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The SBH Law Offices is a full-service law firm with a long history starting in 1991 – the time whenBelarus has re-emerged as an independent state. Over this substantial period we have become one of theleading and most reputable law firms in the country. We regularly occupy the top bands in internationalrankings, earn high praise from our clients and are well respected by public authorities and NGO’s.
SBH Law Offices team includes more than 30 advocates and associates.
Our offices are located in Minsk (Belarus) and Kiev (Ukraine).
IFLR 2018: «SBH Law Offices is recognised in Belarus for financial and corporate and projectdevelopment, where it is renowned as among the market leaders».
Why SBH?
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Unique experience
Balanced team
Reliable foreign partners
Businessapproach
International standards of service
PARTNERS
Legal 500 2019: «SBH Law Offices is well-regarded for fundraising andequity financing, the incorporation and corporate restructuring of banks andother financial institutions, project finance and security issuance».
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02Unique experience
Balanced team
Timour Sysouev is a member of theMinsk Region Bar Association, theInternational Bar Association (IBA),the Ukrainian Arbitration Association,a member of the Presidium and arecommended arbitrator of theInternational Arbitration Court at theBelarusian Chamber of Commerce andIndustry, a recommended arbitrator of
Timour SYSOUEV,Partner, advocate
Alexander BONDAR,Partner
the International CommercialArbitration Court at the RussianFederation Chamber of Commerce andIndustry, the Vienna InternationalArbitral Centre (VIAC) and many otherarbitration institutions.
Practicing since 1992.
Specialization:• Dispute resolution• Corporate law, M&A• Insolvency and bankruptcy• Intellectual property• Insurance• Mass media and advertising• Sports law
Federation».
Practicing since 2001.
Specialization:• Corporate law, M&A• Banking and finance• Fintech, IT• Antitrust regulation
Alexander Bondar is an expert from theRepublic of Belarus elected to providelegal expertise to the Court of theEurasian Economic union for theresolution of disputes related toantidumping, compensatory and specialprotective measures. Alexander is aMember of the Licensing Committeeof the Association «Belarusian Football
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02Unique experience
Balanced team
Ivan Martynov has extensive workexperience both in the legal system ofthe Republic of Belarus and Balticstates. He is among the recommendedarbitrators of the Vilnius Court ofCommercial Arbitration. Hegraduated from the University ofNottingham-Trent law school (GDL,UK) and has the Open University
Ivan MARTYNOV,Partner
personal Diploma in Management (Dip. Mnmt).
Practicing since 2003.
Specialization:• Inbound investment• Real estate and construction• Tax law• Banking and finance
Anastasiya Malakhova is a member ofthe Minsk Region Bar Association. Beingthe best analyst of the firm, Anastasiyacan provide a comprehensive andcomplex legal assessment to theproposed solutions of the specificbusiness tasks. She possesses suchpersonal qualities like erudition,competence, giving strong and soundrecommendations and providing client-oriented services.
Practicing since 2002.
Specialization:• Taxation• Labor relations• Real estate and construction• IT• Intellectual property• Insurance• Contract law
Anastasiya MALAKHOVA,Partner, advocate
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02Unique experience
Balanced team
Zoya was a lawyer and CEO of a lawoffice, as well as a corporate lawyerand head of legal services of differentcompanies. Last 9 years was a head ofthe legal department of a largeinvestment and developmentcompany. Was responsible forcomplete legal support of investmentand development projects in Ukraine,
Zoya KRASYUK,Head of the Ukrainian office, advocate
represented investors in licensing and fiscal state bodies. Hasan extensive experience in representation of clients' interestsin courts, as well as in the field of corporate and contract law.
Practicing since 2003.
Specialization:• IT, fintech• Corporate law, M&A• Real estate and construction• Taxation• Dispute resolution • Contract law• Foreign economic activity
Natalya ZVORONO,CounselHead of the Ukrainian office, advocate
Natalya has significant experience onvarious positions in the legal service of taxauthorities from the regional Inspectorateof the Ministry of Tax and Duties to theMinistry of Tax and Duties of the Republicof Belarus (2011-2016 - Deputy Head ofthe Legal Department of the Ministry ofTax and Duties of Belarus). She worked inthe legal department of the State ControlCommittee of the Republic of Belarus.She has extensive experience in participating in the drafting oflegislative acts in the tax sphere, including the Tax Code of theRepublic of Belarus, as well as in the field of control activityregulation in the Republic of Belarus (Decree No. 510).Member of the advisory board at the Ministry of Taxes andDuties of the Republic of Belarus.
Practicing since 1996.
Specialization:• Taxation• Contract law• Transfer tax• Trade law
PRACTICES
IFLR 2019: «SBH Law Offices is recognised in Belarus for financial andcorporate and project development, where it is renowned as among themarket leaders. In particular, the firm has one of the leading banking andfinance practices in the country.The team also worked on notable restructuring deals. Construction, mining,and natural resources are sectors where the firm has expertise withinproject development».
CORPORATE PRACTICE CORPORATE LAW, M&A ANTITRUST REGULATION BANKS, FINANCE, INSURANCE
KEY PRACTICES
COMMERCIAL PRACTICE CONTRACT LAW TAXES & CUSTOMS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LABOUR LAW
FOREIGN TRADE INVESTMENTS REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION
IT RESTRUCTURING BANKRUPTCY INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
ICSID (InternationalCentre for Settlementof Investment Disputes)
The ICAC at the CCIof the Russian Federation, RAA, Court of Arbitration of the AEB
VIAC (ViennaInternationalArbitral Centre)
Lewiatan(Court of arbitration)
IAC at the BelCCI
VCCA(Vilnius Courtof CommercialArbitration)
CAS(Courtof Arbitrationfor Sport)
CIArb (CharteredInstitute of Arbitrators),IBA (International BarAssociation)
KLCRA (Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration)
IAC at the UkrainianChamber of Commerce
SCC (The Arbitration Instituteof the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce)
ICCInternationalCourtof Arbitration
LCCI (The Court of Arbitrationof the Latvian Chamberof Commerce and Industry)
SBH ARBITRATION MAP
CRYPTOCONSULTING MAP
Chambers Europe 2019: «Highly regarded team recommended forcomplex corporate restructuring mandates and noted for its experience inM&A. Renowned for providing corporate governance support. Handles abroad range of IP issues, assisting with IP transfers, litigation andregistration issues. Also instructed on employment and data protectionissues. Its broad clientele includes domestic companies as well as largemultinationals and financial institutions».
PROJECTS &
CLIENTS
IT
M&A /Investments in equity
Investments in equity
2017
M&A
2017
M&A
2017
Investments in equity
2016
Creation ofZubr Capital Fund I
2015-2016
3 M&A
2011-2013
M&A
2012
Investments in equity
2010
Investments in equity
2010
M&A
2008
M&A
2008
Investments in equity
2016
PROJECTSwith the participation of international financial institutions
Creation of the first Private Equity Fund in
the Republic of Belarus
USD 50,000,000
2016
Raising debt financing
USD 10,000,000
2011
Raising debt financing
USD 10,000,000
2012
Raising equity financing
USD 6,000,000
2010
Raising debt financing
USD 50,000,000
2011
Raising debt financing
USD 70,000,000
2010
Raising debt financing
USD 45,500,000
2017
Raising debt financing
2017
Raising debt financing
2017
Raising equity financing
2016
Raising equity financing
2016
Raising equity financing
2016
PROJECTSwith the participation of international financial institutions
Raising debt financingunder sovereign
guaranteesUSD 1,400,000,000
2016
Raising debt financing
2010
Restructuring of loans from 7 banks
and work out
2016
Raising debt financing,raising equity financing
2016
Raising debt financing
2006
Raising debt financing
USD 10,000,000
2013
Raising debt financing
USD 30,000,000
2008
Restructuring of loans from 4 banks
and work out
2016
Equity entry
USD 10,000,000
2009
Raising debt financing
USD 8,000,000
2016
Raising of a syndicated loan
USD 4,000,000EUR 6,000,000
2016
Raising debt financing
USD 2,000,000
2016
Intellectual PropertyProjects
License agreement with Belarus
2018
International Franchise Agreement
2015
Mobile Application Use in Belarus
2015
Master Franchise Agreement for Belarus
2015
License agreement in Belarus
2018
License Agreement for pharmaceutical
Products
2018
License Agreement
2017
IP Rights Protection.License Agreement
with Belarusian Vendors
2016
License on Distribution Agreement
2016
Intellectual PropertyProjects
License agreement
2016
Master License Agreement &
Advertising Issues in Belarus
2015
License Agreement with Belarusian
Partners
2018
License Agreements.TM protection
2017
Distribution Agreement
2018
Distribution Agreement
2017
Distribution Agreement
2016
License on Distribution Agreement
2016-2017
License Agreement
2017
Minsk, Belarus 220030Оffice 21, 20A Krasnoarmeiskaya str.
Tel. +375 17 327 53 77Fax +375 17 327 47 89
Kyiv, Ukraine 0405040, lit. X, Hlubochitskaya str.,
Tel. +380 44 500 31 21Fax +380 44 500 66 28
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