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Liquidation Quota and Participant Rights: Yury Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, Comments on the Supreme Court’s Decision

Liquidation Quota and Participant Rights: Yury Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, Comments on the Supreme Court’s Decision

The Supreme Court published Determination No. 307-ES25-15634 in Case No. A56-120447/2024, in which it explained what courts should consider when resolving disputes about the recovery of property by a participant in a liquidated company that remains after settlements with creditors.

30 July 2026

Overview of judicial practice. Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation’s explanations

Overview of judicial practice. Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation’s explanations

The Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation approved the Review of Judicial Practice No. 2 (2026), which covers a wide range of legal positions, from substantive law to procedural nuances. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on some of the clarifications, among other experts.

22 July 2026

Changing the Philosophy of Bankruptcy: Yuri Sbitnev, partner at the Exiora Law Firm, on the New Amendments to the Law

Changing the Philosophy of Bankruptcy: Yuri Sbitnev, partner at the Exiora Law Firm, on the New Amendments to the Law

The State Duma adopted in the third reading a law with amendments to the Law on Bankruptcy, which changes the paradigm of the insolvency institution: the liquidation focus gives way to the rehabilitation focus. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, among other leading lawyers, analyzed the potential and hidden challenges of a large-scale update of the legislation.

18 July 2026

What should be taken into account in disputes over the free allocation of public land to a non-profit garden association? Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court’s ruling

What should be taken into account in disputes over the free allocation of public land to a non-profit garden association? Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court’s ruling

The Supreme Court published its Determination No. 308-ES25-13078 dated May 22, 2022, in case No. A32-23519/2022, in which it indicated what should be taken into account by courts when considering cases involving the provision of a public land plot for free use for gardening purposes. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court's position.

23 June 2026

Rosreestr has approved a new procedure for challenging the value of real estate: a comment by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

Rosreestr has approved a new procedure for challenging the value of real estate: a comment by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

Since June 7, a new procedure for resolving disputes over cadastral value has been in effect. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, shared his opinion on how the new rules will affect businesses and property owners.

10 June 2026

The submission of cassation complaints and familiarization with the case have been simplified in courts of general jurisdiction: what will change

The submission of cassation complaints and familiarization with the case have been simplified in courts of general jurisdiction: what will change

In the course of a large-scale update of key instructions on judicial proceedings, the Judicial Department under the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation continues to adjust the procedures in courts of general jurisdiction. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, spoke about the main changes.

04 June 2026

It is impossible to provide one government contract with several guarantees: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora, commented on the Ministry of Finance’s letter

It is impossible to provide one government contract with several guarantees: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora, commented on the Ministry of Finance’s letter

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that multiple independent guarantees for a single government contract are a violation of Federal Law №44. The consequences for the customer include the risk of the transaction being invalidated, while the contractor may be included in the list of unscrupulous contractors.

29 May 2026

Distribution of the liquidated bank’s property: Exiora Law Firm partner Yuri Sbitnev reviewed the Russian Armed Forces’ decision

Distribution of the liquidated bank’s property: Exiora Law Firm partner Yuri Sbitnev reviewed the Russian Armed Forces’ decision

completion of the bank's liquidation procedure, with the transfer of rights and property to the person who has satisfied the creditors' claims, does not prevent the latter from making claims arising from the bank's corporate obligations to its shareholders. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, provided a commentary on this topic for the Advocate's Newspaper.

20 May 2026

The Ministry of Justice is changing the procedure for transferring debts to debt collectors: a comment by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

The Ministry of Justice is changing the procedure for transferring debts to debt collectors: a comment by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

(Русский) Минюст России предлагает принципиально изменить механику движения взысканных по исполнительному производству средств к получателю. О нововведениях — партнер АБ «Эксиора» Юрий Сбитнев.

11 May 2026

Errors in cadastral numbers do not prevent the registration of a public easement: Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at Exora Law Firm, on the position of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastral Records and Cartography

Errors in cadastral numbers do not prevent the registration of a public easement: Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at Exora Law Firm, on the position of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastral Records and Cartography

Rosreestr has effectively confirmed that errors in the cadastral numbers of land plots should not prevent the registration of public easements in the Unified State Register of Rights. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the agency's position.

09 May 2026