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Two days until the truck arrives: How the SPOT system changes the import of goods from the EAEU

01 October 2026 "Agroinvestor" Magazine, October 2026

From 1 June 2026, all road deliveries of goods from EAEU countries to Russia will go through a new digital platform with a security payment. With the introduction of the system for confirming expected delivery, shipment planning, cash flows and the allocation of liability between the parties to a transaction are changing. The author of this article explains what this means for importers of dairy products, feed, grain and agricultural machinery into Russia — and what they need to do now.

A plant variety as an asset: why up to 70% of royalties remain in the field

29 September 2026 "Pole Russia" magazine, September 29, 2026

Which terms of a license agreement help protect rights to a variety and control the reproduction of seeds

Seed traceability in Russia has made the illegal reproduction of varieties visible. But the right holder will receive money only within the limits fixed in the license agreement. Which mistakes in contracts leave breeders without royalties (license payments) and how to protect a variety for the entire term of its protection — in the author's column by Boris Malakhov, managing partner of the law firm Lidings.

M&A Within the Law: Corporate Law Instruments for Structuring Deals in Agribusiness

03 August 2026 "Agroinvestor" Magazine, August 2026

The M&A market in the agro-industrial complex experienced a downturn in 2025 but may revive in 2026 as the key interest rate decreases. In this context, the outcome of a deal largely depends on how it is structured. In this article we will examine corporate law instruments for structuring agribusiness deals in connection with the current economic situation