Mergers & Acquisitions in Russia

The firm consistently leads on the biggest, most innovative and market-shaping M&A work in the region.

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Contacts

Dmitri V. Nikiforov

Alan V. Kartashkin

Experience Spotlight

KazakhGold Group Limited in its $11 billion combination with Polyus Gold.

In the News

Inter RAO UES in consolidating its assets (combined value in excess of $12.9 billion) through a series of M&A transactions and closed subscription for shares in Inter RAO UES.

Representative Clients

Aeroflot

Baring Vostok Capital Partners

Chelyabinsk Tube Rolling Group

DaimlerChrysler

Deutsche Telekom

ExxonMobil

Goldman Sachs

Ranked as a leading firm in Russia for Corporate/M&A, with Dmitri Nikiforov listed as an “eminent practitioner.” Alan Kartashkin and Alyona Kucher are also listed as leading practitioners.

“The quality of the documentation is exceptional and they're always ready to assist any time.”

—Chambers Europe, 2019 and Chambers Global, 2019

Recommended for Corporate/M&A in Russia.

“Responsive team” provides “a high level of service and strong project management.”

—The Legal 500 EMEA, 2018-2019

Dmitri Nikiforov

Alan Kartashkin

Alyona Kucher

Alyona Kucher is recommended for Corporate, Commercial and M&A and Real Estate & Construction by The Legal 500 EMEA, 2019.

Alyona Kucher

Experience Spotlight

Norilsk Nickel in strategic advice relating to its $13.1 billion sale of a 25% interest in its company to UC RUSAL.

Experience Highlight

Debevoise Advises Alibaba in Russian Joint Venture

Uralkali in its $8.1 billion merger with Silvinit.

Deal Highlight

Universal Cargo Logistics Holding in its $4.2 billion acquisition of Freight One, including the $3.75 billion financing of the transaction provided by a syndicate of banks.

Thought Leadership

Ranked as a leading firm in Russia for Mergers & Acquisitions.

—IFLR1000, 2020

Alan Kartashkin

Ranked as a leading firm in Russia for Corporate/M&A.

—The Legal 500 EMEA, 2019

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The make-up of the team provides a significant advantage for clients. It is led by a group of lawyers in Moscow, qualified in Russia, the UK and the U.S. These partners are among the market’s most prominent M&A advisers. They are recommended for corporate/M&A by such international publications as Chambers Global, Chambers Europe and Vedomosti: Best Lawyers. They have an international perspective and a deep working knowledge of structuring the most complex deals in the region.In addition to the Moscow-based team, the firm has a group of senior international partners renowned for M&A advice in Russia. This gives clients a significant advantage in cross-border transactions. The blend of the local and global is recognized by Chambers Europe. In listing the practice as one of the most prominent in Russia, the guide states that it “provides impressive cross-border support and top local knowledge to a selection of long-standing Russian and international clients.”The team also has significant understanding of various sectors that allows it to advise on transactions using a deep knowledge of the specific commercial realities of a given industry. The team has extensive experience in mining and metals, energy and power generation, oil and gas, transport, banking and insurance.The capabilities of the team have seen it build long-standing relationships with the region’s major corporates, who have trusted the firm with countless complex projects over decades. Chambers Europe has stated that “commentators are quick to point to the firm’s blend of Russian, English and US law advice as reasons for the firm’s on-going success, and also hail its excellent ability to cultivate important and lasting client relationships.”