is a classical academic edition published by Oxford University Press. The book comprises chapters written by the world's leading legal scholars dedicated to the general issues of international regulation of energy activities, energy trade and investments law, the extensive domain of the EU energy law, as well as the regulation of the energy sector in ten key jurisdictions around Europe. Learn more →
General
1. Which bodies regulate aviation in your country, under what basic laws?
Aviation is regulated in the Russian Federation by the following:
• the Ministry of Transport as the federal body of executive power in the sphere of transport, including air transport. The Ministry of Transport works out the state policy and deals with legal regulation in the sphere of, inter alia, aviation, use of the airspace and aeronavigational services provided to the users of the airspace;
• the Federal Agency of Air Transport (FAAT), a federal body with executive power that provides state services and manages state property in the sphere of air transport (civil aviation), of the use of the airspace and aero-navigational services provided to the users of the airspace. Inter alia, the FAAT conducts certification of airports and keeps the state register of civil aerodromes and airports. Among other things, the FAAT is in charge of registration of aircraft. The FAAT is part of the Ministry of Transport... Learn more →
1. Which bodies regulate aviation in your country, under what basic laws?
Aviation is regulated in the Russian Federation by the following:
• the Ministry of Transport as the federal body of executive power in the sphere of transport, including air transport. The Ministry of Transport works out the state policy and deals with legal regulation in the sphere of, inter alia, aviation, use of the airspace and aeronavigational services provided to the users of the airspace;
• the Federal Agency of Air Transport (FAAT), a federal body with executive power that provides state services and manages state property in the sphere of air transport (civil aviation), of the use of the airspace and aero-navigational services provided to the users of the airspace. Inter alia, the FAAT conducts certification of airports and keeps the state register of civil aerodromes and airports. Among other things, the FAAT is in charge of registration of aircraft. The FAAT is part of the Ministry of Transport... Learn more →
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