EU General Court Upholds Ban on Non-Contentious Legal Services for Russian Clients, Litigation Still Permissible

The EU’s General Court has upheld a 2022 ban that prevents law firms from advising Russian entities on non-contentious matters such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and financing. This decision maintains the stringent measures put in place in response to geopolitical tensions. However, the court also clarified that lawyers are still permitted to represent Russian clients in litigation, offering a narrow window of legal support within contentious matters. For more detailed coverage, please refer to the original article on FeedBlitz.