Technology, Media & Telecommunications in Russia

In Russia and the CIS, Debevoise’s global strength in advising technology, media and communications companies is apparent through its work with a wide range of clients active in the sector, on both transactional and contentious matters.

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Dmitri V. Nikiforov

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Debevoise Advises Deutsche Telekom AG in its $3.2 billion sale of a 15% stake and a 10% stake in Mobile TeleSystems, a leading Russian cellular operator, structured as a public offering of global depository receipts and the sale of shares on the Russian stock exchange to Russian and foreign investors, respectively.

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Access Industries

Alfa Telecom

Central European Media Enterprises

Deutsche Telekom

Eutelsat

Formula Kino

Karo Films

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US Expands Sectoral Sanctions Against Russia, Blocks New Defense Companies

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Data Domestication

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O'Neil, David A.

David A. O’Neil, Former Acting Head of Criminal Division at Department of Justice, Joins Washington, D.C. Office of Debevoise

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Russia Limits Foreign Ownership in Mass Media to 20% in 2016

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The Moscow team draws on its history in the region, applying an intricate understanding of domestic issues to high-profile matters in the sector. The team, which includes lawyers qualified in Russia, the UK and U.S., works alongside the firm’s dedicated group of sector-focused lawyers to advise major national and international media and telecommunications companies; financial institutions; family controlled groups; private equity investors and underwriters involved in media and telecommunications deals; and other major corporations with legal issues involving the media or telecommunications.The Moscow team is led by partner Dmitri V. Nikiforov, who is recommended as one of the leading telecommunications experts in Russia by Who's Who Legal, Global Counsel 3000, European Legal Experts and other prominent international publications.The team also has exceptional international support in core related areas such as intellectual property, often a key component of media and telecommunications deals, as well as in antitrust and tax.