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Maxim Kraynov
Partner, Advocate Head of Project Finance
Finance
Phone
+7 499 395-10-10
Email
maxim.kraynov@orion-law.com
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Countries of admission
Russian Federation
Languages
Russian, English
Key competencies

Maxim is a lawyer qualified under Russian law with 17 years of experience advising banks, mining, energy, infrastructure and chemical companies on project financing, debt restructuring, syndicated lending and bankruptcy.

Until 2022, Maxim worked as a senior associate in the finance practice of the Moscow office of Linklaters.

Advocate, member of the Moscow Bar Association.

Education

Maxim graduated with honors from Moscow State Law Academy.

November 27, 2025
Orion Experts Delivered a Series of Seminars for MGIMO Students on International Finance Transactions
Maxim Kraynov and Nikolai Kurmashev, Partners at Orion and Dmitry Mazurov, Senior Associate, hosted a series of seminars for MGIMO students focused on International Finance Transactions.
October 30, 2025
Maxim Kraynov Speaks at the Conference “Russia: Project and Structured Finance 2025”
On 30 October 2025, the 7th annual conference “Russia: Project and Structured Finance” was held under Gazprombank's sponsorship.
March 12, 2025
Orion Strengthens its Leadership in the Pravo-300 Individual Rating
The sixth annual individual lawyers’ rating was released by Pravo-300 on 12 March 2025. Based on the results of the research, Orion's team expanded its presence and strengthened its leadership in the rating – twenty-two lawyers from Orion, including all the firm’s partners, were included among the best legal advisors in Russia.
January 27, 2025
Maria Ziborova and Maxim Kraynov — Orion New Partners
Orion elected two new partners. Maria Ziborova became a partner of the Corporate group and Maxim Kraynov — of the Finance practice.
November 13, 2024
Maxim Kraynov Speaks at the “Russia: Project and Structured Financing 2024” Conference
On 13 November 2024, the fifth Annual Conference “Russia: Project and Structured Financing 2024” took place in Moscow. The event is traditionally organized by Gazprombank.
October 28, 2024
Nikolay Kurmashev and Maxim Kraynov Hold Several MGIMO Student Seminars
On 28 October 2024, Nikolay Kurmashev, Partner, and Maxim Kraynov, Counsel and Head of Project Finance, at Orion, spoke to Master's students at the MGIMO Department of International Private and Civil Law.
September 17, 2024
Maxim Kraynov Comments to Cbonds Review on Recent Russian Syndicated Loan Market Trends
Maxim Kraynov, Counsel and Head of Project Finance Practice, has shared his expert opinion with Cbonds Review magazine.
April 24, 2024
Maxim Kraynov and Alina Reznichenko Gave a Masterclass to the Students of the MGIMO Tashkent Master’s Program
On 24 April 2024, Maxim Kraynov, Counsel, and Alina Reznichenko, Senior Associate, gave a masterclass to the students of the MGIMO Tashkent “International Private, Trade and Financial Law” Master’s program (as part of its Moscow-based module).
March 19, 2024
Orion’ Lawyers in the Individual Rating of Pravo-300
The fifth individual lawyers’ rating was released by Pravo-300 on 19 March 2024. Twelve lawyers from Orion, including all the firm’s partners, were among the best lawyers in Russia, confirming the appreciation of their qualification both by clients and by peers.
February 22, 2023
Lawyers of Orion are recommended by Pravo-300 individual rating
On 22 February 2023, the Pravo-300 rating published individual recommendations of lawyers after releasing results of the main research. Seven Orion lawyers, including all Partners of the firm, are recognised among the best consultants in Russia. The firm’s lawyers have received recognition in five areas, confirming the acknowledgement of their professional expertise by clients as well as by peers.
January 25, 2023
Promotions in Orion
Orion is strengthening its position in the Russian legal services market: new Counsels have been appointed in each of the firm’s key practices.
October 21, 2022
Maxim Kraynov speaks at the “Russia: Project and Structured Financing 2022” conference
On 20 October 2022, the 4th Annual Conference “Russia: Project and Structured Financing 2022” was held at the AZIMUT City Hotel Olympic in Moscow.
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