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The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has revised the rules for land expropriation — opinion by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has revised the rules for land expropriation — opinion by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has radically revised the rules for the seizure of land for state and municipal needs. Now, the preliminary payment of compensation (or the deposit of funds with a notary) is a mandatory condition before the termination of ownership rights.

16 April 2026

The Constitutional Court sided with the applicant on the issue of indexation: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the ruling

The Constitutional Court sided with the applicant on the issue of indexation: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the ruling

On March 31, the Constitutional Court issued Resolution No. 19-P/2026 on the case of checking the constitutionality of Article 208 of the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation and Article 242.1 of the Budget Code of the Russian Federation, which are used to resolve the issue of indexation of amounts that were not paid to a pensioner in a timely manner based on a court decision obliging the pension authority to carry out actions to recalculate and assign the unpaid insurance pension.

10 April 2026

The alienation of property does not interrupt the period of long-term ownership: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm, has assessed the new regulation

The alienation of property does not interrupt the period of long-term ownership: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm, has assessed the new regulation

In its resolution of March 25, 2026, No. 18-P, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation allowed the addition of the terms of ownership when transferring property under a contract of sale. However, when applying to court, the actual owner will have to prove both their good faith in acquiring the property and that of the previous owner.

07 April 2026

Pre-bankruptcy rehabilitation and reorganization instead of bankruptcy: the Bureau commented on the reform of restoring the solvency of companies

Pre-bankruptcy rehabilitation and reorganization instead of bankruptcy: the Bureau commented on the reform of restoring the solvency of companies

Bill No. 1188799-8, which changes the philosophy of bankruptcy, has been submitted to the State Duma. The focus is shifting from the liquidation of businesses to their preservation. For the first time, legislative mechanisms for pre-bankruptcy rehabilitation and judicial debt restructuring have been introduced, and the rules for the work of arbitration managers, including their rating system, have been revised.

05 April 2026

The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has revised its approach to early fulfillment of obligations in the context of reorganization: an opinion by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has revised its approach to early fulfillment of obligations in the context of reorganization: an opinion by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has clarified that the reorganization of a debtor does not automatically imply a deterioration in the creditor's position, and therefore cannot automatically lead to the early fulfillment of obligations. In this case, the assessment of the actual circumstances, the financial and economic condition of the debtor, and the consequences of the reorganization is crucial.

03 April 2026

Compulsory Licenses: The Bureau Comments on the Constitutional Court’s Clarification

Compulsory Licenses: The Bureau Comments on the Constitutional Court’s Clarification

In its ruling dated 12.03.2026 No. 13-P, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation confirmed the extraordinary nature of compulsory licensing, but gave it a specific economic meaning. Elizaveta Boychenko, a junior lawyer at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the specific rules of the game for patent holders for the EZh-Yurist publication.

23 March 2026

Public Servitude Fees: Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at the Exiora Law Firm, Comments on the Changes

Public Servitude Fees: Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at the Exiora Law Firm, Comments on the Changes

The Russian government has clarified the procedure for calculating the fee for an easement in relation to land plots that are in federal ownership. The amendments to the Rules approved by Decree No. 1461 differentiate the fee amount depending on the status of the parties and the presence of encumbrances. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the changes for EZh-Yurist.

15 March 2026

New Procedure for Cadastral Assessment: The Bureau Comments on the Reform Proposed by Rosreestr

New Procedure for Cadastral Assessment: The Bureau Comments on the Reform Proposed by Rosreestr

Starting from January 1, 2028, a fundamentally new model of state cadastral assessment (SCA) may come into effect in Russia. The reform proposed by Rosreestr was evaluated by the Exiora Law Firm.

12 March 2026

Guide to the LLC Law: Important Amendments for 2025

Guide to the LLC Law: Important Amendments for 2025

A Guide to the LLC Law: Legal Advice and Recommendations for Founders and Participants.

04 March 2026

Digital Debt Control: Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at the Exiora Law Firm, on how the new bill will change the work of bailiffs

Digital Debt Control: Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at the Exiora Law Firm, on how the new bill will change the work of bailiffs

The Russian Ministry of Justice has prepared a draft law aimed at digitalizing enforcement proceedings. The document introduces a differentiated approach to debt collection. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, was among the experts who evaluated the initiative for EZh-Yurist.

12 February 2026