New law marks departure for exchange control Russia's new law on currency regulation and control provides unprecedented opportunities and flexibility in structuring cross-border transactions and investments. Sergey B Komolov and Peter J Pettibone of Hogan & Hartson outline the changes
Land Code frees up real estate restrictions The Russian state is loosening its grip on land transactions. Anna McDonald of Salans outlines the real estate title rules
Transfer pricing conflict hinders investment Russia needs to resolve the conflict between corporations carrying out transfer pricing deals and disgruntled minority shareholders if it wants to attract investors says Dmitry Davydenko of Monastyrsky Zyuba Stepanov & Partners
Cross-border deals dominate securitization Margaret Boswell and Grigory Marinichev of Gide Loyrette Nouel explain the slow progress of securitization in Russia and why Russian companies prefer to launch their securitization programmes overseas