Sokolov, Maslov & Partners

What Sokolov, Maslov & Partners does

Sokolov, Maslov & Partners is a privately held Russian law firm established in 1992 and headquartered in Moscow at ul. Barklaya, d. 17. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across twelve practice areas: Maritime Law, Fishing Law, Air Law, Insurance Law, Energy Law, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Civil and Arbitration Proceedings, Commercial Arbitration, Intellectual Property, and Other Services. It serves Russian and foreign enterprise clients operating in transport/maritime, fishing, aviation, energy and natural resources, construction and real estate, and trade sectors.

The firm has no proprietary technology platforms; its competitive position is built on the experience of its partners — including Managing Partner and co-founder Iftikhar Pirov (30+ years in maritime and fishing law) and four additional partners with 20-25+ years of specialized experience — and on its multilingual capability (English, Hungarian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, German, Greek, Lezgin), which supports cross-border mandates and representation before international arbitral tribunals (ICAC, MAC, LCIA, ICC, SCC).

Sokolov, Maslov & Partners generates revenue through professional services fees on a quote-based, project-specific arrangement typical of mid-sized specialist law firms. It markets primarily via legal industry rankings (repeatedly Band 1 in Kommersant rankings for Maritime Law and Transport & Logistics in 2025 and 2026), thought-leadership publications, and professional network referrals. The firm is incorporated as a Russian Joint Stock Company (Акционерное общество «Соколов, Маслов, Пиров и Маковская»), has 11-50 employees, and operates with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or funding events.

Name

Sokolov, Maslov & Partners

Legal name

Акционерное общество «Соколов, Маслов, Пиров и Маковская»

Website

https://smplawyers.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sokolov, Maslov & Partners is a Russian law firm founded in 1992 in Moscow, providing legal services across maritime, transport, aviation, energy, corporate, and commercial law to Russian and foreign enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHALAG

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

Keywords

• Maritime legal services
• Corporate legal advisory
• Commercial arbitration
• Transport law
• Energy law

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal advisory and representation services: The firm generates revenue by providing comprehensive legal services across maritime law, aviation law, energy law, corporate law, bankruptcy, civil and arbitration proceedings, commercial arbitration, and intellectual property to Russian and foreign companies. Services include legal consultation, transactional support, dispute resolution in courts and arbitral tribunals, and regulatory compliance assistance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sokolov, Maslov & Partners is a Moscow-based law firm established in 1992 that provides legal advisory and representation services to Russian and foreign companies across 12 practice areas, including maritime and transport law, corporate/M&A, contract, tax, bankruptcy, international law, energy, foreign investment, customs, criminal defense, real estate, and arbitration. The firm represents clients in Russian state courts, federal arbitration courts, and international commercial arbitration, with a multilingual team covering Russian, English, German, and French.

Product overview

Sokolov, Maslov & Partners is a Russian law firm established in 1992, providing comprehensive legal services through twelve core practice areas: Maritime Law, Fishing Law, Air Law, Insurance Law, Energy Law, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Civil and Arbitration Proceedings, Commercial Arbitration, Intellectual Property, and Other Services. The firm serves clients across five key industries: Transport, Fishing, Energy and Natural Resources, Construction and Real Estate, and Trade. The practice areas function as distinct service modules that the firm deploys based on client needs, with Maritime Law, Air Law, Insurance Law, and Energy Law representing the firm's historical specializations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime and Transport Law Legal advisory and representation for maritime and transport matters, including shipowners, carriers, and shipyards, in Russian courts and international forums.
• Corporate Law (Mergers and Acquisitions) Legal advisory on corporate governance, M&A, and corporate structuring for Russian and foreign companies.
• Contract Law Legal advisory and drafting support for commercial contracts, including cross-border agreements.
• Tax Law Tax advisory and representation for Russian and foreign corporate clients across the firm's sectors.
• Bankruptcy Law Legal advisory and representation in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings in Russian courts.
• International Law Legal advisory on international law matters, including cross-border transactions and disputes.
• Energy Law Legal advisory for energy sector clients, including oil, gas, and fuel producers.
• Foreign Investments Legal advisory on foreign investment structuring, registration, and ongoing compliance in Russia.
• Customs Law Legal advisory on customs regulation, cross-border movement of goods, and customs disputes.
• Criminal Defense Legal representation in criminal matters, including white-collar and economic crime proceedings.
• Real Estate Law Legal advisory on real estate transactions, leases, and property disputes in Russia.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration) Representation in international commercial arbitration tribunals and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vessel sale dispute resolved with full recovery of USD 2,000,000 principal plus USD 35,750.14 in interest for client.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Reed Smith: Global law firm with a leading maritime and transportation practice. Comparable for serving shipowners, ports, and energy clients on disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.
• ALRUD Law Firm: Leading Russian law firm with similar Band 1 rankings across multiple practice areas including transport and corporate work. Directly comparable in serving Russian and international enterprise clients in maritime, energy, and M&A mandates.
• Pepeliaev Group: Large Russian law firm with comprehensive practice areas including transport, energy, and corporate law. Directly comparable in providing full-cycle legal support to Russian and foreign enterprise clients.
• Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW): International law firm specializing in maritime, shipping, transport, and energy law. Directly comparable given the subject firm's Band 1 maritime and transport focus.
• Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners (EPAM): Top-tier Russian law firm with broad corporate, dispute resolution, and transport practice. Comparable as a leading Russian legal advisor competing for the same Band 1 mandates and enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with longstanding Russian practice covering corporate, energy, and international arbitration. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving Russian and foreign enterprise clients.
• DLA Piper: Global law firm with established Russian and CIS practice offering corporate, transport, and dispute resolution services. Competes for international mandates involving Russian clients and counterparties.
• Clifford Chance: Global magic-circle law firm with Russian practice covering transport, energy, and corporate finance. Overlaps with the subject firm on large cross-border M&A and arbitration mandates.
• Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia): Global law firm with established Russian practice serving transport, energy, and corporate clients. Comparable as an international incumbent offering overlapping capabilities including cross-border M&A and dispute resolution.
• Linklaters: Global magic-circle law firm with Russia/CIS practice covering M&A, energy, and dispute resolution. Competes for the same high-value cross-border mandates involving Russian counterparties.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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