10 Rules of success of B&S

  1. We speak the same language
    In working with us the clients from the region will not have language or cultural barriers. The clients talk to us, and we ensure proper communication with international lawyers and other external specialists.
  2. We understand post-Soviet legal and business environment
    We have vast experience working with clients from former USSR states. There is no need to explain to us how business in these countries operates. We know from our own experience the ins and outs of relations and corporate culture in the region. It greatly helps to understand clients’ requests and priorities in order to propose optimal strategies for dealing with certain disputes or running non-contentious projects.
  3. We know well London and international legal markets
    Having many years of working in legal consulting in London as well as extensive experience in cooperation with major international law firms, counsel, and individual legal experts (e.g. in the USA, Cyprus, Switzerland, Sweden, Eastern European countries, offshore jurisdictions) while acting as in-house counsel we are able to choose most suitable lawyers for particular clients’ needs.
  4. We have a minimal conflict of interests
    We are a small team. As a result, we are almost entirely conflict-free in comparison to larger firms.
  5. We are a part of your corporate team
    We are an independent consultancy yet we are part of our client’s team. In practice, we are project-based virtual international legal department for our clients.
  6. We know proper people
    We closely cooperate with London offices of various English and American law firms, as well as with individual barristers. We have years of long-standing relations with many of them and fought many tough battles together. We know whom to hire for particular projects (keeping in mind tasks and budgets). We have established contacts with lawyers in Russia, CIS countries, Eastern European countries, Cyprus, USA, Switzerland etc.
    We know and are able to recommend investigators, auditors, and forensic experts fit for particular purposes in various jurisdictions.
  7. One stop service
    Legal project work is a process based on personal relations and personal trust. Various firms and individuals might be involved in different jurisdictions working on different aspects of the matter, but our clients know that we are the ones in charge and responsible for the performance of other participants, the answer is usually one call away. Our clients know they can call us 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
  8. Costs predictability and budget control
    We strongly believe in the predictability and transparency of legal costs. We understand the importance of budgeting. This approach helps us to avoid unnecessary nasty surprises, hidden costs and waste of time and effort on discussions regarding payment of fees.
  9. We value your time
    You will not have to repeat everything twice to us. Clients give us instructions, information, documents once, and it is enough. The same people run projects from the beginning until the end.
  10. We keep our promises
    Our reputation is our only asset. We value clients’ trust and bear responsibility for our words and promises.