Press Release

ALRUD Law Firm is pleased to announce the strengthening of its labour practice team with the appointment of Margarita Egiazarova as Partner, effective September 1, 2024. With this promotion, the total number of equity partners at ALRUD has now reached 15.

Margarita’s elevation to Partner is a natural progression in her career and highlights the success of ALRUD’s partnership model, which has been in place for 17 years. Her extensive experience and deep expertise will allow Margarita to play an even more pivotal role in enhancing ALRUD’s position in labour law, ensuring that our clients continue to receive top-tier legal services.

Since joining ALRUD in 2015, Margarita has distinguished herself as a trusted advisor, making significant contributions to the firm. As the newest Partner at ALRUD, Margarita has a broad and multidisciplinary expertise in the field of labour law, encompassing related regulatory areas. She brings a comprehensive approach to labour law, with expertise spanning areas such as labour dispute resolution, structuring incentive programs and compensation systems, driving productivity enhancements, developing internal policies and anti-corruption measures, managing complex layoffs, implementing labour migration strategies, handling employment relations with top executives, conducting corporate investigations, and building robust compliance frameworks, including employee feedback systems. Margarita’s professional skills enable her to approach challenges not only from a legal perspective but also through the lens of business processes, allowing her to find the most effective and balanced solutions for clients. Her international experience further enhances her capability to navigate complex legal landscapes, making her an invaluable partner for businesses facing challenging legal issues.

Margarita is recommended for labour and migration law according to the leading Russian ranking "Pravo-300 2023" and the international rankings Legal 500 EMEA and Best Lawyers.

In addition to her role at ALRUD, Margarita serves as the Deputy Chair of the Labour Law Subcommittee at the Association of European Businesses (HR Committee), and she is an active member of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) and the International Bar Association (IBA). She holds a law degree with honours from MGIMO University, specialising in International Private Law and Legal Regulation of the Energy Sector, and has earned a PhD in Law. Margarita also shares her expertise as an adjunct professor of Labour Law at MGIMO University.

“We are delighted to welcome Margarita Egiazarova as a Partner in our firm. Over the past nine years, Margarita has consistently delivered outstanding performance and leadership. Her professional growth within ALRUD is a shining example of a successful career built on deep knowledge and initiative. We are confident that her appointment as Partner will strengthen our labour law practice and open new horizons for further achievements. We are fully committed to supporting Margarita in realising her ambitious goals, and we are certain that her energy and professionalism will contribute to the success of our team and clients. Moreover, ALRUD will continue to develop its partnership model. The status of Partner is not just a position; every lawyer who reaches this level becomes a co-owner of the firm, allowing them to fully develop their clients, practice, and the firm as a whole, providing additional assurances to clients regarding the quality of services and commitment”, commented Vasily Rudomino, Senior Partner at ALRUD.

ALRUD is proud to be one of the first law firms in Russia to adopt a partnership model where members are not just business managers but also co-owners. At ALRUD, lawyers develop their careers not only as professional advisors and top executives but also as entrepreneurs.

Since its inception in 2007, ALRUD’s partnership model has been a key driver in achieving the firm’s strategic goals and delivering on client needs. Each Partner is appointed with these goals in mind, contributing to the continued growth and strength of our team. Through our partnership preparation program, candidates thoroughly assess the business objectives of both their practice area and the firm as a whole, while also developing their personal and professional skills.

This partnership model at ALRUD creates a powerful pathway for career advancement and serves as a strong motivator for both professional and personal growth, while also fostering a strong sense of teamwork. The absence of internal competition among partners and practices ensures stability, and it guarantees that clients have direct access to the firm’s co-owners. This approach not only upholds the highest standards of service quality but also ensures that each client receives personalised attention tailored to their unique needs.