Grata International has announced the termination of its cooperation agreement with Arzinger & Co. in Belarus and the opening of a new office in the country, let by former Arzinger & Partners lawyer Dmitry Viltovsky and colleague Maxim Lashkevich.
A press release issued by the new Grata International BY declares the move to be "a vital step in implementing Grata International's strategy of providing top quality client service through a unified network applying the highest service delivery standards and best practices."
Grata's relationship with Arzinger & Partners began in February 2015 (as reported by CEE Legal Matters on May 13, 2015).
"Our team in Minsk has set ... ambitious plans and as an integrated member of Grata International, they will receive full support from all our offices," declared Grata International Senior Partner Aidar Sarymsakov. "By joining Grata International Dmitriy Viltovskiy and Maxim Lashkevich will ensure a seamless transition for all ongoing projects in Belarus in which Grata International is involved. As we move to the next level in providing legal services to our clients in Belarus, the previous cooperation with Arzinger & Partners has now come to an end. We thank them for their assistance over the years and wish them well for the future."
"To achieve a new stage in our development we’ve decided to join efforts with our strategic partner Grata International," declared Viltovskiy and Lashkevich in a joint statement. "The key features to unity with our partners are shared ethics & values and a desire to provide outstanding service to the highest standards within the international network. The establishment of an integrated office in Belarus will open for us new prospects for realization of our full potential, while our clients will benefit from access to a large team of professional lawyers worldwide."
