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International investments, M&A transactions and joint ventures

Legal support for business acquisitions, foreign investments, joint ventures and strategic transactions in Russia and the CIS countries

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— About practice

Every investment begins with an assessment of risk, not the value of the asset.

The value of a business is determined by financial indicators. The success of a transaction depends on the quality of legal preparation.

Acquiring a company, creating a joint venture or implementing a strategic investment requires a comprehensive assessment of the corporate structure, contractual obligations, licenses, litigation risks, sanctions regulation, corporate governance system and specifics of industry legislation.

For an international investor, the transaction does not end with the signing of the purchase and sale agreement. It continues with business integration, changes in management structure, interaction with local management and adaptation of the acquired company to international standards.

Erich Rath supports international investment projects between Europe, the UAE, Russia and the CIS countries, representing the interests of strategic investors, industrial groups, private investment funds and family offices at all stages of the investment cycle.

— When practice is needed

We support projects if the company:

  • acquires an existing business
  • sells a subsidiary or asset
  • creates a joint venture
  • invests in a production project
  • carries out restructuring of the international group
  • attracts a strategic investor
  • undergoes an investment audit
  • implements a cross-border transaction
  • unites several companies
  • preparing the business for sale

— Expertise

Main directions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

Acquiring a business requires assessing not only the legal risks, but also the compatibility of the corporate structure, management model and commercial processes.

We support acquisitions of companies at all stages - from preliminary negotiations to full integration of the acquired business.

  • share purchase agreements (SPAs)
  • asset purchase agreements
  • support of negotiations
  • deal structuring
  • preparation of documentation
  • support for closing a transaction
  • support after closing the transaction

Business acquisition

Purchasing an existing company allows you to significantly speed up your entry into the market and obtain a ready-made infrastructure, personnel and customer base.

We support the acquisition of manufacturing enterprises, trading companies, technological projects and other commercial assets.

  • legal structure of the transaction
  • corporate risk analysis
  • asset verification
  • support of negotiations
  • business transfer support

Selling a business

Preparing a business for sale begins long before finding a buyer.

We accompany business owners at the stage of preparing a corporate structure, eliminating legal risks and conducting a transaction.

  • supplier verification
  • preparation of corporate documentation
  • structure optimization
  • support of negotiations
  • transaction support

Due Diligence

High-quality legal due diligence allows the investor to understand the real value of the acquired business.

We analyze corporate structure, assets, liabilities, contracts, licenses, intellectual property, litigation, labor law issues, sanctions restrictions and regulatory risks.

  • corporate structure
  • property rights
  • commercial contracts
  • licenses
  • litigation
  • intellectual property
  • labor relations
  • regulatory issues
  • sanctions risks
  • significant obligations

Joint ventures

A joint venture is effective only when the parties have agreed in advance on the mechanism for managing the company, the distribution of investments, decision-making and the procedure for exiting the project.

We support the creation of international joint ventures between foreign investors and local partners.

  • joint venture structuring
  • shareholder agreements
  • corporate governance
  • investment mechanisms
  • distribution of powers
  • participant exit mechanisms
  • resolving corporate deadlocks

Investment agreements

We develop investment agreements that ensure a balance of interests of investors, business founders and management.

  • investment agreements
  • shareholder agreements
  • subscription agreements
  • option agreements
  • put and call options
  • right drag-along
  • right tag-along
  • protection against erosion
  • reserved questions

Transaction structuring

Each transaction requires its own legal architecture.

We determine the optimal business acquisition structure, taking into account the international corporate group, the requirements of financing banks, regulators and the commercial objectives of the investor.

  • choosing a transaction model
  • corporate structuring
  • asset allocation
  • transaction financing
  • coordination of foreign consultants
  • support of international projects

Integration after M&A

The legal work doesn't end when the deal closes.

The integration of the acquired company determines the effectiveness of the entire investment.

We support changes in the corporate structure, management system, contractual framework and internal procedures after the completion of the transaction.

  • integration of corporate structure
  • updating corporate documentation
  • change of controls
  • unification of internal policies
  • reorganization support
  • support from company management

— Results

Relevant experience

Legal support for the acquisition of a manufacturing enterprise by an international industrial group

Comprehensive due diligence before acquiring a business by a foreign investor

Creation of a joint venture between a European manufacturer and a local partner

Structuring an international transaction involving companies from Europe, the UAE and the CIS countries

Post-integration support for an international group after completion of an M&A transaction

— Who do we help?

We support investment projects of companies operating in the following sectors:

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

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01support of investment projects between Europe, UAE, Russia and CIS countries
  • 02comprehensive analysis of legal, commercial and regulatory risks
  • 03experience in supporting international manufacturing companies, investment funds and family offices
  • 04understanding the investment logic of the business, and not just the legal documentation
  • 05support of the full investment cycle - from project assessment to integration of the acquired business

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We support business acquisitions, company sales, joint ventures, strategic investments, M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.

Review of corporate structure, assets, contracts, licenses, litigation, intellectual property, labor relations, regulatory issues and sanctions risks.

Yes. We support international companies, investment funds, family offices and strategic investors implementing projects in Russia and the CIS countries.

Yes. Most of our projects span multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, the UAE, Russia and the CIS countries.

We support business integration, changes in corporate structure, implementation of corporate governance and legal adaptation of the acquired company.

— See also

Related practices

Entering the markets of Russia and the CISInternational trade and cross-border transactionsSanctions regulation and risk managementCorporate restructuringLegal support for business in Russia and the CISCorporate conflicts and protection of interests of owners

— Analytics and articles

Insights

All materials

— Discuss the project

Tell us about your task

An investment deal is a decision that affects the value of a business for years to come. Erich Rath guides international investors through all stages of the transaction, creating legal structures that ensure capital protection, effective corporate governance and long-term investment sustainability.

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