Negotiations and approval of M&A transaction

Before entering into merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, it is necessary to discuss all the terms and conditions in advance, draft all necessary documents and conduct a thorough check of the counterparty. The specialists’ support is especially necessary when it comes to a deal between large “players” of the market.

What does M&A transaction approval support service include?

  • Participation in negotiations between the seller and the buyer;
  • Preparation of non-disclosure agreement and agreement on how to conduct negotiations;
  • Preparation of letter of intent setting forth parties’ preliminary agreements;
  • Conducting legal and financial due diligence of the business or individual assets within the scope of the transaction;
  • Preparation of Disclosure Letter;
  • Structuring the transaction and developing a scheme for its implementation;
  • Analysis of tax risks and tax structuring of transaction;
  • Preparation and approval of all legal documentation necessary for entering into transaction, including contracts for the sale of shares, agreements of shareholders (participants), guarantees, warranties, obligations to compensate for losses, option agreements, agreements on security obligations, etc.;
  • Monitoring compliance with corporate procedures necessary for the approval of the transaction;
  • Obtaining approvals from Russian government agencies to conclude the transaction.

Our lawyers have many years of experience in successful supporting M&A transactions, including at the stage of preparation for the transaction.

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Leading Lawyers

Valentina Khlavich
Managing Partner
Veronika Slivka
Head of Operations
Irina Girgushkina
Head of legal
Dmitry Kofanov
Partner
Valentina Khlavich
Managing Partner

Law degree in the Russian Federation

Studied at the University of Passau, Germany

Foreign Languages: English, German

Since 2007 a lawyer in Beiten Burkhardt lawfirm

Since 2012 founder and managing partner at VALEN

Our specialists
Veronika Slivka
Head of Operations

Graduated from Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU) with a degree in World Economy and Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) with a degree in Civil Law

Foreign languages: English, German

13+ years in consulting

Since 2024 – Head of Operations at Valen Group

Our specialists
Irina Girgushkina
Head of legal

Graduated Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)

RANEPA at the President of the Russian Federation

Certified Lawyer in the Russian Federation, Master of Law (Corporate Law)

Foreign languages: English, French

4+ years in corporate law consulting

Since 2022 –Head of legal at Valen Group

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Dmitry Kofanov
Partner

Certified Lawyer in the Russian Federation

Experience since 2003 – in Russian and foreign law firms

Since 2021 – partner at VALEN

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