CORPORATE
Mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures
  • developing detailed project structures

  • conducting due diligence reviews of target companies and assets

  • drafting and negotiating letters of understanding, sale and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, transition services agreements, security documentation of all kinds, option agreements, etc.

  • providing legal support throughout the transaction, right up to the closing date

  • developing project financing structures

  • drafting and negotiating agreements with banks and other lenders

  • corporate regulation of legal relations in M&A and joint ventures, including drafting and negotiating corporate approval documentation, articles of incorporation, regulations on governing bodies, policies, etc.

Corporate governance
  • developing corporate governance structures that meet the client’s status and needs (including the allocation of responsibilities within the company) and implementing the structure (including drafting documents on the establishment and the activities of the company's management bodies, committees and structural subdivisions)

  • directors' and officers' liability and liability insurance, and on the introduction and development of indemnification agreements and other mechanisms to protect the interests of directors and officers

  • crisis management

  • corporate restructurings

Employment and executive compensation
  • advising on employment issues in the course of M&A transactions including: conducting due diligence reviews of the target company to identify labor relations issues, advising on post-transaction employment of key staff, headcount optimization, the integration of the existing workforce into the acquirer's staff, and harmonizing the existing incentive program with the acquirer’s programs

  • providing ongoing advice on employment matters, including developing labor relations documentation (employment contracts and internal regulations), advising on resolving conflicts, developing plans to monitor employee performance, advising on hiring key personnel and developing the relevant employment agreements and job descriptions, and advising on termination of employment (including redundancy and dismissal for misconduct)

  • developing long-term incentive programs

  • advising on employment compliance issues, including employment audits

  • advising on personal data protection issues, including personal data compliance audits and developing standard forms

Awards and recognition
Many of our lawyers are recognized by
news
05/29/2025
On May 23rd, amendments to legislation came into effect in Hong Kong, allowing foreign companies to re-register in this special administrative region of China. Now, Russian entrepreneurs seeking an alternative to “unfriendly” jurisdictions can consider Hong Kong alongside the UAE, Mauritius, or Seychelles.
05/28/2025
Choosing a jurisdiction for resolving disputes with Chinese counterparts is a complex task, requiring careful analysis of numerous factors, including the enforceability of a judgment and the specific legislation of both countries. Kommersant Publishing House asked Chuck Peng, Head of KKMP China Desk, where businesses turn to resolve disputes arising from Russian-Chinese contracts.
05/27/2025
The evolving market has amplified the value of Russian firms in sourcing and coordinating local counsel, while also creating greater opportunities for independent work on foreign law, as noted by Alyona Kucher, KKMP Senior Partner, in her article on Pravo.ru. This has effectively transformed Russian law firms into modern-day Russian “Ilfs” – resourceful problem-solvers navigating complex challenges.
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