Eduard Voytenko, CEO of Baikal Communications Group, PhD in Political Science, and Valery Afanasyev, Head of the GR and Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice, have been included in the third annual “Lawyers and Law Firms Ranking – 2025” published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. They were recognized in two First-Tier nominations:

  • GR / Government Relations, and
  • Lawyers as Public Educators.

The GR / Government relations nomination was introduced in the ranking for the first time this year, and representatives of Baikal Communications Group immediately entered its top, First Tier.

The ranking includes 22 nominations, within which professionals are categorized into several tiers. The First Tier brings together the most authoritative and highly regarded experts in their respective fields. Inclusion in this tier confirms a high level of professional expertise, a strong business reputation, and a significant contribution to the development of the legal and public policy industries. The ranking is individual-based, indicating the specific professionals, their companies, and positions at the time of submission.

For Baikal Communications Group, recognition in two First-Tier nominations represents an important mark of trust from the professional community and highlights the Company’s contribution to the development of best practices in the fields of GR and lobbying.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the organizers of the study and the ranking jury for their high evaluation, and to our clients and partners for their continued trust and cooperation on complex and strategically important projects.

The special issue of Rossiyskaya Gazeta dedicated to the Ranking and the legal results of 2025 is available via the official publication.

Baikal Communications Group continues to systematically enhance its expertise in legal consulting, GR, and lobbying, contributing to the development of a professional environment for constructive dialogue between business, government, and society.

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