ALUMNI Partners Announces New Appointments

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Date
05.02.2025
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ALUMNI Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Ekaterina Fourmanova as Head of Trademark Prosecution and Enforcement Practice and Anastasia Kudryashova as Counsel in the Corporate / M&A Practice.
Ekaterina Fourmanova specializes in trademark registration, protection, and enforcement, including the development of brand protection strategies and anti-counterfeiting programs. Her clients include international and Russian companies across FMCG, IT, TMT, pharmaceuticals, aviation and logistics, tourism, and other industries. Ekaterina actively participates in international associations such as INTA and ECTA, and her professional achievements in intellectual property have been recognized by the Pravo-300 ranking.
Ekaterina’s appointment reflects the growing demand for the protection of foreign rights holders' interests in Russia and represents a natural step in the development of ALUMNI Partners’ Intellectual Property Practice. It also highlights the strategic importance of IP services for the Firm’s clients and the recognition of the practice’s expertise in the market.
Anastasia Kudryashova specializes in corporate law and advises on M&A transactions, joint ventures, business restructuring, financial transactions, and regulatory approvals. With over 16 years of experience, Anastasia has supported clients in major projects that have shaped the Russian market. Her outstanding skills and extensive expertise have earned her well-deserved recognition in the professional community.
We are confident that this step will further enhance the Corporate / M&A Practice of ALUMNI Partners, ensuring an even higher level of service for our clients while maintaining its position as one of the most professional, diverse, and in-demand teams in the market.
Congratulations to our colleagues on their appointments!
As of 1 January 2025, ALUMNI Partners has also promoted 12 lawyers across its key practices, including Banking & Finance, Corporate / M&A, Dispute Resolution, International Trade, Forex and Customs, International Arbitration and Cross-Border Disputes, and Dispute Resolution & Intellectual Property. These promotions recognize not only the individual achievements of our colleagues but also the dynamic growth of the entire team.

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