Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > Irvine, United States > Firm Profile
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Offices
1361 MICHELSON DRIVE
SUITE 1500
IRVINE, CA 92612 - 4414
CALIFORNIA
United States
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > The Legal 500 Rankings
M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m) Tier 1
All‑stock mergers of equals, competitive auctions and buy- as well as sell-side acquisitions stand out among key areas of focus for the corporate and financial transactions team at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. Regional leader Joel Lander and San Francisco-based managing partner Seth Frederiksen jointly head up a versatile team that has amassed considerable experience in industries such as energy, sports and franchising. Seasoned practitioner John Welge has a proven track record of leading domestic and cross-border middle market deals. Public companies, closely held businesses and venture capital firms trust Stephanie Hosler to steer them through a diverse array of transactional matters. In Washington DC, Jonathan Nesher, who is praised by clients as ‘amazing to work with’, frequently handles cross-border transactions for US-based and Israeli companies, while Atlanta-based Amy Wilson has deep-seated experience in SPAC transactions. Unless otherwise stated, all mentioned lawyers are based in St Louis.Practice head(s):
Joel Lander; Seth Frederiksen
Other key lawyers:
Stephanie Hosler; Jonathan Nesher; Amy Wilson; John Welge; Terry Childers; Olivia Hunter;
Testimonials
‘The BCLP team really understands our industry and has the skill sets we need to navigate our business.’
‘The Bryan Cave team served as trusted legal advisors for our sell-side deal. The partner was extremely knowledgeable on market terms, where we could push the buyer, and where we should be practical. The dedication and commitment to our deal, when it mattered most, was exceptional!’
‘We worked with Terry Childers and Olivia Hunter as our primary legal advisors on our sell-side deal. Their advice and efficiency was outstanding.’
‘What’s great is that as a venture firm we can get assistance across different areas, even when our main point of contact is not an expert in that field: fund formation, SEC compliance, deal structuring and more. ’
‘Jonathan Nesher has been amazing to work with and is always available for us to chat with. He is an extension of our organization and we are grateful to have him.’
‘Broad range of capabilities. Quick response and client availability.’
‘Jonathan Nesher does outstanding work. He is both diligent and creative in problem solving. Highly recommend.’
Key clients
AGS Health
Gesher I Acquisition Corp.
Hyperion Materials & Technologies
Neenah
Rise Broadband
SavaSeniorCare
SEFA Group, Inc.
CoreLink, LLC
SPX FLOW, Inc.
Emerson Electric
Enterprise Holdings
Zevra Therapeutics
Real estate > Land use/zoning Tier 2
The New York-based planning and zoning practice at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner assists clients with obtaining a range of municipal and state approvals related to zoning, construction, building codes, historic preservation, and related issues, in addition to advising lenders and investors on their financing-related zoning due diligence. The department is also competent in litigation arising out of land use administrative proceedings. With noteworthy expertise in planning, zoning and developments, the experienced Judith Gallent leads the team. Combining experience as architect and lawyer, James Colgate possesses unique insight in connection with a variety of land use issues; both Gallent and Colgate are described by clients as ‘probably the best in their respective fields in New York’ and ‘brilliant’. Associate Kurt Steinhouse is also highly recommendedPractice head(s):
Judith Gallent
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Testimonials
‘It’s our experience that there is no other NYC firm that combines the expertise in the field of land use and Dept of Buildings issues with client service that Bryan Cave’s group offers. Legal, code and practical advice is without peer, in our opinion, at the same time that approachability, accessibility and reasonable billing is their standard.’
‘They never fail to deliver on both good, practical advice and execution. They are highly respected by NYC agencies, which is extremely valuable when pursuing projects in a complicated environment.’
‘Judy Gallent on the land use side and James Colgate on the NYC Code side are probably the best in their respective fields in New York, notwithstanding that they do not have the largest or best-known group. They are each brilliant and collaborate with each other and our staff exceedingly well. They are each experienced and know their way around New York history and agencies and are highly respected, allowing for an honest working relationship that has always resulted in success. They are each friendly and easy to work with.’
‘It is both a rare pleasure to work with them relative to others in the field and their record of consistent successes for both small firms and large institutions speaks for itself.’
Key clients
Silverstein Properties
Empire State Development Corporation
Success Academy Charter Schools
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Silverstein Capital Partners
The Hudson Companies
St. Nicks Alliance
Janus Property Company
Breaking Ground
New York University
The Archdiocese of New York
Center Street Capital
Consolidated Edison of New York
Joseph Safra Real Estate
Ares Real Estate Income Trust
International Code Council Inc.
Educational Housing Services, Inc.
Spring Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Metropolitan Transportation Authority on land use matters, including the reconstruction of Penn Station and the $82m purchase of a site in East Harlem from Extell Development to serve as the terminus of New York City’s Second Avenue Subway line.
- Assisted The Archdiocese of New York with its ongoing evaluation of its real estate portfolio, consisting primarily of churches, schools, convents, rectories and vacant development sites.
- Advised Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter school network, on the land use aspects of its development of an approximately 300,000 sf K-12 school in Bronx, NY.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices Tier 3
Best-known for its Midwestern offering but also increasingly able to resource matters utilizing practitioners on both coasts, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner HRO‘s Missouri-centred mass torts and product liability team is particularly effective at defending life sciences clients in MDLs. St Louis-based trial lawyer Bettina Strauss works very well with other law firms, whether it be in the capacity as national or regional counsel, and excels in developing compelling arguments (and securing early dismissals through Daubert challenges) through very effective collaboration with medical and scientific experts. Dan Ball has an excellent reputation for trying a variety of product liability cases, including many within the pharmaceuticals and medical devices space. Timothy Hasken co-heads the team alongside Strauss and has first-chair trial experience in both jury and bench trials within the life sciences sector.Practice head(s):
Bettina Strauss; Timothy Hasken
Other key lawyers:
Jennifer Campbell; Liz Blackwell; Stefani Wittenauer; Jennifer Dempsey; Randy Soriano; Stephen Strauss; Allison Krashan; Rick Cassetta; Dan Ball; Peter Bay
Key clients
Monsanto (nka Bayer)
Enterprise Holdings
Combe Inc.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Chubb Fire Ltd.
BNSF Railway
International Vitamin Corporation
Emerson Electric
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Industry focus > Sport Tier 3
Demonstrating broad knowledge on all aspects of sports litigation, M&A, and naming rights-related matters, the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner team maintains a client roster that encompasses professional sports teams, Olympic committees, and national sporting leagues. The practice boasts a particularly strong record of handling stadium developments and financings and also regularly advises on media contract negotiations for sports-related TV and radio stations. Ryan Davis co-heads the department from St Louis and serves as a key contact for litigation proceedings and sponsorship issues, whilst Steve Smith co-leads from Colorado Springs and chiefly advises on naming rights agreements and contractual disputes. Also in Colorado Springs, Richard Young focuses on complex commercial disputes, while New York-based Douglas Mishkin offers niche expertise on US gambling laws. Christopher Schmidt primarily handles professional and collegiate sports disputes from St Louis.Practice head(s):
Ryan Davis; Steve Smith
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Key clients
Dallas Cowboys
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Chargers
Minnesota Vikings
Seattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee Titans
National Football League
National Hockey League
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Acrisure
Airbnb
Arizona State University
Dolby
Enterprise
Lower.com
MetLife
Progressive
SoFi
Stifel
Target
Wisconsin Center District
National Football Foundation
Mountain West Conference
Big West Conference
Big Sky Conference
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
LA28 Olympic Committee
Sacramento River Cats
Oklahoma City Dodgers
Shuckers Baseball LLC
Horse Racing Integrity & Welfare Unit
World Anti-Doping Agency
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
World Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN
Work highlights
- Represented the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in concussion, CTE and other sports injury-related claims in state and federal courts around the country, including Finnerty vs NCAA, in which the jury decided in favor of the NCAA on all counts and found that the NCAA was not negligent in the death of Cullen Finnerty.
- Advised SoFi Technologies, Inc. on a deal to become the first presenting sponsor of the TGL, the new team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and TMRW Sports.
- Advised QuintEvents LLC on Liberty Media Corporation’s acquisition of more than 90% of the shares of QuintEvents in a transaction valuing the company at $313m.
Insurance > Insurance: non-contentious Tier 3
Tax > Not-for-profit (Fortune 1000 private foundations, national trade associations, and charities) Tier 3
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner fields a multidisciplinary team composed of experts in tax, estate planning, and corporate law, among other disciplines. Working with sporting clients and religious groups represents a particular focus for the team, which counts the United States Olympic Committee among its key clients. Leading the department are Keith Kehrer, who is based in St. Louis and covers matters relating to organization, qualification, and organization, Gino Serra in Kansas City, whose focus is the life sciences industry, and sports law specialist Steve Smith of Colorado Springs. Also based in Colorado Springs is Suzanne Crespo, who shares Smith’s focus on the sports sector.Practice head(s):
Keith Kehrer; Gino Serra; Steve Smith
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Testimonials
‘The BCLP team has guided us in establishing our organizations, operating, and growing them to greater levels of success. Each corporation faces its own unique set of challenges and demands, yet the BCLP team has the depth of expertise and experience to advise us on how to properly navigate through those circumstances ’
‘Keith Kehrer is amazing. I cannot say enough good things about the excellent counsel he and his team provide. Our companies all operate in light speed business environments, responsiveness is paramount. Keith is astounding.’
‘Not only is Keith responsive, his legal advice is always well researched, well reasoned and specifically directed to our needs. The depth of the team available to assist us is impressive and invaluable.’
‘The team provides excellent counsel and guidance on all non-profit-related matters-specifically, structural and governance and tax-related issues/challenges.’
‘Gino Serra, Keith Kehrer, and their teams are very responsive. They provide an open-minded and creative approach to identifying the best solutions and eliminating unnecessary and burdensome constraints. They also provide best practice recommendations to ensure we operate in a manner that is compliant.’
Key clients
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Mind Education
Health Forward Foundation
Build-A-Bear Foundation
Anheuser-Busch Foundation
Emerson Charitable Trust
USA Swimming
United States Olympic Committee
Marriott Take Care Relief Fund
Cornerstones of Care
The Harry S. Truman Library Institute
Veterans Community Project
Christo & Jeanne-Claude Foundation
HEC-TV
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Missouri Botanical Garden
X Prize Foundation
Dred Scott Heritage Foundation
Work highlights
- Advising USA Swimming on team matters, safe sport, governance, television, sponsorship, and licensing matters.
- Advised a number of members of the Stowers Group of Companies on a range of matters.
- Acted for the Build-A-Bear Foundation as outside General Counsel on a range of matters, including ongoing advice regarding grant-making, conduct of a disaster relief and hardship program, and governance issues.
Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation Tier 4
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a focus on financial services disputes and is adept at handling class actions, litigation and arbitration, and investigations put forward by regulatory authorities such as the SEC and CFTC. The team is also involved in emerging areas, advising on matters relating to the cryptocurrency market. Notable names in the group include Lindsay Wuller Aggarwal and Carolyn Brown, both of whom are based in St Louis. Jeff Kalinowski, Eric Martin, and Jeff Ziesman have left the firm.Other key lawyers:
Dispute resolution > M&A litigation: defense Tier 4
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner continues to represent US retailers, manufacturers, and global technology and pharmaceutical companies in a growing number of M&A-related disputes. The firm is ‘exceptionally strong in the St. Louis, Missouri market‘, where practice heads Herb Giorgio and Mark Leadlove are particularly active. Fellow co-head of M&A disputes Meryl Macklin is based in San Francisco. Clients appreciate their ‘expertise and knowledge of the local courts‘ and pick out Leadlove for his ‘valuable experience with regard to telecommunications and tax law‘. The litigators work closely with the firm’s highly regarded middle-market M&A practice to handle pre-dispute, enforcement and defense issues, including the assessment of critical due diligence issues, contract negotiations and risk mitigation.Practice head(s):
Herb Giorgio; Meryl Macklin; Mark Leadlove
Testimonials
‘For purposes of the litigation they are handling for me, they are exceptionally strong in the St. Louis, Missouri market and I appreciate their expertise and knowledge of the local courts.’
‘Mark Leadlove, in particular, has valuable experience with regard to telecommunications and tax law in the State of Missouri and with the courts in St. Louis, Missouri.’
Key clients
AeroGrow International, Inc., et al.
Shahriar Ekbatani, et al.
Curium US LLC
Bed Bath & Beyond
Leprino Foods
Rise Broadband
Mallinckrodt
Connorex-Lucinda, LLC
Craneware Plc.
Work highlights
- Based in Boulder, Colorado, AeroGrow International, Inc. focuses on the development, marketing, direct-selling, and wholesale of indoor garden systems for consumer use. The firm is representing the client in Overbrook Capital LLC v. AeroGrow International, Inc., et al., in a special committee of board of directors in shareholder litigation over sale of company that involves shareholder dispute and dissenters’ rights over price for sale of company’s stock.
- Successfully defended a billion-dollar lawsuit filed against Leprino Foods Company and its majority shareholders, including Chairman and CEO James G. Leprino, ending nearly two and a half years of litigation. After a two-week jury trial, a Denver jury rejected claims from the plaintiffs, the Company’s minority shareholders and Mr. Leprino’s nieces, that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to them and returned a full defense verdict, awarding the plaintiffs nothing.
- Lead counsel in Community Care Health Network LLC v. Shahriar Ekbatani, et al., an M&A disputes and antitrust case involving claims for $160 million against client and $75 million brought by client, arising out of client’s sale of its business to plaintiff.
Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing Tier 4
At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, the outsourcing practice demonstrates a customer-side focus, and has ample experience in ITO and BPO transactions. Clients also come to the firm for assistance with cloud migration matters, the negotiation of SaaS agreements, and the drafting of AI-specific provisions in service agreements. Los Angeles-based Anne Friedman specializes in structuring and negotiating complex strategic outsourcing transactions and illustrates particular expertise in global outsourcing projects in the IT, maintenance, and software development spaces. In Atlanta, Michael Kent covers software licensing, maintenance and development agreements, while Denver-based lawyer Spencer Rubin assists with tech and IP transactions in the telecoms and healthcare industries.Practice head(s):
Marcus Pearl
Other key lawyers:
Real estate > Real estate finance Tier 5
The real estate finance practice at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is led by Vanessa Sunshine who is located in California and is well-versed in acquisitions, disposition, and financing of all typical real estate asset classes. She also has expertise on niche sectors such as senior living facilities and golf courses. The firm as a whole largely handles debt related matters such as mortgage loans, construction loans, and CMBS loans. In New York William Campbell focuses on commercial real estate transactions, while Eugene Balshem leads on lending transactions. Real estate finance specialists Varuna Bhattacharyya who is based in New York, and Justin Steinmark and Margot Wainger who are both based in Miami are all key to the practice. James Kousoulas left the firm in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Vanessa Sunshine
Other key lawyers:
William Campbell; Eugene Balshem; Varuna Bhattacharyya; Justin Steinmark; Margot Wainger; Chase Sandler
Key clients
Bank of West
Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust
Brookfield Asset Management
East West Bank
Harbor Group International
Flagstar Bank
Mesa West Capital
Ladder Capital
LMF Commercial
RCG Longview Management
Rialto Capital Management
Sculptor Real Estate
Voya Investment Management
Work highlights
- Representing Mesa West Capital in connection with financings secured by real estate located throughout the United States across multiple asset classes including hospitality, retail and residential.
Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions
Real estate
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Mr Elliot Averett | Associate – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Ms Annie Avery | Associate – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Mr Paul Concannon | Of Counsel – Corporate and Finance Transactions | View Profile |
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Ms Allison Eckstrom | Partner – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Mr David Harford | Partner – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Ms Aileen Hunter | Partner – Litigation and Investigations Office Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Mark Kanow | Associate – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Mr Douglas Lane | Partner – Real Estate | View Profile |
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Ms Megan Meyers | Counsel – Corporate and Finance Transactions | View Profile |
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Mr Pushkal Mishra | Counsel – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Dr Frank Miskiel | Counsel – Litigation and Investigations | View Profile |
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Mr Brett Souza | Partner – Corporate and Finance Transactions | View Profile |
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Mr Steven Sunshine | Senior Counsel – Real Estate | View Profile |
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Ms Vanessa Sunshine | Partner – Real Estate Practice Group Leader – Real Estate Finance US | View Profile |
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Press Releases
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises KDV Group on acquiring HAK
10th February 2022 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised KDV Group on acquiring HAK from NPM Capital. HAK is a leading vegetable and plant-based solutions producer based in Benelux and Germany.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner acted as a lead counsel for a consortium including Mubadala Investment Company and Sberbank Investments on its investment in IXcellerate Group
31st January 2022 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner acted as a lead counsel for a consortium including Mubadala Investment Company and Sberbank Investments on its investment in IXcellerate. IXcellerate, a leading commercial data center operator and a home of hypercloud in Russia, has announced that it had raised about USD 190 m in financing from both existing and new investors. IXcellerate will use the proceeds to build new capacities for running one of the biggest data campuses in Europe, which will provide exceptional capacity for an even broader customer base.Mergermarket Names Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia among the Russian Market’s Top-3 Law Firms
26th January 2022 The prominent global Mergermarket directory has ranked Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Moscow among the TOP-3 legal advisors in Russia by number of major public deals closed during the last year. BCLP also made it into the Top Ten law firms with the biggest project portfolios in 2021.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Advises Avito Jobs on a USD 1.2 m Investment in HR Messenger
19th January 2022 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has successfully advised Avito on a USD 1.2 m investment in HR Messenger, an automated staff recruitment and integration platform. This is the first deal of this magnitude involving chatbot design companies. HR Messenger will use the investment to develop its business and take on more staff.BCLP advises Sberbank on rub 161 billion sale of Eurocement Group
17th December 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly – Goltsblat BLP LLP) advised Sberbank on the recently completed sale of debt and equity in Eurocement Group, following electronic auction, to the winning bidder – Mikhaylovsky Construction Materials Plant – for an aggregate consideration of RUB 161 bn (circa $2.16 bn) – positively viewed by Sberbank:Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner retains its leading M&A counsel position in Russia and is ranked #1 in the Mergers.ru research for three quarters of 2021
9th November 2021 As per the results of the first nine months of 2021, the BCLP Corporate / M&A practice was ranked #1 in the overall ranking, including #1 by deal volume and #3 by deal value (in excess of USD 2.6 bn) in the study of best M&A legal advisors in Russia according to the Mergers.ru information and analytical project.BCLP advises Irrico Limited, a VTB Capital and CEECAT Capital joint venture, on selling its agricultural business
15th October 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP is advising Irrico Limited on sale of an agricultural holding company engaged in intensive crop and vegetable farming in the south of Russia.BCLP advises Mubadala Investment Company on investing in Dostavista Group (New Brand – Borzo)
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11th August 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner lawyers in Paris, London, Brussels and Moscow have been selected for inclusion in the Who’s Who Legal list of top antitrust and competition lawyers in the world for 2021.BCLP Russia advises Sberbank Asset Management on acquiring logistics property portfolios from major developers
11th August 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP is advising Sberbank Asset Management, a leading Russian asset management company, on its acquisition of a number of logistics property portfolios from several major developers across Russia.Vitaly Mozharowski Named a Key Russian Commercial Real Estate Market Maker by CRE-100 2021
3rd August 2021 Vitaly Mozharowski, Real Estate and Construction Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia), has been named first among the top legal advisers in CRE-100, which ranks the most influential people on the commercial real estate market.BCLP Russia advises Sberbank Investments and the Russia-China Investment Fund on a RUB 1.6 bn investment in Eruditor Group holding
28th July 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Sberbank Investments and the Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF, established by the Russian Direct Investment Fund and China Investment Corporation) on a RUB 1.6 bn investment structured as a syndicated venture loan in Eruditor Group holding, owner of the leading Russian professional services marketplace Profi and Zoon information service.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises GetCourse Founder/CEO on private equity deal with Goldman Sachs, Winter Capital Partners and Baring Vostok
27th July 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner team is advising Sergey Mikhaylov, a founder and the CEO of the GetCourse online educational platform, on a USD 50 m private equity deal with Goldman Sachs, Winter Capital Partners and Baring Vostok Capital Partners funds.BCLP Russia Ranks High in the Chambers 2021 Rating for Private Wealth Law
23rd July 2021 Chambers & Partners, a pre-eminent international legal rating, has released its 2021 ranking once again recognising Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia as a top-ranked Private Wealth Law firm.BCLP advises Sberbank on selling Akhangarancement
21st July 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly Goltsblat BLP LLP), together with co-counsel in Uzbekistan Kosta Legal (kostalegal.com), advised Sberbank on selling 84.2% of the shares in JSC Akhangarancement, which were pledged to Sberbank, as part of a global arrangement for settling the debts of Eurocement Group.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner acts for 12 STOREEZ and its Founders in a private equity deal with Baring Vostok Capital Partners
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25th May 2021 The Fiat Chrysler (MI:FCHA) Automobiles N.V. (FCA) / Peugeot S.A. (PSA) merger has won the GCR award for Matter of the Year. The award in this category covers merger control, cartels, unilateral conduct, litigation or any other competition matter worldwide and praises creative, strategic and innovative work by teams of in-house and external lawyers and economists.Firm Highly Ranked by IsraelDesks 2021
28th April 2021 International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) is recognised for the third consecutive year by IsraelDesks as having one of the most active and well-recognised Israel Practices of any international law firm.BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER DEFENDS DOUBLE DATA IN A PRECEDENT-SETTING DISPUTE WITH VKONTAKTE
23rd April 2021 After the 12 February 2021 hearing in a case brought by the owner of the VKontakte social network against Skolkovo resident OOO Double (Double Data), developer of Double Data software, over lawfulness of processing open data on the VKontakte social network, the Moscow Commercial Court awarded the case to Double Data, represented by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. The full judgement was produced on 22 March 2021 and may be found here.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner top-ranked by The Legal 500 2021 across 17 practice areas in Russia. 36 lawyers recommended
20th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia is once again named one of the best law firms on the Russian legal market by the recently released The Legal 500 2021.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner advises Gazprom Neft on launching JV with Zyfra
19th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia, has completed its mandate for Gazprom Neft relating to its JV with Zyfra for developing a digital industrial platform and promoting new process solutions in the oil and gas sector.BCLP advises Mubadala Investment Company on a venture investment in MEL Science
19th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Mubadala Investment Company on an investment in MEL Science. This London-based company has raised USD 14 m in Series B funding from investors to support expansion of its subscription-based science education business.BCLP Russia advised Algorithmics on raising investment from Winter Capital Partners and RCIF
19th April 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Algorithmics, a well-known international maths and programming school, on raising USD 10 m in investment from Winter Capital Partners and the Russia-China Technological Investment Fund (RCIF, set up by the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the China Investment Corporation), and on acquisition by Winter Capital Partners of the stakes held by a number of the company’s minority shareholders.BCLP Russia takes top positions in the Chambers Europe 2021 rating
30th March 2021 On 18 March 2021, Chambers Europe, a pre-eminent international legal rating, released its 2021 ranking according to which Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia is once again recognised as a top-ranked law firm in the following key areas: Real Estate & Construction (Band 1), Competition/Antitrust (Band 1), Corporate/M&A (Band 3), Dispute Resolution (Band 4), Intellectual Property (Band 3), Tax (Band 3), Employment (Band 2), ТМТ (Band 3), Banking and Finance (Band 4), Restructuring/Insolvency (Band 4), Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals (Band 4).Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner defends Double Data in a precedent-setting dispute with VKontakte over use of public web data
23rd March 2021 After the 12 February 2021 hearing in a case brought by the owner of the VKontakte social network against Skolkovo resident OOO Double (Double Data), developer of Double Data software, over lawfulness of processing open data on the VKontakte social network, the Moscow Commercial Court awarded the case to Double Data, represented by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. The full judgement was produced on 22 March 2021 and may be found here.BCLP Russia advised Algorithmics on raising investment from Winter Capital Partners and RCIF
12th March 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has advised Algorithmics, a well-known international maths and programming school, on raising USD 10 m in investment from Winter Capital Partners and the Russia-China Technological Investment Fund (RCIF, set up by the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the China Investment Corporation), and on acquisition by Winter Capital Partners of the stakes held by a number of the company’s minority shareholders.BCLP Russia retains leading positions in the Chambers Global 2021 rating
26th February 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia is once again a top-ranked law firm according to Chambers Global 2021, one of the pre-eminent international legal ratings.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner appoints Yury Babichev as Dispute Resolution Partner
14th January 2021 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is delighted to announce that Yury Babichev has been appointed Dispute Resolution Partner effective 1 January 2021.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia Advises Hms Group on Restructuring
23rd April 2019Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia) has successfully advised H.M.S. Technologies Limited (HMST), the major shareholder in HMS Group, on restructuring its 71.51% shareholding in HMS Hydraulic Machines & Systems Group Plc (LSE: HMSG) (HMS Group Plc), the Cyprus-based parent of HMS Group.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (russia) Llp Top-ranked By The Legal 500 2019
12th April 2019Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia) is once again named one of the best law firms on the Russian legal market by the recently released The Legal 500.
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Celebrating 10 Years!
22nd January 2019Today is a big day for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP, formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia: the firm is celebrating ten years since merging with international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner. Since then, Goltsblat BLP has evolved into a leader on the Russian legal market and, following one of the biggest ever transatlantic mergers, also globally, under the new brand Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (russia) Representing Rushydro In Arbitration Against Kyrgyzstan
5th December 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP (formerly Goltsblat BLP in Russia) is representing RusHydro, a Russian energy major, in an international arbitration brought against the Kyrgyz Republic over the termination of the intergovernmental agreement dated 20 September 2012 for construction and operation of the Upper-Naryn hydroelectric power plants.
BCLP Russia advises Da Vinci Capital on investments in global technology company DataArt
16th November 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has advised Da Vinci Capital, a leading emerging markets private equity firm, on investing in DataArt, a leading global technology consultancy that designs and develops unique software solutions for supporting company growth momentum in key industries.
International Tax Review again names BCLP (Russia) LLP’s tax lawyers among leading experts in Russ
18th October 2018International Tax Review has recently released its prestigious series of tax leaders guides, putting Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP’s lawyers among the leading individuals in Russia.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner appointed Sberbank’s sole legal counsel on US and EU sanctions
26th September 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has been appointed by Sberbank of Russia, from among top Russian and international law firms, as its sole legal counsel on US and EU sanctions until 31 May 2019.
BCLP Russia advises Intl Investment Bank on USD 96.5m financing to State Transport Leasing Company
26th September 2018 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has successfully acted for the International Investment Bank (IIB), a multilateral development bank mainly operating in Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia, on a RUB 6bn (USD 96.5m) revolving multi-asset secured facility for financing and refinancing the acquisition of a number of passenger and special purposes aviation and mining assets with one of the biggest Russian lessors, State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK). The financing terms permit the funds to be used for the acquisition of Let L-410 Turbolet regional passenger jets, helicopters Ansats and Mi-8s with medical modules and BELAZ mining trucks.Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP advises Rusklimat Group on a restructuring project
21st August 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP is providing comprehensive legal and tax advisory support to Rusklimat Group, the biggest Russian manufacturer and importer of climate control equipment, in relation to its programme for restructuring the Group’s business units and divisions. This programme is designed to optimise the distribution network structure and raise the Group’s attractiveness to investors.
BCLP (Russia) represents Samsung C&T Corporation vc REMZ for recovery of $1,840,000 in debt & damage
9th August 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has brought yet another victory for its client, Samsung C&T Corporation, in the proceeding against REMZ (Rostovskiy ElectroMetallurgicheskiy Zavod) caused by the breach by the latter of a supply contract. The court ordered REMZ to pay USD 1,050,000 of principal debt and USD 790,000 in damages. The decision of the court of first instance was appealed by REMZ, but the court of appeals reaffirmed it without modification.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP advises Verno and Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund
31st July 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP provides legal support to Verno, an international investment company, managing the PE fund Kazakhstan Infrastructure Fund C.V., in a project to develop and let around 25,000 sq m of warehouse premises as the first phase of a bigger plan to construct up to 100,000 sq m of Class A warehouses in Kazakhstan. The warehouse infrastructure affording perfect conditions for storing all types of freight will be located on the Kazakhstan-China border, in the Khorgos Eastern Gates special economic zone, which is a key transit point on the New Silk Road.
BCLP (Russia) advised MasterCard Member Association on Russia’s first Cash-Out service
28th June 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has advised MasterCard Member Association on launching an innovative service on the Russian market: simultaneous cash-out with POS payment by bank card at shop tills (tentatively named “Cash-Out” or “Purchase with Cash Back”).
IPC Puts off Double Data vs. Vkontakte Hearings until 17 July
31st May 2018On 22 May 2018, after hearing both parties, the Intellectual Property Court (IPC) adjourned until 17 July 2018 the hearing of the dispute between Skolkovo resident OOO Double (Double Data) and VKontakte over use of public data from the social network in a search engine manner.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Russia Defends Prosveshcheniye Publishers in Major Book Industry Case
31st May 2018The Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court of the City of Moscow has heard a trade mark dispute between Prosveshcheniye Publishing House and another Russian publisher, Ventana-Graf. The court has satisfied all the claims by Prosveshcheniye Publishing House, the claimant, recovering RUB 3.7 bn in compensation for breach of trade mark rights.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (russia) Acted For Vimpelcom Vs Fas Of Russia Over Sms Service Tariffs
25th April 2018Acting for PAO VimpelCom, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP has triumphed in the first instance, appeal and cassation arbitrazh (commercial) courts in a dispute between mobile operators and the FAS of Russia over changes to B2B SMS service tariffs.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP top-ranked by The Legal 500 2018
25th April 2018Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP is a market-leading law firm in Russia according to the recent release of the prestigious international ranking The Legal 500, which top-ranks the firm in its key practice areas: Real Estate and Construction, Competition, Intellectual Property, Corporate/M&A, Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation, Tax, Employment, Banking and Finance, etc.
Goltsblat BLP advises on sale of Sailfish OS developer
22nd March 2018Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), which will operate as Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP from April 2018, advises Open Mobile Platform-DC LLC and RUSINTECH LLC on sale of 75% in Open Mobile Platform-DC and 75% in Votron LLC to Rostelecom PJSC.
Merger Creates Global Law Firm, ‘bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’ Llp, New Name On Russian Market
13th March 2018Following a vote by the Partnerships of both Bryan Cave LLP, one of the leading US law firms, and Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) LLP, including its Russian practice Goltsblat BLP, the two firms have announced they will merge, officially launching in April 2018. The new firm will be called Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner with combined revenues of over US$900 million. As the result of the merger Goltsblat BLP will continue to operate in Russia under the new name Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Russia) LLP. The merger brings together two organisations widely recognised for their innovative approaches to client service, into one global, fully financially integrated law firm. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will provide clients with access to international practice and sector teams in 32 offices across 11 countries and a platform of approximately 1600 lawyers.
Goltsblat BLP advises Alfa-Bank on the acquisition of a stake in fin-tech company Pay-Me
13th February 2018Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Alfa-Bank on its acquisition of shares in a mobile acquiring operator working under the Pay-Me brand. The deal contemplated the early-stage investor shareholding transferred in its entirety to the bank.
Goltsblat BLP advised AFG National on its JV with Volga Group
15th January 2018Goltsblat BLP advised AFG National on sale of a 35% stake in its subsidiary OOO Yuzhniye Zemli to Volga Group Agro (a company consolidating Volga Group’s agricultural projects). The deal was signed on 26 December 2017. Yuzhniye Zemli produces top quality apples by a super intensive technology. The company currently manages 400 ha of orchards. In 2018, it intends to launch an additional 300 ha, build the second stage of its fruit storage facility and ramp up apple production to 10 thousand tonnes.
GBLP has advised EDB and IIB on a RUB 8.15 bn syndicated facility
1st December 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised a syndicate of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and International Investment Bank (IIB) on a project finance transaction for construction of two hydro-power plants with a total capacity of 49.8 MW in the Republic of Karelia (Russia). The RUB 8.15 bn facility will be repaid in 12 years. This is also a pilot project in Russia for the New Development Bank set up by the BRICS countries, as the creditors have used its resources for funding.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Ferronordic Machines On Its Nasdaq Stockholm Ipo
16th November 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has acted as the Russian legal counsel for Ferronordic Machines AB on the offering and listing of its ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Julia Romanova Joins Goltsblat Blp As Head Of Group, Reinforcing Its Dispute Resolution Practice
16th November 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), announces that Julia Romanova has joined the team as Head of Group, International Arbitration, White Collar Criminal Defence, to strengthen further the firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice. Before joining Goltsblat BLP, Julia Romanova was Head of the Litigation/Arbitration Practice of Moscow Office of Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Mts On Acquisition Of A Controlling Stake In Start-up Litebox
19th October 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised PJSC MTS, the leading telecommunications provider in Russia, on its acquisition of a controlling stake (50.82%) in the Russian retail software developer Oblachny Retail LLC operating under the LiteBox brand.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Sberbank Investments As Restructuring Agent On Genser’s Debt Restructuring
19th October 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Sberbank Investments as restructuring agent on debt portfolio restructuring for the Genser group of companies, one of Russia’s biggest car dealers. Sberbank, VTB, Sviaz-Bank, Bank SOYUZ, Credit Bank of Moscow, and Bank ROSSIYSKY CAPITAL were involved in the restructuring, with Sberbank Investments as the advisor.
Goltsblat Blp Proves To The Supreme Court That Adjustment Of Import Vat Deductions Is Unlawful
19th October 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), won a landmark dispute in the Supreme Court of Russia for Wine Brandy Plant Alliance-1892 LLC against Russia’s Federal Tax Service’s Inter-district Office for Major Taxpayers No. 3.
Goltsblat Blp Advises On Merger Of Two Major Taxi Aggregators In Russia
16th May 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Fasten (owner of Saturn and RedTaxi brands), a major player on the taxi aggregator market in Russia, on its merger with RuTaxi (Vezyet / Везет and Leader / Лидер brands).
Goltsblat Blp Advised On The Sale Of Drinking Water Production And Distribution Business In Russia T
2nd May 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), advised on the sale of a drinking water production and distribution business in Russia (Noringa and Clear Water brand names) to Borjomi.
Vitaly Dianov Appointed Goltsblat Blp Competition & Antitrust Partner
2nd May 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), announces appointment of Vitaly Dianov, PhD in law, as Competition & Antitrust Partner with effect from 1 May 2017.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Icbc On Leasing Six A321-211 To Aeroflot
17th February 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised ICBC International Leasing, the leasing subsidiary of the world’s biggest financial group, on delivery of six Airbus A321-211 aircraft to Aeroflot.
Goltsblat Blp Advises Gett On Its Usd 100 M Financing From Sberbank
7th February 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised Gett, a global on-demand mobility company, on its USD 100 m financing from Sberbank.
Goltsblat Blp Advises On Acquisition Of A 90.99% Stake In Onexim’s Opin
23rd January 2017Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), advised on the acquisition by Rossium group of companies of a 90.99% stake in ONEXIM's PJSС OPIN. The purchaser’s beneficiary is Credit Bank of Moscow majority shareholder Roman Avdeev.
Goltslat Blp Advises On Sale Of A 100% Share In Metcombank To Pao Sovcombank
3rd November 2016Acting for Severgroup, Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), advised on sale to PAO Sovcombank of a 100% shareholding in AO Metcombank, the biggest commercial bank in the Volgograd Region and a leader on the Russian car lending market.
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