Laura Brank > Dechert LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Dechert Russia LLC‘s corporate practice is led by seasoned corporate specialist Laura Brank, who is supported by Evgenia Korotkova. The team has knowledge of Russian, UK and US law, which is utilised when advising on large multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. The department is equally well-versed in corporate governance issues, compliance work and commercial contractual arrangements. The team demonstrates a breath of experience across multiple sectors with particular strength in the manufacturing, mining and metals, private equity and technology industries.

Dechert Russia LLC’s practice has substantial strength in financial restructuring, which is evidenced in the expertise of managing partner Laura Brank. The team handles complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency work and leverages its close cooperation with the firm’s London team. Yuri Makhonin departed to Rybalkin, Gortsunyan & Partners.

Dechert Russia LLC assists a mix of domestic and international clients with real estate transactions, and provides general real estate advice on all types of real estate properties. The department works with the firm’s dispute resolution group on contentious matters concerning construction projects. Managing partner Laura Brank is the key contact.

Dechert Russia LLC’s Moscow-based practice is fully integrated with the firm’s global dispute resolution group and has significant experience in handling a variety of disputes at a domestic and international level. Senior associate Maryana Batalova has expertise in corporate, commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation. Laura Brank is also noted. In late 2019, Yuri Makhonin departed to Rybalkin, Gortsunyan & Partners.

At Dechert Russia LLC, the trial, investigations and securities department sits as part of the firm’s wider dispute resolution practice. In its work on significant multi-jurisdictional disputes, the Moscow-based office draws upon the expertise of the firm’s offices worldwide, and works closely with the teams in London and Washington DC. Beyond its strength in commercial and investment treaty arbitration, the team is also acting in litigation relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Managing partner Laura Brank is a key contact for arbitration-related matters and has specialist expertise in proceedings in the financial services sector. Associate Maryana Batalova is also noted. In late 2019, former practice head Yuri Makhonin departed to Rybalkin, Gortsunyan & Partners.

Led by Laura Brank, Dechert Russia LLC fields a multidisciplinary team, which has substantial experience assisting banks, multilateral financial institutions, export credit agencies and a variety of funds and corporations. The department utilises the expertise of the firm’s team in London, particularly on issues relating to complex multi-jurisdictional debt matters, equity deals and project financings.

Dechert Russia LLC‘s team, led by Laura Brank, advises on upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas operations. In the power sector, the practice advises on EPC contracts, offtake agreements and various supply-side contracts, as well as on the financing of captive power plants and the sale of shares in energy companies. Brank’s practice focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and debt and equity financing transactions.