Andrei is a partner at Sayenko Kharenko. Dr Liakhov has over 20 years of professional experience with leading international law firms, companies and government institutions in the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Lithuania, Canada, and Ukraine.
Dr Liakhov advises extensively on the most sophisticated cross-border corporate transactions. His experience includes advising both regulators and market participants on all issues relating to securities regulations both on the international and domestic levels. Andrei also advises on wealth management, debt restructuring, mergers and acquisitions projects.
Dr Liakhov has extensive experience in public sector and has been repeatedly involved in developing legislation, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and advising on the most complex transactions involving the state.
Dr Liakhov has expert knowledge and the market-leading reputation in the field of mining, natural resources and aviation.
Andrei is recommended as a foreign expert for the UK in corporate/M&A by Chambers Global 2016; recognized in commercial, corporate/M&A by The Legal 500, 2016; named a leading lawyer for energy & infrastructure and financial & corporate by IFLR 1000, 2016; and is listed among world's best private client lawyers by the independent review Who's Who Legal: Private Client 2015.
Mr Liakhov is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and the Lithuanian Bar Association and the Ryazan Oblast Bar.
Education:
- PGL degree from College of Law of England and Wales;
- Honorary Doctor of Law of Karlov University in Prague;
- Doctor of Law degree from the Academy of Sciences of the USSR;
- Doctor of Law degree from the Academy of Sciences of Lithuania.