Navigating countersanctions decrees: how to advance through the application process with the Government Commission and get a transaction approved
Obtaining such approval is a relatively straightforward procedure that is, however, complicated by a myriad of normative and recommendatory documents surrounding it.
Program
Dealing with obtaining approvals from the Government Commission on the Control of Foreign Investment (“Government Commission”) and other state authorities in connection with the countersanctions Decrees of the President of the RF issued from 2022 to 2024 has become a common legal reality when planning and structuring transactions and operations.
In our webinar, the BIRCH LEGAL team will discuss our current approach to handling several complex situations that may arise in the approval process, share practical experience in navigating the approval procedure and advise on what to focus on in order to make the process less troublesome and more predictable.
During our webinar, we will discuss:
- When is approval required and how to start: 5 first steps
- Transactions with shares and participatory interest in Russian companies and real estate
- Corporate events: increasing and decreasing share capital, restructuring and liquidation
- Payments to unfriendly persons: dividends, loans and other payments
- How to apply and prepare for the approval process
- Violating countersanctions measures: liability, risks and consequences
- Q&A, helpful tips and practical recommendations
Please note that the webinar is intended only for in-house specialists.
We hope to see you there!