ABOUT FIRM

Kesarev is a leading public affairs advisory firm across Russia, Ukraine, the CIS, Central Asia, Central Eastern Europe, Israel and Turkey – with a growing network of 50+ consultants working from ten hub offices.

Since 2004, we have been providing public policy, public affairs and reputation management counsel to a wide range of major international investors. We work to the highest international standards of transparency and compliance, often partnering with consultants, lawyers and client HQ teams in Brussels, London, Washington DC and elsewhere – a number of global agencies work with us as their emerging market partner in Europe.

Our diverse team is highly experienced across the legal, policy and media landscapes in our countries of operation and helps our clients navigate often complex and opaque markets.

Industry specialization includes: agribusiness/food sector, healthcare, FMCG, financial services, ICT, infrastructure, energy/utility, mining/natural recourses and beyond.

We offer a fully-integrated mix of public policy and strategic communications / issues management support, and often operate across a range of countries for single clients.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

  • Longtime history of serving multinational corporations according to high professional standards and internationally recognized compliance requirements;
  • Firm employees regularly participate in in-house and CLE trainings regarding antibribery and antimony laundering practices, corporate compliance standards and FCPA/UKBA special requirements;
  • Kesarev is also in full compliance with the provisions of the national legislation of Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia, requirements and principals of their anti-bribery legislation, corporate governance and ethics;
  • Our experts and management attend continued educational programs and trainings in compliance awareness, anti-bribery compliance, anti-money laundering and etc.;
  • Our internal policies include annual continuing education (both external and internal) in those areas of compliance and legislation;
  • Kesarev team members act under commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics of Society of European Affairs Professionals;
  • Kesarev and/or its employees are the member of International Bar Association, International Compliance Association and Public Affairs Council, where they are obliged to professional ethics and compliance restrictions.
Management & Demographics
Management & Personnel
Executive Partner
Senior Counsel, Russia & EAEU
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Kesarev
Kesarev is the leading public affairs advisory firm across Russia, CIS, Central Asia, CEE, Turkey & Israel
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+32 2 899-4699
info@kesarev.com

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  • Competition / Antitrust Law
  • Construction Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Investment
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Public Finance Law
  • Regulatory Practice
  • Retail Law
  • Trade Law
  • Transportation Law

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16 March Update: Foreign Investments in Russia Safety Alert


16 March Update: Foreign Investments in Russia Safety Alert

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11 March Update: Foreign Investments in Russia Safety Alert


11 March Update: Foreign Investments in Russia Safety Alert

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11 March Update - Foreign Investment Safety Alert


11 March Update - Foreign Investment Safety Alert

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Russia: Foreign Investments Safety Alert


Russia: Foreign Investments Safety Alert

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New EU Sanctions Mechanism Could See Member States Lose EU Funding


New EU Sanctions Mechanism Could See Member States Lose EU Funding

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Possible Scenarios for The Hungarian Parliamentary Elections


Possible Scenarios for The Hungarian Parliamentary Elections

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Four Political Risks Facing Central & Eastern Europe in 2022 and Implications for Investors


Four Political Risks Facing Central & Eastern Europe in 2022 and Implications for Investors

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Five-Party Government Takes Office in The Czech Republic


Five-Party Government Takes Office in The Czech Republic

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Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Elections


Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Elections

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Four-Party Coalition Forms Bulgaria’s New Government


Four-Party Coalition Forms Bulgaria’s New Government

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EU Recovery Funding in CEE


EU Recovery Funding in CEE

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A Tax Revolution in Poland?


A Tax Revolution in Poland?

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Surprise Grand Coalition Forms Romania’s Next Government


Surprise Grand Coalition Forms Romania’s Next Government

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Uzbekistan: Opportunities and Risks for Foreign Investors following the Presidential Elections


Uzbekistan: Opportunities and Risks for Foreign Investors following the Presidential Elections

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New Anti-Corruption Party Wins Re-Run Elections in Bulgaria


New Anti-Corruption Party Wins Re-Run Elections in Bulgaria

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Five-Party Coalition to Form New Czech Government


Five-Party Coalition to Form New Czech Government

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Analysis of the Post-Election Structural Changes in the Lower House of the Federal Assembly of Russia


Analysis of the Post-Election Structural Changes in the Lower House of the Federal Assembly of Russia

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Surprise Victory in Hungary’s First-Ever Opposition Primary


Surprise Victory in Hungary’s First-Ever Opposition Primary

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Opposition Coalition Wins Surprise Victory in Czech Election


Opposition Coalition Wins Surprise Victory in Czech Election

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Romania's Government Falls


Romania's Government Falls

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Ukraine's Renewable Energy Crisis Rumbles On


Ukraine's Renewable Energy Crisis Rumbles On

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Coalition Crisis in Romania


Coalition Crisis in Romania

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Alar Karis Elected President of Estonia


Alar Karis Elected President of Estonia

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Polish Ruling Coalition Fractures – Snap Elections on the Horizon?


Polish Ruling Coalition Fractures – Snap Elections on the Horizon?

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New Government of Moldova


New Government of Moldova

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Snap Parliamentary Elections in Moldova


Snap Parliamentary Elections in Moldova

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Snap Elections in Bulgaria


Snap Elections in Bulgaria

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Nikol Pashinyan re-elected Prime Minister amid vote contested by opposition


Nikol Pashinyan re-elected Prime Minister amid vote contested by opposition

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Presidential Elections in Mongolia


Presidential Elections in Mongolia

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Foreign Tech Platforms' "Onshoring" Legislation in Russia


Foreign Tech Platforms' "Onshoring" Legislation in Russia

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Political Impasse in Bulgaria


Political Impasse in Bulgaria

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Restrictive Measures by Belarus Authorities Against Western Companies


Restrictive Measures by Belarus Authorities Against Western Companies

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Parliamentary Elections Aftermath in Bulgaria: Uncertainty & Turmoil Reign


Parliamentary Elections Aftermath in Bulgaria: Uncertainty & Turmoil Reign

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Turkmenistan Parliamentary Election and Expected Power Transition


Turkmenistan Parliamentary Election and Expected Power Transition

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Hungary Becomes Latest EU State to Consider National Social Media Regulation


Hungary Becomes Latest EU State to Consider National Social Media Regulation

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Throttling of Twitter in Russia | What Does it Mean for the Future of Russia's Internet Policy


Throttling of Twitter in Russia | What Does it Mean for the Future of Russia's Internet Policy

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Coalition Crisis in Slovakia


Coalition Crisis in Slovakia

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Post-Election Crisis in Georgia


Post-Election Crisis in Georgia

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Key Takeaways of the 6th Belarusian People’s Assembly for International Investors


Key Takeaways of the 6th Belarusian People’s Assembly for International Investors

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New Advertising Tax Sparks Major Protests From Polish Media Players


New Advertising Tax Sparks Major Protests From Polish Media Players

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Ukraine looks to break impasse over collection of copyright fees


Ukraine looks to break impasse over collection of copyright fees

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Parliamentary elections, government reshuffles and protectionism in Kazakhstan


Parliamentary elections, government reshuffles and protectionism in Kazakhstan

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Presidential elections & power structure changes in Kyrgyzstan


Presidential elections & power structure changes in Kyrgyzstan

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Ukrainian Government new approach to working with major investors


Ukrainian Government new approach to working with major investors

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Romania: analysis & policy implications of the parliamentary elections


Romania: analysis & policy implications of the parliamentary elections

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Kazakhstan Snapshot: Incentives for Investors after COVID-19


Kazakhstan Snapshot: Incentives for Investors after COVID-19

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Parliamentary elections and the political crisis in Kyrgyzstan


Parliamentary elections and the political crisis in Kyrgyzstan

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Parliamentary elections aftermath in Georgia


Parliamentary elections aftermath in Georgia

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Parliamentary elections in Lithuania


Parliamentary elections in Lithuania

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Poland's Presidential Election Turmoil: What Next?


Poland's Presidential Election Turmoil: What Next?

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Ukraine's draft law on extraterritorial digital services VAT: initial overview & impact on tech sector companies


Ukraine's draft law on extraterritorial digital services VAT: initial overview & impact on tech sector companies

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Engaging with the third government of Volodymyr Zelensky


Engaging with the third government of Volodymyr Zelensky

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New rules of the game in Ukraine's renewable energy market


New rules of the game in Ukraine's renewable energy market

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Ukraine's parliament revokes 2009 ban on gambling


Ukraine's parliament revokes 2009 ban on gambling

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What can foreign investors expect from Maia Sandu’s Presidency in Moldova?


What can foreign investors expect from Maia Sandu’s Presidency in Moldova?

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Chairmanship of Belarus in the Eurasian Economic Union and the renewal of the Eurasian Economic Commission leadership


Chairmanship of Belarus in the Eurasian Economic Union and the renewal of the Eurasian Economic Commission leadership

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Social Network Providers Targeted by New Wave of Regulations in Turkey


Social Network Providers Targeted by New Wave of Regulations in Turkey

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Russian Senate as a highly empowered stakeholder


Russian Senate as a highly empowered stakeholder

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"Google tax" expansion across the post-Soviet countries


"Google tax" expansion across the post-Soviet countries

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Kazakhstan Snapshot: Incentives for Investors after COVID-19


Kazakhstan Snapshot: Incentives for Investors after COVID-19

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Three political hotspots in the post-Soviet space


Three political hotspots in the post-Soviet space

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New Investment Policy Approaches in Russia


New Investment Policy Approaches in Russia

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Russian Government Reshuffle


Russian Government Reshuffle

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