The institution of representations and warranties is not inherent in Russian law. However, at the present time inclusion of clauses stipulating parties’ representations and warranties in contracts has become a common practice. This helps the parties to protect themselves from possible exposure to breaches in course of performance under a contract. The article by Anton Denissov, a senior lawyer of the Firm, will help to prepare the wording of and include in a contract representations and warranties compliant with Russian laws.