Projects

An appeal in the interests of a creditor (a significant construction company) against a judgment on a claim by an affiliated person against a bankrupt.

Our client is a major construction company that is a creditor in the bankruptcy case of a manufacturing company. In bankruptcy proceedings, the debtor's subsidiary filed claims for more than RUB 700 million.
An action for invalidity of transactions was brought by a minority shareholder of a subsidiary company on its behalf.

Our client is a major construction company that is a creditor in the bankruptcy case of a manufacturing company. In bankruptcy proceedings, the debtor's subsidiary filed claims for more than RUB 700 million.

An action for invalidity of transactions was brought by a minority shareholder of a subsidiary company on its behalf. The plaintiff claimed that the chain of commerce was a cover for another trade that had been made without the necessary corporate approval and was aimed at withdrawal of the company's assets. In court, the debtor agreed with the plaintiff's position, as a result of which the transactions were declared invalid.

The client, as a creditor of the debtor, appealed a judgment declaring the transactions invalid. As part of the case, we analyzed the corporate and commercial relationships between the debtor, its subsidiary, the plaintiff, and other members of their class. As a result of a detailed analysis, we developed a legal opinion that disclosed the nature of the transactions between the class members. The pattern we identified led us to conclude that the funds transferred under the contested transactions remained under the control of the debtor's subsidiary and that the transactions caused it no harm. We also revealed that the contested transactions were aimed at including a creditor "friendly" to the debtor in the bankruptcy case. In addition, we substantiated in detail that the plaintiff had missed the statute of limitations.

Conducting an internal investigation at a major pork producer company in Russia in connection with an outbreak of African swine fever.

Our client is an agro-industrial company in the Tver region, one of Russia's 20 largest pork producers.
The PB Legal team conducted an internal corporate investigation into the legality of the actions of government agencies and company employees during the outbreak of viral animal disease.

Our client is an agro-industrial company in the Tver region, one of Russia's 20 largest pork producers.

The PB Legal team conducted an internal corporate investigation into the legality of the actions of government agencies and company employees during the outbreak of viral animal disease.

Preparation of a legal opinion on the assessment of risks in the application of the creditor’s claims in the debtor’s bankruptcy case.

Our client is a large company established on the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation, which is engaged in the development of investment projects in the regions of the Russian Federation. As a result of the revision of the case under newly discovered circumstances, the client had claims against the debtor.

Our client is a large company established on the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation, which is engaged in the development of investment projects in the regions of the Russian Federation. As a result of the revision of the case under newly discovered circumstances, the client had claims against the debtor.

The PB Legal team prepared a legal opinion assessing the client's risks related to the application claims in the debtor's bankruptcy case, as well as the prospects of satisfying the said claims. The legal opinion also analyzed the procedure for reversing a judgment in a situation where a debtor is declared bankrupt. Based on the results of the analysis, the client was given recommendations in connection with the statement of claims in the debtor's bankruptcy case.

Consulting a Russian investment company on issues related to special administrative districts.

Our client is a well-known Russian investment company that finances real estate projects in the special administrative district of Russky Island.

Our client is a well-known Russian investment company that finances real estate projects in the special administrative district of Russky Island. PB Legal team is developing for the client a roadmap for the registration of an investment project, which would allow to simultaneously use the benefits of the special administrative district and the regime in force in the territory of the "Free Port of Vladivostok".

Advising a Russian gold mining company on the application of the concept of “affiliation” in corporate law.

Our client is a large Russian gold mining company. The company approached us with a question regarding the criteria of affiliation within the framework of legislation obliging to send a binding offer to shareholders when acquiring large blocks of shares in public joint-stock companies.

Our client is a large Russian gold mining company. The company approached us with a question regarding the criteria of affiliation within the framework of legislation obliging to send a binding offer to shareholders when acquiring large blocks of shares in public joint-stock companies.

The PB Legal team analyzed cases of application of the concept of "de facto affiliation" within the framework of the Law on Joint Stock Companies and prepared a legal opinion. Based on the research, we assessed the risks of the client and provided recommendations on how to mitigate these risks.

Participation in the deal structuring on the investor’s entry into the capital of an agricultural company.

PB Legal team represents the beneficiary of a large agricultural company, which needed to attract additional funding due to the need to expand its business.
Negotiations have now been initiated with an investor to acquire a 50% share of the company.

PB Legal team represents the beneficiary of a large agricultural company, which needed to attract additional funding due to the need to expand its business.

Negotiations have now been initiated with an investor to acquire a 50% share of the company. The provision of extensive additional financing to the company by the investor is also being discussed. PB Legal team represents the client at all stages of the transaction.