Withers has expanded its Russian practice with the hire of Hogan Lovells counsel Olga Boltenko, who joins the firm as a partner.
Withers said the appointment is a sign of the firm’s commitment to growing its Russia practice. Boltenko specialises in advising corporates, family offices and individuals on Russian, UK and international tax matters. Her clients have included the Russian Ministry of Finance, Russian and Kazakh oil companies, international banks and oligarchs.