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Denuo advises shareholders of SG‑trans on sale of shares

Denuo has advised shareholders of Vector Rail (SG-trans and Vector Rail Invest group of companies) on the sale of 100% shares of the company.

Denuo participates in 2023 charity Legal Run

For the seventh consecutive year, Denuo’s team has taken part in the International Charity Legal Run. The donations collected during the event were transferred to support the wards of the Podari Zhizn charity foundation which helps children, teenagers and young adults up to the age of 25 with various forms of cancer, serious blood disorders and other life-threatening diseases.

Denuo advises Smart Service on acquisition of KFC business in Russia

Denuo has advised Smart Service, a Russian operator led by Konstantin Kotov and Andrey Oskolkov, on the acquisition of KFC’s business in Russia from Yum! Brands, a US fast food corporation. Mr Kotov and Mr Oskolkov already own Food Service, a Russian operator of more than 40 KFC franchise restaurants.

Denuo strengthens its Intellectual Property offering

Denuo announces the appointment of Vladislav Arkhipov as Intellectual Property counsel in St Petersburg.

Denuo announces winners of 2023 Pavel Bakoulev Scholarship Award

Denuo is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Pavel Bakoulev Scholarship Award. This annual scholarship is awarded by Denuo to law students of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia’s leading law school.

Denuo advises Cosmos Hotel Group on EUR200m acquisition of hotel business from Wenaas Hotel Russia

Denuo has advised Cosmos Hotel Group, a subsidiary of diversified publicly traded Russian investment company Sistema, on the EUR200 million acquisition of a 100% stake in a number of Russian companies owning ten hotels, the majority of which are operated by Radisson Hotel Group, in four Russian cities from Norway’s Wenaas Hotel Russia.

Denuo tops 2022 Kommersant rating

Denuo received 24 firm ratings in the 2022 Legal Market Leaders guide. The ratings are based on multistage research by Kommersant, Russia’s leading publishing house.

Denuo’s team leads Russia’s M&A for sixth consecutive year

For the sixth consecutive year, Denuo’s team has been recognised as the highest-ranked legal advisor in Russia for both M&A deal count and value, according to Mergers. ru league tables. The firm was involved in 23 transactions in 2022, valued at approximately USD1.5 billion.

Denuo advises Milestone Capital on acquisition of a majority stake in Kodix Auto

Denuo has advised Milestone Capital, a Russia-based search fund, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Kodix Auto, a Russian IT company that offers innovative digital products and solutions servicing to enhance car sales by leading automotive brands and their dealers.

Denuo tops 2022 Pravo‑300 rating

Denuo received 28 firm ratings in the 2022 Pravo-300 guide. The ratings are based on extensive research by Pravo.ru, Russia’s major legal media which carries out an annual survey of the local legal market.

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