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Anton Konnov

Partner

Email

Anton.Konnov@aoshearman.com

Phone

+971 4 426 7137

Offices

Dubai

V-CARD
Anton is Lead of the CIS Desk and has over 20 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of international corporate and M&A transactions, infrastructure and investment projects, both in the CIS and globally.

He also provides support on regulatory and sanctions matters.

Anton is recognized for his experience in a wide range of business sectors including financial institutions, manufacturing, TMT and energy and natural resources. Being a qualified lawyer in Russia, England and Wales and New York, Anton works on cross-border transactions around the world.

Experience

Representative matters

  • A leading home appliance and electronics manufacturer as a transactional counsel in connection with setting up a JV in Uzbekistan.
  • Aitas KZ on the formation of a JV between the Development Bank of Kazakhstan and JSC Baiterek Venture Fund.
  • The founders of an off-price retailer in connection with the sale by the client’s shareholders of a 25% stake to a leading retail holding.
  • Leading international players on various issues connected with Russian law regulatory advice.

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Associate member, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Qualifications

Admissions

Russia, 1999

State of New York, USA, 2007

England and Wales

Academic

Diploma, Law, Moscow State University, 1999
LLM, Corporate Law, New York University School Of Law, 2006

Languages

English, Russian
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.