Anton Ivanov
Associate
Anton is a specialist in corporate law, his expertise is focused on M&A transactions, business restructuring, due diligence and redomiciliation of foreign businesses to the Russian Federation.
In addition, Anton advises clients on structuring corporate governance, joint ventures and co-investment structures (in particular, in the form of closed mutual funds and investment partnership agreements).
Prior to joining VERBA LEGAL, Anton was an associate in the Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity group of one of the largest Russian law firms.
In addition, Anton advises clients on structuring corporate governance, joint ventures and co-investment structures (in particular, in the form of closed mutual funds and investment partnership agreements).
Prior to joining VERBA LEGAL, Anton was an associate in the Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity group of one of the largest Russian law firms.
Education
Anton holds a Bachelor's degree from the Higher School of Economics, a Master's degree from the Moscow Higher School of Social and Economic Sciences, and an LL.M. from the University of Manchester.
projects
Selected project experience
Advising a leading Russian steel company on the acquisition of a 75% stake in the authorised capital of one of the largest Russian valve manufacturing companies for a total amount of over RUB 14 billion.
Supporting the withdrawal of a foreign investor from a Russian company that is one of the largest agricultural producers in Russia (including support in obtaining authorisation from the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation for payment of the actual value of the share).
Advising a major mining company on debt restructuring issues, including support in the sale of shares in the company to an investor.
Advised a major Russian shipping company on liaising with partners participating in the Production Sharing Agreement in relation to the development of the Chaivo, Odoptu and Arkutun-Dagi fields.
Supporting the exit of a foreign investor from the Russian division of one of the world's largest manufacturers of motor vehicle components, including successfully obtaining a transaction approval from the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation.
Supporting the exit from the Russian business of one of the largest German companies - a manufacturer of automotive components, including participation in obtaining Russian Presidential authorisation for the transaction.
Supporting the establishment of a representative office of a major American transnational corporation in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as advising the aforementioned corporation on the activities of its Russian representative office.
Advising a major US engineering company on the settlement of intercompany debt and options for terminating the company's operations in the Russian Federation.
Advising a Russian investor in connection with the acquisition of a company that owns a large land plot in the Moscow region, including participation in due diligence of the asset and support of the transaction on the investor's acquisition of participatory interests in the charter capital.
Due diligence of the Russian division of the world's largest producer of paint and varnish materials, as well as a Russian group of companies investing in a significant number of business projects in the real sector of the economy.
Comprehensive advice to a Russian investor in connection with the operation of a Russian business (supply of medical equipment), structuring investments in the gold mining industry in a number of African states.
Advising a major Armenian bank and a backbone Russian bank on setting up an IT joint venture.
Advising Russian entrepreneurs on bringing them to subsidiary liability and liability for losses incurred by the company.
Advising a Russian investor on establishing a joint venture with Slovak and Israeli partners.
Advised a number of major Russian companies on debt restructuring to shareholders/foreign counterparties, including preparation of transaction documentation and support of the transaction.
Supporting the withdrawal of a foreign investor from a Russian company that is one of the largest agricultural producers in Russia (including support in obtaining authorisation from the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation for payment of the actual value of the share).
Advising a major mining company on debt restructuring issues, including support in the sale of shares in the company to an investor.
Advised a major Russian shipping company on liaising with partners participating in the Production Sharing Agreement in relation to the development of the Chaivo, Odoptu and Arkutun-Dagi fields.
Supporting the exit of a foreign investor from the Russian division of one of the world's largest manufacturers of motor vehicle components, including successfully obtaining a transaction approval from the Government Commission for Control over Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation.
Supporting the exit from the Russian business of one of the largest German companies - a manufacturer of automotive components, including participation in obtaining Russian Presidential authorisation for the transaction.
Supporting the establishment of a representative office of a major American transnational corporation in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as advising the aforementioned corporation on the activities of its Russian representative office.
Advising a major US engineering company on the settlement of intercompany debt and options for terminating the company's operations in the Russian Federation.
Advising a Russian investor in connection with the acquisition of a company that owns a large land plot in the Moscow region, including participation in due diligence of the asset and support of the transaction on the investor's acquisition of participatory interests in the charter capital.
Due diligence of the Russian division of the world's largest producer of paint and varnish materials, as well as a Russian group of companies investing in a significant number of business projects in the real sector of the economy.
Comprehensive advice to a Russian investor in connection with the operation of a Russian business (supply of medical equipment), structuring investments in the gold mining industry in a number of African states.
Advising a major Armenian bank and a backbone Russian bank on setting up an IT joint venture.
Advising Russian entrepreneurs on bringing them to subsidiary liability and liability for losses incurred by the company.
Advising a Russian investor on establishing a joint venture with Slovak and Israeli partners.
Advised a number of major Russian companies on debt restructuring to shareholders/foreign counterparties, including preparation of transaction documentation and support of the transaction.