Ruslan Akhmetov
Head of Corporate Structuring Practice
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Expertise
  • Corporate Structuring
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital
  • Investment Funds
  • Cross-Border Transactions
Selected Experience & Highlights
Over 10 years of experience in corporate structuring, M&A, private equity, venture capital and financial services advisory.
Reviewed and negotiated more than 60 venture capital transactions and advised on investment fund structures across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised on the establishment and structuring of investment and venture funds in the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Singapore, Delaware and the UAE.
Led legal support for complex corporate and debt restructuring projects, including cross-border restructurings and redomiciliation matters.
Advised on M&A transactions, joint ventures, investment agreements and private capital structures across multiple jurisdictions.
Participated in the development of Russian investment and venture capital legislation and regulatory initiatives.
Participated in the development of investment and venture capital regulatory frameworks and legislative initiatives.
Represented companies in Russian and international disputes, including proceedings in the UK and offshore jurisdictions.
Currently advises clients on UAE-related corporate, investment and transactional projects.
Previous Experience
Consigliere Group
Head of Corporate Structuring Practice
Ozon
Leading (Senior) Lawyer, Corporate and M&A Division
RVC Management Company (RDIF Group)
Chief (Senior) Lawyer, Legal Department
EMPP
Senior Associate, M&A and Capital Markets Practice
EY Russia
Associate, Tax & Law Department, Legal Services Group
Education
University of London
LL.B. (Bachelor of Law), Corporate Law (2021)
National Research University Higher School of Economics
Specialist Degree, International Private Law (2013)
Professional Qualifications
Securities Market Specialist Qualifying Certificate (Series 5.0, Investment Funds)
International Business Law Summer School, London Metropolitan University
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