Her extensive consulting experience has enabled her to amass expertise in multiple specializations, earning her recognition in professional ratings and by industry peers.
Tatiana is most proficient in handling M&A transactions, business restructuring, and boasts a substantial track record in managing M&A projects. Since 2007, she has overseen the closure of over a hundred deals under both Russian and international law, and has directed substantial investment projects including infrastructure and facility upgrades.
In today's ever-evolving legal landscape, sanctions invariably affect numerous projects. Tatiana and her team provide expert counsel on sanctions law, representing clients before the regulatory bodies of EU member states, as well as OFAC and OFSI, on matters concerning sanctions.
Under her leadership, the first Belgian Ministry of Finance license to unblock frozen assets for a Russian individual was acquired, and first execution of such an unblocking license was achieved. Currently, Tatiana continues to secure individual licenses for both private investors and institutional participants in the financial market.
Tatiana is also a recognized expert in resolving disputes in both state courts and international arbitration forums. She has extensive experience representing both Russian and international clients in disputes adjudicated under the rules of various arbitration institutions including ICAC, ICC, SCC, LCIA, and SIAC.
Her specialization is in resolving complex corporate conflicts and disputes related to large-scale infrastructure building and coordination of multi-jurisdictional arbitration and litigation efforts.
Tatiana is a valued member of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs' (RSPP) International and Investment Arbitration Panel and Appointment Commission, and is included in RSPP's lists of recommended arbitrators and experts for construction and real estate disputes. Her contributions have been recognized in the Russian Arbitrators Guide: Next Generation, published in 2021. She is listed on the list of arbitrators for the Hong Kong International Arbitration Court (HKIAC) as well as on the SIAC reserve list of arbitrators.
Tatiana's client base includes leading companies in the energy sector, industrial and oil and gas enterprises, construction and logistics firms, as well as FMCG sector leaders and major retailers.
Tatiana has co-authored several law books published by renowned publishers like Thomson West and CMP Publishing International Law and Policy, in addition to numerous articles on corporate law and corporate disputes in specialized Russian journals.
Challenged the Belgian Council of State's refusal to issue a license for the release of assets frozen at NSD.
Provided consultancy to a leading Russian multimodal transportation company on sanctions and compliance issues, as well as potential restructuring scenarios.
Offered consultative support to the international division of a Russian oil and gas major on intra-group financing amid sectoral sanctions.
Provided legal assistance to a major Russian private insurance company on the specifics of sanctions laws regarding contracts and relationships with top-tier global reinsurers.
Advised a major Russian fund on sanctions legislation on a subscription basis.
Provided expert advice to board members of a major Russian bank on matters of US, EU, and UK sanctions legislation.
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;
Acted in defense of a state-involved Russian geological exploration firm in an LCIA arbitration related to a dispute with an equipment supplier, with attempts to involve the Russian Federation as a dispute party.
Represented a Russian contractor in an ICC arbitration dispute with an international party concerning the construction of a segment of the Nord Stream pipeline.
Represented a Russian client in SCC arbitration, as well as coordinating parallel actions in BVI and Cypriot courts for provisional measures to support the arbitration.
A series of transactions for the consolidation of a chemical holding (total investment exceeds 50 billion rubles).
Comprehensive legal support for the client in acquiring Russian assets from foreign companies leaving the market.
Drafted transaction documents for the acquisition of a multi-profile company, the largest Russian distributor in IT, consumer and household electronics, software, network equipment, etc., valued at RUB 22 billion.
Representation in the restructuring of a group of companies involving a foreign majority shareholder and Russian-controlled funds (Limited Partnerships) in response to restrictive measures and Presidential Decrees limiting transactions with non-residents.
Advisory services for establishing a joint venture with one of the sanctioned banks (investment amount: USD 200 million), including capital structure development, advising on the creation of a Private Equity Fund, drafting of sale and purchase agreements, corporate agreements, and options.
Represented the client in the acquisition of metallurgical businesses as a foreign owner leaves Russian market (deal value amount to USD 150 million), including comprehensive asset due diligence, drafting the principal agreement and all transactional documentation (including intra-group debt settlement), consulting on counteractions to the transaction, and negotiating with financial institutions about payment possibilities.
Represented the client in multiple infrastructure projects for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of airports, including participation in tendering processes, privatization deals, and the drafting of investment and corporate agreements.