We advise clients on all aspects of the legal regulation of foreign investment, including the structuring of investment projects and cross-border transactions, the protection of investors’ rights and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. We provide comprehensive legal support at every stage of the investment cycle — from selecting the appropriate jurisdiction and ownership structure to supporting transaction execution and compliance monitoring.
Our deep industry knowledge allows us to provide support to major banking and financial institutions, as well as companies operating in the TMT, retail and e-commerce, energy and natural resources, industrial and manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, in connection with outbound investment projects and inbound foreign investment into Russia.
Our services include advice on the following matters:
- legal support for transactions involving foreign investors (including acquisitions of shares and the establishment of joint ventures);
- structuring of asset ownership;
- legal due diligence of assets and projects;
- structuring of foreign direct investments and portfolio investments;
- application of regulatory restrictions;
- obtaining governmental approvals and regulatory clearances (including approvals from the Federal Antimonopoly Service, the Government Commission on Monitoring Foreign Investment, and others);
- protecting investors’ rights in judicial and administrative proceedings, including investment arbitration.