Client Reviews

As part of the implementation of the project to build a mining and processing plant based on the Ak-Sug copper-porphyry deposit, LLC "Intergeo Management Company" is engaging LLC "Stuarts Legal" to provide qualified legal support.
Under the leadership of Managing Partner Elena Stuart, the team takes a proactive, client-oriented approach, going beyond a professional legal perspective to advocate for the client's interests. They thoroughly understand the client's needs and commercial interests, applying valuable industry experience, including working with foreign contractors and suppliers. In negotiations with them, the team confidently represents the client and effectively defends their interests.
The approach of the LLC "Stuarts Legal" team to project support ensures that the client is aware of potential risks, equipped with all possible legal protections under both Russian and English law, and informed about best industry practices and market approaches. This allows the client to maintain a well-balanced negotiating position with their partners.

“Belleli Energy Critical Process Equipment” hired “Stuarts Legal” as a legal adviser regarding dispute with “Bashneft” under supply contract. We found Stuarts Legal knowledgeable on all aspects of Russian and English law; in addition, they are strong negotiators and business-oriented lawyers what is highly appreciated nowadays.

We do hope to cooperate with Stuarts Legal again.

For several years, LLC "Stuarts Legal" has provided qualified advisory support to LLC "BHK" on legal and commercial matters arising during the implementation of the Gas Chemical Complex construction project, which is part of the Ethane-Containing Gas Processing Complex in the village of Ust-Luga, Leningrad Region.

During our collaboration, the company has proven itself as a professional consultant capable of delivering work within tight deadlines, providing prompt and qualified advice on the conclusion and execution of the EPC
contract.

Thanks to the professional legal consultations of Elena Stuart and her team, as well as their exceptional knowledge of Russian and English law, LLC "BHK" was able to minimize potential legal risks in the execution of the EPC contract.

Throughout the collaboration, the specialists and management of Stuarts Legal have demonstrated a responsible attitude and professionalism.
Accuracy, precision, professionalism, promptness, and reliability are the key qualities that define the work of Elena Stuart and her team.

With this letter, LLC "Zavkom-Engineering" expresses its gratitude to the law firm Stuarts Legal for the work performed.

Throughout our collaboration, the specialists and management of Stuarts Legal have demonstrated a responsible approach and professionalism. In the field of legal support for EPC and EPCM contracts for industrial projects, Stuarts Legal can rightfully be considered one of the best law firms in the Russian market.

We look forward to continued fruitful cooperation.

Cryogas-Vysotsk, as the client of the LNG terminal project in the port of Vysotsk, worked with Stuarts Legal on this deal, but on the opposite side.

During our two and a half years working together, we watched Elena Stuart and her team doing a lot for the project general contractor, from both legal and commercial point of view, sharing and sometimes also successfully performing the project management function. The most business-oriented lawyers I’ve ever met.

Well done, in a nutshell, but still, you don’t have to take the client’s problems so personally. Distance yourself.)

I worked with Elena Stuart on the negotiation of Major Contracts on the Vystosk LNG Plant between November 2015 and March 2016.

I was working on behalf of OMZ/Daelim JV (seconded from WorleyParsons through Gazprom the Parent Company of OMZ) in the Capacity of Contracts Engineer alongside Elena who was working as Legal Council on the negotiation and finalisation of the following Contracts,

LNG Treatment Plant with Air Liquide France,
LNG Storage Tanks with TGE Germany.

During this period Elena and I worked closely to get these major contracts in place attending meetings and clearing Contract Clarifications and ensuring Daelim did not exceed their authority during the negotiations.

We also collaborated in the drafting of the final Contract Agreements.

During this time, I found Elena diligent, hardworking and knowledgeable on all aspects of the Contract, in addition she is good negotiator with excellent English Language skills.

In addition, Elena is a team player willing to participate and offer solutions in team-based discussions and accept team decisions.

Elena's manner is polite and never overbearing, she is willing to listen to the opinions of others and she did not react during discussions with the Contractors even when these got adversarial, preferring to note their position and discuss calmly after these meetings.

I can recommend Elena in a similar role and personally would be more than happy to work with her again in a team environment.

In March 2019, our company needed the services of a law firm with construction experience to review a general contract and prepare tender documents and support for the general contract tender to construct a soft cheese plant within Belebeyevsky Dairy Plant.
We contacted several companies (both Russian and foreign) but opted for Stuarts Legal.
We realised very quickly that we made the right choice.
Stuarts Legal’s lawyers are noted for their world-class professionalism, deep knowledge of the construction industry and related legal aspects. The process of working with them was very clear, all information was given to us in full and on time.
Separately, I would like to point out the head of the company – Elena Stuart – for her adherence to principles, customer focus, skill, and charm.
We are sure we will continue to work with Stuarts Legal in the future.

In such a complex projects as PPP the success depends largely on the quality of the lawyers work. It is always difficult to make a choice in favor of a small law firm and in disfavour of the well-known and expensive consulting company or ILF. However, I have chosen Stuart's Legal since they have a perfect background in support of PPP and EPC projects, as well as in a variety of projects in the construction of industrial and infrastructure facilities. And I did not regret. Colleagues from Stuart's Legal are true professionals who are responsible for the quality of their work despite their age and do not ask for a millions just for the brand. By the way, I think age is also a huge advantage – their energy, sense of purpose, a lively interest in the projects, certainly compares favorably with the most of the major consultants with whom I had the occasion to work. Not every lawyer as complete as Elena is able to feel confident in any stressful situation; to quickly analyze risks and to find the ways to minimize them; to understand not only the legal but also the financial and technological aspects of the project. Elena brought us an effective help in the preparation of sophisticated deal almost straight off the reel. I would like to wish the Stuart's Legal and Elena personally prosperity, success and a large number of successful projects!

Professionalism, speed of work and focus on results are pleasantly surprising. Ready to work in the client’s schedule.
Proactive approach in negotiations and willingness to defend the client’s interests. Good technical background in EPC issues.

Elena Stuart, Managing Partner, and her company, Stuarts Legal, always provide highly qualified legal services for our EPC business. The speed with which services are delivered is particularly noteworthy. All deadlines are always respected without compromising the quality of work.

A very client-oriented company that stands up for the client’s interests as its own. I would also like to point out that Elena perfectly builds personal relationships with the client company and the client company’s counterparties, which certainly helps in solving work issues.

Always a reasonable price/quality ratio of services. The scope of services covers not only Russian legal matters, but also English law issues and many international aspects. Elena does not just act as an advisor, but always strives to understand the commercial essence of the issue, which is the key to a quality product.

Elena Stuart and her team provide highly qualified services for infrastructure and PPP projects in the most stressful business conditions within clearly set deadlines. Their speed of response to a problem and reliability in work are highly appreciated.

Stuarts Legal lawyers supported GEA Grasso Refrigeration during the construction of a poultry meat processing factory in Bryansk. We were surprised by the high speed of resolving emerging issues, and the team’s efficiency and professionalism. Separately, I would like to point out Elena Stuart’s work and her ability to defend the client’s interests and commercial interests during negotiations.