Chambers High Net Worth, a survey of law firms, investment banks, tax and financial advisory firms for private high net worth clients, has published its 2022 ranking.

This year marks the first time that the ranking analysts have examined Russian firms providing Family/Matrimonial Law advice to private clients. Petrol Chilikov was ranked among the top group (Band 1). Here is some feedback from the firm’s clients:

“This small, dynamic team is highly professional and has a very broad expertise,” says an interviewee, adding: “Whatever enquiry I have, they come up with straightforward and pragmatic advice. They have good contacts around the globe, which they bring on board where necessary. They are truly international, and their experience and deep knowledge of law allows them to handle matters governed by foreign law.” 

“they are really strong lawyers, professional litigators and reliable partners,” adding that “they are one of the best law offices in their field in Russia. When we need a partner team for our cases, we will think first about Petrol Chilikov.”

Founding partner Olesya Petrol is regarded as”one of the standout names for high net worth family law matters in Russia.”  

“She is an excellent lawyer,” states an interviewee, explaining: “She has great experience and she also has great knowledge. She is very detailed and gives you great answers. She looks at things very deeply and comes up with great solutions.”

“What I like about her is that she is very intelligent, but also very good at connecting with clients,” observes another source, adding: “She is a real expert on inheritance law and how it relates to high net worth clients.”

See the complete rankings here.