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East West Legal Group — East Desk

About Us | East Desk

East Desk specialises in advising clients from CIS countries and Russian-speaking jurisdictions, providing comprehensive legal support across Europe, with a particular focus on Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.

We have an in-depth understanding of the specifics of doing business in the Eastern European and post-Soviet space, as well as the legal, regulatory and reputational risks clients face when entering or operating in EU markets.

Head of East Desk

Adv. Tatiana Pacewicz

Managing Partner

Our Approach for East Desk Clients

Understanding of the Region's Legal and Business Culture

The East Desk team combines knowledge of local realities across Eastern Europe and the CIS with a deep understanding of European law, enabling us to effectively support clients in complex, sensitive and often unconventional situations.

Security and Risk Control

We pay particular attention to sanctions, compliance, criminal-law and reputational risks. Our support is aimed at protecting clients' business, assets and management decisions.

Strategic and Pragmatic Advice

We offer practical, results-oriented solutions rather than abstract legal constructs — focused on legal security and the long-term stability of the business.

Confidentiality and Trust

For East Desk clients, confidentiality, a personal approach and direct contact with experienced lawyers are of key importance. These principles are at the core of our work.

Key Areas of East Desk

  • Sanctions law and EU sanctions compliance
  • Corporate law and business structuring in the EU
  • Transaction and investment support
  • Litigation and arbitration
  • Criminal defence for business and management
  • Protection of assets and owners' interests
  • Private clients and family business

East West Legal Group — East Desk is a team that understands the complexity of the current geopolitical and regulatory environment and knows how to act with balance, professionalism and responsibility. We become more than legal advisors to our clients — a trusted partner in protecting their business and making strategic decisions in Europe.