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East West Legal Group — scope of services

Law across two worlds, one strategy for your matter.

Nine practice areas combining deep knowledge of the Central and Eastern European market with a partner network spanning Western Europe and Asia.

Practice areas

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Economic Sanctions

Assessing sanctions risks in transactions, counterparties and supply chains.

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Sanctions compliance has become one of the most demanding regulatory challenges for companies engaged in cross-border trade. We assess the risk of a specific transaction, counterparty and supply chain before an oversight becomes a breach.

  • Sanctions due diligence on counterparties and transactions
  • Review and drafting of sanctions-related contractual clauses
  • Assessment of exemptions and licensing/authorisation options
  • Support in disputes and communications with authorities
  • Implementation and updating of sanctions compliance procedures
  • Representation in cases of unjustified designation or listing

Scope of services

�        Sanctions due diligence on counterparties and transactions

�        Review and drafting of sanctions-related contractual clauses

�        Assessment of applicable exemptions and licensing/authorisation options

�        Support in disputes and communications with authorities

�        Implementation, review and updating of sanctions compliance procedures

�        Representation in cases of unjustified designation or listing

What businesses should knowSanctions compliance has become one of the most demanding regulatory challenges for companies engaged in cross-border trade and services. Although EU restrictive measures have existed for many years, since 2022 they have directly impacted day-to-day business decisions, affecting goods and services, logistics and transport, payments and cooperation with subcontractors.

Deciding whether to continue a business relationship, on what terms and with what level of risk, requires a case-by-case assessment. This typically involves analysing the transaction, the counterparty, and the wider supply chain, including ownership and control structures, contract timing, end use, sectoral exposure, and evolving enforcement practices.

Corporate Law

Company formation, corporate governance, M&A and shareholder disputes.

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We advise entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage of the corporate life cycle — from selecting the right legal form and governance structure to reorganisations, restructurings and succession planning.

  • Company formation and ongoing corporate advisory
  • Corporate governance advice
  • Drafting and review of corporate and organisational documentation
  • Shareholder and partner disputes, including internal conflicts
  • Representation in corporate and commercial litigation

Scope of services

�        Company formation and ongoing corporate advisory

�        Corporate governance advice

�        Drafting and reviewing of corporate and organisational documentation

�        Shareholder and partner disputes, including internal conflicts

�        Representation in corporate and commercial litigation

Our approachWe advise entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage of the corporate life cycle, from selecting the most appropriate legal form and establishing effective governance structures to ensuring ongoing compliance, managing reorganisations and restructurings, and handling succession planning. We have particular experience in advising family-owned businesses.

Commercial Disputes & Litigation

Representation in commercial disputes, court proceedings and arbitration.

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We emphasise precision, strategic planning and effective risk management — pursuing controlled, commercially sound settlements where possible, and robust representation where litigation is unavoidable.

  • Representation in commercial and corporate disputes
  • Court proceedings and arbitration
  • Pre-dispute strategy, negotiations and settlement support
  • Development and implementation of litigation and arbitration strategies

Scope of services

Representation in commercial and corporate disputes

Court proceedings and arbitration

Pre-dispute strategy, negotiations and settlement support

Development and implementation of litigation and arbitration strategies

Our approachWe emphasise precision, strategic planning and effective risk management. Where possible, we pursue controlled, commercially sound settlements; where litigation is unavoidable, we provide robust and focused representation, including in cross-border disputes and the enforcement of foreign judgments.

White-Collar Crime / Business Criminal Law

Support for boards and executives in business crime matters.

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We combine strong procedural expertise with effective crisis management, safeguarding our clients' legal position while protecting business continuity in high-pressure situations.

  • Advice on white-collar and fiscal criminal matters
  • Support for management and key decision-makers
  • Criminal risk assessment for businesses
  • Representation in investigations and criminal proceedings

Scope of services

Advice on white-collar and fiscal criminal matters

Support for management and key decision-makers

Criminal risk assessment for businesses

Representation in investigations and criminal proceedings

Our approachWe combine strong procedural expertise with effective crisis management. Our focus is on safeguarding our clients’ legal position while protecting business continuity in complex, high-pressure situations.

Criminal Defence — Emergency Support 24/7

Emergency contact 24/7 and defence at every stage of criminal proceedings.

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Detention, searches and arrest measures require immediate, experienced action. We respond without delay and protect procedural rights from the earliest stage through trial and enforcement.

  • Immediate assistance in urgent situations — 24/7 emergency contact
  • Defence at all stages of criminal proceedings
  • Representation during detention and police/prosecutor actions
  • Legal assistance during searches of homes, offices and data carriers
  • Remand custody proceedings and other preventive measures
  • Appeals and other remedies, including cassation
  • Representation of victims and post-conviction enforcement matters

Scope of services

Immediate assistance in urgent situations (24/7 emergency contact)

Defence at all stages of criminal proceedings

Representation during detention and police or public prosecutor actions

Legal assistance during searches of homes, offices and data carriers

Representation in remand custody proceedings and other preventive measures

Participation in interviews, examinations and hearings

Appeals and other remedies, including complaints, appeals and cassation

Representation of victims and post-conviction enforcement matters

Drafting criminal notifications and formal reports

Our approachDetention, searches and arrest measures require immediate and experienced action. We respond without delay, protecting procedural rights from the earliest stage and providing consistent support throughout trial and enforcement proceedings.

Real Estate & Construction

Due diligence, leases and construction contracts.

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We support real estate and construction businesses — from negotiating the contract, through project delivery, to litigation if a dispute arises.

  • Legal due diligence in real estate transactions
  • Drafting and negotiation of leases and investment agreements
  • Construction contracts and project documentation
  • Warranties and contractual claims
  • Litigation relating to construction projects and property rights

Scope of services

Legal due diligence in real estate transactions

Drafting and negotiating leases and investment agreements

Construction contracts and project documentation

Warranties and contractual claims

Litigation relating to construction projects and property rights

Ongoing legal support for real estate and construction businesses

Employment Law (HR & Compliance)

Employment contracts, dismissals, anti-harassment policies and HR compliance.

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Stable employee relations are a cornerstone of a secure organisation. We combine employment law with tax and corporate aspects, and support clients on HR compliance matters.

  • Day-to-day employment advice on individual and collective matters
  • Employment contracts, management contracts and B2B arrangements
  • Terminations, reorganisations and redundancy processes
  • Non-compete and confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
  • Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, internal investigations
  • Immigration matters, including work and residence authorisations

Scope of services

Day-to-day employment advice on individual and collective matters

Employment and management contracts, and civil law/B2B arrangements

Terminations, reorganisation and redundancy processes

Working time, remuneration structures and employee benefits

Internal regulations and HR policies

Non-compete and confidentiality agreements (NCAs & NDAs)

Labour disputes, mediations and court proceedings

Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies and internal investigations

Immigration matters, including work and residence authorisations

Support during labour inspections and regulatory audits (e.g. labour authority audits)

Debt Recovery

Pre-litigation debt recovery, court proceedings and cross-border enforcement.

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We combine decisive legal action with attention to business relationships — from pre-litigation recovery through court proceedings to enforcement and cross-border recovery.

  • Pre-litigation debt recovery and negotiations
  • Court proceedings for payment claims
  • Enforcement proceedings and cooperation with enforcement officers
  • Interim measures and security for claims
  • Cross-border debt recovery and enforcement of foreign judgments

Scope of services

Pre-litigation debt recovery and negotiations

Court proceedings for payment claims

Enforcement proceedings and cooperation with enforcement officers

Interim measures and security for claims

Cross-border debt recovery and enforcement of foreign judgments

Preventive support, including contract optimisation and receivables management procedures

Private Clients & Family Businesses

Succession, relocation and structuring family assets.

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We advise private investors and entrepreneurs through a holistic, long-term lens, recognising the close interplay between personal and business affairs.

  • Succession planning and intergenerational wealth transfer
  • Relocation planning and tax residency strategies
  • Structuring, governance and ongoing advisory for family businesses
  • Exits, business and share sales, including private equity transactions
  • Personal income taxation and cross-border income matters

Scope of services

Succession planning and intergenerational wealth transfer

Relocation planning and tax residency strategies

Structuring, governance and ongoing advisory services for family businesses

Exits, business and share sales, including private equity transactions

Personal income taxation and cross-border income matters

Our approachWe advise private investors and entrepreneurs with a holistic, long-term lens, recognising the close interplay between personal and business affairs. Our approach is relationship-driven and trust-based, combining technical expertise with an international perspective.