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Denuo ranked among 2023 top ten M&A advisors in CEE by Mergermarket

Denuo is at ninth place by M&A deal count in Central and Eastern Europe according to the Mergermarket Global and Regional M&A Legal Advisory Rankings for the full year of 2023. Denuo remains the only law firm with Russian presence ranked in the report.

Denuo tops 2023 Pravo-300 rating

Denuo received 28 firm ratings in the 2023 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 represents Kaproben Handels in a landmark case arising out of a transhipment contract

In 2021, Kaproben Handels, a Swiss coal trader, was in a dispute with OTEKO-Portservice, a major transhipment operator in Russia’s Taman seaport, over the unilateral termination by Kaproben Handels of a USD315 million transhipment contract.

Denuo named best law firm at 2023 Russia Private Equity Awards

Denuo has been named the Best Law Firm at the 2023 Russia Private Equity Awards ceremony that took place during the Russian Private Equity Congress.

Denuo advises Smart Service Nord on acquisition of AmRest business in Russia

Denuo has advised Smart Service Nord on the acquisition of 100% of shares in Russian companies owned by AmRest, a European holding. AmRest used to manage over 200 KFC restaurants in Russia as a sub-franchisee.

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.

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