17 2023
Nextons experts have prepared an overview of the impact of Presidential Decree 585 of August 8, 2023 on IP royalties, particularly involving licensing and franchising.
Michael Malloy is a partner in the IP, IT and Telecommunications practice. Michael’s practice encompasses a wide range of business transactions, including licensing, franchising, brand development, complex commercial transactions and related matters. In addition to intellectual property and technology issues, Michael's expertise includes data protection, corporate law, media law and technology transfers. Michael is particularly noted as an expert on international franchising.
Michael has been working in Russia helping international companies do business since 1994. In that time, Michael has worked through the profound changes in the Russian legal and commercial environment. Michael has a keen understanding of commercial issues to provide specific legal services while keeping the “big picture” in mind.
Michael is admitted to the State Bar of Florida.
Market Recognition
- Rossiyskaya Gazeta, 2023: Leading lawyer in intellectual property (Band 1), digital assets and their management (Band 1).
- Pravo-300, 2021, 2023: Leading lawyer in “Intellectual property (Consulting)”, “TMT”, "Digital Economy" (2023) and “Pharmaceuticals and healthcare” (2021).
- WTR 1000, 2017: The World's Leading Trademark Professionals
- The International Who’s Who, 2013: Who of Franchise Lawyers
- Best Lawyers, 2014-2016: Lawyer of the year in Information Technology Law
News and Events
Important Changes to Russian Rules Regarding Payment of Royalties
Personal Data Regulation in Russia: Top10 Facts Foreign Business Should Know
27 2023
Nextons IP, IT and telecommunications Practice has prepared an overview of 10 facts about the regulation of personal data in Russia for foreign businesses.
Michael Malloy joins Nextons’ IP, IT and Telecommunications practice
7 2023
Michael Malloy joins Saint-Petersburg’ office and IP, IT and Telecommunications practice as a partner.