Nordic Star Law Firm announces management changes

Nordic Star is pleased to announce upcoming leadership changes taking effect from January 2025. Andrei Gusev will assume the role of the Senior Partner and Global Managing Partner, focusing on managing the Nordic Star partnership while spearheading the firm’s international expansion. Anna Zabrotskaya has been appointed Managing Partner of Nordic Star in Russia.

Andrei Gusev, one of the key founders of Nordic Star, has played a significant role in establishing the firm and expanding its Russian and international practices. In his new role as Senior Partner, he will concentrate on managing Nordic Star’s growing partnership. As Global Managing Partner, he will focus on complex international projects, while strengthening the firm’s global collaborations, expanding its network of strategic alliances, and coordinating the activities of its offices.

Anna Zabrotskaya is also one of the key founders of Nordic Star, and, in her new role, she will continue to enhance the firm’s reputation as a leading player in the Russian legal market. She will prioritise delivering high-quality expertise to clients and maintaining the highest standards of service. In addition, Anna will focus on strengthening the firm’s core practice areas and introducing innovative solutions to unlock the potential of the team as well as broaden opportunities for Nordic Star’s clients.

2024 was a pivotal and productive year for us,” commented Andrei Gusev, “marked by the firm’s international development and the strengthening of its core practices. We successfully established new offices and practice areas in response to the rapidly evolving demands of the market and our clients. In this context, these new appointments represent a logical continuation of our strategy for Nordic Star’s international growth and the further consolidation of its positions in the Russian and global legal markets.

These changes reflect our commitment to sustainable growth and to further strengthening Nordic Star’s position in the Russian legal services market,” added Anna Zabrotskaya. “In our new roles, both Andrei and I will remain adept exponents of the ‘Player-Coach’ model, continuing to inspire our team while providing our clients with first-class legal services.”

 
Andrei Gusev
Senior Partner, Attorney-at-Law

+7 921 938 29 90, +34 695 043 424, +376 692 1714
St. Petersburg, Barcelona, Almaty

 
Anna Zabrotskaya
Managing Partner in Russia, Attorney-at-Law

+7 921 951 39 18
St. Petersburg