Leonid Ervits has over 22 years' experience in complex international projects. He has been admitted to practice in three jurisdictions: England and Wales, New South Wales (Australia) and Russia, where has been practicing since 2006. He specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures and private equity and has also been involved in numerous landmark transactions, both in Russia and abroad.
Leonid is highly valued by clients and colleagues for his ability to lead large multi-jurisdictional teams in complex cross-border transactions and for his business-oriented approach. For many years now he has been recommended by multiple leading international legal directories, including The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. Chambers Global named Leonid "Up and Coming" for his contribution to the development of Corporate/M&A practice in 2021-2022.
In the Pravo-300 and Kommersant ratings Leonid is recommended as a leading expert in various areas of practice including: Corporate Law/M&A (high market), Financial/Banking Law, and Private Equity. Forbes Club Legal also highly rates Leonid's work in protecting the interests of high-net-worth individuals, having recognized his team as a leader in corporate structuring of personal assets and structuring of assets abroad.
Leonid is highly valued by clients and colleagues for his ability to lead large multi-jurisdictional teams in complex cross-border transactions and for his business-oriented approach. For many years now he has been recommended by multiple leading international legal directories, including The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. Chambers Global named Leonid "Up and Coming" for his contribution to the development of Corporate/M&A practice in 2021-2022.
In the Pravo-300 and Kommersant ratings Leonid is recommended as a leading expert in various areas of practice including: Corporate Law/M&A (high market), Financial/Banking Law, and Private Equity. Forbes Club Legal also highly rates Leonid's work in protecting the interests of high-net-worth individuals, having recognized his team as a leader in corporate structuring of personal assets and structuring of assets abroad.
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EDUCATION
Russian State Social University, Master of Law, 2020
RMIT University, Australia, MBA, 2013
The University of New South Wales, Australia, Bachelor of Laws, 2001
The University of New South Wales, Australia, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) (Hons.), 1999
CLIENTS
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VIMPELCOM (BEELINE)
Advised senior management of Vimpelcom PJSC (Beeline) on the acquisition of 100% of the company's shares worth RUB 130 billion from VEON, an international telecommunication holding, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals for the transaction
MAGNIT PJSC
Advised Magnit PJSC, a food retail giant, on its USD 1.3 billion acquisition of rival supermarket chain Dixy and on its RUB 5.7 billion acquisition of SIA International, one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in Russia
POLYMETAL INTERNATIONAL PLC
Advised Polymetal International plc on the acquisition of the Kapan gold mine in Armenia from Dundee Precious Metals Inc., listed in Toronto; on the establishment of a joint venture with Polyus Gold OJSC; on the development of the Nezhdaninskoye gold deposit in the Yakutsk region in Siberia, the fourth-largest gold deposit in Russia; and on the sale of Aktogai Mys LLC, a Kazakhstani mining company, to AK Altynalmas JSC, a Kazakhstani gold mining and production company
NAKHODKA MINERAL FERTILIZER PLANT JSC
Advised Nakhodka Mineral Fertilizer Plant OJSC on the construction of a methanol and fertilizer plant in Primorsky Krai, Russia. The project, valued at approximately USD 6 billion, was implemented with the support of Russian state-owned banks and the regional and federal government
Inter-Partner Assistance
Advised Inter-Partner Assistance, a major international insurance company that is headquartered in Paris and is a part of the AXA Group, which provides investment management and other financial services, on the sale of its Russian insurance business to a prominent Russian businessman
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AWARDS
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Rossiyskaya Gazeta 2023
№1 in the Business Mergers and Acquisitions category
Kommersant 2023
Corporate/M&A
(Band 1)
Financial and banking law
(Band 1)
Private equity
(Band 1)
Chambers Global 2022
Chambers Global has named him "Up and Coming" for his contributions to Corporate / M&A in 2021-2022
Pravo-300 2022
Individual recognition in nominations:
Corporate Law/M&A (high market)
Financial/banking law
Private equity
Forbes Club Legal 2022
Corporate structuring of private assets
Structuring of assets abroad / protection of personal assets abroad
The Legal 500 2021
Commercial, corporate law and M&A
Best Lawyers 2022
Corporate Law
FEEDBACK AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Leonid Ervits is noted for his client-focused and business-oriented approach: "He dives deep into the client's request and is very business-oriented, and while working treats the client's business as his own and is always ready to help. "
Leonid Ervits is results-oriented, punctual, optimistic and friendly. He relies on his considerable experience to answer clients' questions clearly and thoroughly and help them achieve their goals.
Leonid Ervits entered the ranking this year due to his rising reputation and positive market feedback. He advises clients from various industries on transactions and corporate matters. Sources often note his ability to deliver results and business-oriented approach.
Leonid Ervits stands out for his client focus and business-oriented approach. He specializes in cross-border M&A and is qualified in the UK and Russia.
NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS
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