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Will not work for any Russian firms
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Crowell & Moring
"Yes, Crowell has taken a position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though we did not publish it externally. We chose initially to share it within our community simply because we had no Russian office and a quite modest amount of Russia-facing business. To your question, we would be quite happy to be identified in the first category of firms your website has framed, since it reflects Crowell’s policy. Your site describes that grouping as: AmLaw 100 firms that have pledged to: decline any new work for clients based in Russia; withdraw from any current such engagements unless prohibited by legal ethics or courts (other than work defending against Russian prosecution or civil suits)."
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Gowling WLG
"We are leaving Russia. Our departure will be orderly as we seek to transition the business to our team in Moscow. This decision is grounded in our values and our deep sense of what is right. We will no longer accept new instructions from Russian clients, sanctioned or not, and we will end relationships with Russian clients in a manner that complies with our professional obligations."
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Morrison Foerster
“We strongly and unreservedly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is horrifying to witness the impact this is having on millions of people and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Europe. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people. Multiple internal communications have been sent since the start of the war condemning the Russian regime’s actions, expressing our deepest sorrow for the Ukrainian people, and mobilizing our efforts to support them. The Morrison & Foerster Foundation announced several donations and launched a firmwide matching program in aid of charities responding to the humanitarian crisis, including International Rescue Committee, Project C.U.R.E., and World Central Kitchen at the end of February. Many of our colleagues have found additional ways to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine and to support those impacted by the war, including refugees, including through our pro bono program. We have never had operations in Russia, have done very little work for Russian clients, and are disengaging from work for all such clients, subject to our professional obligations. We will not be taking on work for Russian clients going forward.”