Denis Alekhin

Managing Partner, Attorney

emailalekhin@loyal.partners

Denis Alekhin

Experience

Denis has experience in interregional and cross-border handling of cases and projects in the field of IT, digital platforms, and digital asset transactions. He defends clients in criminal cases involving official misconduct, economic and corruption‑related offenses, and represents victims at all stages of criminal proceedings.

Previously, Denis served in the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in investigative and supervisory roles, investigating cases that were in the public spotlight.

Denis is engaged in teaching and research at the intersection of criminal, digital, and corporate law. He is the author of publications in academic journals.
He is a member of the Moscow Bar Association and a member of the Expert Council of the Moscow Regional Bar Association. He has over 15 years of legal practice.

Recommended by the individual federal rating of Rossiyskaya Gazeta in 2025 as one of the leading lawyers in the Criminal Law category.

Practice areas

  • arrowsCriminal Law
  • arrowsBlockchain and Cryptocurrency
  • arrowsCorporate Dispute Resolution
  • arrowsComplex Litigation Support

Cases

01
Representation of top management of an IT company during a series of investigative actions. The criminal case had an international dimension and involved cryptocurrency transactions. Through coordinated efforts with colleagues in the UAE and the United States, the clients were not criminally prosecuted.
02
Representation of top management of an IT company during an inquiry into alleged illegal cashing out of funds. As a result of the defense strategy, the client was not criminally prosecuted.
03
Defense of a top manager of a state corporation accused of embezzlement of funds on an especially large scale committed by an organized group. During the proceedings, the investigative authority’s motion to impose pretrial detention was denied. Under the final judgment, the offense was reclassified to a less serious category and the client received a suspended sentence of the minimum term.
04
Defense of a federal service officer (Major General) accused of committing malfeasance in office.
05
Defense of a high‑ranking official of a federal ministry accused of multiple counts of official misconduct.
06
Advising a top manager of the largest state‑owned bank in the Russian Federation.
07
Advising top managers of a company – a leader in the light industry sector.
08
Representation of a company during an attempted corporate raid.

Publications