On November 20 in Changsha, during a business forum, Moscow Bar Association Yakovlev & Partners signed a cooperation agreement with the Russian Entrepreneurs and Compatriots Association of Hunan Province.
The signed agreement establishes a new institutional legal platform to foster trade, economic, and investment cooperation between businesses from Russia, Hunan Province, and BRICS countries. The partnership aims to provide practical support to companies engaged in cross‑border projects and to mitigate legal and regulatory risks when entering international markets.
Key objectives of the collaboration
Comprehensive legal support for businesses and protection of entrepreneurs’ interests;
Facilitating the development of trade and economic exchange between Russia, China, and BRICS countries;
Reduction of cross‑border, regulatory, and compliance risks;
Establishing a sustainable channel of interaction between businesses and government institutions.
Practical tools
Under the agreement, the parties plan to:
Host joint business forums and B2B meetings;
Organize thematic seminars on compliance, localisation, and market entry;
Develop a database of key Russian‑Chinese projects;
Provide legal support to companies in complying with regulatory requirements and adapting to national jurisdictions.
Comment
«Hunan Province has a robust industrial base and significant economic complementarity with the Russian economy. We will leverage Yakovlev & Partners’ professional expertise in enteraction with government bodies, corporate compliance, and international arbitration to ensure the stability and long-term viability of joint projects»,
— Andrey Yakovlev, Chairman of Moscow Bar Association Yakovlev & Partners.
The signing of the agreement represents a practical step in implementing the integrated model of ‘legal services and trade-economic cooperation’. It aims to build a reliable service ecosystem that supports international business and attracts investments.
The parties have agreed to swiftly launch targeted joint projects, improving legal and business frameworks to strenghten sustainable Russian‑Chinese partnership.
Source: 俄罗斯湖南总商会暨同乡会
