Bankruptcy
In-depth articles on personal and corporate bankruptcy in Russia: eligibility, court and out-of-court procedures, assets, transactions, consequences, and creditor and debtor rights.
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Corporate bankruptcy jurisdiction in Russia: choosing the commercial court
Choosing the commercial court for Russian corporate bankruptcy: EGRUL, Moscow and Moscow Region, relocation, return of the application and case transfer.
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Termination of a Russian corporate bankruptcy settlement: procedure and consequences
Termination of a Russian corporate bankruptcy settlement: the 25% threshold, court application, restored claims, payments received and enforcement without termination.
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Refusal to approve a Russian debt restructuring plan: grounds and next steps
Five grounds for refusing approval of a Russian personal debt restructuring plan: documents, living funds, creditor voting, revision and appeal.
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Completion of personal debt restructuring in Russia: court order and consequences
Completion of a Russian personal debt restructuring plan: timing, payment evidence, the court order and disclosure of plan performance when applying for new credit.
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Cancellation of a Russian personal debt restructuring plan: grounds and consequences
When a Russian court cancels an approved personal debt restructuring plan: grounds, creditor motion, the fifteen-day consideration period, evidence and consequences.
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Changing a personal debt restructuring plan in Russia: procedure and extension
How to amend an approved Russian personal debt restructuring plan: creditor voting, court approval, documents and extension without consent under the Supreme Court Review.
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Can You Form a Russian LLC After Personal Bankruptcy?
LLC membership after Russian personal bankruptcy, management restrictions of three or five years, MFC completion rules and pre-incorporation document checks.
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Retention of property in Russian corporate bankruptcy: delivery and secured priority
Can a contractor retain an insolvent customer’s property? Learn how supervision, delivery to the estate, secured priority and supporting documents work in Russia.
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Appealing a Russian bankruptcy judgment: deadlines, grounds and documents
How to appeal a Russian bankruptcy judgment: the one-month deadline, grounds, supporting documents and a stay of enforcement. A practical filing checklist.
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Contractual balancing in Russian bankruptcy: difference from set-off
When contractual balancing is possible in Russian bankruptcy: set-off, payment risks, evidence, a worked example and the Supreme Court ruling of 27 March 2026.