Ilya Kholopov
Associate, Corporate and International Transactions practices
Ilya Kholopov is an associate specialising in international tax regulations.
Ilya brings a wealth of international experience, having worked in the Moscow offices of a Big Four firm, a leading US law firm, and as an in-house lawyer in the Netherlands. His expertise spans advising on income taxation, application of double taxation treaties, formation of permanent establishments, and compliance with international tax rules. Notably, Ilya has advised multinational clients on redomiciliation, transfer pricing, and tax structuring, including navigating EU sanctions and import/export restrictions.
Outside of work, Ilya enjoys urban mobility, particularly cycling, which aligns with his passion for sustainable and innovative urban transport solutions
Ilya's representative matters
International tax and witholding tax rules
Advised a top-3 natural gas producer and an Italian construction company on international tax and withholding tax rules.
Application of double tax treaties
Advised Cypriot, Swiss and Luxembourg group entities on the correct application of double tax treaty withholding tax rates, tax residency rules and residency confirmation formalities.
Redomicilation
Advised a Russian ore producer on redomiciliation from the Netherlands to Cyprus.
Withdrawal from Russia
Advised a multinational retailer on the tax structuring of a withdrawal from Russia.
Permanent establisment rules
Advised Russian clients on thin capitalisation, participation exemption and permanent establishment rules.
EAEU import/export restrictions and import duties
Advised a European pharmaceutical company, a medical equipment manufacturer and a South American meat producer on EAEU import/export restrictions and import duties.
Russian timber exporter
Advised a major Russian timber exporter on the EU sanctions regime.
Qualifications
· Lawyer (Russia).
Education
· LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law, University of Amsterdam (2022-2023).
· Bachelor of Law, Moscow State University of International Relations (2018-2022).
Languages
· Russian;
· English;
· Dutch;
· German.
