Liquidation vs. dormant mode in Russia: ways around the risks.
08 September | 16:30-20:00 | Business center “Petrovskiy Fort”
Live roundtable discussion
Registration is closed
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Language: English
About the event
Many Western companies are currently checking the possibilities for switching their Russian subsidiaries to a dormant mode and / or their liquidation. In such situations, it is especially important to protect the local management from possible risks and choose the correct legal approach.
Join us for a live round-table discussion on practical issues related to different scenarios for Russian companies – dormant mode vs. liquidation - on the 8th of September, 2022 in our office in Saint Petersburg.
We will discuss:
The discussion will be followed by a networking session with a great view on the Neva and the famous Aurora cruiser.
The discussion is fully onsite, no online connection is possible. Admission is complimentary upon prior registration.
Join us for a live round-table discussion on practical issues related to different scenarios for Russian companies – dormant mode vs. liquidation - on the 8th of September, 2022 in our office in Saint Petersburg.
We will discuss:
- Correct approach for winding down the business and minimizing legal risks for the local management;
- Settlements with shareholders and counterparties – how to get around the difficulties;
- Interim director – appointment and documents handover procedure;
- Obtaining an SME status and further possibilities for decreasing the operating costs.
The discussion will be followed by a networking session with a great view on the Neva and the famous Aurora cruiser.
The discussion is fully onsite, no online connection is possible. Admission is complimentary upon prior registration.
16:30-17:00
Registration
17:00-18:30
Roundtable discussion
18:30-20:00
Networking buffet
About speakers
Anna Afanasyeva
Legal and Tax Director, SCHNEIDER GROUP St. Petersburg
Anna is heading legal and tax practice of SCHNEIDER GROUP in St. Petersburg. She has more than 20 years of professional experience at the international law firms.
Anna has been ranked among Russia's top lawyers for 2025 by Rossiyskaya Gazeta and was recognized as one of the leaders in the "Tax Law" category.
Olga Mastsevaya
Finance & Accounting Director, SCHNEIDER GROUP St. Petersburg
Olga joined the company in 2004, Backed by over 25 years of experience, Olga is a proven leader with a track record of accounting, taxation and financial reporting according to Russian accounting standards, projects on internal audit, transformation of local financial reporting into IFRS and management reporting. Olga has successfully supported many client projects on implementation of Russian software and migration from foreign ERP-systems to 1C, as well as customization of software for client's needs, post-project support and training of client's employees.
She is responsible for automation of financial processes and communication with Russian tax authorities and nun-budgetary fund.
Olga is fluent in Russian and English, with a working knowledge of German.
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