MGAP also provides legal support for their clients in the recognition and enforcement of Russian court awards outside of Russia. Specifically, MGAP lawyers are in contact with an extensive network of internationally recognized foreign law firms, with experience in recognition and enforcement of Russian court awards in their states, as regulated by international treaties of the Russian Federation.

In the absence of such an international treaty, rules and procedures for recognition and enforcement are to be determined according to the specific internal legislation of the foreign state. Analysis of international judicial practice shows that foreign courts also often rely on the principles of reciprocity and international comity. Foreign courts, as well as Russian courts, examine the facts to discover whether:

• The Russian court had jurisdiction to deal with the relevant claim
• The opposing party was properly notified of the court proceedings and rulings
• The Russian court award is final

In 2009, MGAP became the first Russian legal firm to provide a unique screening service for clients in the Russian media field. By 2011, our experience of providing this service had grown into a special Screening and Compliance practice.