Senior Associate
Co-Head of Intellectual Property and Digital Law
Shermet Kurbanov is a senior associate in Commercial Practice and Co-Head of Intellectual Property and Digital Law at SL LEGAL.
Shermet advises Russian and international companies on the following:
Shermet’s expertise also includes comprehensive litigation management – from risk analysis and strategy development to representing clients’ interests in court. His experience covers both general commercial disputes (unjust enrichment and tort claims, damages recovery, contractual disputes) and specialised IP enforcement (claims for compensation, injunctions against infringement), as well as cases related to personal data protection legislation.
A frequent speaker at industry events on digital law and intellectual property, invited by the Association of European Businesses, the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce, the “Advertising Law”" community, the WETALKPRO and others.
Author of the Telegram channel Software & Law.
Guest lecturer at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) and Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).
- Structuring intellectual property (IP) operations: IP prosecution & enforcement, and support for IP Transactions.
- Personal data audit and compliance: Comprehensive review of compliance with legislative requirements and establishing legal processes for data handling.
- Digital law: Support for transactions involving digital assets, as well as the launch of digital products and online services on the Russian market.
- Advertising law: Advising on matters related to advertising legislation.
Shermet’s expertise also includes comprehensive litigation management – from risk analysis and strategy development to representing clients’ interests in court. His experience covers both general commercial disputes (unjust enrichment and tort claims, damages recovery, contractual disputes) and specialised IP enforcement (claims for compensation, injunctions against infringement), as well as cases related to personal data protection legislation.
A frequent speaker at industry events on digital law and intellectual property, invited by the Association of European Businesses, the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce, the “Advertising Law”" community, the WETALKPRO and others.
Author of the Telegram channel Software & Law.
Guest lecturer at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) and Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).
Experience
- International ride-sharing online service – advising on IT assets restructuring, supporting a series of IT assets restructuring deals (transfer, licensing, option agreements, etc.).
- One of Europe’s largest DIY retailers – advising on IT assets restructuring, supporting a series of IT assets restructuring deals (transfer, licensing, pledge, etc.).
- American IT company – representing the client in the case regarding the provision of software technical support.
- One of the biggest fast food ordering services – defending the client in class action and individual claims over personal data leakage
- One of the largest banks in Russia – consultationon intellectual property rights to Russian software and its potential modification and commercialisation in other jurisdictions
- Official distributor of a well-known car brand – conducting a comprehensive audit of the company to ensure compliance with personal data protection legislation.
- Russian telecommunications company-operator of a public Wi-Fi network – defending the client in a patent dispute.
- International food processing company, manufacturer of construction tools – advice on compliance with personal data protection legislation
- Manufacturer of cosmetics and perfumes – on the risks and possible usage of other people's intellectual property and images in business activity.
- Betting companies – advice on the distribution of promotional material and the use of other people's intellectual property on their websites.
Rankings
- Kommersant 2025, Personal Data Protection (Tier 1)
- Kommersant2025, Digital Economy / Fintech
- Pravo-300 2025, Personal data protection
- Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024, 2025, Digital assets
- Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2024, 2025, Intellectual Property
Education
- 2023, National Research University Higher School of Economics (Master`s Programme in Digital Law)
- 2020, Russian State University of Justice (Bachelor, Civil Law)
Contacts
+7 999 099 95 33
shermet.kurbanov@sl-legal.ru
shermet.kurbanov@sl-legal.ru