Legal Status of The Firm
Scheglov & Partners Law Firm was founded by Yury Scheglov on June 29, 1993. Until 2003 the firm belonged to the Inter-Republican Bar Association and was organized as a Legal Aid Office. Upon the adoption of the Law on Advocacy and Legal Practice, the reorganization of the structure of Russian advocacy system took place. The firm withdrew from the Association and was reorganized into professional partnership. Currently the firm is a non-profit legal entity governed by the federal Law On Advocacy and Legal Practice # 31 FZ dated 31 May, 2002.
Our Attorneys
All our attorneys are registered with the Moscow Register of Attorneys governed by the Moscow Main Department of the Ministry of Justice, and also belong to the Moscow City Bar Association.
Note: Title of Attorney in Russia is granted to those who meet certain requirements:
1. higher legal education;
3. over two years of legal practice;
4. must pass qualification exam.
Once a person passes the qualification exam and is granted the title of attorney, he (she) is included in the State Register of Attorneys and is issued an attorney ID document sealed with the official stamp of the Ministry of Justice.
Our Philosophy
We are dedicated to our clients, who entrust their legal protection to us. Our attorneys have everything at their disposal to render high quality legal services in the best possible way: competence, extensive knowledge of law, substantial experience, successful litigation know-how, absolute loyalty to clients’ interests, necessary facilities and devices. Scheglov & Partners is a team of professionals, where a good discipline, responsibility, mutual substitution and mutual cooperation between team members guarantee our clients quality legal support at any time.
Our main principles are:
- Expert knowledge and professionalism
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure policy
- Professional approach in rendering legal services
- Adherence to constant knowledge and skills improvement
- Dedication to clients
- Responsibility for obligations undertaken
- Good will and maximum transparency in relations with our clients
