And I believe that there is nothing seditious in Sergei’s proposal. Elena announced the prize in the announcement, Sergey accepted it, then there is already an option to accept or not accept Sergey’s offer.
If you do not trust someone, you can think of various options, up to a business trip to Samara.
Whether there is a license or not, the second question, here it is necessary to decide what is more important - to find a person, or to comply with formalities.
But to discuss% Elena, for the client, this is already the business of Elena and Sergey.