Corporate

  • Full legal support of the sale of a controlling stake in one of the leading Ukrainian retail and distribution chains to the largest Russian market player together with structuring and implementation of a joint venture arrangement aimed at management of the chain; 

  • Full legal support of ОАО VBRR in acquiring a 19 % stake in a foreign fund holding a portfolio of shares of Russian fuel and energy companies worth around EUR 1 bn, including legal due diligence investigation of the target, structuring, drafting transaction documents and acquisition support;

  • Creation of a large Russian real estate holding company (over 100 companies - both resident and non-resident) and coordinating the activity of foreign consultants in conducting activities including registration, administration, reorganisation and liquidation of non-resident companies with the aim of attracting loan financing and the sale of individual projects;

  • Advising a leading foreign producer of atmospheric, process and speciality gases and air separation equipment on set up of a holding structure and acquisition matters (corporate due diligence of target companies, set up of new companies, shareholder financing etc.);

  • Advising a Russian manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment on a joint venture with an institutional investor aimed at production of nanotechnology based vaccines and pharmaceuticals (the assignment included analysis and redrafting of transaction documents prepared by the investor’s legal advisor and negotiating the same with the investor);

  • Advising the group of companies of Mariysky Oil Refinery on various corporate governance matters;

  • On-going legal support of the activities of the Swedish real estate investment fund 11 Real Asset Fund AB and its subsidiaries in Russia;

  • On-going legal support of a large Russian mining company, protecting it from a hostile takeover, representing shareholders in court;

  • On-going legal support of a large Russian mining company, protecting it from a hostile takeover, representing shareholders in court;

  • Due diligence investigation of mineral extraction rights and the corporate structure of their holders, assisting in acquisition and sales, creation of joint enterprises, advising on on-going activity, asset protection, local GR in the interests of companies holding licenses for the exploration, extraction and purchase of precious metals and stones in several African states;

  • On-going legal support of a series of Russian and foreign companies (developing corporate structures, optimising relations between companies of a group, preparing corporate documents, registration of companies etc).