Hough, Trofimov & Partners is Russian Law Firm with offices in St. Petersburg, Russia and Moscow, Russia, established in 1995. The Law Firms in St Petersburg and Moscow provide legal counsel and advice to business companies and individuals interested in starting a business, registering a company or transacting business and or obtaining legal representation in Russia. Russian Law Firms provide legal advice concerning Russian laws, represent clients in litigation proceedings and in a court of appeal. Advice concerning regulating of foreign investment, corporate law, company formation, business incorporation, joint venture structure, foundation agreements, shareholder agreements, reorganizations and M&A. English speaking attorneys in Moscow and St. Petersburg offices of the Law Firm assist clients on banking law, securities laws, corporate taxation, VAT, commercial law, distribution and sales agreements, franchise agreements and security arrangements. The Firm’s Russian attorneys advise clients in international trade law, Real Estate law, construction law, intellectual property law, patent, trademark, and copyright law, advice on employee contracts, and employment agreements.