Petar Stojanovic
Associate
Petar is a specialist in corporate law, his expertise is focused on M&A transactions, business restructuring, due diligence and due diligence.
In addition, Petar advises clients on structuring corporate governance systems, venture capital investment and redomiciliation, joint ventures and co-investment structures (in particular in the form of closed-end mutual funds) and the application of sanctions legislation.
Prior to joining VERBA LEGAL, Petar was an associate in the Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity group of one of the largest Russian law firms.
In addition, Petar advises clients on structuring corporate governance systems, venture capital investment and redomiciliation, joint ventures and co-investment structures (in particular in the form of closed-end mutual funds) and the application of sanctions legislation.
Prior to joining VERBA LEGAL, Petar was an associate in the Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity group of one of the largest Russian law firms.
Education
Petar graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in ‘Legal Regulation of International Commercial Activity’ from the International Law Faculty of the All-Russian Academy of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
projects
Selected project experience
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 a major US holding company, a producer of drinking bottled water, with the sale of Russian assets to the existing management team.
Advising the Russian division of a major Japanese technology company on a number of corporate and legal issues, including amendments to the corporate structure and amendments to constituent documents.
Advising a major Dutch children's goods manufacturer on its exit from the Russian business with the possibility of potential return of corporate control in the future.
Due diligence of a Russian division of a paint and varnish manufacturer and a Russian group of companies investing in a significant number of business projects in the real sector of the economy.
Advising a Chinese gold mining holding company on the acquisition of a Russian gold mining company and conducting due diligence of the company, including licences and subsoil use permits issues.
Advising a Russian group of companies on setting up a joint venture in the financial services sector.
Advising a Slovak company on the subsidiary's operations in the Russian Federation, as well as debt financing of the subsidiary, preparation of necessary documents.
Supporting the escrow of documents related to the activities of a Cypriot operating company of a Russian bank in fulfilment of a share purchase agreement.
Supported the sale of a Cypriot gaming and software development company to a large Russian IT conglomerate.
Supporting the exit from the Russian business of a major US holding company, a producer of drinking bottled water, with the sale of Russian assets to the existing management team.
Advising the Russian division of a major Japanese technology company on a number of corporate and legal issues, including amendments to the corporate structure and amendments to constituent documents.
Advising a major Dutch children's goods manufacturer on its exit from the Russian business with the possibility of potential return of corporate control in the future.
Due diligence of a Russian division of a paint and varnish manufacturer and a Russian group of companies investing in a significant number of business projects in the real sector of the economy.
Advising a Chinese gold mining holding company on the acquisition of a Russian gold mining company and conducting due diligence of the company, including licences and subsoil use permits issues.
Advising a Russian group of companies on setting up a joint venture in the financial services sector.
Advising a Slovak company on the subsidiary's operations in the Russian Federation, as well as debt financing of the subsidiary, preparation of necessary documents.
Supporting the escrow of documents related to the activities of a Cypriot operating company of a Russian bank in fulfilment of a share purchase agreement.
Supported the sale of a Cypriot gaming and software development company to a large Russian IT conglomerate.