Represented Natura, a global cosmetics group, in the sale of its Russian Avon business to Arnest Group. The transaction, valued at RUB 2.52 billion, was approved by the Governmental Commission on Control over Foreign Investment and the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia.
Advised one of the China’s largest car manufacturers on setting up production and assembly of cars in Russia, as well as setting up joint ventures with Russian car manufacturers.
Represented the interests of an international company — a world leader in the production of food and household products — in the sale of a production plant in Russia to a Russian buyer.
Advised a major manufacturer of high-tech equipment and chemical components for the oil and gas industry on the sale of its Russian business to a group of Kazakh buyers.
Advised a Russia-based vertically integrated steel and mining company on acquisition of a 20% stake in a major pipe enterprise located in the south of Russia.
Advised Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader, on setting up a joint venture with a Russian partner (DPR Group) on the basis of the DPR Group’s existing fish and seafood business.
Advised shareholders of a leading Russian manufacturer of kitchen range hoods in connection with the sale of the majority stake to the world’s leading provider of products and solutions for residential kitchens and bathrooms.
Antitrust & Competition
Ongoing assistance to a major multinational automotive manufacturer regarding the development and implementation of internal antitrust compliance policies and procedures covering all aspects of the client’s business in Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union, such as retaining and terminating dealers, establishing non-discriminatory commercial terms (supplies, payments, discounts, etc.), developing promotional campaigns, organizing the distribution of spare parts to authorized dealers and independent service stations, etc.
Advised an international food and beverage company on competition law issues, including analysis of distribution agreements with respect to a number of issues such as territorial exclusivity, bonus systems, category management, and recommended prices.
Advised a number of clients on obtaining regulatory approvals and permits in connection with M&A transactions and the restructuring of a group of companies.
Professional membership
member of the Moscow City Bar since 2003.
Education
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Law Degree, 1993.
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