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Linklaters relocates some Russia staff to London and Dubai

The law firm's move echoes consulting giant McKinsey's evacuation of staff to Kazakhstan

Russians marking the eighth anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea while other firms like Linklaters make plans to move staff out of Russia
Russians marking the eighth anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea while other firms like Linklaters make plans to move staff out of Russia Photo: Getty Images

Global law firm Linklaters is relocating some of its Russia-based lawyers to London and Dubai, according to a person familiar with the matter.

London and Dubai are not the only locations Linklaters’ Russia staff are being relocated to, the person familiar with the matter said. These cities were chosen because of their “swift and easy short-term solutions” for accommodation, visa and office options for the staff, the person added.

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