Alexander Koloskov
Senior Associate
Alexander is distinguished in corporate law, with a focused expertise in guiding M&A transactions, business restructuring, and redomiciliation.
Besides, Alexander advises clients on structuring corporate governance systems, establishing joint ventures and co-investment structures (notably in the form of closed-end mutual investment funds and investment partnership agreements), as well as creating long-term incentive programs (LTIP, ESOP).
Before joining VERBA LEGAL, Alexander worked for one of the Big Four companies and one of the leading Russian law firms.
Besides, Alexander advises clients on structuring corporate governance systems, establishing joint ventures and co-investment structures (notably in the form of closed-end mutual investment funds and investment partnership agreements), as well as creating long-term incentive programs (LTIP, ESOP).
Before joining VERBA LEGAL, Alexander worked for one of the Big Four companies and one of the leading Russian law firms.
achievements
Ratings and Awards
In 2023, Alexander was recognized in the band 3 (very good specialists) in the “Business Mergers and Acquisitions” category of the Rossiyskaya Gazeta legal rating.
Education
Alexander holds a Master's degree in Corporate Law from the National Research University Higher School of Economics and a Bachelor's degree from the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL).
projects
Selected project experience
Assisted in the acquisition of a Russian fiber optic business from a foreign investor exiting the Russian market, including support in obtaining Government Commission approval and developing mechanisms for repurchase of a portion of shares (stakes) to potentially enable the investor's return and the establishment of a joint venture;
Facilitated the process of obtaining Government Commission approval for the acquisition of corrugated and polymer packaging plants by a leading player in the Russian packaging materials industry;
Assisted in the transaction (including securing Government Commission approval) for the buyout of a foreign investor's share in the capital of a Russian subsidiary, a leader in the global lighting equipment market, by the Russian management;
Assisted in the transaction (including securing Government Commission approval) for the purchase of a foreign investor's stake in a Russian subsidiary active in steel equipment maintenance by the Russian management;
Assisted in the transaction (including securing Government Commission approval) for the buyout by a Russian investor of a foreign owner's share in a Russian joint venture specializing in the production of steel structures.
Facilitated the process of obtaining Government Commission approval for the acquisition of corrugated and polymer packaging plants by a leading player in the Russian packaging materials industry;
Assisted in the transaction (including securing Government Commission approval) for the buyout of a foreign investor's share in the capital of a Russian subsidiary, a leader in the global lighting equipment market, by the Russian management;
Assisted in the transaction (including securing Government Commission approval) for the purchase of a foreign investor's stake in a Russian subsidiary active in steel equipment maintenance by the Russian management;
Assisted in the transaction (including securing Government Commission approval) for the buyout by a Russian investor of a foreign owner's share in a Russian joint venture specializing in the production of steel structures.
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