White & Case to Close Moscow Office, Joining Other Exits (1)

March 11, 2022, 4:17 PM UTCUpdated: March 11, 2022, 6:22 PM UTC

White & Case is closing its Moscow office and ceasing all representation of Russian and Belarusian state-owned entities, making it one of the latest law firms to exit the country following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“We are horrified by the terrible events taking place in Ukraine and condemn Russia’s unjustified invasion,” a White & Case spokesperson said in a statement Friday. “White & Case stands with the people of Ukraine.”

Debevoise & Plimpton, which previously said that it was terminating several Russian client relationships and will not take on any new clients in Moscow, is also closing its office in ...

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