In Russia, attorney-client privilege is protected by law. Lawyers are special participants in the criminal justice system. This means that a lawyer cannot be questioned about circumstances that they became aware of in the course of working with a client. Moreover, searches, inspections and seizures involving an advocate are, by their very nature, exceptional measures subject to the specific procedural safeguards prescribed by criminal procedure law. We maintain our records in accordance with our own internal regulations and the recommendations of the Russian Federal Bar Association, ensuring attorney-client privilege to the fullest extent.