The Firm
Established in Moscow in 2001, RockStone Legal has evolved into a distinguished international practice serving clients who require sophisticated counsel at the intersection of law, economics, and global commerce. We approach legal problems as they truly are: exercises in practical reasoning where doctrine must yield to consequence and theory must serve human purposes.
A Pragmatic Approach
The legal profession has long suffered from a tendency to mistake complexity for sophistication. We reject this premise. Our methodology is grounded in the conviction that legal analysis must be economically informed, practically oriented, and relentlessly focused on outcomes that advance client interests within the bounds of ethical practice.
Since our founding in Moscow over two decades ago, we have assembled practitioners whose training spans law, economics, finance, and public policy. This intellectual diversity is not ornamental—it reflects our understanding that modern legal problems rarely admit of purely doctrinal solutions.
We measure our success not by the elegance of our arguments but by the tangible value we create for those who entrust us with their most consequential matters.
Foundational Principles
Economic Analysis of Law
Every legal question has an economic dimension. We employ rigorous cost-benefit analysis to ensure our counsel maximizes client welfare while minimizing transaction costs and regulatory friction.
Pragmatic Jurisprudence
Law exists to serve human purposes, not abstract principles. We approach each matter with the understanding that effective legal solutions must account for real-world consequences and institutional constraints.
Comparative Legal Method
Cross-border practice demands fluency in multiple legal traditions. Our practitioners navigate the intersection of civil law, common law, and international frameworks with scholarly precision.
Intellectual Candor
Sound judgment requires honest assessment of both strengths and weaknesses. We provide clients with unvarnished analysis, recognizing that flattery is the enemy of good counsel.
Distinguished Practitioners
Dr. Helena Richter
Managing Partner
A founding partner since 2001, Dr. Richter has structured cross-border M&A transactions exceeding €15 billion across European, Asian, and American markets. Her prior service as counsel to the European Commission on antitrust matters informs her sophisticated approach to regulatory strategy.
Marcus Chen
Head of Dispute Resolution
A preeminent authority in international commercial arbitration, Mr. Chen has served as arbitrator and lead counsel in proceedings with aggregate claims exceeding $2.4 billion. His scholarship on arbitral procedure has been cited by tribunals across three continents.
Sarah Mitchell
Partner, Corporate Governance
Ms. Mitchell counsels boards and executive leadership on governance architectures that optimize principal-agent alignment. Her academic background in law and economics at the University of Chicago provides rigorous theoretical grounding for practical corporate advice.
Dmitry Volkov
Partner, International Trade
Mr. Volkov brings two decades of experience navigating the complexities of international trade law, sanctions regimes, and export controls. His counsel has guided major enterprises through the intricate regulatory landscape governing East-West commercial relations.
Anastasia Petrova
Senior Associate, Banking & Finance
Ms. Petrova specializes in structured finance, capital markets, and banking regulation. Her practice encompasses complex financing arrangements for institutional clients operating across CIS and European jurisdictions, with particular expertise in project finance documentation.
Alexei Kuznetsov
Partner, Energy & Natural Resources
With eighteen years devoted to energy sector transactions, Mr. Kuznetsov has advised on upstream and midstream projects valued in excess of $8 billion throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia. His practice integrates technical understanding of resource extraction with sophisticated legal structuring.
International Presence
From our origins in Moscow, we have established a presence in the world's principal commercial centers. This geographic reach is not merely logistical—it reflects our commitment to understanding the legal cultures in which our clients operate.
Moscow
White Gardens Business Center, 7 Lesnaya Street, Moscow, 125047, Russian Federation
Singapore
1 Raffles Place, #20-61, Singapore 048616
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For matters requiring the integration of legal sophistication with economic reasoning and cross-border capability, we invite you to explore how RockStone Legal can advance your objectives.
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