Egor Batanov

Multi-jurisdictional corporate conflict in Russian banks (Russia, UK, BVI, Cyprus).

Representing the client in Russian litigation concerning nationalization of 158 legal entities (major hotel group) due to alleged tax violations in the amount of USD 2.4 billion, including coordination of international investigations to identify beneficiaries of BVI and Isle of Man entities.

Representing the client in several court proceedings against its former Russian dealers regarding the client's exit from the Russian market.

Protecting the client in Russia, UK, and Cyprus in connection with a corporate conflict related to a construction of a premium real estate.

Settlement negotiations with Russian state-owned banks, including OFSI/OFAC licensing and compliant payment routes.

Representing clients in the amicable settlement of incidents involving bulk tankers at the ports of Primorsk and Novorossiysk, with damages exceeding USD 37 million, resulting in court-approved agreements secured by foreign bank guarantees.

Representing the client within the amicable settlement of a complex conflict involving several legal proceedings related to the construction of an agricultural complex in the Sakhalin region (the total amount of claims exceeded USD 27 million). This resulted in court-approved agreements as well as a successful transaction leading to the buyout of the opponents' shares in the project.

Representing the Client in a number of disputes in Samara region initiated by minority shareholders of AvtoVAZ (Russian auto producer) with respect to the recovery of damages due to the squeeze-out procedure.

Supporting a corporate conflict in a cosmetic manufacturer. During the project, SBP supported the settlement of the conflict between two shareholders of the company, resulting in the acquisition of one shareholder's shares by the other shareholder.

Comprehensive protection of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in a number of legal disputes (bankruptcy, corporate disputes, recovery of assets, and challenging contracts) aimed at the recovery of assets illegally siphoned off from the client (complex litigation, more than 30 cases).

Support of a series of tax disputes on VAT and corporate income tax related to the conclusion of a concession agreement with the Voronezh city administration. Formation of case law on issues of accounting for concession payments as part of expenses.

A series of tax disputes related to VAT refunds upon registration of real estate objects (purchased administrative buildings).

Support of a tax dispute related to proving the reality of software code transfer through the system of version control of the end customer's software.

Several tax disputes related to the acquisition of agricultural land, as well as the application of state subsidies for credit rates.

A series of disputes with the tax authorities concerning the procedure for purchasing and reselling services from major Russian and foreign advertising platforms, as well as the refund of overpaid income tax and VAT.

Supporting more than 10 tax disputes related to the sale of products, VAT deductions when replacing the debtor's assets, capitalization of domestic debt, transfer pricing, etc.

Protection of the company's rights in court against the withdrawal of assets under the corporate agreement of the participants. The dispute was the subject of consideration by the Supreme Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court of the Russian Federation. The project influenced the further formation of judicial practice, in particular, by its resolution the Presidium of the Supreme Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court of the Russian Federation created guarantees of protection of investments of minority participants of companies, as well as introduced certainty in the understanding of additional rights of participants of limited liability companies.

Defense of client's interests in disputes with minority shareholders disagreeing with squeeze-out and demanding recovery of damages.

Defending in court against invalidation of three interrelated transactions (Supreme Arbitrazh Court).

Support of reorganization of major potash producer through takeover; defense against hostile takeover attempts.

Participating in the resolution of a corporate conflict between shareholders of a group of companies (dead-lock), support of a series of court proceedings, including disputes over the recovery of damages from a company member for the creation of a parallel business to the detriment of the company and the recovery of damages from the CEO for illegal actions committed in a situation of conflict of interest, and the preparation of a settlement agreement on the division of the business.

Protecting the client's interests in corporate conflicts with the investment project team. Preparation of legal and negotiation positions, as well as obtaining a share in the new company.

Representing the client in a corporate conflict relating to the recovery of assets in Rostov-on-Don (complex litigation, six cases). The conflict was complicated by the necessity of applying foreign law. The dispute was heard by the Russian Supreme Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court (case No. ВАС-11777/13).

Settlement negotiations with a global energy technology company over alleged defects in supplied equipment.

Developing an action plan for the Client to overcome the crisis situation associated with the termination of activities in Russia, including risk assessment for the Client and his management and possible ways to mitigate these risks.