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Legal support for cross-border transactions, investments and acquisitions involving Russia, the EU and Switzerland (in accordance with the requirements and restrictions of applicable sanctions law).
German Rechtsanwalt · Würzburg & Moscow
German lawyer for
cross-border matters
As a German Rechtsanwalt with offices in Würzburg and Fürth (Germany) as well as Moscow, I represent businesses and individuals in EU sanctions, criminal and family matters with a cross-border dimension, and coordinate with locally admitted counsel where additional expertise is required.
PersonalYour direct point of contact
MultilingualAdvice in 3 languages
Experienced15+ years in legal practice
Save contactAs a digital business card 02 Approach
At eye level
Law needs
trust.
Legal questions are often personal questions, too. That is why good advice starts with listening.
I translate complex matters into clear options and tell you candidly which path makes sense. Together, we develop a sound strategy — out of court and in court.
Law degree from the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg with a focus on European law, followed by positions at the Würzburg public prosecutor's office and the Higher Regional Court of Bamberg. Since 2011 — Rechtsanwalt with my own law firm focusing on transnational matters.
– Sergej Etinger
German Bar Association FORUM Young Lawyers ISUV
03 Track record
15+ years in practice — founder and owner of Etinger & Cazan since 2011
20+ successful challenges to EU sanctions — de-listings and release of frozen assets
Litigation and pre-litigation practice in 8 EU countries · Admitted to all courts of the German jurisdiction
04 Practice areas
Expertise,
across borders.
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EU–Switzerland focus Legal advice at the intersection of two closely connected legal and economic areas — with a clear view of cross-border risks and opportunities.
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Sanctions law
Advice on EU sanctions, embargoes and export controls: delisting applications, release of frozen assets, compliance. Matters involving Switzerland are handled in cooperation with locally admitted counsel.
International criminal law
Defence and strategic advice in cross-border criminal cases and investigations connected to Russia, the EU and Switzerland.
International family law
Guidance through complex family matters with an international dimension — particularly between EU member states and Switzerland.
Immigration law
Advice on entry, residence permits, permanent settlement and naturalisation in Germany — for professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and families relocating to the EU.
Focus: mandates, transactions and proceedings involving Russia, the EU and Switzerland — in cooperation with locally admitted counsel where Russian or Swiss law applies.
05 Inhouse Consulting
For businesses & legal departments
External expertise.
Inhouse thinking.
Senior-level legal reinforcement — flexibly embedded without building permanent new structures.
I support management, compliance teams and legal departments on cross-border matters involving Russia, the EU and Switzerland: project-based, interim or as an ongoing strategic partner.
Discuss inhouse supportUnderstood in your language
Law knows
no borders.
06 How I work
What I handle myself — and what I coordinate
I am a German-admitted Rechtsanwalt and personally advise on German and EU law. Where needed, I coordinate with locally admitted counsel. This gives you a single point of contact for cross-border matters — with clear lines of responsibility.
All legal work is carried out in strict compliance with current legislation — in particular EU sanctions law — as well as the law of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Swiss Confederation and the Russian Federation.
Your next step
Let’s
talk.
Tell me briefly about your concern. Appointments are generally available within one week.
Appointments
By arrangement
via phone, WhatsApp or email