Maxim Belozerov

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.

Anti-suit application proceeding initiated by state-owned missile producer.

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.

Structuring a global agreement for the amicable settlement of disputes arising out of a corporate conflict between participants in gold mining companies. Collectively, the global agreement covered more than twenty litigations. As a result of the settlement, the corporate conflict was resolved, and the client was able to successfully exit the joint ventures, retaining assets significant to it.

Representing client in proceedings related to seizure and foreclosure of shares in a Russian bank by state authorities.

Defending the client's interests in a dispute relating to bringing the client to vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

Defending client's interests in dispute relating to bringing the client to vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

Defending beneficiaries of an investment construction company in a dispute relating to bringing the clients to vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

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).

Representing the Client in a complex conflict consisting of a number of disputes related to challenging a share purchase agreement.

Obtaining evidence in a foreign jurisdiction demonstrating that a foreign court decision, on the basis of which opponents have filed for bankruptcy of a major holding company, has been falsified.

Series of disputes to bring beneficiaries and controlling persons to vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

Defending director of a management company in a vicarious (subsidiary) liability dispute.

Advising and preparing a memorandum on the risks and prospects of litigation against the owners and managers of a bank under resolution for recovery of losses, including losses of the CBR due to the bank's reorganisation.

Dispute against bankruptcy receiver and creditor bank to invalidate payments made under bank guarantee.

Global amicable settlement involving bankruptcy cases of major Russian agricultural holding across various regions.

Protecting the interests of a member of the management board and the board of directors of the bank from vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

Defending beneficiary of construction company in vicarious (subsidiary) liability dispute.

Defending a member of the management board and members of the supervisory board of a credit institution in a dispute over vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

Representing transport company in vicarious liability claim.

Defending two members of the management board in a dispute relating to bringing the client to vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

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).

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.