Procurement in the oil and gas industry, new initiatives and arbitration practice

On November 17, 2016 VEGAS LEX held a workshop on recent changes and judicial practices in the regulation of procurement by legal entities in the Russian fuel and energy sector.

Foyen advises Slussgården on acquisition of property from Skanska in Stockholm

22nd November 2016 The Foyen Law Firm represented Slussgården in its acquisition of Skanska’s Snäckan 8 office property in downtown Stockholm, where KPMG previously had its headquarters. Through the purchase, Slussgården increases its ownership by just over 23,500 square metres. The acquisition is conditional on a new zoning plan and building permits.

Eterna Law Summed Up The Results Of Its Social Initiative – “p2p” Program For Law Students.

Kyiv, November 17th  – Eterna Law summed up the results of its social initiative – "P2P" program for law students. This is the first in Ukraine annual scholarship program for law students studying at Ukrainian universities.  Two successful winners will be receiving a monthly scholarship and a mentorship support of one of the firm's partners during …

AVELLUM Advised AGCO on Merger Control Clearance for Acquisition of Cimbria

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to AGCO in connection with obtaining a merger control clearance of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for the acquisition of Cimbria for EUR310 million.

RSPP, VEGAS LEX discuss possibilities to expand localization of manufacturing and Special Investment

On November 15, 2016, RSPP hosted a conference on ways to localize production facilities in the Russian Federation and the new tool to stimulate producers, the Special Investment Contract, organized by RSPP and VEGAS LEX.

Baker & Partners Recognised as Litigation Experts in Top Legal Directory

Baker & Partners has been recognised as an expert in offshore dispute resolution having achieved a second-tier ranking in Chambers UK 2017, a legal directory by Chambers and Partners which ranks law practices and lawyers operating within the UK.

Delivering a proficient seminar on The Duties & Liabilities of Trustees

The Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CFA) organised an interesting, two-day seminar on “The Duties and Liabilities of Trustees” which took place on 19th and 20th October 2016, at St Raphael Hotel Limassol and the Filoxenia Conference Center Nicosia, respectively.

AVELLUM Advises UniCredit on Disposal of Shares in PJSC “Ukrsotsbank” in Favour of ABH Holdings

AVELLUM Advises UniCredit on Disposal of Shares in PJSC "Ukrsotsbank" in Favour of ABH Holdings S.A. Kyiv, 7 November 2016 – AVELLUM advised UniCredit Group ("UCG") on Ukrainian law matters in connection with the disposal of 99.9% shares in PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", an asset of UCG in Ukraine, in exchange for a minority stake (9.9%) in …

Foyen in Getting the Deal Through – Mining 2016

31 October, 2016 Getting the Deal Through is a publication covering 75 business areas and containing information and analyses related to more than 150 jurisdictions. Many of the world’s leading lawyers and law firms have cooperated on Getting the Deal Through with the aim of compiling a unique information resource. The various sections in the …

Preventing Fraud And Money Laundering

The government wants corporate executives charged when their staff carry out offences such as fraud and money laundering. How can you make sure you’re not one of those prosecuted?