Our philosophy


At the end of the analysis law is a competition of arguments embedded in the social practices of the given jurisdiction. We have to remember this when we approach Russian law, for the mismatch between the social practices of former Soviet Union and the young Russia possess formidable challenges for investors. Hellevig, Klein & Usov provides a unique service concept to deal with these challenges.

We have a special zeal in countering bureaucracy in all its manifestations. Doing so we have been able to create an organization that is truly focused on putting the client first. We have avoided all unnecessary hierarchy and removed all barriers to fast and effective communication both internally and externally. We know that our clients feel the difference. The anti-bureaucracy focus is also evident from the advice we deliver. We always consider how the client can achieve the desired solution as cost-efficiently as possible. In Russia and Ukraine the administrative and business practices are heavily permeated by bureaucracy, therefore it is a business critical task to reduce it by all means possible. This is also the key to create a viable modern corporate culture.

As we recognize that at the end of the analysis law is a competition of arguments embedded in the social practices of the given jurisdiction, we do not see the role of a lawyer being to "tell what the law says." Instead we understand that we are here for finding and delivering a quality service oriented on finding durable solutions for the client's real business needs. Thus we do not just reply to questions - we relentlessly seek solutions and clearly communicate to client our findings and advice. As we combine the work of our lawyers with that of business consultants we base our advice on an understanding of client's specific needs business and operational goals as expressed in the challenging Russian environment. We offer a unique combination of skills, responsiveness and efficiency
 

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