In the decision numbered C-109/23, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled that a notary’s approval of the sale of a property belonging to an unlisted Russian company did not violate European Union’s (“EU”) sanctions against Russia.

Pursuant to Article 5n(2a) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014, as amended by Council Regulation (EU) No 2022/1904 of 6 October 2022, on the restrictive measures imposed as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is prohibited to provide legal advice and consultancy services directly or indirectly to a legal person, institution or organization established in Russia.