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Real Estate and Construction
Real Estate and Construction

Strong track record in supporting major transactions and large-scale projects in real estate and construction makes our practice being recommended by the international guides.

 

 

In Russia the firm “is lauded for its “fast and business-oriented responses”, as well as its “deep real estate sector knowledge” of contentious and non-contentious matters.

“Extremely knowledgeable” Elena Gavrilina (Moscow) and Ivan Smirnov (St. Petersburg) are reccommnded.

Yuri Savvin (Moscow) is “exceptional at managing government and client relationships”.

In Ukraine the team is “extremely professional and highly experienced”. Oleg Boichuk (Kyiv) is recommended.

 

“Strong domestic construction and real estate practice. Advises prestigious Russian and international clients on land, zoning and regulatory issues, and has highly acclaimed real estate and construction litigation capabilities.”

"The team provides real added-value advice and creative solutions."


Andrey Vorobyev (Moscow) heads the practice and is the key contact.” 

In Russia Partner “Andrey Vorobyev is recommended for his construction expertise, counsel Elena Gavrilina is very knowledgeable in regulatory real estate matters, and Ivan Smirnov is active in property litigation.”

In Ukraine “the firm has “in-depth market knowledge”. Oleg Boichuk demonstrates “a high level of client care and dedication”.

“This large and influential market player is best known for its transactional and disputes work, and the real estate team bears this out through its involvement in a number of prominent real estate acquisitions, as well as its activity in litigation. The group has the capacity to advise on a broad range of topics and large-scale projects.”

“EPAM is “well known for its real estate expertise", and acts for a wide range of impressive clients. Elena Gavrilina (Moscow) is recommended.”

The firm in Ukraine “is known for its “experience and professionalism” in large real estate transactions and construction projects. Oleg Boichuk is recommended.”

In Belarus “EPAM has continued to build on its success after breaking in to the top tier last year, securing roles in a number of important deals”.

“One client who recently worked with the team in Belarus on a real estate deal – notoriously tricky in Belarus given the red tape that has to be cut through – says: "They did a decent job. The lawyers are switched on; always keen to help. They have a clear picture of what's going on in Belarus in terms of local laws and trends so it was quite a helpful to seek their advice." The client emphasised the part associate Igor Odinets had in the deal, noting: "He did most of the heavy lifting."

“The firm now commands the largest group of lawyers in the market. The … real estate team works in close co-operation with other departments within the firm to provide clients with a tailored and comprehensive service.”

“EPAM is recommended for “its high professionalism, wide experience, and responsiveness”. […] Sergey Strembelev leads the team in St Petersburg.”
"The team at this prestigious local firm co-operates closely with the corporate/M&A and commercial departments. Its excellent standing in dispute resolution is an additional bonus in litigious cases."
  "This academically accomplished group serves a wide range of real estate clients."

"The firm offers clients full-service support and a well-staffed group of professionals."

"The firm is recognized in Ukraine for its “long experience on cross-border mandates to match its dominance on the domestic transactions.” Analysts note that the firm “maintains a good reputation and presence in the market” and “covers residential, retail, commercial and industrial property, and is a reliable source for environmental regulatory advice.”
 "The firm is recognized for a number of large-scale construction projects it handled."

“Excellent” office in Belarus that is “quickly making a good name for itself.”
"The firm "is making a name for itself in the Russian market with its team of really good, active real estate lawyers."
 "The practice, which "is backed up by the firm’s first class litigation and finance practices" is recognized in Ukraine."
 "The communication with the firm “was smooth and their reply to our question was precise and detailed," a client says."
 "Representing both Russian and international companies, the St Petersburg branch of this domestic firm is praised by clients for its “dedicated and diplomatic” lawyers. The firm has strengths in corporate and real estate law, and has also benefited from St Petersburg’s increasingly active automotive sector. The team is also admired for its extensive local knowledge".

"The sources applaud the firm's "genuinely professional approach and depth of quality, which really make a difference to a deal" and highlight the firm's "international experience, Western attitude and understanding of clients' needs."

"A Moscow office's client found the firm "impressive, concise and direct - the pricing was reasonable and the team worked well to fulfil our expectations."