We work with corporations, law firms, government bodies, NGOs, and international organisations to expose corruption, financial crime, and systemic abuses. Our team also helps businesses safeguard investments and ensure the integrity of partners and transactions in an increasingly uncertain world.
Our strength lies in our people – experts with a sharp eye for detail, legal experts who understand the complexities of regulations, and financial analysts who track money flows with precision. Together, we conduct in-depth investigations that reveal the truth and empower our clients with actionable insights.
OUR TEAM
- Vladimir Ashurkov
Vladimir has over 20 years of experience in finance, investments, and asset management. He is also actively engaged in civil society as the Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by Alexey Navalny. Vladimir has been based in London since 2014.
Throughout his career, he has held prominent roles in the financial sector. From 2006 to 2012, he served as the Director of Group Portfolio Management and Control at Alfa Group Consortium, one of Russia’s largest investment groups. Before that, he worked in various capacities in investment banking and the transportation industry.
Vladimir holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a degree from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
- Nikita Kulachenkov
Nikita brings 20 years of expertise in investigations and finance. He has worked in forensic investigations at a Big 4 firm, served as a CEE Compliance Officer for a major international pharmaceutical company, and investigated corruption for a leading Russian non-profit. His experience spans litigation support, asset recovery, and due diligence.
Nikita holds a degree from the Russian Oil & Gas University and is a Certified Public Accountant (US) and Certified Internal Auditor (International).
Lately, Nikita has been dedicated to sanctions evasion investigations, anti-corruption efforts, whistleblower legislation and regulatory compliance.
- Vadim Insarov
Vadim has over 8 years of professional legal experience. He has worked at some of Russia’s largest law firms, specializing in real estate law, corporate law, and civil law. Vadim has represented major international and Russian companies in court, including in bankruptcy proceedings, and has conducted due diligence reports focused on real estate.
He earned his law degree (and a dottore in giurisprudenza) from the Faculty of Law at St. Petersburg State University and the Department of Legal Studies at the University of Bologna (Italy).
In recent years, Vadim has focused on reforming the Russian legal system, contributing to reports with proposals for judicial system reforms. His thesis at the University of Bologna examined the impact of economic sanctions on procedural rights in international commercial arbitration.
At Zorge Partners Limited, we are committed to providing expert insights and tailored solutions. Whether you need a consultation, have questions about our services, or seek professional guidance, our team is ready to assist you.
