Industrial Sector

Industrial Sector

The industrial sector is a traditional driver of the Russian economy, supporting related industries and export potential. Machinery manufacturing, a foundational industry, encompasses the production of equipment, vehicles, machine tools, components, and high-tech solutions for diverse sectors – from energy and mining to agriculture.

Current projects often focus on production localization, modernization of manufacturing facilities, implementation of automation and digital modeling technologies, and the development of new logistics and distribution channels in response to the evolving geopolitical landscape. Key priorities include import substitution, adaptation to new standards, intellectual property protection, and optimization of contractual arrangements with both international and domestic partners.

Government support programs – such as Special Investment Contracts (SPIC 2.0) and Agreements on Protection and Promotion of Capital Investment (APPC) – play a significant role in industrial development, offering participating projects tax, customs, and regulatory benefits. However, maximizing the benefits of these programs requires expert legal counsel throughout the process, from selecting the appropriate support mechanism to ensuring its successful implementation. We provide comprehensive legal support to help clients navigate these opportunities effectively.

Projects

Investor

Advising on the acquisition of the Kazakhmys Group, Kazakhstan’s largest copper producer and one of the world’s leading copper producers. Our advice also included acquisition finance and corporate governance related matters

Seghezha Group and its Largest Shareholder, AFK Sistema

Advising on the placement of an additional issue of shares in PJSC Segezha Group worth 113 billion rubles as part of the restructuring of debt owed to major Russian banks (including the subsequent issuance of structured bonds secured by the issued shares)

Rusagro Group

Representation in a dispute arising from a contract for the supply of a margarine production and packaging line, under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) with the seat of arbitration in London. The case resulted in an arbitral award in favor of the client, ordering the recovery of the unearned advance payment

Interros Group

Representation in the dispute with RUSAL before the High Court of London. The dispute is part of a long-standing corporate conflict between the largest shareholders of Norilsk Nickel

Sber Group

Advising on the acquisition of a 41.9% stake in Element PJSC, a leading Russian manufacturer of microelectronics and semiconductors. The transaction was valued at 27 billion rubles

VEB.RF

representation in a number of disputes before the Czech Republic’s state courts arising from the insolvency of the country’s largest steelmaker, involving claims exceeding €200 million

Majority shareholder of PJSC “Koks”

Representation in a dispute with a minority shareholder regarding the recovery of damages

Sveza Group

Advising on the acquisition of three major manufacturers of corrugated packaging and specialty paper—MMPOF Packaging LLC, MMPOF Rotogravure LLC, and Nevskie Grani LLC

Team

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