Client matter · Social security law

Recognition of Pension Rights Across CIS Countries

Citizens of one CIS country needed advice on the recognition of pension rights and qualifying periods in another state.

Advice provided

The clients received a reasoned legal position and an individual action plan for protecting their pension rights in a cross-border situation.

Background

Personal situation

The pension claim involved employment and insurance periods connected with more than one CIS country.
The interaction between the national rules of the two states required analysis.
The clients needed to understand the competent authorities and supporting evidence required.
An applicable interstate treaty was relevant to the legal position.

Fact-findingClarified the employment record, status and countries connected with the pension rights.

Legal analysisCompared the relevant national rules and treaty provisions.

Action planSet out the sequence of applications and communications with the authorities.

Written adviceProvided each client with a reasoned position and practical recommendations.

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