Representing an operator in a dispute over the denial to disclose secrets of communication to state bodies

Representing the mobile operator (ReCom JSC, MTS Group) in the court proceedings resulted in Ruling by the Russian Federation Constitutional Court No. 345-O of October 2, 2003, explaining the illegality of any restrictions on the communication secrecy right, imposed by the authorities performing operational investigations, without a court decision http://www.rg.ru/2003/12/10/svjaz-doc.html. The case was of high value for the telecommunications industry, as it determined the practice of communications law enforcement in terms of limiting the secrecy of communication by the state.