Projects

Legal advice on the set-up of a joint venture Advised a consortium of investors in connection with the launch of a Russian-Korean-Chinese project. This was a joint venture for the construction of a cargo terminal in the Russia’s Far East. Investments in the project exceeded USD 100 million. 

Support for the investement projects in connection with the opening of a hotel chain Supported a European hotel operator in concnection with the opening of a hotel chain in several regions of Russia. The work included structuring of transactions and acquisition of real estate objects for future construction/reconstruction , advising on project finacing issues, and so on. 

Investement project involving construction of an automobile manufacturing facility Provided full support to a leading international automobile manufacturer during the construction of a manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg. The work included: negotiating an investment agreement; formalising the status of a strategic investor with the local authorities; advising on tax incentives; selecting the land plot and assisting with its acquisition; advising on employment, corporate, customs issues, etc. 

Recommendations on how to finalise in docu­mentation contractual relations We were commissioned by a leading FMCG company to perform a detailed analysis of the tax consequences of different types of cooperation between producers and third parties to promote sales. We also prepared recommendations on how to finalise in docu­mentation contractual relations with distributors, retail outlets and advertising agencies;

Conducted a due diligence of a company trading carbon emission quotas Conducted a due diligence of a company trading carbon emission quotas in terms of its potential acquisition. Analysed the procedure for obtaining a license and the issues of compliance with license agreements and environment legislation. Assessed possible risks relating to violation of legislation.

Advice to a large Russian company on the use of natural resources Provided legal advice to a large Russian company on the use of natural resources, use of subsoil and environmental protection, including on compensation for environmental damage from oil spills, wood cutting, high level of air pollutants emission etc