Corporate/M&A

Representing:

• an energy corporation in connection with the privatisation of a 19.5% stake in an oil company
• a Russian football club in a transaction for the transfer of over 75% of its shares to a state corporation
• a purchaser in a more than USD 2 billion transaction on a range of matters in connection with the acquisition of shares in a major cement producer and related claims, as well as on the structuring and financing of the transaction

Representing:

• an IT company in a complex transaction involving the acquisition of a food delivery service and the sale of digital content platforms to a Russian technology company
• a leading Russian industrial explosives manufacturer on closing the acquisition of the Russian business of an international public group of companies
• shareholders of an education platform in transactions for the sale of a strategic stake to a major Russian technology group and several other investors

Representing:

• one of the largest Russian oil companies on establishing a joint venture with a major petrochemical group for associated gas processing, as well as on restructuring arrangements within that JV
• a consortium in connection with the sale of a 50% stake to a multinational oil and gas company and the establishment of a joint venture with a leading Russian oil company
• a sovereign wealth fund in a strategic project involving entry into a joint venture for the construction and operation of an LPG and general cargo terminal with a strategic investor from China

Representing:

• a major group of companies on establishing a joint venture to manage the assets of one of Russia’s largest coal mining and infrastructure groups
• a Russian state-owned bank on entering into an international hotel joint venture as part of the novation of its claims
• one of the world’s leading medical equipment manufacturers on setting up a joint venture with a Russian partner for the supply, servicing, and potential local production of medical diagnostic equipment in Russia
• one of the largest Russian oil companies on establishing a joint venture with a major petrochemical group for associated gas processing, as well as on restructuring arrangements within that JV

Representing:

• a major Russian group in connection with the shareholding restructuring of a Russian mobile network operator valued at USD 8.5 billion
• Russia’s leading online recruitment company in its large-scale business restructuring involving redomiciliation and a quasi-IPO in Russia
• an engineering group on establishing a joint venture and building its governance structure with a company specialising in leasing and maintenance services

Representing:

• shareholders of a major Russian oil company on restructuring matters
• one of the largest public internet and IT companies with Russian assets on ownership restructuring, redomiciliation, and securities exchange, including with regard to restrictions introduced by Russian presidential decrees
• participants and investors of Russia’s largest e-scooter operator on restructuring their joint venture, the sale of interests, and expansion into new regions