A market-leading team specialising in infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships (PPP) has joined VERBA LEGAL under the leadership of Partners Alexander Dolgov and Konstantin Makarevich. The team brings unique, second-to-none expertise in structuring and supporting complex infrastructure initiatives and PPP arrangements.

For over 20 years Alexander Dolgov and Konstantin Makarevich have been advising on the structuring and implementation of PPP projects, other major infrastructure developments and project finance transactions in Russia, the CIS and internationally. Their experience spans the transport, energy, industrial production, IT infrastructure, social and utilities sectors.

The team comprises seasoned experts with extensive experience representing and advising leading financial institutions, development banks, state corporations, construction, industrial and service companies, operators, Russian and international investors, as well as governmental authorities at all levels. 

The lawyers have played an instrumental role in laying the groundwork for and delivering some of the largest and most significant infrastructure and related projects in Russia, with many of them being the first of its kind in the relevant sectors. Their experience encompasses the development of strategic federal project initiatives, regional digital transformation programmes, federal programmes for the development of social and transport infrastructure, construction of high-tech facilities and innovative production sites. They also have unrivalled experience advising on legislative initiatives, legal and institutional reforms in the field of investment and PPPs in Russia, the CIS, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Projects led by Alexander Dolgov and Konstantin Makarevich have repeatedly been recognised in national and international legal rankings, including Pravo-300, Kommersant, Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. Notable achievements include participation in large-scale federal infrastructure programmes, strategic partnership with VEB.RF and successful cooperation with all major banks, state corporations and leading private and other domestic companies.

Tatyana Neveeva, Managing Partner of VERBA LEGAL, commented:
«The arrival of Alexander Dolgov and Konstantin Makarevich’s team creates new opportunities for us in the infrastructure and PPP sectors. Their unrivalled experience in Russia and the scale of the projects they have worked on will enable VERBA LEGAL to strengthen its strategic position and offer clients solutions that meet the demands of the future economy».

Alexander Panov, Senior Partner at VERBA LEGAL, added:
«Our new PPP colleagues are true market leaders. With this addition, VERBA LEGAL has a complete transactional cycle: an extensive corporate and M&A practice, banking and finance, capital markets, and now – infrastructure and PPP».

Alexander Dolgov, Partner, Practice Leader, Head of Infrastructure and PPP Practice at VERBA LEGAL, noted:
«Integrating our team into the broader VERBA LEGAL platform makes it possible to provide first-class services across the full range of infrastructure projects and project finance matters. This will help us maintain and develop relationships with our strategic clients – leaders of the Russian infrastructure market – and attract new clients in both traditional and rapidly growing sectors, supported by VERBA LEGAL’s exceptional expertise and resources in Russia and internationally».

Konstantin Makarevich, Partner, Head of Infrastructure and PPP Practice at VERBA LEGAL, added:
«Amid rapid technological and other transformations in Russian and global markets, we continue to expand and enhance the services we offer our clients while consistently supporting socially significant initiatives in the infrastructure, legislative and other spheres».