Marat Samarskiy
Counsel
One of the select few career sanctions lawyers in Russia. He is in possession of the unique expertise in the realms of sanctions and export control.
A lead expert on the peculiarities of personal sanctions risks for the corporate executives and beneficiaries.
Prior to founding VERBA Legal, he held the position of Senior Associatie, Advocate at BGP Litigation. Before that - at ART DE LEX law firm.
A lead expert on the peculiarities of personal sanctions risks for the corporate executives and beneficiaries.
Prior to founding VERBA Legal, he held the position of Senior Associatie, Advocate at BGP Litigation. Before that - at ART DE LEX law firm.
achievements
Ratings and Awards
Marat is featured in the Pravo.300 ranking of recommended lawyers for Sanctions and Compliance. He is the only lawyer in Russia to be rated by WorldECR. He is recognized by Rossiyskaya Gazeta rankings in the International Projects category.
Education
Marat completed a Master's degree in Law with a specialization in International Trade, Finance, and Economic Integration at the Faculty of Law of the National Research University Higher School of Economics.
projects
Selected project experience
Secured the first license in the Russian Federation from the Belgian Ministry of Finance to unblock a private investor's assets and accomplished the first complete execution of this license in Russia.
Challenged the Belgian Council of State's refusal to issue a license for unlocking assets frozen at the National Settlement Depository.
Prevented asset confiscation for a major insurance company across EU member states.
Offered legal support to an international medical equipment manufacturer on logistics organization under sanctions conditions.
Provided support for the maintenance of a luxury watch manufacturer's service business in the Russian Federation in light of sanctions restrictions and export controls.
Developed a multi-jurisdictional strategy for the Russian sovereign fund and its subscription management.
Established a commercial presence for an oilfield service equipment manufacturer in Venezuela.
Facilitated a project on intragroup financing of the foreign business of a major Russian oil and gas producer under sanctions.
Analyzed the sanctions risks for the international business expansion of Russian oil and gas majors in the Gulf countries.
Conducted a sanctions risk assessment for a major telecommunications provider.
Obtained a license from a regulatory authority of an EU member state to receive reinsurance premiums for a Russian insurance company under sanctions.
Assisted in the establishment of joint ventures between Russian entities and sovereign funds of the Persian Gulf countries.
Challenged the Belgian Council of State's refusal to issue a license for unlocking assets frozen at the National Settlement Depository.
Prevented asset confiscation for a major insurance company across EU member states.
Offered legal support to an international medical equipment manufacturer on logistics organization under sanctions conditions.
Provided support for the maintenance of a luxury watch manufacturer's service business in the Russian Federation in light of sanctions restrictions and export controls.
Developed a multi-jurisdictional strategy for the Russian sovereign fund and its subscription management.
Established a commercial presence for an oilfield service equipment manufacturer in Venezuela.
Facilitated a project on intragroup financing of the foreign business of a major Russian oil and gas producer under sanctions.
Analyzed the sanctions risks for the international business expansion of Russian oil and gas majors in the Gulf countries.
Conducted a sanctions risk assessment for a major telecommunications provider.
Obtained a license from a regulatory authority of an EU member state to receive reinsurance premiums for a Russian insurance company under sanctions.
Assisted in the establishment of joint ventures between Russian entities and sovereign funds of the Persian Gulf countries.
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