Interaction with government agencies and regulatory support

Legal support for international companies on issues of government regulation, licensing, permitting procedures and implementation of investment projects in Russia and the CIS countries

— About practice

Successful investment projects require an understanding of not only the law, but also the regulatory environment

For an international company, interaction with government authorities begins long before receiving the first permit. Starting a production facility, constructing an industrial facility, acquiring a strategic asset, bringing a new product to market, or implementing an infrastructure project requires a comprehensive understanding of industry regulations and administrative procedures.

In practice, most delays in investment projects are not related to commercial issues, but to regulatory requirements, approvals, licensing and changes in legislation.

Erich Rath assists international companies in implementing projects in Russia and the CIS countries, helping to effectively interact with government agencies, comply with mandatory legal requirements and minimize regulatory risks at all stages of business development.

— When practice is needed

We support projects if the company:

  • implements an investment project
  • enters the regulated industry
  • builds a production facility
  • obtains licenses or permits
  • undergoes state inspections
  • brings new products to market
  • interacts with federal or regional authorities
  • faces changing industry regulations
  • implements an infrastructure project
  • plans long-term investments in Russia or CIS countries

— Expertise

Main directions

Regulatory support

Any activity in a regulated industry begins with an understanding of the mandatory legal requirements.

We support international companies on the application of industry regulations, changes in legislation and the implementation of mandatory procedures.

  • analysis of applicable legislation
  • legal opinions
  • regulatory risk assessment
  • support of legislative changes
  • developing a compliance strategy

Interaction with government agencies

The implementation of large-scale investment projects requires professional interaction with government agencies.

We support projects that require coordination with federal, regional and municipal authorities.

  • support of official requests
  • preparation of legal positions
  • support of negotiations
  • support of administrative procedures
  • legal support for the implementation of investment projects

Licensing and regulatory approvals

For many types of activities, obtaining licenses and permits is a prerequisite for starting a business.

We support the full cycle of licensing and obtaining the necessary approvals.

  • licensing
  • permitting procedures
  • state registration
  • accreditation
  • change of licenses
  • support of administrative procedures

Industry regulation

Each industry has its own system of mandatory regulation.

We accompany international companies in the most regulated sectors of the economy.

  • industrial regulation
  • energy legislation
  • regulation of the oil and gas industry
  • pharmaceutical regulation
  • technical regulation
  • transport legislation
  • regulation of foreign trade

State inspections

Inspections of government bodies require systematic preparation and a clear legal position.

We accompany international companies before, during and after control events.

  • preparation for inspections
  • support of inspections
  • interaction with regulatory authorities
  • preparation of explanations
  • analysis of inspection results
  • appeal of decisions

Administrative proceedings

Solving many business issues involves going through administrative procedures.

We assist international companies in interacting with government authorities on issues of registration, permits and compliance with mandatory requirements.

  • administrative procedures
  • state registration
  • permitting processes
  • support of requests
  • support of administrative proceedings

Regulatory risk assessment

Before starting a project, it is necessary to assess the impact of industry regulation on the company's business model.

We conduct a comprehensive analysis of regulatory risks of investment, production and infrastructure projects.

  • regulatory due diligence
  • analysis of industry legislation
  • assessment of administrative restrictions
  • analysis of permitting procedures
  • recommendations for reducing risks

— Results

Relevant experience

Legal support of an international industrial project, including licensing and interaction with government agencies.

Legal support for a European manufacturer when starting production in Russia

Comprehensive support in obtaining permits for an international production group

Support of an infrastructure project with the participation of several government bodies

Representing the interests of an international company during a state audit

— Who do we help?

We support projects of companies operating in the following sectors:

  • industrial production
  • mechanical engineering
  • automotive industry
  • energy
  • oil and gas industry
  • metallurgy
  • chemical industry
  • transport and logistics
  • construction
  • infrastructure projects
  • pharmaceuticals
  • medical technology
  • information Technology
  • financial services

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01support of international investment projects in Russia and CIS countries
  • 02in-depth understanding of industry regulations and administrative procedures
  • 03experience working with international industrial companies and strategic investors
  • 04integration of regulatory strategy into corporate and investment planning
  • 05legal solutions that take into account not only legal requirements, but also long-term business goals

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When implementing investment projects, launching production, licensing, passing government inspections, introducing new products to the market and working in regulated industries.

Yes. We accompany the entire process of obtaining licenses, permits and mandatory approvals necessary for doing business.

Yes. We accompany international companies and foreign investors in implementing projects in Russia and the CIS countries.

Yes. We prepare the company for inspection, support interaction with regulatory authorities and represent the client’s interests in the event of administrative disputes.

We support projects in industry, energy, oil and gas sector, construction, logistics, pharmaceuticals, IT, infrastructure and other regulated sectors of the economy.

— Discuss the project

Tell us about your task

Effective interaction with government agencies begins long before the first application is submitted. Erich Rath assists international companies in the implementation of investment projects, helping to build a legally stable model of work in the regulated environment of Russia and the CIS countries.