Sophia Luneva

Senoir associate, attorney — Labour law

Sophia specialises in labour and employment law, occupational health and safety, individual labour dispute resolution, regulatory defence (including government inspections), corporate personal data protection, military registration and migration compliance. She regularly advises major industrial manufacturers on complex, multi-faceted matters, including sensitive employment terminations, workforce optimisation, accident investigations, personal data processing arrangements and privacy risk assessment.

Awards

Pravo-300

Past Experience

Prior to joining BGP Litigation, Sophia practised independently and as part of a consulting bureau, focusing on labour dispute resolution, employer support during regulatory audits, and workplace accident investigations.

Legislative, Scientific Activities and Membership in Associations

Sophia serves on the Industrial Safety Committee of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP).

Education

Sophia holds a law degree from HSE University and a master’s degree in Legal Support for HR Management. She is a certified Occupational Health and Safety Expert and a qualified Personal Data Protection Professional.

Languages

Russian, English

Projects

a US chemical and pharmaceutical corporation

on the military mobilisation exemptions for its employees and the dismissal of a protected conflict-prone employee (a single mother)

a leading Russian oil company

on the formulation of a dismissal strategy for two executives

a leading Russian commercial bank

as a respondent in a class action lawsuit regarding the employment status of dozens of couriers engaged through a digital work platform (platform-based employment)

Sophia Luneva

Awards

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