About Us – Zabeyda & Partners Law Firm

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Zabeyda & Partners Law Office.

Zabeyda & Partners is a leading Russian law firm specializing in criminal defense in economic, corruption, and official misconduct cases, as well as in handling corporate conflicts, asset protection, dispute resolution, and special situations.

Thanks to the combination of two complementary practice areas, our attorneys are able to effectively handle a wide range of legal matters within complex and multifaceted projects.

Criminal Law Practice

Our team includes graduates of prestigious universities and attorneys with backgrounds in law enforcement, the prosecutor’s office, and the judiciary. Their ability to view a case through the lens of the system—understanding its motivations, internal logic, and priorities—enables them to build effective strategies for protecting our clients’ personal freedom, even in the most complex and high-profile criminal cases.

Special Situations and Asset Protection

This practice focuses on safeguarding clients’ property interests and brings together experts with experience at top-tier law firms and in senior positions at international companies. The team offers solutions based on global best practices, providing effective protection for businesses and assets both in Russia and abroad.

Key Facts

Our clients include owners and executives of major companies, high-ranking government officials, and private individuals who turn to us when a matter requires precise strategy under conditions of uncertainty—taking into account the specifics of the Russian law enforcement system and the global landscape.
The Bureau’s international practice spans key jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, the United States, and the Middle East. A significant portion of our work involves representing business interests in cross-border commercial matters, market entry into Russia and China, joint venture formation, engagement with government authorities, and securing financing.
Our attorneys are skilled at operating under pressure from both state agencies and private entities—delivering actionable solutions that achieve real results.
The Bureau’s strong professional reputation is confirmed by recognition from leading international and Russian legal rankings, including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Pravo-300, and Kommersant.
Zabeyda & Partners was named “Law Firm of the Year in Russia – 2022” in the field of Criminal Defense by the prestigious U.S.-based research publication Best Lawyers.

Our Values

For us, legal practice is more than just a profession—it is a way of life. Our work combines elements of creativity, artistry, and science.

Providing high-quality legal assistance to our clients is a top priority for every attorney and legal expert at the Bureau.

We are a team of independent lawyers with deep expertise in criminal defense strategy, criminal law and procedure, as well as in protecting the property interests of our clients. Our success is built on a profound knowledge of the law and a sincere belief in the rightness of what we do.

We are proud of what we do: participate in the formation of the rule of law, follow the traditions of the legal profession and its inherent ethical standards.

We understand that the issue with which the principal addresses us may affect his family, loved ones, financial situation, future fate and freedom. We take responsibility for all of these areas when making any professional decision.

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Devotion to one's work and to the client is what underlies the status of a lawyer. Without detracting from the importance and value of healthy relationships, we understand that protecting the interests of the principal is more important than the lawyer's own interests and loyalty to colleagues.

We carry out high-quality defense in a criminal case, regardless of the personality of the accused, public opinion, the presence of irrefutable evidence of guilt and the nature of the crime charged to the principal. Representing the client, we do not identify ourselves with the principal and at the same time maintain the decency and dignity of the defender.

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We are a strong team and provide full support to each other. The higher the position of a lawyer, the richer his professional and life experience, the more attention he pays to the need to share knowledge and skills with junior colleagues. It is as a result of the exchange of experience and knowledge that we become better and strengthen our professional competencies.

Any team member has the right to respect and justice in relation to himself.

We are interested in the development of each member of the our team, as the external success of the company is based on this.

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We always follow to the principle of honesty and directness towards all those with whom we come into contact.

When a mistake is made, it is important to immediately report it to the person affected by the consequences of this mistake, and not hide the fact of what happened. Everyone should be able to make decisions based on reliable and objective information.

We always honestly report on any expenses, and also carefully take into account the time spent on the execution of the order.

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When protecting a client, we do everything to meet the highest standards: we use documents and methods developed and approved within the our team, regularly improve our professional competencies, adhere to established deadlines, and refuse to work to the detriment of the interests of the principal.

When protecting a principal, we analyze all possible scenarios for the development of events in each specific situation and make the best decision to achieve a high-quality result.

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We are proud of what we do: participate in the formation of the rule of law, follow the traditions of the legal profession and its inherent ethical standards.

We understand that the issue with which the principal addresses us may affect his family, loved ones, financial situation, future fate and freedom. We take responsibility for all of these areas when making any professional decision.

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Devotion to one's work and to the client is what underlies the status of a lawyer. Without detracting from the importance and value of healthy relationships, we understand that protecting the interests of the principal is more important than the lawyer's own interests and loyalty to colleagues.

We carry out high-quality defense in a criminal case, regardless of the personality of the accused, public opinion, the presence of irrefutable evidence of guilt and the nature of the crime charged to the principal. Representing the client, we do not identify ourselves with the principal and at the same time maintain the decency and dignity of the defender.

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We are a strong team and provide full support to each other. The higher the position of a lawyer, the richer his professional and life experience, the more attention he pays to the need to share knowledge and skills with junior colleagues. It is as a result of the exchange of experience and knowledge that we become better and strengthen our professional competencies.

Any team member has the right to respect and justice in relation to himself.

We are interested in the development of each member of the our team, as the external success of the company is based on this.

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We always follow to the principle of honesty and directness towards all those with whom we come into contact.

When a mistake is made, it is important to immediately report it to the person affected by the consequences of this mistake, and not hide the fact of what happened. Everyone should be able to make decisions based on reliable and objective information.

We always honestly report on any expenses, and also carefully take into account the time spent on the execution of the order.

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When protecting a client, we do everything to meet the highest standards: we use documents and methods developed and approved within the our team, regularly improve our professional competencies, adhere to established deadlines, and refuse to work to the detriment of the interests of the principal.

When protecting a principal, we analyze all possible scenarios for the development of events in each specific situation and make the best decision to achieve a high-quality result.

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Contacts

123610, Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya embankment, building 12, entrance 6, floor 13, office 1347

+7 (495) 649-82-44

info@zabeyda.ru

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