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Yandex FinTech enters the bond market with a unique deal

Yandex’s growing fintech unit now has its own bonds. The Moscow Exchange has successfully placed bonds secured by receivables to the total of RUB7.7 billion (SFO Split Finance 1 as the issuer, and JSC Yandex Bank as the originator and servicer for the issue). The legal team providing support for the transaction was led by Vladimir Dragunov, partner and head of Capital Markets and Structured Finance at Denuo.

Denuo tops 2024 Pravo-300 rating

Denuo received 34 firm ratings in the 2024 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.

Denuo advises purchaser on obtaining regulatory approval for acquisition of Progress shares

Denuo has advised the purchaser on obtaining clearance from the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia for the acquisition of a majority share in Progress, a leading Russian manufacturer of baby food products under the FrutoNyanya brand.

Denuo strengthens its finance practice with appointment of legal director Oleg Ushakov and senior associate Adil Guseynov

Denuo announces the appointment of Oleg Ushakov as legal director and Adil Guseynov as senior associate in the Capital Markets and Structured Finance practice in Moscow.

Denuo named best law firm at 2024 Russia Private Equity and Venture Capital Awards

Denuo has been named the Best Venture Capital Law Firm at the 2024 Russia Private Equity Venture Capital Awards ceremony that took place during the Russian Private Equity Congress and Venture Investors Forum in Moscow.

Denuo strengthens its Finance practice with appointment of Vladimir Dragunov as a partner in Moscow

Denuo announces the appointment of Vladimir Dragunov as a partner and head of Capital Markets and Structured Finance practice. Previously, he was leading the Finance practice at Baker McKenzie in Russia. Vladimir is joining Denuo’s Moscow office with his team.

Denuo strengthens its Intellectual Property and Technology offering with appointment of Darya Ermolina as partner in Moscow

Denuo announces the appointment of Darya Ermolina as a partner in its Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Moscow. Darya joins the firm from Melling, Voitishkin & Partners together with her team.

Denuo participates in 2024 charity Legal Run

For the eighth consecutive year, Denuo’s team has taken part in the International Charity Legal Run. The donations collected during the series of events were transferred to support 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 strengthens Corporate offering with promotion of Leonid Kropotov to partner

Denuo has promoted Leonid Kropotov to partner in its Corporate practice in the St Petersburg office.

Denuo strengthens Dispute Resolution offering with hire of Andrey Panov as partner and head of International Arbitration and Litigation practice

Denuo announces that Andrey Panov has joined the firm as a partner and head of the International Arbitration and Litigation practice.

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