Commercial practice

Protecting the interests of a major Korean energy holding company in court Pepeliaev Group’s team of lawyers have successfully safeguarded the interests of Daesung Industrial Co., Ltd - a major Korean energy holding company in the first instance court.

Participating in developing and promoting innovative models for the supply of medicines Lawyers of Pepeliaev Group's commercial practice participated in developing and promoting innovative models for the supply of medicines, which have the potential to make expensive unique pharmaceuticals more accessible for state procurement.

Drafting a set of contracts and internal corporate regulations Successfully implemented a project aimed at optimising the commercial activities of a leading international carrier in the context of a reorganisation of the client’s worldwide business activities and the restructuring of the business operations of the Russian division.

Drafting of a construction agreement Drafted a construction agreement and its appendices for one of the world's largest car manufacturers. The work also included bringing the accepted international construction procedures applied by the company into line with Russian legislation

Support during an acqusition of production capacities Provided legal support during an acquisition of a printing facility. The work included carrying out integrated legal due diligence; structuring the transaction; drafting and negotiating the terms of the sale and purchase agreement; obtaining clearance for the transaction from anti-trust authorities and closing the deal.   

Contractual work Advised an international FMCG company on planning and holding a major advertising campaign. We drafted a number of agreements dealing with famous ice-hockey players taking part in the advertising campaign.  

Legal support during inspections conducted by state authorities Prepared a list of audits conducted by state and municipal authorities during the Olympic Games in Sochi, including an analysis of possible legislative prohibitions on advertising during the competitions. We also advised on the legal aspects of purchasing tickets for the event.

Transaction structuring Divestment of its shareholding in Commercial Bank UNIFIN. Structuring a transaction on sale of a majority stake in the bank by UFG to the group of private investors.  

Due Diligence and structuring the transaction Legal support of the largest Scandinavian transport and logistics company in connection with the alleged acquisition of transport and logistics business in St. Petersburg, including the implementation of due diligence of the acquired company and deal structuring.