How It All Started
In 1990 at the culmination of his career as a prosecutor, Yury Scheglov decides to quit and become a practicing lawyer. Shortly after that, he was at the helm of the Legal Assistance Office from which he later stepped down and organized Scheglov & Partners Law Firm. The decision on the establishment of the firm was taken on June 29, 1993. This day is regarded as the birthday of the firm.
This firm has been successfully in business since 1993. Is it long enough? The answer is yes, it is considerably long for a legal entity that had never existed in all post-soviet states before. However, it is not that long as compared to foreign big-league law firms many of which have a history of more then one hundred years.
As the matter of fact, early 90s was the time when lots of things just started their history in Russia. The Law on Advocacy enactment was at least 10-12 years late. Only on July 1, 2002, did the Russian legal profession as we know it begin to take shape. We are glad that even before the law came into existence, we chose the form of advocacy which was later supported in the law.
Through the years of its existence the firm has grown and changed in many ways. Lots of things were done for the first time ever. During this period the firm moved to a new office, the combination of partners has partially changed, the form and the nature of the relations between the partners also have changed.
However, the main thing remains: the basic staff of attorneys providing highly professional services and taking full responsibility for each case.
We Treasure Our Name and Your Trust
Throughout the existence of the firm, our attorneys and lawyers have been showing caring attitude towards each client. “We treasure our name and your trust” is our motto addressed to all our clients. This motto emerged simultaneously with the establishment of Scheglov & Partners Law firm, and it remains the motto of all lawyers and attorneys of the firm today. This motto means that in any matter a client entrusts to us, we remain constant in our commitment to ensure our reputation and at the same time to satisfy the client's expectations.
Due to this attitude, we have been rewarded with respect, friendship and loyalty of our clients. People and companies, who came to us once, always remain loyal to the firm. Attorneys do not disclose information concerned with their clients, as it is commonly agreed that a person needs a lawyer only when he or she has problems with the law. Still, all our clients, without exception, are well-deserved and wonderful people. We are proud of and highly value their trust and always try not to fail it.
