| Firms that are still doing business with Russia | Firm Policies | Reason not on Not Doing Business in Russia list | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | The firm is "'suspending operations in Moscow pending further developments. We will do so in an orderly way, as the safety and well-being of our long-time colleagues and ethical obligations to clients in Moscow remain a high priority.'" | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Allen & Overy | "We are reviewing our Russia-related portfolio, and as a result we will refuse new instructions and stop all Russia-linked work that goes against our values. We will, naturally, vigorously implement all political decisions and comply with applicable sanctions and rules." | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government or state-owned entites).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Baker Botts | "We have also decided to close our Moscow office and wind down our operations there. We have decided that the firm will conclude any relationships with state-affiliated entities in Russia. We will withdraw from such engagements in an orderly manner, taking steps to ensure an appropriate transition in accordance with our legal and professional obligations." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear whether disentangling from all Russian clients or from sanctioned firms or individuals. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Baker McKenzie | "We are also reviewing and adjusting our Russia-related operations and client work to align with all applicable sanctions and comply with these fast-evolving laws. We would not comment on the details of specific client relationships, but this will mean in some cases exiting client relationships completely. . . .We confirm that, irrespective of sanctions, we will not act for any individuals or entities that are controlled by, or directly linked to, the Russian state and/or current regime, whether that work is in Russia or elsewhere in the world. We will not accept any new mandates that fall into this broad category, and subject to our legal and professional obligations, we will wind down any such existing work. In terms of the scope of our presence in Russia, we are keeping this under constant review."
"After 33 years operating in the country, Baker McKenzie's current Russia operations, across both Moscow and St. Petersburg, will become an independent law firm. We have made this difficult decision following ongoing consultation with our multinational clients, whose urgent on-the-ground legal needs we are serving, as well as careful consideration of the wellbeing of our many people in the wider region. . . . At the same time, we strongly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which stands in stark contrast to our values, the values of our clients and those of the wider global business community. We will not act for any individuals or entities that are controlled by, or directly linked to, the Russian state and/or current regime, anywhere in the world. We remain fully focused on the safety of our colleagues in Ukraine and the wider region." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients and whether will accept new work from sanctioned firms or individuals.
Unclear whether disentangling from all Russian clients or from sanctioned firms or individuals. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner | "We will be stopping and transitioning client work in accordance with our legal and professional obligations, and will not accept mandates from state-owned entities in Russia or related individuals,” the statement said. | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government and any sanctioned firms or individuals). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cleary Gottlieb | "Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is temporarily shutting down operations in Moscow, a spokesperson for the law firm said Tuesday. The New York-based, 1,100 attorney firm said it will halt its work in Russia "pending further developments, while continuing to support our Moscow colleagues."
Cleary Gottlieb is also ending its representation of Russian government and state-owned entities and is complying with sanctions handed down over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the spokesperson said. The firm's Russian clients have included oil giant Rosneft, sanctioned bank Sberbank and natural gas company Gazprom." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Silent on to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clifford Chance | "In support of these objectives, we will not accept new mandates from any Russian state entity, Russian state-owned enterprises or individuals identified as having close connections to President Putin. We will review all existing and new mandates relating to Russia, or where there is a connection to Russia, to ensure that our work remains consistent not only with the letter and the spirit of the international sanctions but also with our responsible business principles and values." | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients.
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| CMS | "However, due to the gravity of the current situation, the firm shall not, for now, accept new instructions from Russian based entities or from any individuals with a connection to the Russian Government (wherever they are based). We will continue to act professionally and are undertaking a review of current work, to ensure that the firm remains compliant with international sanctions and its principles and values." | Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Debevoise & Plimpton | It "is terminating “several client relationships” based on “an ongoing review of our Moscow client base,” .... The firm represented Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, .... [which] is 51% owned by the Russian government. It ... [is] on the U.S. and U.K. lists of Russian entities subject to sanctions. Debevoise is also “conducting a review of the status of our Moscow office” in light of recent developments, and has determined that it will not take on any new clients in Moscow at this time." | Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government and state-owned entities). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Dechert LLP | "After careful consideration, we have decided to close the Moscow office." "it is also complying with the various government sanctions implemented across the free world, which involves terminating or declining client engagements." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Silent as to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Eversheds Sutherland | "We can confirm that we are not acting for the Russian government, Russian state-controlled entities and oligarchs, nor are we accepting any such mandates. We are in full compliance with all applicable sanctions worldwide and, through our internal processes and controls, we are alerted to any requests for advice from Russian entities which we intend to decline.” | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | "From the outset, the firm has acted swiftly and responsibly with regard to both ongoing and new client mandates. We took immediate steps to terminate, suspend or decline mandates, and we are clear that we will not act for companies or individuals with close ties to the Russian state, with connections to the wider leadership regime, and/or who play a role in supporting or facilitating the current Russian military action. In line with this clear position, we are also immediately taking steps to terminate our litigation mandate with VTB. This approach goes beyond what is required to comply with our legal, regulatory and professional obligations, and reflects our values as a firm and the wider responsibilities of the global business community.” | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Herbert Smith Freehills | "Following a review of our Russia business, we have taken the decision to close our office in the country. This is a complicated process, being undertaken under difficult circumstances.
Our Moscow office has long been a valued and successful part of our business. We are working closely with the team there to support our colleagues who have been directly impacted by this decision. We are bringing to an end any work associated with the Russian State, in-line with our legal and professional responsibilities." | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Hogan Lovells | "We have determined that we can no longer continue to operate in Russia and we will be progressing with an orderly wind down of our operations in Moscow. We deeply care about, and value, our colleagues in Russia and our focus is on their safety and wellbeing." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Jenner & Block | Jenner & Block condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The invasion has cost countless lives, caused horrifying human suffering, and has unleashed a humanitarian crisis across Europe. We express our deepest sorrow for the Ukrainian people. We are working to provide various forms of assistance to the Ukrainian government and people, including to refugees through our pro bono program. The firm will also match donations by employees to certain organizations that support the people and government of Ukraine. Our support for the Ukrainian people is consistent with the values that we live every day, as exemplified by our representation of clients who are adverse to regimes that violate the principles of international law. We do not work for the Russian government, Russian state entities, or sanctioned Russian entities or individuals. | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Kennedys | "Kennedys began the process of shutting its Moscow office at the end of 2021, as concerns grew over the likelihood of Russian military action against Ukraine." | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Kilpatrick Townsend | "We do not have an office in Russia, we do not work for the Russian government, Russian-owned or Russian state-controlled firms or sanctioned entities or individuals. We are in the process of withdrawing from any client engagements related to Russia as required to comply with sanctions in place, consistent with our legal and ethical obligations" | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | "Latham & Watkins condemns the war in Ukraine. Latham Chair and Managing Partner Rich Trobman said: “The unfolding humanitarian crisis is devastating to watch and we stand with so many in the world in condemning the violence in Ukraine and the needless human suffering taking place. "The firm will immediately begin an orderly transition, consistent with our ethical duties to our clients, to wind down operations in Moscow. During this process our focus will be principally on the safety and well-being of our colleagues in Russia,” added Trobman." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Linklaters | "We will wind down our operations in Russia and close our Moscow office. We will continue supporting our people there in the process, doing all we can to help them transfer to new roles within Linklaters or otherwise. We are grateful to our Moscow team for all their contributions and friendship since we opened the office in 1992. We will not act for individuals or entities that are controlled by, or under the influence of, the Russian state, or connected with the current Russian regime, wherever they are in the world. We will wind down existing work in accordance with our legal and professional obligations.We will continue to assist international clients in dealing with the implications of the current crisis and in unwinding their Russian business interests." | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| McDermott Will Emery | "A few other firms contacted by RollOnFriday were also able to say with some degree of satisfaction that they didn't have any Russian clients at all, so had no exposure. Those included Shearman & Sterling, McDermott Will & Emery, Gateley, and Winckworth Sherwood." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Morgan Lewis | "Morgan Lewis, meanwhile, also confirmed in a statement that it is winding down 'all operations in Moscow'." It added: 'Many of our lawyers who have previously practiced in Moscow will continue practicing with us in other jurisdictions and will continue to assist our global clients. We have also made clear that we have been from the outset and will remain in full compliance with the various government sanctions implemented across the free world, and have terminated or declined client engagements inconsistent with the letter or spirit of those sanctions.'" | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government or state-owned entities). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP | "[W]e are not accepting instructions from any parties or interests connected with the current Russian regime, and we are looking to exit any existing engagements where possible in accordance with our professional obligations." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Reed Smith | "'We are shocked and deeply troubled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,' said a Reed Smith spokesperson. 'The vast human suffering created in its wake is tragic.' The US firm, which has no presence in Russia, is reviewing its 'limited' Russia-related work 'as well as new business acceptance criteria' to ensure compliance with 'the rapidly evolving sanctions landscape, our legal and ethical obligations, and our firm values.'" | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Silent on to what extent disentangling from all Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Shearman Sterling | "A few other firms contacted by RollOnFriday were also able to say with some degree of satisfaction that they didn't have any Russian clients at all, so had no exposure. Those included Shearman & Sterling, McDermott Will & Emery, Gateley, and Winckworth Sherwood." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sidley | "Sidley Austin similarly confirmed that it too was ending a lobbying relationship with a Russian bank. 'VTB Group is no longer a client of Sidley Austin LLP in compliance with U.S. sanctions,' the firm said in a statement." | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Silent on to what extent disentangling from all Russia clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Skadden | "The firm’s Moscow-based attorneys will have relocated outside of Russia 'to ensure their safety in the face of increasing anti-American sentiment within Russia.' The memo further clarified that Skadden does not represent state-owned or state-controlled Russian businesses, and is in the process of ending its representation of the one Russian client who has been sanctioned. 'We are also ceasing to provide advice to certain clients who appear likely to become subject to sanctions.'” | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Squire Patton Boggs | “it has become clear that it is no longer tenable for us to continue our operations in Russia and we have therefore decided to wind down our Moscow office.” “Our closure will effectively conclude our relationship with a number of clients in adherence with our professional obligations,” the statement added. “All other existing work or new matters we undertake on a global basis will continue to remain in full compliance with all applicable laws and sanctions that are in place." | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government and state-owned entities). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Venable LLP | N/A | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entities, and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vinson & Elkins | “Our Export Controls and Economic Sanctions practice group is regularly monitoring all international sanctions and developments in order to stay up to date with the latest changes, and we are engaged with clients as they review the rapidly evolving situation. We have no government-affiliated Russian clients, nor do we have any clients on the U.S. or European sanctions list, including recent additions to those lists, and in light of current events we do not plan to take on any work for the Russian government or government-owned entities. One of our long-standing commitments as a firm is to help others through humanitarian efforts, such as pro bono work, and we are evaluating ways to help support the people of Ukraine.” Emailed statement, Mar. 17, 2022 | Silent on whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| White Case | Our review of Russian and Belarusian client activity is ongoing, and goes beyond our requirements to comply with sanctions. We are ceasing all representations of Russian and Belarusian state and state-owned entities in accordance with our professional responsibilities, and not accepting any new mandates from Russian and Belarusian state and state-owned entities.
After careful consideration, we have decided to close our Moscow office. We will continue to support our people there, and their safety and wellbeing remains our priority. We are in the process of winding down our operations in Russia and are committed to an orderly transition. | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Winston Strawn | "[I]n addition to complying with all applicable sanctions, the Firm would withdraw from the representation of Russian state-owned entities and any clients who the Firm reasonably believes have known ties to Russia's war efforts. 'Winston continues to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting loss of life, destruction, and needless suffering,' said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald. 'We are closing our Moscow operations out of a sense of solidarity with the Ukrainian people. This decision is simply the right thing to do, and our clients understand and respect that.'" | Unclear whether will accept any new Russian clients (including the Russian government, state-owned entites, and any sanctioned firm or individual).
Unclear to what extent disentangling from all current Russian clients (including the Russian government and any sanctioned firm or individual). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |