Matvey Kaploukhiy

Advising a subsidiary of GEM Invest investment company on the acquisition of Modi LLC, managing the Modi chain of home, stationery and hobby goods stores, including legal assistance with obtaining approval for the transaction from the regulatory authorities.

Advised Rusnano on the sale of 30,76% shares in Novomet, large manufacturer of oil and gas equipment, to industrial group Konar.

ALUMNI Partners advises Jones Lang LaSalle on selling its Russian business

Advising X5 Group on acquiring 70% stakes in the Krasny Yar and Slata businesses, two leading retailers in Eastern Siberia, and on setting up a joint venture to manage the two retail chains. The deal, supported by an ALUMNI Partners team, was recognised by Legal Insight in the category “M&A Deal of the Year in Retail” in 2022.

Advised Vezet Group on sale of its call centres and cargo business to the MLU B.V. ride-sharing and food delivery joint venture between Yandex N.V. and Uber International C.V., for a purchase price of up to USD 178 m.

Advising on mezzanine financing provided to Ultramar Terminal for construction of an industrial and logistics centre for storing and transshipping mineral fertilisers and general cargo on Ust-Luga Bay, as well as on subsequent investment in the project by new partners, provision of new tranches and amendments to the documentation on senior debt provided by Sberbank, including coverage by the Export Credit Agency.