Laura Mollaeva

Specializes in identifying and interpreting political, economic, and regulatory factors affecting business environment. Develops strategic responses designed to enhance companies' resilience amid uncertainties.

Oversees strategic development and design of company's product lines. Manages projects focused on the assessment and management of geoeconomic risks.

Her macro-regional expertise covers Russia, UAE, Caucasian countries, the US, and the EU.

Her professional experience includes consulting at EY, handling infrastructure and partnership financial projects, and advising on Islamic finance initiatives in Russia and the UAE.

Graduated from MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a degree in Economic Policy. Completed an advanced professional program "GR and Lobbying in NGOs and Business" at MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and programs “Financial Modeling" and "Islamic Finance: Legal Foundations, Compliance and Business Practice” at the Higher School of Economics (HSE).

Biography

publications

08.04.2026

Middle East Crisis and the Securitization of Sustainable Development

On the transformation of the global sustainability agenda amid escalating tensions in the Middle East — analytical report contribution by Laura Mollaeva, Baikal Lobridge expert in geoeconomic risks.

17.12.2025

A Baikal Lobridge Expert on the Transformation of Legal Practice in the New Regulatory Environment

On shifts in the legal market under evolving regulatory conditions — article by Laura Mollaeva for Rossiyskaya Gazeta (Law supplement).

22.12.2025

Scenario Modelling for Political and Regulatory Risk

On the use of scenario modelling as a tool for managing political and regulatory risks — opinion piece by Laura Mollaeva (LinkedIn).

22.11.2025

The Next Blind Spot in Corporate Governance: Institutional Strategy

On the role of GR and institutional strategy at the CEO and board levels — opinion piece by Laura Mollaeva (LinkedIn).

22.10.2025

Navigating Regulatory Shifts in the EAEU Amid Global Uncertainty

An opinion piece on adapting approaches to regulatory risk management across the EAEU. On adapting regulatory risk approaches across the EAEU — opinion piece by Laura Mollaeva (LinkedIn).