Russia and Eurasia Business Practice
Because of the large proportion of AmLaw Consulting Group’s client base involved in transactions going to/from Russia and neighboring CIS markets, our firm has developed a specialized practice focused on this region. Serving as a Russian consultant and Russian attorney, AmLaw guides the way to effectively do business in Russia and other Eurasian markets. AmLaw is also advises on in-bound transactions for Russian, Kazakhstan, and other Eurasian companies entering the U.S. market. Russian speakers are invited to visit our Russian-language site.
For companies seeking to increase their Russia investments and presence in the region, AmLaw provides a variety of services, including:
- Legal and commercial advisory services and commercial dispute resolution.
- Strategic market entry planning.
- Representation services with buyers, partners and other counterparties in the region.
- Assistance in securing financing, guarantees, and insurance through private and governmental sources. AmLaw Consulting Group is an accredited originator with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and works closely with the Export-Import Bank, SBA, and private sources of capital.
AmLaw coordinates with export promotion and economic development agencies throughout the United States in assisting U.S. firms to successfully capture the opportunities available on the Russian market and other regional markets. AmLaw’s founder Charles Raether is a recognized expert in business in Russia and Kazakhstan and has written and been cited frequently in industry and regional media. Mr. Raether has nearly two decades of experience working with relevant government agencies, multilateral organizations, and decision makers involved in Eurasian-American trade. He has organized trade missions for senior state and federal politicians to Eurasian markets and has extensive contacts across various industries throughout Eurasia to successfully optimize business activities in these emerging markets.

