Dewey & LeBoeuf’s Moscow office has advised key banking client Sberbank of Russia, as lead arranger of a syndicate of 16 banks, on the 32.3 billion Rouble (approximately US$1.1 billion) refinancing and restructuring of the machinery conglomerate Concern “Tractor Plants”.
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Hogan Lovells Advises the OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY “RUSNANO” on its US Project on Investment in BiOptix Diagnostics, Inc. (USA)
Hogan Lovells advised the OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY “RUSNANO” (“RUSNANO”), a major Russian investment and development company controlled by the Russian Government, on its investment in BiOptix Diagnostics, Inc. (USA) (“BiOptix”), a start-up analytical instrument company which uses a novel technology to enable label-free detection of biological samples. The deal completed on 18 March 2011.
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Baker & McKenzie Advises Novatek on Sale of Shares
Baker & McKenzie has advised the shareholders of JSC Novatek, Russia’s largest independent gas producer, on the sale of a 12% stake to Total SA as part of a strategic partnership.
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Dechert Advises Kinross Gold Corporation on US$350m Acquisition of 25% Stake in Gold and Silver Mining Company in Russia
International law firm Dechert LLP’s Moscow team is representing Kinross Gold Corporation (“Kinross”) (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) on its US$350 million acquisition of a 25% stake in Chukotka Mining and Geological Company (CMGC), the 100% owner of the Kupol gold and silver mine in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of the Far East Region of the Russian Federation. CMGC is currently owned 75% by Kinross and 25% by the State Unitary Enterprise of the Chukotsky Autonomous Okrug (Chukotsnab). The proposed acquisition – which signed on 4th April – would bring Kinross’s total stake in CMGC to 100%. The consideration is subject to adjustments equal to the amount of the attributable dividend payments. Kinross intends to finance the acquisition costs in part though a non-recourse debt facility of approximately US$200 million, on which Dechert is also advising Kinross.
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White & Case Advises TNK-BP on the US$1.8 Billion Acquisition of BP’s assets in Venezuela and Vietnam
Global law firm White & Case acted as counsel to TNK-BP, Russia’s third largest oil company, on its US$1.8 billion acquisition of BP’s upstream and pipeline assets in Vietnam and Venezuela. An agreement between TNK-BP and BP p.l.c. was reached on 18 October 2010, and subject to the required government approvals and the fulfillment of other agreed pre-closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2011.
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Baker Botts Boosts Moscow Office
Baker Botts has added Dominic Pellew as a partner. Pellew, who joins the Moscow office, specializes in dispute resolution. He will practice in the International Arbitration group.
Source: www.prenewswire.co.uk
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Akin Gump’s New Corporate Partner in Moscow
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has snagged a corporate partner from Hogan Lovells’ Moscow office. Suren Gortsunyan specializes in M&A, capital markets, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. He joins the international corporate transactions practice.
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Tags: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | MoscowHogan Lovells Moscow Partner Jumps Newly Formed Ship
Ilya Rybalkin is the first Hogan Lovells partner in Europe to leave the firm post merger. Rybalkin has announced his plans to join Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in July. He will be stationed at the Moscow office.
Source: www.legalweek.com
Tags: Hogan Lovells | MoscowDechert Hires Clifford Chance Moscow Head
Dechert has just scored Clifford Chance’s head of litigation and arbitration in Moscow. Ivan Marisin, who has spent the last 18 years with Clifford has just joined Dechert. Marisin brings along Vasily Kuznetsov, counsel and Alexander Sidorov, associate.
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Tags: Dechert LLP | MoscowBaker Botts Gains Big Shot Partner in Moscow
Baker Botts L.L.P. has boosted its Moscow office with the addition of John F. Sheedy. Sheedy has over 20 years of experience with Russian clients and deals involving Russia. He specifies in oil and gas, mergers & acquisitions and private equity. Sheedy joins as a partner.
Source: www.prnewswire.co.uk
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