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MEMBER NEWS
CMS and mergermarket release Deal Drivers Russia latest edition, revealing a cautious level of optimism in the M&A industry for the year ahead
March 3, 2010
Moscow – Results of the survey Deal Drivers Russia, published today by CMS in cooperation with mergermarket, reveal that optimism is returning to the M&A industry, albeit slowly. Only 1% of respondents this time thought that M&A activity will decrease during 2010, as against the views of 33% at the end of 2009.
In December 2009, mergermarket interviewed 100 Russian M&A and corporate finance decision makers in order to garner their views on various aspects of the current Russian M&A environment. In addition, mergermarket supplemented this research with deal type and sector analysis from mergermarket’s exclusive M&A data.
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1st March 2010 - Magisters Advises on EUR 120 Million Waster Recycling Infrastructure Project in St. Petersburg, Russia
Magisters, a leading CIS-based law firm, has been chosen to provide full legal support in the course of implementation of a large-scale infrastructure project for the construction of a waste recycling plant near St. Petersburg, Russia.
Within the framework of the project, Magisters will advise TDF Ecotech AG, acting as a project applicant, as well as other affiliated companies of TDF group, during the course of preparations and conducting of the tender for the construction of a waste recycling plant in Yanino, Leningrad Region. The total cost of the project exceeds EUR 120 million.
Magisters’ project team is led by Kirill Ratnikov, Moscow-based Partner, Head of Infrastructure & PPP (CIS). Moreover, Clemens Schlotter, Head of Magisters’ German Desk, will also be actively engaged for consulting purposes on issues pertaining to international law.
18th February 2010 - Salans Announces New Office in Brussels
International law firm Salans today announces that it will open a new office in Brussels, Belgium, with the recruitment of a seven-person team who will join from Mayer Brown. The opening in Brussels will be Salans’ 22nd office, with an effective start date of 1 March 2010.
The Brussels team will be led by partner Edward Borovikov, a recognised leading trade lawyer. The combination of his practice, which includes trade law and policy work for EU, Russian, Chinese, Turkish and US clients, with Salans’ global footprint ensures that the new Brussels office will be a compelling attraction to both Salans’ and the new team’s clients, given the strategic importance of a Brussels presence to Salans’ global competition, EU regulatory and trade practice.
Please read more here.
PEPELIAEV GROUP, LLC formerly Pepeliaev, Goltsblat & Partners
Effective February 2010, Pepeliaev, Goltsblat & Partners will have a new name: Pepeliaev Group
The rebranding of our firm is the logical result of our successful development over the past few years and the path we chose to expand geographical coverage, develop regional and international cooperation, expand the scope of our activities and strengthen practice areas.
In many ways 2009 was a seminal year for our firm. Against the backdrop of a complex environment attributable to the global economic crisis, we managed to consolidate our position as a fully-fledged law firm, expanded the number of our practice areas and scope of our services, and strengthened our position in such areas as corporate and employment law, antimonopoly regulation, land and real estate, customs law and foreign trade regulation, commercial and corporate litigation. In addition, we dynamically developed new sector-oriented practice areas. The telecommunications group continued its successful development. A banking practice, group for the administrative legal support of business, pharmaceuticals and health care group and environmental group were established.
The composition of our partners and professionals also evolved substantially and was strengthened. More than 50 specialists from international law firms, the state authorities and academia joined our team in 2009.
Over the past year, the company developed dynamically regional markets and handled significant projects in CIS countries and abroad. Our company became a member of TerraLex, the largest international association of law firms that unites local firms in more than 100 countries. In addition, the company is a member of Taxand, a well-known tax consulting group.
According to the leading international ratings of law firms published by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe and The Legal 500 EMEA, our company is without a doubt the leading provider of legal services in taxation in Russia. We are also one of the three leading firms in the following areas: antimonopoly regulation, dispute resolution, intellectual property, corporate law and M&A, real estate and employment law.
Lotte Hotel Moscow Joins The Leading Hotels of the World
Lotte Hotel Moscow, a five-star property scheduled to open in spring 2010, has announced entry in The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW). Distinctive for its premium-class portfolio of independent hotels, and strict selection procedures, LHW represents the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas located in 80 countries around the globe. Lotte Hotel Moscow is now one of over 450 members of this luxurious family.
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