Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners advised Ukrainian owner Oleksandr Yaroslavskiy and DCH on the sale of Metallist Football Club. The transaction included the sale of the club including players, coaches and administrative staff, as well as the football academy and the club’s entire infrastructure.

The team of lawyers at Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners representing client’s interests included Oleg Boichuk, Counsel, who was responsible for transactional matters, Roman Stepanenko, Counsel, who dealt with preparation of security documentation, as well as Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi, Partner and Head of Sports Law practice, who advised on regulatory matters related to operation of the Football Club in the context of the transaction.

“We are proud for having participated in one of the most interesting transactions in Ukraine. This transaction required the involvement of three practices of our firm, as well as the client’s professional team. Due to the proficient interaction and experience of all participants, the transaction was closed in a timely and efficient manner”, commented Oleg Boichuk.

Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners has advised FC “Metallist” for a period of three years, mainly in the field of Sports Law.

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Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners is the leading national law firm in the CIS with offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv, Minsk and associated offices in London and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1993, the firm combines extensive emerging markets experience with international professional standards. It provides full spectrum of legal services to national and international businesses, government agencies, international organizations and financial institutions all over the CIS.

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