KURSIV

What KURSIV does

KURSIV (Юридическое партнерство «Курсив» / Legal Partnership "Kursiv") is a Russian business law firm headquartered in Novosibirsk (Новосибирская область) and founded in 2009, operating as a private legal partnership with individual entrepreneur registration under IE Ilyashenko Maria Vitalievna (ИП Ильяшенко Мария Витальевна). The firm delivers six integrated practice areas: tax structuring and consulting, tax disputes and audits, construction and real estate transactions, corporate/M&A and inheritance business planning, litigation, and crisis management/bankruptcy. The client base is composed of Russian business owners, financial directors, and corporate legal department heads across 25+ Russian cities. Documented case outcomes include an 89% reduction in tax reassessments across inspections, 30 billion RUB aggregate turnover of structured companies, 60+ inspections accompanied over five years, and a 178 million RUB subsidiary-liability reduction in bankruptcy cases.

The technology and methodology base is partner-led rather than software-led. Proprietary assets include a point-based scoring methodology for counterparty evaluation developed by senior lawyer Maria Kislitsyna (Мария Кислицына) — claimed to reduce time costs by 50% — and tax audit and structuring methodologies co-authored by senior lawyer Maria Voytova (Мария Войтова). The team comprises 20+ business lawyers led by two managing partners: Maria Ilyashenko (head of tax practice, 16+ years, certified tax consultant) and Yuliya Makarenko (head of bankruptcy, corporate, and inheritance planning practices, 20+ years). No APIs, software products, or AI/ML capability are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) professional legal services via billable hours, project fees, and retainer arrangements; (2) paid educational seminars operated under the "Business Under Protection" (Бизнес под защитой) sub-brand at tiered pricing of 44,900 / 49,900 / 59,900 RUB per attendee; and (3) free downloadable PDF guides and checklists used as top-of-funnel lead generation, distributed through a dedicated partner content portal (partner.kursivlaw.ru) and via direct phone/email/office consultations. The firm holds 2025 gold rankings from Russian legal industry publications Право-300 (Pravo-300) and КоммерсантЪ (Kommersant) across tax, corporate, real estate, antitrust, and arbitration categories, and earned-media coverage spans RBK, Pravo.Ru, DK.RU, Kontinent Sibir, Infopro54.ru, and Delo Modulbanka.

Name

KURSIV

Legal name

Юридическое партнерство «Курсив»

Website

https://kursivlaw.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KURSIV is a Russian business law firm headquartered in Novosibirsk, providing integrated tax, corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation legal services to enterprise and mid-market clients across more than 25 Russian cities since 2009.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Novosibirsk

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 consulting and advisory services: Professional legal services including tax structuring, tax disputes, corporate law, M&A, bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation representation. Revenue generated through billable hours, project fees, and retainer arrangements for ongoing legal support.
2. Seminars and educational events: Paid seminars and educational events for business professionals on topics of tax optimization, crisis management, and asset protection. Tickets sold at tiered pricing (Standard, Business, Premium).
3. Educational content and guides: Free and paid downloadable content (PDF checklists, guides) related to legal compliance and business protection, used as lead generation for core services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KURSIV is a Russian legal partnership based in Novosibirsk that provides business legal services across six integrated practice areas: tax structuring and consulting, tax disputes and audits, construction and real estate transactions, corporate practice and M&A with inheritance business planning, litigation, and crisis management and bankruptcy. The firm is led by two managing partners and a team of 20+ business lawyers, and serves clients across 25+ Russian cities.

Product overview

KURSIV (Legal Partnership 'Kursiv') is a Russian legal services firm providing comprehensive business legal support. The firm operates six integrated legal practice areas: Tax Structuring and Consulting, Tax Disputes and Audits, Construction and Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Practice/M&A with Inheritance Business Planning, Litigation, and Crisis Management/Bankruptcy. These practices are supported by a team of over 20 experienced business lawyers. The firm also offers paid educational seminars (such as 'Business Under Protection') and free downloadable resources for clients. The service model is built around partner-led teams delivering specialized expertise across tax, corporate, real estate, and dispute resolution matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Бизнес под защитой: Annual anti-crisis seminar on tax solutions and asset protection, held July 8-9, 2026 in Novosibirsk. Features speakers Maria Ilyashenko, Yuliya Makarenko, and external experts.

Products and services

• Tax Structuring and Consulting (Налоговое структурирование и консалтинг) Develops tax strategies for businesses, conducts tax audits, advises on international taxation, structures transactions with tax implications, and prepares opinions on changes in tax legislation. Intended for business clients seeking to optimize tax burden and assess tax risks.
• Tax Disputes and Audits (Налоговые споры и проверки) Defends clients against tax authority claims at every stage, from preparation for audits to challenging reassessments in court. Analyzes claims, represents clients before tax authorities and courts, and develops audit strategies.
• Construction Project Support and Real Estate Transactions (Сопровождение строительных проектов. Сделки с недвижимостью) Protects the interests of investors, developers, and property buyers at all project stages. Develops and supports share participation agreements, conducts legal examination of real estate, and accompanies purchase and sale transactions.
• Corporate Practice, M&A, and Inheritance Business Planning (Корпоративная практика. M&A сделки. Наследственное бизнес-планирование) Supports key corporate processes from business restructuring to asset transfer by inheritance. Accompanies M&A transactions, conducts due diligence, and implements corporate instruments such as options, corporate agreements, and personal foundations.
• Litigation (Судебные споры) Represents client interests in arbitration courts, courts of general jurisdiction, and arbitration tribunals. Develops legal positions and litigation strategies, prepares procedural documents, and represents clients in all court instances.
• Crisis Management, Bankruptcy Disputes, and Financial Analysis (Антикризисное управление, банкротные споры и финансовый анализ) Helps businesses in crisis situations from crisis management to bankruptcy procedures. Develops anti-crisis strategies, conducts financial analysis, and represents creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Business Under Protection Seminar (Бизнес под защитой) A two-day paid seminar on anti-crisis tax solutions and asset security, covering business structuring, tax risk reduction, and protection during inspections. Intended for business owners, financial directors, and legal department heads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% reduction in tax reassessments during tax inspections
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LUMEN Law Firm (Адвокатское бюро LUMEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for seminar participation. Darya Shulgina, Managing Partner of LUMEN Law Firm Moscow, speaks on criminal law matters following tax audits as part of the 'Business Under Protection' seminar program.
• SHEKHTMAN.IPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for seminar participation. Ekaterina Shekhtman, Director of SHEKHTMAN.IP, speaks on intellectual property topics including trademark strategy and IP protection as part of the seminar program.
• UPTIMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for seminar participation. Anna Muravyeva, Managing Partner of UPTIME, speaks on corporate governance and ownership control systems as part of the seminar program.
• Новосибирский государственный университет (НГУ)minorOthersAffiliation mentioned for lawyer Filipp Dedyukhin who graduated from NSU. Professional development and training relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Capital Legal Services: Russian corporate law firm covering M&A, corporate governance, disputes, and tax — directly comparable to KURSIV's core practice areas for mid-market Russian enterprises.
• ALRUD Law Firm: Leading Russian law firm with deep tax disputes, corporate, and M&A practices serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Most directly comparable to KURSIV in practice mix and target customers, with a Moscow base rather than Siberia.
• Pepeliaev Group: Russian law and consulting firm renowned for tax advisory, tax disputes, corporate, and bankruptcy services — closely comparable practice mix to KURSIV with similar client base.
• Lidings: Russian law firm specialising in tax advisory and dispute resolution alongside corporate, M&A, and bankruptcy matters. Comparable mid-market focus and practice breadth.

Emerging players

• Taxology (Таксолоджи): Russia-focused tax consulting and tax dispute practice that overlaps directly with KURSIV's tax disputes and structuring work, though narrower in practice breadth.
• Кучеров и партнёры (Kucherov & Partners): Boutique Russian law firm focused on tax and customs advisory, closely comparable to KURSIV's tax practice specialisation. Similar size tier.

Broad incumbents

• Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners (EPAM): One of the largest full-service Russian law firms, with strong tax, corporate/M&A, disputes, and bankruptcy practices serving enterprise and international clients. Overlaps with all KURSIV practice areas but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia): Global full-service law firm with established Russian practice offering corporate, tax, real estate, and dispute resolution — comparable in service breadth though at much larger scale than KURSIV.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kursivlaw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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