Key employees

Maria is a Senior Associate with over 10 years of experience advising Russian and international businesses on employment, corporate and immigration law matters.

Maria specialises in advising on internal employment disputes, complex terminations and the resolution of employment disputes. Maria has extensive practical experience in conducting internal investigations, pursuing claims for losses against senior management, mitigating legal risks arising from workforce restructuring, and developing and implementing bonus schemes.

She has in-depth expertise in data protection, including establishing data processing procedures, mitigating legal risks and implementing compliance controls. Maria also has substantial experience in conducting legal due diligence and providing effective legal support to businesses during regulatory inspections by government authorities.

Maria has many years’ experience in legal consulting, providing comprehensive legal support to clients. She works closely with business owners to minimise regulatory risks, establish robust employment management systems and ensure the legal protection of their assets.

Professional Experience

  • since 2025 — Alphabet Group, Senior Associate
  • 2018–2025 — Schneider Group, Deputy Head of Labor and Migration Law Practice
  • 2013–2018 — Balashova Legal Consultants, Associate

Education

  • Kutafin Moscow State Law University, International Law Institute, civil law specialization
  • University of Vienna (Vienna, Austria), LL.M

Core Competencies    

  • Labor law/labor disputes
  • Personal data
  • Migration legislation
  • Intellectual property
  • Corporate law