Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > Chicago, United States > Firm Profile
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Offices
161 NORTH CLARK STREET
SUITE 4800
CHICAGO, IL 60601 - 3206
ILLINOIS
United States
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > The Legal 500 Rankings
Miami Elite > Commercial and international disputes
Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has experienced impressive growth over the past year, strengthened by strategic hires such Valerie Paverd in the New York office, expanding its coast-to-coast capabilities. Led by Marcus Pearl , the team’s expertise in digital transformation and AI allows for innovative, tailored solutions across industries. With a focus on efficiency and technology, it excels in outsourcing and tech transactions. Anne Friedman is a recognized leader in outsourcing, while Paverd enhances the firm’s expertise in outsourcing, digital transformation, and cross-border tech transactions. Darian Mendez combines in-house and private practice experience to play a key role in complex technology, IP, and commercial transactions.Practice head(s):
Marcus Pearl
Other key lawyers:
Darian Mendez, Valerie Paverd, Anne Freidman
Testimonials
‘Our organization has had unique challenges, and our general counsel is always able to refer us to the right attorney for the job which allows us to be represented by top-tier counsel. ’
‘They have specialized knowledge and experience. ’
Key clients
QuintEvents LLC
ConcertAI
Smart Energy Water
Outbrain
Huuuge Inc
Work highlights
M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m) Tier 1
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner continues to increase its market share of prominent corporate transactions, with the team handling an impressive volume of cross-border, high-value acquisitions during 2023/24. Acting for a diversified roster of public and private companies and private equity funds, the group is well versed in sell-side representations, carve-outs, minority investments, and governance matters. The overarching corporate and finance transactions practice is co-led from St Louis by regional leader Joel Lander and global head Todd Kaye; both contribute extensive experience in advising companies and private equity clients on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals. Other key contacts in St Louis include seasoned partner John Welge, whose recent work spans technology and energy transactions; Stephanie Hosler, who is noted for her expertise in the telecoms, banking, consumer goods, and life sciences spheres; and Kristin Yemm, who routinely acts for mid-market companies on both buy and sell-side mandates. In Atlanta, Amy Wilson is recognized for her record in structured deals, including cross-border M&A and SPAC transactions, while Olivia Weber is a talented rising star. In Washington DC, Jonathan Nesher led on several matters worth over $500m during 2024. Seth Frederiksen left the firm in May 2024.Practice head(s):
Joel Lander; Todd Kaye
Other key lawyers:
Stephanie Hosler; John Welge; Kristin Yemm; Amy Wilson; Jonathan Nesher; Olivia Weber; Terry Childers
Testimonials
‘Seamless cooperation both within the team and with us as the client.’
‘Very capable team with impressive legal knowledge. Great diversity, easy to collaborate and using the latest technologies to get great results. The team was excellent.’
‘The entire team for top to bottom was strong. They have strong tax expertise and were very creative in settling issues between the buyer and seller. The team also communicated well amongst themselves throughout the year long process.’
‘Amy Wilson is incredibly detailed and thorough. Nothing was missed by her in every part of the transaction. She also was unemotional and had a good sense for what the other side was thinking throughout the process.’
‘BCLP has great M&A capabilities, along with the necessary specialists in the related legal areas.’
Key clients
Outbrain
Berry Global
Manitex International
Huntsman Family Investments
Albion River
New Era Cap Global
QuintEvents
Vantiva
US Cabinet Depot
Hyperion Materials & Technologies
ESCO Technologies
Springwell Water Filtration Systems
Catalyst Acoustics Group
Knife River Corporation
Humana
Buckingham Strategic Wealth
Emerson Electric
PwC US
American Electric Power Service Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Outbrain, together with co-lead counsel Meitar Law Offices, on its $1bn acquisition of Teads.
- Advised Berry Global on the public spin-off of its health, hygiene and specialties division, and also on the merger of that division with Glatfelter Corporation, in a transaction totaling $3.6bn.
- Advised Manitex International on its acquisition by Japan-based Tadano.
Real estate > Land use/zoning Tier 2
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is sought after by developers, institutions, public authorities and schools for advice relating to zoning, building codes, historic preservation and land use litigation. The team counts New York University, Silverstein Properties, and Sherwood Equities among its clients. Situated in New York, the practice is led by Judith Gallent, who has a successful record of obtaining discretionary land use approvals and carrying out zoning due diligence for investors and lenders. James Colgate possesses know-how regarding special permits and zoning variances while navigating the complex bureaucratic and political processes that can be involved. Kurt Steinhouse is fluent in all aspects of land use, zoning, and real estate development; the practice benefits from his prior experience working on residential, commercial, and community projects.Practice head(s):
Judith Gallent
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Silverstein Properties
Sherwood Equities
Empire State Development Corporation
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Silverstein Capital Partners
The Hudson Companies
St. Nicks Alliance
Janus Property Company
Breaking Ground
New York University
The Archdiocese of New York
Consolidated Edison of New York
Joseph Safra Real Estate
Arbor Realty Trust
International Code Council Inc.
Educational Housing Services, Inc.
Spring Capital
Ares Real Estate Income Trust
Work highlights
- Representing TDC in connection with land use approvals for the Flushing Commons project in Flushing, New York.
- Assisting The Archdiocese of New York in divesting itself of properties throughout its portfolio, consisting of churches, schools, convents, rectories, and vacant development sites.
- Representing the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the public authority that develops and operates New York City’s mass transit system, in land use matters including the reconstruction of Penn Station, the nation’s busiest rail station; the recent $82 million purchase of a site in East Harlem, NY from Extell Development to serve as the terminus of New York City’s Second Avenue Subway line; as well as zoning issues arising in connection with the development of property owned by the MTA and private developer transit improvements.
Industry focus > Sport Tier 3
Showcasing particularly expertise in naming rights deals for sports stadiums, clubs and teams, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner proficiently handles a range of mergers, acquisitions and sponsorship matters in the sports industry. The group is also strong in arbitration, mediation, and bankruptcy litigation, including industry specific litigation such as concussion litigation within college and professional football. Ryan Davis in St Louis and Steven Smith in Colorado Springs are the duo leading the team and both act in cross-border acquisitions of sports entities, as well as in contractual and class action disputes. Davis in particular is key for the group’s activity in naming rights, sponsorship and media deals. Douglas Mishkin is a go-to for matters related to US gambling laws, while Richard Young in Colorado Springs has a particularly strong reputation in anti-doping matters.Practice head(s):
Ryan Davis; Steve Smith
Other key lawyers:
Anthony George; Christopher Schmidt; Suzanne Crespo; Rich Young; Jonathan Potts
Testimonials
‘They are personable and relatable. They explain things in a manner that is easy to understand. Very trustworthy with confidential information.’
‘They are long-standing colleagues and that’s invaluable. Steve Smith and Suzanne Crespo are a joy to work with. Anthony George is clear, direct, and friendly.’
Key clients
31 National Hockey League Clubs
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Major League Soccer (MLS)
National Football League
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Various corporate sponsors, including Acrisure, Airbnb, Dolby, and Energizer
Various sports organizations including Ladies’ Professional Golf Association
Big West Conference
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Various Minor League Baseball Clubs
Horse Racing Integrity & Welfare Unit
Work highlights
- Represented NCAA in a significant jury trial for the NCAA in the notoriously difficult venue of Philadelphia.
- Represented USOPC and the U.S. Figure Skating Federation (USFS), in a CAS appeal by the Russian Skating Federation, Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and its skating team from the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games of the International Skating Union’s (ISU) decision to take the gold medal from the ROC and award it to the U.S. team.
- Represented Sportradar in multiple transactional matters – mostly recently including its high-profile agreement to acquire the business assets of XLMedia.
Insurance > Insurance: non-contentious Tier 3
Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing Tier 3
The tech and commercial transactions group at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is ‘incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable and quick to respond’, with a growing team of outsourcing specialists in the US. The most notable is Anne Friedman, who frequently acts for Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as financial services, sports and entertainment, pharma, insurance, and hospitality. New arrival Val Paverd in New York, who joined from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, is known for her deep experience in digital transformation and outsourcing transactions for major US and global clients. Boulder-based Jason Haislmaier leads the firms US technology practice and brings to bear in-depth expertise in data privacy and information security on outsourcing transactions.Practice head(s):
Marcus Pearl
Other key lawyers:
Anne Friedman; Val Paverd; Jason Haislmaier; Amy de La Lama; Andrea Rastelli
Testimonials
‘Unique focus with tech, commercial and data privacy all in play. Practical advice and direction is helpful in terms of turning legal review advice into actionable business objectives.’
‘Practical advice and direction is helpful in terms of turning legal review advice into actionable business objectives.’
‘The team at BCLP is incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable and quick to respond. We always receive great guidance from them when we have an issue or question requiring their expertise.’
‘The two people we’ve worked with on data privacy related subjects are Amy de La Lama and Andrea Rastelli. Both are incredibly knowledgeable on the subject and provide very detailed and helpful advice to us. Further, they are always very quick and take into consideration our needs to ensure that whatever the advice they provide is very specific to our company.’
Key clients
QuintEvents LLC
ConcertAI
Smart Energy Water
Outbrain
Huuuge Inc
Tax > Not-for-profit (Fortune 1000 private foundations, national trade associations, and charities) Tier 3
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner provides counsel in the most important legal areas impacting tax-exempt and nonprofit organizations, including matters related to tax, estate planning, and corporate law. The practice is jointly led by Keith Kehrer
, who is based in St. Louis; Gino Serra, who works from the Kansas City office; and Steven Smith, based in Colorado Springs. While Serra focuses on for-profit and nonprofit clients in the life science industry and Smith specializes in sports law, Kehrer is well-versed within issues related to organization, qualification, lobbying, and political campaign activity for tax-exempt organizations.
Practice head(s):
Keith Kehrer; Gino Serra; Steve Smith
Testimonials
‘BCLP’s ability to refer our needs to a multitude of high caliber professional attorneys is highly appreciated. They have understood our business for many years and help set us apart.’
‘Our team at Bryan Cave always meets and exceeds our needs. We recommend them to our peers without shadow of hesitation.’
‘Keith Kehrer’s depth and breadth of knowledge of the non-profit legal environment is without parallel. His responses to our inquiries are always well researched, well reasoned and immediate which is greatly needed in our high paced industry.’
Key clients
Anheuser-Busch Foundation
X Prize Foundation
Missouri Botanical Garden
United States Olympic Committee
Work highlights
- Advised USA Swimming for several decades on matters such as safe sport, governance, television, sponsorship, charitable giving, and licensing.
- Advised the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Stowers Resource Management, Stowers Graduate School, and other members of the Stowers Group of Company for on matters involving governance, tax, employment, IP, property, and other day-to-day matters.
- Advised the Build-A-Bear Foundation, on matter regarding grant-making, fund raising, conduct of a disaster relief and hardship program, and governance issues.
Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation Tier 4
Dispute resolution > M&A litigation: defense Tier 4
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner assists clients craft their pre-trial strategies and defends them before the courts in earnout disputes, allegations of fraud and other merger-related disputes. St. Louis-based Herb Giorgio handles everything from representations and warranties claims to earnout litigation, leading the team alongside fellow St. Louis litigator Mark Leadlove. Giorgio is currently defending EverQuote in a dispute with shareholders in the Delaware Court of Chancery, who allege EverQuote failed to make efforts to trigger earnout payments. Leading the team alongside Giorgio and Leadlove is San Francisco’s Meryl Macklin, whose practice encompasses both M&A and governance disputes. She is defending Ready Capital In Hawaii State Court against claims made by a shareholder that he lost money following a de-SPAC transaction to acquire several Broadmark entities.Practice head(s):
Herb Giorgio; Meryl Macklin; Mark Leadlove
Testimonials
‘Their experience, knowing the business impact of the matter are the unique aspects which are their strengths. The firm also practices good diversity principles.’
‘Understanding our business and providing advice at a strategic level is what makes the individuals at BCLP different from their competitors.’
‘The deep experience provides the expertise we need not only for claims management after the deal is closed but also for transactional documentation review and negotiation during the transaction process.’
‘Meryl Macklin gives very practical advice and is excellent at evaluating risk and anticipating moves by the other side in disputes.’
Key clients
AGS Health
Ready Capital
BioTrust Nutrition
Safran
EverQuote
AeroGrow International Inc
Shahriar Ekbatani
Rise Broadband
Work highlights
- Defended Ready Capital in a case related to a de-SPAC deal to acquired various Broadmark entities, which had in turn been acquired in a de-SPAC deal in 2019 by Trinity Merger Corp.
- Defended EverQuote in a stock purchase agreement dispute in Delaware Chancery Court arising out of the failure to pay an earnout the plaintiff claims is due.
- Defended BioTrust Nutrition LLC against claims of fraud and breach of representations and warranties arising from the sale of BioTrust Nutrition, securing a favorable settlement.
Environment > Environment: regulatory Tier 4
Sitting with the wider energy, environment, and litigation group Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s practice handles chemical and pesticide compliance, redevelopments, natural resource assets, and health and safety mandates. At the helm of the practice is Bryan Keyt, based in Chicago, who fields a broad practice spanning management of risks and liabilities associated with air, water, and waste management, as well as, Superfunds, process safety and risk management, and occupational safety and health. Elsewhere in the Chicago office, Thor Ketzback focuses on the Clean Air Act and permitting, while St Louis-based Dale Guariglia works with chemical, mining, finance, and agriculture clients on counseling and enforcement on matters involving Superfund, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act. Splitting her time between Chicago and St. Louis, Erin Brooks advises the real estate, manufacturing, and fleet management industries on environmental, health, and safety mandates.Practice head(s):
Bryan Keyt
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Union Electric Company
Monsanto
Kerry, Inc.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust LLC
Westchester Joint Water Works
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Success Academy Charter Schools
Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.
Empire State Development
New York Transportation Development Corporation
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
Metro-North Railroad
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
Monsanto Company
Silverstein Properties
Work highlights
- Advising Kerry, Inc. in negotiations with the city of Montgomery Alabama regarding coming into compliance with wastewater permit effluent limits while continuing to operate the facility.
- Advising Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. regarding the environmental risks, liabilities and remediation issues associated with the $23.5M purchase of a 7 acre, “Brownfield” property.
Real estate > Real estate finance Tier 5
The real estate finance practice at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner handles a broad spectrum of mandates, covering acquisitions, dispositions, and financings of all standard real estate asset types. Vanessa Sunshine leads the team from California and has a strong background in the acquisition, disposition and financing of assets, with a niche in senior living facilities and golf courses. More broadly, the team handles debt-related matters such as mortgage loans, construction loans, and CMBS loans. In New York, William Campbell focuses on commercial real estate transactions while Eugene Balshem leads on lending transactions, including the origination, purchase, sale, and securitization of senior and subordinate mortgage and mezzanine loans. Distressed real estate expert Varuna Bhattacharyya in New York, and Justin Steinmark and Margot Wainger who are both based in Miami are all key to the practice.Practice head(s):
Vanessa Sunshine
Other key lawyers:
William Campbell; Eugene Balshem; Varuna Bhattacharyya; Justin Steinmark; Margot Wainger
Key clients
Bank of West
Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust
Brookfield Asset Management
East West Bank
Harbor Group International
Flagstar Bank
Mesa West Capital
Ladder Capital
LMF Commercial
RCG Longview Management
Rialto Capital Management
Sculptor Real Estate
Voya Investment Management
Work highlights
Real estate Tier 5
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s real estate team regularly acts for a range of clients throughout the market, with experience representing private equity firms and developers in the capital markets as well as landlords and tenants in major leasing transactions. Further, the group has noted involvement with a range of asset classes including office, multi-family, retail, and mixed-use properties. Andrew Auerbach, based in New York, leads the real estate practice with experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting real estate finance transactions across all asset classes. The team is bolstered by the experience of Heidi Azulay of the Chicago office, who brings experience advising REITs, and Jim Buell of the St Louis office whose experience includes advising on the acquisition and development of data centers.Practice head(s):
Andrew Auerbach
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Access Industries
AIMCO
Alden Torch Financial LLC
Ares Management LLC
Asana Partners
Ascendant Capital Partners
Ascentris
Avenue Realty Capital
Celestia
Denver Public Schools
Discovery Park Lee’s Summit LLC
Fairstead
First Interstate Bank
Kansas City, Missouri TIF Commission
Lanier United
Mapletree US Management
Mesa West Capital
MGL Partners
Principal Global Investors
Regus Corporation
Sagard Real Estate
Sculptor Real Estate
Spirit Investment Partners
The Sterling Organization
Work highlights
- Representing Ascendant Capital, a real estate investment and operating platform, in connection with various joint venture deals, preferred equity deals, and co-investment transactions spanning across the US.
- Advised an affiliate of Ares Management Corporation, in connection with the $222.3m refinancing of a nine-property portfolio, totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet.
- Representing Colorado-headquartered Sagard Real Estate with respect to the development of a 46.5-acre industrial property in Denver.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > Firm Profile
BCLP has 1,200 lawyers and offices in 33 locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. 40% of our clients have worked with us for over 20 years. Our clients say we are close listeners, solution builders and lateral thinkers. That’s what it means to be Client Intelligent.
We build lasting relationships that deliver impact. Clients trust us because we invest in real partnerships and work faster and smarter to provide quality advice that supports success. We understand where they need to go and how they can get there.
Connecting the dots between client goals, market dynamics and the law is what we do best. Our one-firm structure, international reach and culture of collaboration ensures clients can access integrated, specialist advice wherever they need it.
Great listeners. We are law personified – friendly, capable people who inspire confidence and build relationships that last decades. We care about client success and are invested for the long-term.
Solution builders. We are solutions-focused – providing integrated, specialist advice across the world. We collaborate without ego to reach the best outcome for clients.
Lateral thinkers. We go beyond the ordinary – connecting the dots between the law, sector and market dynamics and client goals to deliver quality, commercial advice.
BCLP’s client base includes publicly held multinational corporations, large and mid-sized privately held companies, emerging companies, not-for-profit organisations, government entities and individuals. 35% of Fortune 500 companies rely on the firm to protect their interests and support their critical business needs and 30 of the world’s top 50 banks have relied on BCLP. The cumulative deal value of real estate projects the firm has advised on in the last two years exceeds $75bn.
BCLP has been named the “World’s Most Innovative Law Firm” multiple times by leading legal publications and institutions on both sides of the Atlantic because we continually strive to deliver top-quality legal services in a novel manner. Collaboratively, BCLP’s in-house technologists, process engineers, legal operations specialists, data analysts, and lawyers, drive efficiency by embedding technology, process improvement, and right-sourced labour into every aspect of the legal services we provide to our clients.
BCLP defines an inclusive culture as the action of including all and fostering an environment of belonging and defines diversity as the presence of many different people and perspectives existing together. The firm’s I&D efforts are centered on its inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. This diversity of ideas, viewpoints and people is essential to drive the firm’s success, innovation, and competitive edge.
This year, BCLP achieved a top score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premiere benchmarking report evaluating corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. BCLP also received the Race Equality and LGBT+ Initiative of the Year Awards (a multi-firm initiative) at The Women and Diversity in Law 2025.
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21st July 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly Goltsblat BLP LLP), together with co-counsel in Uzbekistan Kosta Legal (kostalegal.com), advised Sberbank on selling 84.2% of the shares in JSC Akhangarancement, which were pledged to Sberbank, as part of a global arrangement for settling the debts of Eurocement Group.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner acts for 12 STOREEZ and its Founders in a private equity deal with Baring Vostok Capital Partners
15th July 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises 12 STOREEZ and the founders of this Russian apparel brand on the private equity deal with Baring Vostok Capital Partners Fund.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner represented MTT Group in the sale to PJSC MTS of 100% of the shares in leading provider of telecom and it solutions MTT
9th July 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) lawyers advised MTT Group on selling 100% of the shares in MTT, one of the top-10 biggest telecom companies in Russia and a leading provider of intelligent connectivity solutions for businesses, to Mobile TeleSystems PJSC.BCLP Russia Antitrust & Competition team wins “Matter of the Year” Award in Global Competition Review’s 2021 GCR Awards for its involvement in the Fiat Chrysler/Peugeot deal, advising PSA Group on obtaining Russian antitrust clearance for the merger
25th May 2021 The Fiat Chrysler (MI:FCHA) Automobiles N.V. (FCA) / Peugeot S.A. (PSA) merger has won the GCR award for Matter of the Year. The award in this category covers merger control, cartels, unilateral conduct, litigation or any other competition matter worldwide and praises creative, strategic and innovative work by teams of in-house and external lawyers and economists.Firm Highly Ranked by IsraelDesks 2021
28th April 2021 International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) is recognised for the third consecutive year by IsraelDesks as having one of the most active and well-recognised Israel Practices of any international law firm.BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER DEFENDS DOUBLE DATA IN A PRECEDENT-SETTING DISPUTE WITH VKONTAKTE
23rd April 2021 After the 12 February 2021 hearing in a case brought by the owner of the VKontakte social network against Skolkovo resident OOO Double (Double Data), developer of Double Data software, over lawfulness of processing open data on the VKontakte social network, the Moscow Commercial Court awarded the case to Double Data, represented by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. The full judgement was produced on 22 March 2021 and may be found here.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner top-ranked by The Legal 500 2021 across 17 practice areas in Russia. 36 lawyers recommended
20th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia is once again named one of the best law firms on the Russian legal market by the recently released The Legal 500 2021.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises Gazprom Neft on launching JV with Zyfra
19th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia, has completed its mandate for Gazprom Neft relating to its JV with Zyfra for developing a digital industrial platform and promoting new process solutions in the oil and gas sector.BCLP advises Mubadala Investment Company on a venture investment in MEL Science
19th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Mubadala Investment Company on an investment in MEL Science. This London-based company has raised USD 14 m in Series B funding from investors to support expansion of its subscription-based science education business.BCLP Russia advised Algorithmics on raising investment from Winter Capital Partners and RCIF
19th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Algorithmics, a well-known international maths and programming school, on raising USD 10 m in investment from Winter Capital Partners and the Russia-China Technological Investment Fund (RCIF, set up by the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the China Investment Corporation), and on acquisition by Winter Capital Partners of the stakes held by a number of the company’s minority shareholders.BCLP Russia takes top positions in the Chambers Europe 2021 rating
30th March 2021 On 18 March 2021, Chambers Europe, a pre-eminent international legal rating, released its 2021 ranking according to which Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia is once again recognised as a top-ranked law firm in the following key areas: Real Estate & Construction (Band 1), Competition/Antitrust (Band 1), Corporate/M&A (Band 3), Dispute Resolution (Band 4), Intellectual Property (Band 3), Tax (Band 3), Employment (Band 2), ТМТ (Band 3), Banking and Finance (Band 4), Restructuring/Insolvency (Band 4), Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals (Band 4).Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner defends Double Data in a precedent-setting dispute with VKontakte over use of public web data
23rd March 2021 After the 12 February 2021 hearing in a case brought by the owner of the VKontakte social network against Skolkovo resident OOO Double (Double Data), developer of Double Data software, over lawfulness of processing open data on the VKontakte social network, the Moscow Commercial Court awarded the case to Double Data, represented by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. The full judgement was produced on 22 March 2021 and may be found here.BCLP Russia advised Algorithmics on raising investment from Winter Capital Partners and RCIF
12th March 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Algorithmics, a well-known international maths and programming school, on raising USD 10 m in investment from Winter Capital Partners and the Russia-China Technological Investment Fund (RCIF, set up by the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the China Investment Corporation), and on acquisition by Winter Capital Partners of the stakes held by a number of the company’s minority shareholders.BCLP Russia retains leading positions in the Chambers Global 2021 rating
26th February 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia is once again a top-ranked law firm according to Chambers Global 2021, one of the pre-eminent international legal ratings.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner appoints Yury Babichev as Dispute Resolution Partner
14th January 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is delighted to announce that Yury Babichev has been appointed Dispute Resolution Partner effective 1 January 2021.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia Advises Hms Group on Restructuring
23rd April 2019Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia) has successfully advised H.M.S. Technologies Limited (HMST), the major shareholder in HMS Group, on restructuring its 71.51% shareholding in HMS Hydraulic Machines & Systems Group Plc (LSE: HMSG) (HMS Group Plc), the Cyprus-based parent of HMS Group.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (russia) Llp Top-ranked By The Legal 500 2019
12th April 2019Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia) is once again named one of the best law firms on the Russian legal market by the recently released The Legal 500.
BCLP Russia advised Far East & Baikal Region Development Fund on finance transaction
13th February 2019Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP advised the Far East and Baikal Region Development Fund on a finance transaction for construction of a new terminal in the Far East and development of airport infrastructure
Celebrating 10 Years!
22nd January 2019Today is a big day for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP, formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia: the firm is celebrating ten years since merging with international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner. Since then, Goltsblat BLP has evolved into a leader on the Russian legal market and, following one of the biggest ever transatlantic mergers, also globally, under the new brand Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (russia) Representing Rushydro In Arbitration Against Kyrgyzstan
5th December 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia) is representing RusHydro, a Russian energy major, in an international arbitration brought against the Kyrgyz Republic over the termination of the intergovernmental agreement dated 20 September 2012 for construction and operation of the Upper-Naryn hydroelectric power plants.
BCLP Russia advises Da Vinci Capital on investments in global technology company DataArt
16th November 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has advised Da Vinci Capital, a leading emerging markets private equity firm, on investing in DataArt, a leading global technology consultancy that designs and develops unique software solutions for supporting company growth momentum in key industries.
International Tax Review again names BCLP (Russia) LLP’s tax lawyers among leading experts in Russ
18th October 2018International Tax Review has recently released its prestigious series of tax leaders guides, putting Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP’s lawyers among the leading individuals in Russia.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner appointed Sberbank’s sole legal counsel on US and EU sanctions
26th September 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has been appointed by Sberbank of Russia, from among top Russian and international law firms, as its sole legal counsel on US and EU sanctions until 31 May 2019.
BCLP Russia advises Intl Investment Bank on USD 96.5m financing to State Transport Leasing Company
26th September 2018 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has successfully acted for the International Investment Bank (IIB), a multilateral development bank mainly operating in Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia, on a RUB 6bn (USD 96.5m) revolving multi-asset secured facility for financing and refinancing the acquisition of a number of passenger and special purposes aviation and mining assets with one of the biggest Russian lessors, State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK). The financing terms permit the funds to be used for the acquisition of Let L-410 Turbolet regional passenger jets, helicopters Ansats and Mi-8s with medical modules and BELAZ mining trucks.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP advises Rusklimat Group on a restructuring project
21st August 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP is providing comprehensive legal and tax advisory support to Rusklimat Group, the biggest Russian manufacturer and importer of climate control equipment, in relation to its programme for restructuring the Group’s business units and divisions. This programme is designed to optimise the distribution network structure and raise the Group’s attractiveness to investors.
BCLP (Russia) represents Samsung C&T Corporation vc REMZ for recovery of $1,840,000 in debt & damage
9th August 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has brought yet another victory for its client, Samsung C&T Corporation, in the proceeding against REMZ (Rostovskiy ElectroMetallurgicheskiy Zavod) caused by the breach by the latter of a supply contract. The court ordered REMZ to pay USD 1,050,000 of principal debt and USD 790,000 in damages. The decision of the court of first instance was appealed by REMZ, but the court of appeals reaffirmed it without modification.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP advises Verno and Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund
31st July 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP provides legal support to Verno, an international investment company, managing the PE fund Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund C.V., in a project to develop and let around 25,000 sq m of warehouse premises as the first phase of a bigger plan to construct up to 100,000 sq m of Class A warehouses in Kazakhstan. The warehouse infrastructure affording perfect conditions for storing all types of freight will be located on the Kazakhstan-China border, in the Khorgos Eastern Gates special economic zone, which is a key transit point on the New Silk Road.
BCLP (Russia) advised MasterCard Member Association on Russia’s first Cash-Out service
28th June 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has advised MasterCard Member Association on launching an innovative service on the Russian market: simultaneous cash-out with POS payment by bank card at shop tills (tentatively named “Cash-Out” or “Purchase with Cash Back”).
IPC Puts off Double Data vs. Vkontakte Hearings until 17 July
31st May 2018On 22 May 2018, after hearing both parties, the Intellectual Property Court (IPC) adjourned until 17 July 2018 the hearing of the dispute between Skolkovo resident OOO Double (Double Data) and VKontakte over use of public data from the social network in a search engine manner.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia Defends Prosveshcheniye Publishers in Major Book Industry Case
31st May 2018The Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court of the City of Moscow has heard a trade mark dispute between Prosveshcheniye Publishing House and another Russian publisher, Ventana-Graf. The court has satisfied all the claims by Prosveshcheniye Publishing House, the claimant, recovering RUB 3.7 bn in compensation for breach of trade mark rights.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP top-ranked by The Legal 500 2018
25th April 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP is a market-leading law firm in Russia according to the recent release of the prestigious international ranking The Legal 500, which top-ranks the firm in its key practice areas: Real Estate and Construction, Competition, Intellectual Property, Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation, Tax, Employment, Banking and Finance, etc.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (russia) Acted For Vimpelcom Vs Fas Of Russia Over Sms Service Tariffs
25th April 2018Acting for PAO VimpelCom, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has triumphed in the first instance, appeal and cassation arbitrazh (commercial) courts in a dispute between mobile operators and the FAS of Russia over changes to B2B SMS service tariffs.
Goltsblat BLP advises on sale of Sailfish OS developer
22nd March 2018Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), which will operate as Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP from April 2018, advises Open Mobile Platform-DC LLC and RUSINTECH LLC on sale of 75% in Open Mobile Platform-DC and 75% in Votron LLC to Rostelecom PJSC.
Merger Creates Global Law Firm, ‘bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’ Llp, New Name On Russian Market
13th March 2018Following a vote by the Partnerships of both Bryan Cave LLP, one of the leading US law firms, and Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) LLP, including its Russian practice Goltsblat BLP, the two firms have announced they will merge, officially launching in April 2018. The new firm will be called Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner with combined revenues of over US$900 million. As the result of the merger Goltsblat BLP will continue to operate in Russia under the new name Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP. The merger brings together two organisations widely recognised for their innovative approaches to client service, into one global, fully financially integrated law firm. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will provide clients with access to international practice and sector teams in 32 offices across 11 countries and a platform of approximately 1600 lawyers.
Goltsblat BLP advises Alfa-Bank on the acquisition of a stake in fin-tech company Pay-Me
13th February 2018Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Alfa-Bank on its acquisition of shares in a mobile acquiring operator working under the Pay-Me brand. The deal contemplated the early-stage investor shareholding transferred in its entirety to the bank.
Goltsblat BLP advised AFG National on its JV with Volga Group
15th January 2018Goltsblat BLP advised AFG National on sale of a 35% stake in its subsidiary OOO Yuzhniye Zemli to Volga Group Agro (a company consolidating Volga Group’s agricultural projects). The deal was signed on 26 December 2017. Yuzhniye Zemli produces top quality apples by a super intensive technology. The company currently manages 400 ha of orchards. In 2018, it intends to launch an additional 300 ha, build the second stage of its fruit storage facility and ramp up apple production to 10 thousand tonnes.
GBLP has advised EDB and IIB on a RUB 8.15 bn syndicated facility
1st December 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised a syndicate of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and International Investment Bank (IIB) on a project finance transaction for construction of two hydro-power plants with a total capacity of 49.8 MW in the Republic of Karelia (Russia). The RUB 8.15 bn facility will be repaid in 12 years. This is also a pilot project in Russia for the New Development Bank set up by the BRICS countries, as the creditors have used its resources for funding.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Ferronordic Machines On Its Nasdaq Stockholm Ipo
16th November 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has acted as the Russian legal counsel for Ferronordic Machines AB on the offering and listing of its ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Julia Romanova Joins Goltsblat Blp As Head Of Group, Reinforcing Its Dispute Resolution Practice
16th November 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), announces that Julia Romanova has joined the team as Head of Group, International Arbitration, White Collar Criminal Defence, to strengthen further the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice. Before joining Goltsblat BLP, Julia Romanova was Head of the Litigation/Arbitration Practice of Moscow Office of Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Mts On Acquisition Of A Controlling Stake In Start-up Litebox
19th October 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised PJSC MTS, the leading telecommunications provider in Russia, on its acquisition of a controlling stake (50.82%) in the Russian retail software developer Oblachny Retail LLC operating under the LiteBox brand.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Sberbank Investments As Restructuring Agent On Genser’s Debt Restructuring
19th October 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Sberbank Investments as restructuring agent on debt portfolio restructuring for the Genser group of companies, one of Russia’s biggest car dealers. Sberbank, VTB, Sviaz-Bank, Bank SOYUZ, Credit Bank of Moscow, and Bank ROSSIYSKY CAPITAL were involved in the restructuring, with Sberbank Investments as the advisor.
Goltsblat Blp Proves To The Supreme Court That Adjustment Of Import Vat Deductions Is Unlawful
19th October 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), won a landmark dispute in the Supreme Court of Russia for Wine Brandy Plant Alliance-1892 LLC against Russia’s Federal Tax Service’s Inter-district Office for Major Taxpayers No. 3.
Goltsblat Blp Advises On Merger Of Two Major Taxi Aggregators In Russia
16th May 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Fasten (owner of Saturn and RedTaxi brands), a major player on the taxi aggregator market in Russia, on its merger with RuTaxi (Vezyet / Везет and Leader / Лидер brands).
Goltsblat Blp Advised On The Sale Of Drinking Water Production And Distribution Business In Russia T
2nd May 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), advised on the sale of a drinking water production and distribution business in Russia (Noringa and Clear Water brand names) to Borjomi.
Vitaly Dianov Appointed Goltsblat Blp Competition & Antitrust Partner
2nd May 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), announces appointment of Vitaly Dianov, PhD in law, as Competition & Antitrust Partner with effect from 1 May 2017.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Icbc On Leasing Six A321-211 To Aeroflot
17th February 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised ICBC International Leasing, the leasing subsidiary of the world’s biggest financial group, on delivery of six Airbus A321-211 aircraft to Aeroflot.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Gett On Its Usd 100 M Financing From Sberbank
7th February 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Gett, a global on-demand mobility company, on its USD 100 m financing from Sberbank.
Goltsblat Blp Advises On Acquisition Of A 90.99% Stake In Onexim’s Opin
23rd January 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), advised on the acquisition by Rossium group of companies of a 90.99% stake in ONEXIM's PJSС OPIN. The purchaser’s beneficiary is Credit Bank of Moscow majority shareholder Roman Avdeev.
Goltslat Blp Advises On Sale Of A 100% Share In Metcombank To Pao Sovcombank
3rd November 2016Acting for Severgroup, Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), advised on sale to PAO Sovcombank of a 100% shareholding in AO Metcombank, the biggest commercial bank in the Volgograd Region and a leader on the Russian car lending market.
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