Erich Rath
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Corporate restructuring and international business transformation

Legal support for the restructuring of international groups of companies, changes in ownership structure, business reorganization and corporate transformation in Russia and the CIS countries

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— About practice

Corporate structure should support business strategy, not constrain it

Most international companies change their business structure not due to legal requirements, but due to changes in strategy, investment priorities, corporate governance, financing structure or geography of presence.

The acquisition of new assets, the sale of certain business areas, the creation of regional holdings, the redistribution of functions between group companies or preparations for attracting an investor require a comprehensive legal restructuring.

An effective corporate structure should provide transparent governance, asset protection, effective distribution of authority and the ability to further develop the business without the need for permanent reorganization.

Erich Rath assists international companies in implementing corporate transformation projects between Europe, the UAE, Russia and the CIS countries, helping to create legal structures that comply with business development strategies and international corporate governance standards.

— When practice is needed

We support projects if the company:

  • carries out corporate restructuring
  • changes the structure of an international group of companies
  • unites several companies
  • highlights individual business areas
  • redistributes assets between group companies
  • creates a holding structure
  • preparing to sell the business
  • attracts a strategic investor
  • localizes international business
  • implements a corporate transformation program

— Expertise

Main directions

Restructuring of an international group of companies

The corporate group should reflect the company's business model, not its historical structure.

We support changes in the structure of international holdings, taking into account investment strategy, corporate governance, regulatory requirements and commercial business goals.

  • group restructuring
  • change in ownership structure
  • redistribution of corporate functions
  • creation of new companies
  • liquidation of ineffective structures
  • support of corporate transformation

Reorganization of companies

Reorganization allows you to adapt the business structure to new tasks without stopping operating activities.

We support all forms of corporate reorganization in accordance with the laws of Russia and the CIS countries.

  • merger
  • accession
  • separation
  • allocation
  • transformation
  • support of registration procedures
  • support of corporate solutions

Change in ownership structure

Changes in the composition of participants and the redistribution of corporate control require a comprehensive analysis of the corporate and business implications.

We support changes in the ownership structure of international companies, taking into account the interests of investors, shareholders and management.

  • transfer of shares
  • transfer of shares
  • change in the composition of participants
  • redistribution of corporate control
  • support of corporate procedures

Asset spin-off

Isolating individual assets allows you to prepare a business for sale, attracting investment, creating an independent company or optimizing the corporate structure.

  • spin-off of production assets
  • allocation of real estate
  • allocation of intellectual property
  • separation of business areas
  • preparing assets for a transaction

International holding structures

An effective international group is built around a clear distribution of functions between companies, and not around the number of legal entities.

We develop corporate models that ensure management transparency, distribution of responsibilities and long-term business sustainability.

  • holding structures
  • international group structures
  • ownership structures
  • distribution of functions
  • corporate governance models
  • restructuring support

Corporate governance

Changing the business structure requires a revision of the decision-making system.

We support the development of a new corporate governance model taking into account international practice.

  • board management
  • corporate policies
  • distribution of powers
  • internal regulations
  • delegation of authority
  • reserved questions
  • support of the work of governing bodies

Preparing a business for investment

Before attracting an investor or selling a business, the corporate structure must be transparent and understandable to a potential buyer.

We support projects to prepare companies for investment transactions.

  • corporate training
  • elimination of corporate risks
  • updating corporate documentation
  • preparation for due diligence
  • investment preparation support

— Results

Relevant experience

Comprehensive restructuring of an international industrial group following a change in development strategy

Creation of a holding structure for an international manufacturing company

Isolation of individual production assets before attracting a strategic investor

Corporate transformation of an international group of companies operating in Europe, the UAE and the CIS countries

Preparing the corporate structure for an international M&A transaction

— Who do we help?

We support projects of companies operating in the following sectors:

  • industrial production
  • mechanical engineering
  • automotive industry
  • energy
  • oil and gas industry
  • metallurgy
  • chemical industry
  • logistics
  • transport
  • information Technology
  • telecommunications
  • pharmaceuticals
  • medical technology
  • financial services
  • direct private investment
  • family offices

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01supporting the transformation of international groups of companies between Europe, the UAE, Russia and the CIS countries
  • 02understanding of corporate strategy, investment logic and international business requirements
  • 03experience in implementing complex corporate restructuring projects without stopping operations
  • 04integration of corporate governance, investment objectives and legal structuring
  • 05development of models designed for long-term business development, and not for solving current problems

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When changing business strategy, acquiring new assets, selling part of the company, creating an international holding company, attracting investors or redistributing functions within a group of companies.

Yes. Most projects are implemented in stages, which allows us to maintain continuity of operations and minimize the impact on business processes.

Corporate structure cleaning, elimination of legal risks, updating corporate documentation, preparation for due diligence and support of a potential transaction.

Yes. We support projects covering Europe, the UAE, Russia and the CIS countries, coordinating legal work between several jurisdictions.

Yes. We develop models of corporate governance, distribution of powers and decision-making that are consistent with the scale of the business and international practice.

— See also

Related practices

International investments and M&A transactionsLegal support for business in Russia and the CISEntering the markets of Russia and the CISInternational trade and cross-border transactionsInteraction with government agencies and regulatory supportCorporate conflicts and protection of interests of owners

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Tell us about your task

The corporate structure should enable business development, not hinder it. Erich Rath supports corporate transformation projects, helping international companies create transparent, sustainable and effective management models that comply with business strategy and international regulatory requirements.

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