Dr. Sergey Milutin, LL.M.
Founder. Managing Partner.
Advocate (Russian qualified). Professional Mediator.
E-Mail sergey.milutin@milutin.legal
Phone +7 (995) 114 80 00
Languages Russian, German, English, Czech, Italian
Dr. Sergey Milutin is a distinguished expert in Russian and international business law, with extensive experience advising and representing businesses, including Fortune 500 and DAX 40 companies, as well as private clients. His practice primarily focuses on business law, encompassing litigation, compliance, white collar defense and investigations. Sergey combines a deep understanding of substantive law with exceptional skills in legal defense, dispute resolution and mediation.
His strong cross-border legal background enables him to provide interdisciplinary solutions with a business-oriented approach. For many years, he practiced law on a senior-position in the Munich office of a leading global international law firm.
As a Russian Advocate, also admitted as a foreign-qualified lawyer by the Munich Bar Association, Sergey has successfully represented European, American, and Russian companies in complex commercial and insolvency litigation before Russian commercial courts and courts of general jurisdiction, as well as supported numerous proceedings in German courts.
As a professional mediator with strong negotiation skills, Sergey assists clients in resolving disputes efficiently and avoiding litigation whenever possible. Recognized by leading legal rankings such as Best Lawyers, he is regarded as one of the top litigators in both Russia and Germany. Speaking five languages and possessing strong intercultural communication skills, he can offer clients reliable cross-boarder legal support, especially in the German-Russian (EU - EAEU) context.
After his graduation at the Lomonosov Moscow State University with honours he received a master's (LL.M.) and a doctoral degree in law (Dr. jur.) from the University of Regensburg. He also studied German and International Law at the University of Tuebingen. Sergey is also author of over 30 scientific publications on Energy, Business, IT, Banking and Environmental Law and participates regulary in various conferences.
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Dr. jur., Doctorate in Law, University of Regensburg
Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Regensburg
Russian Academy of Advocacy and Notaries
Graduate Diploma in Law, Lomonosov Moscow State University, with honors
Exchange Law Student (Erasmus), University of Tuebingen
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Advising a Fortune-500 company - one of the world-leading manufacturers and distributors of electronic components on various questions of Russian and international commercial law
Acting for a Fortune-500-company - one of the world-leading distributors of electronic products in complex litigation issues, including bankruptcy litigation
Advising a European energy company regarding its market entry and construction of a wind farm in Russia
Advising a globally acting medical devices company on compliance issues regarding business activities in Russia, including due diligence issues
Supporting a global internet technology company in the design of its compliance processes with a particular focus on the case management process
Advising a globally acting automotive company on internal investigations and preparation of defense in a potential criminal case
Advising on internal investigation of a financial services company regarding money laundering allegations
Advising an international robotics, electrical and automation technology company on a cross-border internal investigation into allegations of non-conformity of a product
Supporting a financial services company on an internal investigation regarding money laundering allegations
Supporting a client on conducting an internal investigation into potentially inappropriate behavior by board members and employees in relation to Cum/Ex-Investments
Advising a DAX-40-company from the automotive industry on civil litigation procedures in Germany
Advising a DAX-40-company from the automotive industry on compliance topics and large scale internal investigations
Supporting of the division of joint property of spouses for more than $100 million, including division of business and assets in Russian and European jurisdictions
Advising and representing in cases of international child abduction (Hague Convention), as well as resolution of cases of this category in the course of out-of-court procedures and mediation
Advising top managers of large companies, including Fortune 500 and DAX40 companies, on various questions of international family law, inheritance planning and migration law.
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Moscow Bar Association
Munich Bar Association (as registered foreign lawyer)
Association of Lawyers of Russia
DIS 40
Young Institute of Modern Arbitration
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Russia (Moscow Bar Association)
Germany (as registered foreign lawyer, Munich Bar Association)
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Best Lawyers™ in Germany, Recognized Lawyer in Litigation, 2024-2025
Best Lawyers™ in Russia, Recognized Lawyer in Litigation, 2021-2022 (from 2022 onwards)
What our clients are saying.
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“Mr. Milutin is friendly, courteous and reliable. Specialised questions about the law in the respective country were also clarified.”
— Mrs. J.H., anwalt.de
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“He is very quick and very courteous. Very good legal expertise and very friendly and helpful manner.”
— Mr. L.M., anwalt.de
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"Very competent! Very good cooperation"
— Mrs. A.Ö., anwalt.de
Phone: +7 (995) 114 80 00
Email: info@milutin.legal
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