Russian Advocate (Attorney-at-law)
Ilya Chernyshev

Legal Counsel for Cross-Border Business in Russia: Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Investment Protection

Register No. 74/2243 (Unified Register of Advocates)

+7 926 720 8080 (WhatsApp)
wechat: ilyachernyshev
ilya@chernyshev.law
Legal Experience & Background
Legal practice since 2006.
10+ years as in-house counsel and legal advisor to international companies in electronics, logistics, and e-commerce.
Hands-on experience in complex cross-border projects and full-scope legal support for foreign subsidiaries operating in Russia.
Education
— Higher School of Economics, Executive Master in Legal Management, 2023−2024
Thesis: "The Legal Department in an International Corporation: Building an Effective Model of Business Support"
— Higher School of Economics, Professional training in personal data compliance, 2022
— Sun Yat-sen University (PRC), Chinese Language Program, 2013−2014
— Tyumen State University, Specialist Degree in Law, 2009 (Qualification: Jurist)

Work Experience
— Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. — Senior Legal Counsel
— DAHUA TECHNOLOGY POLAND SP. Z O.O. — Senior Legal Counsel
— Cainiao Supply Chain Management (RU) LLC  - Alibaba Group— Head of Legal Department
— Dahua Technology Rus LLC (Russia) — Head of Legal Department

Core Legal Services
— Legal strategy and risk assessment
— Cross-border commercial transactions (EU, PRC, CIS)
— International arbitration and litigation in Russia, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments (incl. PRC)
— Company formation and corporate structure in Russia
— Data privacy and compliance (including GDPR and Russian law)
— Intellectual property and advertising law

Why Work With Me?
— In-house legal background in major Chinese and global corporations
— Fluent in English — effective communication guaranteed
— Fully digital document handling and response workflow
— Legal confidentiality and independence as a Russian advocate (Attorney-at-law)

Primary project locations in Russia:
— Ural Federal District (Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen)
— Moscow
— St. Petersburg
Contact me:
+79267208080
ilya@chernyshev.law
wechat: ilyachernyshev
Personal professional website of advocate Ilya Chernyshev
Number in the unified state register of advocates 74/2243
Bar Chamber of the Chelyabinsk Region, Bar Association of the Sovietsky District of Chelyabinsk