AstapovLawyers advised on a USD 70 mln joint venture establishment in agriculture sector
9 September 2013
AstapovLawyers ILG has advised a leading Ukrainian financial and asset management institution and a Ukrainian wheat, corn and soy production company, on establishment of a 50-50 joint venture valued at USD 70 mln.
AstapovLawyers successfully represented a major Ukrainian vodka producer in arbitration proceedings
29 August 2013
AstapovLawyers ILG has successfully represented one of the largest Ukrainian vodka producers before the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.
AstapovLawyers successfully defended commercial interests of OJSC Razgulay Group before the court in Milan, Italy
22 August 2013
AstapovLawyers ILG together with De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlanihave efficiently represented OJSC Razgulay Group, one of the largest Russian agricultural holdings, in more than 6-year-long court proceedings in Italy.
Andrey Astapov named Commercial Arbitration Lawyer of the Year in Ukraine
21 August 2013
Andrey Astapov, Managing Partner of AstapovLawyers ILG, has won in the category Commercial Arbitration Lawyer of the Year in Ukraine by a Lawyer Monthly - Legal Award 2013
Associate Yevhen Fedorchenko joined AstapovLawyers
13 August 2013
Yevhen Fedorchenko joined AstapovLawyers as Associate of the International Litigation team. He has over 5 years of litigation experience in the areas of civil, commercial, administrative law as well as profound understanding of Ukrainian and international law.
AstapovLawyers co-counseled on Great East Energy USD 50 mlm going-public transaction
6 August 2013
AstapovLawyers team handled transactional and structural support of the deal, advised on purchase and sale of the production assets in Ukraine, conducted Due Diligence, issued several legal opinions, as well as drafted transaction documents.
AstapovLawyers named Best Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year 2013 in Ukraine
1 August 2013
AstapovLawyers has been named Best Mergers & Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year 2013 in Ukraine by InterContinental Finance Magazine Awards, which awards leading professional firms.
AstapovLawyers successfully represented the Variant LLC before International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian CCI
29 July 2013
The dispute arose out of respondent`s failure to deliver goods conforming contractual specifications. AstapovLawyers acted as a representative for claimant, the Variant LLC, one of the largest producers of formwork, scaffolding, luminaries and other products on CIS territory.
Andrey Astapov will give a master class on "How Ukrainian companies can be transformed into business of international scale"
24 July 2013
Andrey Astapov, Managing Partner of AstapovLawyers ILG, will give a master class on "How Ukrainian companies can be transformed into business of international scale". The event is organized by Ukrainian High School of Business and will take place on 15 August 2013 at 7 p.m. in conference hall "Panorama" of "Kubik" BC, Sholudenko str., 3.
AstapovLawyers joined the Mediation Practices Club of the Kyiv Mohyla Business School
23 July 2013
AstapovLawyers ILG joined the Mediation Practices Club founded on 2 July 2013 at the Ukrainian Mediation Center (Kyiv Mohyla Business School). The club was initiated by leading Ukrainian law firms.
AstapovLawyers became legal partner of the Sanlorenzo 46 steel and Sunseeker Portofino 40 yachts presentation
19 July 2013
AstapovLawyers ILG became the legal partner of the Sanlorenzo 46 steel and Sunseeker Portofino 40 yachts presentation. The event took place on 18 July in Porto Franco restaurant. The guests included members of the Burevestnik yacht club, yacht owners, businessmen and politicians.
Oleh Malskyy shortlisted for European Union Lawyer of the Year in Ukraine
18 July 2013
The voting criteria included involvement in significant legal cases and legal activity, size (value) of involvement within transactions, deals & cases, innovation in client care, peer recognition and personal achievement, strategic vision, previous accolades and entries within the international legal guides.
AstapovLawyers named Independent Law Firm of the Year in Ukraine
5 July 2013
AstapovLawyers Internatonal Law Group has been named Independent Law Firm of the Year in Ukraine by ACQ Global Awards 2013. The ACQ Global Awards set out to recognize the achievements of those who are responding most successfully to the demands being placed on them in the new post-recession business environment.
AstapovLawyers advised the seller on USD 25 million strategic Oil&Gas assets sale
4 July 2013
AstapovLawyers International Law Group advised the seller on USD 25 million sale of strategic Oil&Gas assets in Ukraine to CUB Energy, a Black Sea region-focused upstream Oil&Gas company.
Associate Konstantin Derbyshev joined AstapovLawyers Kazakhstan team
27 June 2013
Konstantin Derbyshev joined AstapovLawyers Kazakhstan team as an Associate of the Corporate & M&A Department. Prior to joining AstapovLawyers Konstantin worked as a legal consultant with KPMG where he was also responsible for keeping clients updated on the most recent changes to Kazakh legislation.
Anna Kombikova gave a lecture within the “International Commercial Arbitration” special training program
26 June 2013
Anna Kombikova, Associate of AstapovLawyers International Law Group, gave a lecture within the "International Commercial Arbitration" special training program, organized by the European Arbitration Chamber (Brussels, Belgium).
AstapovLawyers successfully represented Italian clothes manufacturer in litigation against Ukrainian retailer
25 June 2013
AstapovLawyers International Law Group has successfully represented Italian clothes manufacturer in litigation against Ukrainian retailer before Kyiv City Commercial Court. The dispute arose out of respondent’s failure to pay for the delivered goods of Italian origin.
AstapovLawyers named Law Firm of the Year in M&A by Global 100 – 2013
19 June 2013
AstapovLawyers International Law Group has been named Law Firm of the Year in M&A by Global 100 – 2013 edition, which distinguishes 100 of the World’s leading firms and individuals with votes from over 163 countries worldwide.
Ivan Lishchyna attended the DIS Baltic Arbitration Days
17 June 2013
Ivan Lishchyna, Senior Associate of AstapovLawyers ILG, took part in the DIS Baltic Arbitration Days: Arbitration in Corporate and Finance Disputes, which took place on 13-14 June 2013 at Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia.
AstapovLawyers will officially support Alfa Jazz Fest 2013
10 June 2013
AstapovLawyers International Law Group has become a legal partner of the international jazz festival Alfa Jazz Fest, which is held annually in Lviv, Ukraine on 13-16 June. The event will gather around 40 000 guests, giving an unforgettable impressions to the audience and jazz connoisseurs.