Maria is a Senior associate of the Labour and Employment Practice of ALRUD Law Firm.
Maria advises Russian and international clients on various employment law and personnel management matters. Her expertise includes representing clients in court proceedings across all categories of employment and related disputes, as well as providing legal support to clients during government inspections. Maria assists with conducting internal investigations, settling labour conflicts, and leading negotiations with employees and their representatives. She handles employment law aspects of M&A transactions, corporate workforce optimization, and HR due diligence. Furthermore, Maria designs local policies, establishes HR workflows, and implements compliance procedures.
Maria is actively involved in the professional community, serving as Chair of the HR Committee at the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce.
She joined ALRUD in 2021.
She graduated with honours from the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), specializing in employment law. In 2019, she was awarded a Ph.D. in Law. She is fluent in English.