Ratings and Awards
IFLR1000
- Restructuring and insolvency – Tier 3
Yulia Litovtseva - Highly regarded (individual ranking for lawyers who are highly regarded by their peers and possess a strong transactional record and positive client feedback)
- M&A – Tier 4
- Banking - Tier 5
Project development:
- Power - Tier 5
- Mining - Other notable
Practices overview and client comments
Financial and corporate
Domestic firm Pepeliaev Group is active in banking and finance, M&A, restructuring and insolvency and project work.
During the research period in banking work the firm has advised on a number of financing agreements.
In M&A the firm conducted legal due diligence of target companies ahead of acquisitions and was involved in joint venture work. In acquisition work the firm mainly advise the buyer.
In project development work a firm highlight was advising on the implementation of the product sharing agreement and development of Kharyaga oil field.
In restructuring and insolvency work the firm represented creditors, debtors, and guarantors in bankruptcy matters.
Recent Deal Data highlights
- Kharyaga oil field
"A well-knit team of lawyers." – M&A
"Efficient, thorough, and has a good knowledge of local laws." – M&A
"Completely satisfied with the work performed. The main strengths are its readiness and ability to start a large scope of work in short time, and its great knowledge of Russian law." – Restructuring and insolvency
"Experienced, accessible and good at negotiations." – Restructuring and insolvency
"Strong lawyers with high analytical skills and proficiency in many aspects of the profession." – Restructuring and insolvency