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RUSSIA ABOUT IRINA DMITRIEVA Irina heads our tax practice in White & Case’s Moscow office. She has been advising on Russian and international tax matters since 1995, primarily focusing on greenfield investments, M&A, private equity, corporate restructuring and reorganizations, real estate and structured finance transactions. Irina has developed a reputation as one of the best tax advisers in Russia based on her profound understanding of Russian legal realities, unparalleled experience in international tax structuring and the active participation in Russian tax legislation development. Irina is recognized as one of the top tax practitioners in Russia by Chambers Europe, World Tax, European Legal Experts and Who’s Who Legal. Chambers Europe 2018 describes Irina as “a market-leading tax law expert”, “sharp and systematic in her approach”. “Everyone knows her as one of the top advisers in Russia”, clients say. According to Chambers Europe 2017, Irina Dmitrieva is a well- established tax lawyer with “very good knowledge of both international and Russian tax law and usually delivers advice from a practical standpoint”. Legal 500 2016 characterises Irina as “a solid professional, able to interpret multiple layers of regulation and guide the client’s business smoothly through the process”. FIRM PROFILE Supporting our clients around the globe White & Case is a truly global law firm, uniquely positioned to help our clients achieve their ambitions in today’s G20 world. As a pioneering international law firm, our cross-border experience and diverse team of local, US and English-qualified lawyers consistently deliver results for our clients. In both established and emerging markets, our lawyers are integral, long-standing members of the community, giving our clients insights into the local business environment alongside our experience in multiple jurisdictions. We work with some of the world’s most respected and well- established banks and businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, governments and state-owned entities. Client Service These six client service principles guide the way we work with our clients and allow us to deliver a distinctive service. We strive to: Deliver One Firm to our clients We bring the best of the Firm’s global experience, practice experience and industry knowledge to our clients. We assemble and integrate the best teams to deliver the highest-quality legal work in any one market or across many. Keep an eye on the big picture We apply our global knowledge to our clients’ needs. In an increasingly interconnected world, you look to us to combine an international perspectivewith local insight to help resolve your business challenges. Provide clarity and judgment We always give our clients a clear and commercially focused point of view based on a solid understanding of your business. Find a way through We are agile, inventive and determined to navigate our clients through today’s complex business environment. We look for approaches that might not be obvious to find original solutions. Step into our clients’ shoes We put our clients first and we are always responsive to your needs, priorities and pressures. We understand your perspective and show that we think and care about your concerns as much as you do. Build lasting relationships We take the time to understand our clients’ immediate and long-term issues. We anticipate change and think ahead for you, putting your interests ahead of ours to create stronger relationships. CONTACT www.whitecase.com 67