Legal support of corporate disputes, conflicts between shareholders, investors, boards of directors and top management in Russia and the CIS countries
— About practice
Most corporate conflicts arise long before going to court. They begin with a change in company strategy, divergence of investor interests, violation of corporate agreements, or loss of trust between business owners.
In such situations, the legal task is not only to protect the client's position. The main goal is to preserve business value, ensure continuity of company management and protect corporate control.
Erich Rath assists international companies, shareholders, investors, boards of directors and family offices in resolving corporate conflicts in Russia and the CIS countries, combining litigation strategy, corporate law and negotiations.
— When practice is needed
— Expertise
Corporate conflicts between shareholders require a comprehensive analysis of the ownership structure, corporate documents and investment agreements.
We accompany shareholders at all stages of the conflict - from negotiations to legal defense.
Joint ventures are one of the most complex forms of corporate cooperation.
We accompany disputes between participants in joint ventures, protecting the interests of international investors and local partners.
Most corporate conflicts are related to the implementation of investment agreements.
We support disputes arising from corporate and investment agreements.
Leaders of international companies make decisions that affect the value of the business, the interests of investors and corporate sustainability.
We support projects related to the liability of directors, members of the board of directors and other management bodies.
Minority shareholders must have effective mechanisms to protect their corporate rights.
We represent the interests of minority investors in corporate conflicts and investment projects.
To make strategic decisions, it is important to understand the causes of corporate conflict, and not just its consequences.
We conduct internal corporate investigations and prepare legal assessments of the actions of project participants.
In many cases, a corporate conflict becomes a crisis for the entire company.
We accompany business owners in developing a strategy for protecting corporate control and restoring the company's manageability.
— Results
Representing the interests of a foreign shareholder in a corporate conflict after the creation of a joint venture
Legal support of a dispute between participants of an international production group on issues of corporate control
Protecting the interests of the investor in case of violation of the shareholder agreement
Representing the interests of the board of directors in a dispute regarding holding a manager liable
Comprehensive support for a corporate conflict after an international M&A transaction
— Who do we help?
— Advantages
— FAQ
We support disputes between shareholders, members of companies, investors, joint ventures, company managers and members of boards of directors.
Yes. In many cases, negotiations, changes in corporate structure, or renegotiation of investment agreements can resolve the conflict without litigation.
Yes. We represent the interests of foreign investors, international holdings, direct private investments and family offices in corporate projects and disputes.
Analysis of corporate documentation, assessment of the actions of management bodies, investigation of the circumstances of the conflict and preparation of a legal position for negotiations or litigation.
Yes. We support projects related to management liability, defense against claims for damages and corporate governance issues.
— See also
— Analytics and articles
Asset Protection Strategy in International Commercial Disputes: Vulnerability audit, preventive restructuring, protection from arrest, counter-security and recognition of foreign assets.
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How to enforce a foreign judgment in Europe: Brussels Ia, Luhansk Convention, exequatur, interim measures, asset search and recovery strategy in the EU.
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How to prepare an effective arbitration clause: Choosing the institution, place of arbitration, language, composition of arbitration and preventing fatal errors in international commercial proceedings.
Read— Discuss the project
Corporate conflict requires not only legal protection, but also strategic understanding of the business. Erich Rath guides owners, investors and international companies to help protect corporate control, investments and long-term business value.
