First name
Alexander
Smotrov
Alexander oversees Global Counsel’s concerted efforts on supporting clients and partners in their interactions with global and regional multilateral platforms through thought leadership, impactful stakeholder engagement and targeted programming.
Alexander is Global Counsel’s lead on multilateral platforms. He supports GC colleagues, clients and partners in devising and implementing efficient and well-informed strategies while attending global and regional forums and events. Previously, he was GC’s Practice Director for Europe & Eurasia, and continues to support selected clients on political monitoring and policy analysis of Central & Eastern Europe, Russia and Eurasia, including the implications of the war in Ukraine and Russia sanctions.
Prior to joining GC in 2013, Alexander worked for ten years as an international affairs and business journalist in Moscow, Prague and London.
Recent examples of his work include:
- Developing tailored programmes and preparation for clients ranging from a leading global digital content platform to an international sporting event organising committee - on market trips and international events such as WEF, UNGA and Mobile World Congress.
- Advising international technology and digital companies on the impact of the changing political and regulatory environment in Russia and Eurasia on their operations and compliance.
- Providing investors with cross-cutting political monitoring, analysis and due diligence on Central and Eastern European markets.