Maksim Dolzhenko

Associate

Maksim specialises in representing the interests of Russian and foreign companies, as well as individuals, before arbitration courts and courts of general jurisdiction. Over the course of his practice, he has built an extensive portfolio of successfully resolved cases, with particular focus on transport law and the judicial review of decisions issued by state authorities. Maksim has a confident command of the procedural nuances of both arbitration and civil proceedings, enabling him to build an effective legal position at every stage — from pre-trial settlement through to cassation appeal.

A distinct area of Maksim’s expertise is the legal support of logistics operations, transport law and commercial law. He advises clients on the contractual structuring of cargo transportation, carrier and freight forwarder liability, forwarding arrangements and international trade transactions. His in-depth understanding of industry-specific matters allows Maksim not only to minimise legal risks at the transaction-structuring stage, but also to protect clients’ interests effectively in disputes with counterparties and regulatory authorities.

In addition to his litigation and advisory practice, Maksim has expertise in personal data protection and information law: he conducts compliance audits under Federal Law No. 152-FZ, develops the necessary documentation, manages registration with the supervisory authority.

Representative matters:

• Representation of a freight forwarder in a dispute arising from cargo damage during an international shipment from Shanghai to Vladivostok. The court dismissed the claimant’s damages claim in full and granted the forwarder’s counterclaim for the costs of repairing a container damaged as a result of improper loading by the shipper.
• Defence of a Moscow-based freight forwarding company against a claim for losses caused by cargo damage during transportation from Vladivostok to European Russia. The court found the carrier liable for breach of the required temperature conditions and dismissed the claim against the forwarder in its entirety.
• Defence of a freight forwarder in a cargo damage dispute arising from an international shipment. It was established that the forwarder had performed exclusively auxiliary functions and had no access to the cargo. Courts of two instances dismissed the claim and awarded legal costs against the claimant.

Maksim maintains an active academic profile, publishing research articles in journals accredited by the Higher Attestation Commission (VAK) and the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).