About Buzko Legal

In 2015, after several years of working at international law firms, two young lawyers simultaneously came to the same conclusion: "We can do it ourselves—and better." The idea of leaving large international firms was already floating around among their most progressive colleagues, but few dared to take the plunge into the unknown: the prospect of being left without clients and the support of large firms was terrifying.

That made the leap easier for Roman Buzko and Evgeny Krasnov: their enthusiasm left little room for doubt, only possibilities. And so our firm was born, with big ambitions and not a single client.

Since then, our defining trait has been staying ahead of the curve. We made it part of our DNA to master emerging trends before they become mainstream.

This forward-thinking approach led to the launch of niche practices years ahead of the market—including Crypto, Space Law, Fashion Law, and AI. We developed unique legal templates for new industries, launched Skala.io (our international legal platform), and hosted our own tech regulation conference.

For more on the firm's first five years, read this retrospective (in Russian).

In 2026, the founding partners went their separate ways, and the firm continued operating under the name Buzko Legal.

Clients

Historically, our first clients were startups, business angels and digital entrepreneurs. But time goes on, and everything changes: over the past 10 years, our clients have grown, and we have grown with them. Today, our roster includes major corporations, investors, and government institutions. Meanwhile, to serve our international startup clients more effectively, we built a dedicated legal platform, Skala.io.

Focus

We are selective about the projects we take on. We focus on corporate transactions, dispute resolution, and technology regulation. Within each practice, we have specific areas of focus detailed here.

We do not advise on labor law, personal data, or personal taxes. Instead, we maintain a wide network of trusted experts in these and other niche fields. When a specialized issue arises within a deal or dispute, we know exactly whom to call. Our clients value this approach and trust us with their most critical projects.

One of our distinctive strengths is U.S. law. Our team includes several attorneys admitted to practice in New York. The U.S. legal system and profession have a long-standing influence on global business: investment funds worldwide, including in Russia, often use structures based on U.S. models, and U.S. case law can carry persuasive weight in international arbitration, even when it is not formally binding.

We do more than advise on U.S. law: we appear in U.S. courts and represent our clients there.

Technology

Technology is reshaping the world and social relations. Law is simply the set of rules that regulates these relations. You cannot be a good lawyer today without understanding how technology and society are evolving. That is why, from day one, we identified technology as a key practice area and growth driver.

In 2025, we hosted Tech Law Conf, Russia's first conference dedicated to the regulation of emerging technologies.

Technology also changes how lawyers do their work. You can read more about our approach to using AI in the legal profession here.

Team

Today, our team consists of 3 partners and about 20 lawyers. We do not pursue growth for growth's sake. Our relatively small size allows us to strictly control the quality of our work and preserve our internal culture.