In recent years, the number of private investors in the Russian stock market has grown rapidly, as has the total amount invested. However, not all investors can fully assess the risks of certain investments. From time to time they lose their investments and then join together in class actions against issuers. At the same time, there is a significant risk of getting involved in a multi-year process with unclear prospects.
Izvestia spoke to lawyers – in particular about one of the most recent such high-profile cases – and found out how to protect yourself if you decide to go to court.
You can read the commentary by Alexandra Kuznetsova an Associate at the Nordic Star Dispute Resolution practice, on why it is important to carefully select legal teams for a “media” claim by following the link ( the material in Russian).