«In recent years, A.Zalesov & Partners has become one of the best-known boutiques in Russia and has featured in many of the country’s highest-profile cases on both the soft IP and patent sides. Despite the economic challenges of the last two years, the «straightforward, strategic and cost-sensitive» group has continued to evolve: «A.Zalesov has a proactive and progressive team of IP specialists, which is constantly developing in professional competence.» Large-scale portfolio management and the implementation of robust anti-counterfeiting measures are further fortes… Irina Ozolina, a dual-qualified attorney at law and trademark and design attorney who has been practising on both sides of the contentious/non-contentious divide since 2003. A familiar face at venues including the Russian Supreme Court and the Federal Anti-monopoly Service, she is known for her sharp analytical mind. Working shoulder to shoulder with her is name partner Aleksey Zalesov, a «dynamic and experienced team leader, a superb litigator and not only a leading IP professional, but also a business-oriented entrepreneur». Since 2003, he has duked it out in more than 250 separate IP disputes. Heading up the trademark group – and entering the WTR 1000 rankings this year – is Anastasia Kiriukhina, a prolific filer and a supremely capable plate-spinner… She recently overcame a provisional refusal on behalf of biotechnology company Devicare.»