Sergey Konovalov

Protecting the client in 40+ Russian proceedings after EU asset freezes.

Representing the client in a dispute regarding the blocking of funds in connection with the U.S. sanctions.

Structuring a global settlement under English law resolving claims against former bank managers, covering over a dozen litigations and potential claims exceeding USD 12 billion.

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

Representing Google's former employee in bankruptcy proceedings of Google's subsidiary with respect to numerous disputes on challenging transactions and bringing controlling persons to vicarious (subsidiary) liability.

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.

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

Supporting cross-examination of witnesses in High Court London proceedings regarding assets of deceased Georgian oligarch.

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.

Advising on SCC arbitration over the termination of a nuclear power plant construction contract after February 2022 events, including Russian law input, evidence support, and oversight of cross-examination.

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.

International investigation (South Korea, Germany) determining circumstances of equipment supply for Sakhalin complex relevant for the Russian proceeding concerning the construction of this complex.

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).

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.

Representing former Russian employee regarding potential claims in the bankruptcy of the IT company's Russian subsidiary.

Representing the Client in a litigation proceeding within a bankruptcy of a Russian citizen to challenge the debtor's payments to its foreign lawyers who represented him in litigation proceedings in the High Court in London.

Representing transport company in vicarious liability claim.

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).

Advising on rules of due service in Russia (Hague Convention) within the High Court of London dispute.

Conducting investigation in Poland to determine authenticity of signatures on beneficial ownership documents within the bankruptcy dispute in Russia.

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.

Advising and representing the Client with respect to the set of events with respect to mitigation of the Client's risk considering exit from the Russian market and related transactions.