Top 10 Legal Developments in Russian M&A in 2018

31 January 2019
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Key takeaways:
  • This Debevoise in Depth outlines the most significant developments in Russian legal regulation and court practice in M&A and corporate legislation in 2018.
  • The most notable legislative changes relate to foreign investments in strategic companies, new discretionary authorities of the Russian President, redomiciliation of foreign companies in Russia, corporate governance and inside information.
  • The Russian Supreme Court’s practice that is most significant for M&A deals relates to major transactions and interested party transactions, representations and warranties, liability for the failure to make a mandatory tender offer and foreign arbitration clauses.