Projects
Bank registration and licensing
Representing Russian and foreign financial institutions and investors in the registration, licensing and reorganization of banks and other financial institutions in Russia.
M&A of financial institutions
Representing clients in M&A transactions involving financial institutions, as well as legal advice in connection with investment in, and disposition of shares in Russian financial institutions.
Lending transactions support
Representing major Russian and international banks in lending transactions with Russian borrowers, including cross-border loans.
Consumer protection law litigation
Representation of the Russian subsidiary of a major international bank in Russian courts (including the Supreme Court) in a series of interconnected disputes that encompassed a wide range of legal issues relating to consumer protection legislations in the area of banking services.
Tax litigation
Representation of Russian and major international banks in disputes with Russian tax authorities on a wide range of issues relating to taxation of banking activities in Russia.
The taxation of financial instruments
Advised a Russian stock exchange and other financial institutions on the taxation of derivatives, including in relation to transactions with options, futures and other instruments.