Legal Opinion, Memorandum

In legal practice, the same business task can be addressed using different tools — legal opinion, legal memorandum, due diligence, risk assessment or transaction structuring.

These formats are not interchangeable. Each serves a specific purpose and provides a different level of analysis, depth, and protection of business interests.

Choosing the wrong format often results in receiving a document without obtaining real clarity:
risks remain unidentified, decisions are made based on incomplete information, and issues arise after the transaction or project launch.

We select the appropriate legal format based on the client’s business objectives and, where necessary, combine several tools to achieve the desired result.

Our Services

Legal Opinion

Preparation of a legal position on a specific issue:

• analysis of compliance with applicable laws;
• assessment of legality of contracts and transactions;
• determination of licensing requirements;
• confirmation of authority and legal status of transaction parties.

Legal Memorandum

Comprehensive legal analysis with recommendations:

• review of legislation and legal practice;
• analysis of alternative legal positions;
• identification and assessment of risks;
• development of a recommended course of action for the business.

Due Diligence

Comprehensive legal review of a business or asset prior to a transaction:

• analysis of corporate structure;
• verification of ownership rights and encumbrances;
• review of contractual framework;
• analysis of ongoing litigation and administrative proceedings;
• identification of tax and regulatory risks;
• verification of licenses and permits.

Compliance / Regulatory Review

Assessment of business compliance with legal and regulatory requirements:

• analysis of licensing requirements;
• evaluation of compliance with industry regulations;
• review of AML / KYC procedures;
• compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.

Legal Risk Assessment

Structured and efficient analysis of legal risks in a specific situation:

• identification of key legal risks;
• evaluation of their impact on the business;
• prioritization of risks;
• recommendations for risk mitigation.

Transaction Structuring

Development of the legal structure of a transaction or project:

• determination of the optimal transaction model;
• allocation of risks between parties;
• tax-efficient structuring;
• protection of investors’ and shareholders’ interests;
• development of exit mechanisms.