What we do
Syndicated lending
Project finance
Sponsor support structure in project finance
Structuring projects to make them bankable
Infrastructure and PPP finance
Trade and prepayment finance
Sub-participations and transactions in secondary market
Finance transactions with DCM elements
Mezzanine and shareholder finance
Acquisition finance
Real estate finance
Restructurings
Standard form loan documents
The partners of the practice are experienced financial lawyers with a solid track record of transactions, valued by clients for their dedication and swift response to all requests
Chambers Europe
What sets us apart
We will fully engage in the project and "live" it alongside your team.
We will establish efficient communication with the teams of all project stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the project and the achievement of the client’s objectives.
We will engage all the firm’s expertise to resolve any questions that arise. We’ll take care of the details so you can concentrate on what’s most important.
We know your counterparty well, as we work with both creditors and borrowers. Our aim is to help strike a balance between the parties’ interests. We are well-versed in the market where we operate.
Our Experience
Major projects in LNG production and oil transportation
Construction of a mining and processing plant (GOK) in the Khabarovsk region
The construction of an electric metallurgy complex in Vyksa, employing DRI technology
Development of a revised version of the standard form syndicated loan agreement for the Russian market
Advising a syndicate of creditors, including VEB.RF, Sberbank, and FC Otkritie Bank, on project financing totaling 120 billion roubles for the construction of an electric steelmaking complex in Vyksa, producing metallized pellets using DRI technology ("green metallurgy") and steel. We were responsible for preparing the loan and security documentation, as well as the supply agreement on "take-or-pay" terms. The deal was closed within three months, setting a record for the shortest completion time for projects of this complexity.
Advising a syndicate of creditors on project financing for the development of a large copper deposit and the construction of a mining and beneficiation plant in the Khabarovsk region, implemented by a Russian metallurgical company. This was one of the first major projects in the Russian market for which the firm developed and implemented a sponsor support mechanism under Russian law.
Advising the creditor on the financing of two projects involving the leasing and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) and stable gas condensate production complex, an oil pumping station, and an oil condensate pipeline. The project was handled by a team of 30 lawyers, highlighting the firm's exceptional capacity to consolidate resources and expertise to provide comprehensive support to the client on complex projects.
At the request of the Russian Banks Association, we developed a new version of the standard syndicated loan agreement under Russian law, including appendices for interest calculation, the accordion mechanism (increase of the total credit limit), and built-in guarantees. This standard agreement serves as a starting point for negotiations on all Russia-based syndicated loans. The work involved regular discussions between major banks and leading law firms, moderated by us.
Our Experience
The construction of an electric metallurgy complex in Vyksa, employing DRI technology
Construction of a mining and processing plant (GOK) in the Khabarovsk region
Major projects in LNG production and oil transportation
Development of a revised version of the standard form syndicated loan agreement for the Russian market
Advising the creditor on the financing of two projects involving the leasing and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) and stable gas condensate production complex, an oil pumping station, and an oil condensate pipeline. The project was handled by a team of 30 lawyers, highlighting the firm's exceptional capacity to consolidate resources and expertise to provide comprehensive support to the client on complex projects.
Advising a syndicate of creditors on project financing for the development of a large copper deposit and the construction of a mining and beneficiation plant in the Khabarovsk region, implemented by a Russian metallurgical company. This was one of the first major projects in the Russian market for which the firm developed and implemented a sponsor support mechanism under Russian law.
Advising a syndicate of creditors, including VEB.RF, Sberbank, and FC Otkritie Bank, on project financing totaling 120 billion roubles for the construction of an electric steelmaking complex in Vyksa, producing metallized pellets using DRI technology ("green metallurgy") and steel. We were responsible for preparing the loan and security documentation, as well as the supply agreement on "take-or-pay" terms. The deal was closed within three months, setting a record for the shortest completion time for projects of this complexity.
At the request of the Russian Banks Association, we developed a new version of the standard syndicated loan agreement under Russian law, including appendices for interest calculation, the accordion mechanism (increase of the total credit limit), and built-in guarantees. This standard agreement serves as a starting point for negotiations on all Russia-based syndicated loans. The work involved regular discussions between major banks and leading law firms, moderated by us.
Рейтинги и награды
*2021 г. и ранее — рейтинг команды до присоединения к Никольской Консалтинг