Denis Saushkin

Partner, Attorney – White-Collar Criminal Defence

Denis focuses his practice on defending and representing victims of economic offences, corruption and abuse of authority. His clients include a high-profile individual featured on the Forbes 200 list, two Russian deputy ministers, and the owner of a major marketplace. He also advises beneficiaries and top managers on how to mitigate business-related criminal risks. Denis is also an expert in advising businesses on criminal compliance issues.

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Legal 500

Best Lawyers

Pravo-300

Kommersant

Rossiyskaya Gazeta

Gold Medal «For Assistance» from the Russian Ministry of Justice

Past Experience

Prior to joining BGP Litigation, Denis was a senior partner at ZKS Law Firm. He has 25 years’ legal experience and has also worked as an investigator.

Legislative Activities and Membership in Associations

Expert at the Office of the Russian Presidential Commissioner for Entrepreneur Rights Protection
Co-author of the book 'Rights and Obligations of Entrepreneurs in their Dealings with Law Enforcement Agencies: Law and Practice'

Education

Investigation Department, Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Languages

Russian

Denis advised:

an IT company (ranked among Forbes' 200 Largest Private Companies in Russia in 2021)

in connection with charges of embezzling over RUB 500 mln from performance of a government contract relating to development of an information system

a major Russian metal trader (ranked among Forbes' 200 Largest Private Companies in Russia in 2021)

on charges of cartel collusion totalling RUB 2.7 bln

a division of a Russian transnational IT company

(concerning criminal liability) on legislative regulation of AI and immigration law in the context of the Russian Aerospace Forces, as well as inclusion of licence fees in customs value

a top manager of a major car dealership

on charges of embezzling RUB 1.4 bln from a Moscow transport company through advertising contracts

a major Russian insurance company (ranked among Forbes' Top 50 Insurers in 2021)

in a case concerning the consequences of a fraudulent scheme employed by insurance agents

a Russian licence holder

in its dealings with its foreign parent licensor regarding additional royalty payments, in the context of illegal transfer of foreign currency abroad (Article 193.1 of the Russian Criminal Code)

a top manager of a leading IT company

on charges relating to embezzlement from its parent company, Mechel, of shares worth over RUB 560 mln

a Russian Deputy Minister of Culture

on charges of abuse of authority totalling RUB 125 mln

a construction group

during conclusion and implementation of a PPP deal worth over RUB 35 bln, thereby mitigating criminal risks for the concessionaire's management

the management of a nature reserve

on charges of embezzlement and misappropriation of over RUB 400 mln during clean-up of subordinate territories

the owner and top management of a group of companies specialising in outdoor advertising equipment

on charges of tax evasion and laundering over RUB 3.7 bln

the owner and CEO of a leading IT company

against charges of bribing a Russian deputy minister

the owner (ranked in the Forbes Top 30) of a major marketplaces

in a case relating to a fire

the owner of a leading IT security company

in a deal to acquire assets abroad, in order to mitigate criminal risks relating to illegal transfer of foreign currency abroad

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