KINANIS LLC JOINS U.S.-UKRAINE BUSINESS COUNCIL (USUBC)

One of the leading and largest business law and consulting firms in Cyprus; member 142

U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC)
Washington, D.C., Wed, October 27, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kinanis LLC, one of the leading and largest business law and consulting firms in Cyprus, has been approved for membership in the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), the USUBC executive committee announced today on behalf of the entire USUBC membership of over 140 companies and organizations who have business operations, investments or other development programs in Ukraine.

Kinanis LLC is a multi-disciplinary practice that advises many international investors, including those from the United States and other countries who are investing and operating in Ukraine, and private clients on all aspects of law and accounting. The firm is comprised of four divisions, Corporate, Accounting, Litigation and Property. Kinanis LLC consists of lawyers, accountants, other professionals and assistants of over 80 persons.

Kinanis LLC continues the business of Kinanis & Co established in 1983. The firm started its operation as a traditional law firm. Experience and practice over the years brought forward the need for transformation from a traditional law firm to a more innovative multidisciplinary firm providing a full range of services combining law and accounting with the extensive expertise in corporate and tax advice to ensure that our clients will obtain the best possible spherical consultation.

KINANIS LLC & USUBC
"The Kinanis law and consulting firm was highly recommended to USUBC. We been working with Christos P. Kinanis, Managing Partner, Kinanis LLC," according to Morgan Williams, Director, Government Affairs, Washington Office, for the SigmaBleyzer Private Equity Investment Management Group, who serves as President of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC).

"Christos told us the firm has been doing considerable legal and consulting work on business transactions related to Ukraine for many years. USUBC is most pleased to have the opportunity to work with one of the leading law and consulting firms in Cyprus," Williams said.

Managing Partner Christos Kinanis graduated from the University of Athens, Greece, with a Diploma in Law (1982) and from Cambridge University, England, with a Master of Laws (1984). Christos will represent Kinanis LLC on the USUBC board of directors.

ABOUT KINANIS LLC....law and consulting
Services: Corporate / M&A; Taxation; Banking and Finance; Company Incorporations; Trusts and Foundations; Financial Services and Funds; Accounting; Intellectual Property; Immovable Property; and Litigation

Languages: Their multi-national employees are able to communicate in Greek, Russian, English, German, Armenian, Estonian, French, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Czech and Slovak, hence enabling the firm to better understand the needs of various clients from different backgrounds.

Publications: Publications and updates regarding legal/tax matters are often issued by the firm. These may be downloaded from their website at http://www.kinanis.com/publications.html which are in the English, Russian and German languages.

Multidisciplinary law firm: this is something unique in their field as they combine Law, Tax and Accountancy. They offer a full range of services in law and in accountancy (not audit) which cover accounting, tax advice, VAT and audit administration.

The firm has well organized corporate and accounting departments with extensive and long term experience in the incorporation, administration, tax planning and accounting services of companies worldwide.

The firm co-operates with large international firms in providing legal opinions and due diligence reports for deals involving Cypriot and overseas assets and companies. They have participated in major mergers and acquisitions implemented through Cyprus holding companies.

As a consulting firm they have experience in drafting and reviewing of various investment agreements, shareholders agreements, sale and purchase agreements, loan and other types of financing agreements.

Transactions in Eastern Europe:
The firm has participated in closings of very important transactions in Eastern Europe (including Ukraine), involving major groups. Our involvement in international financial transactions including core finance and security agreements has provided us with the expertise in representing groups, corporations and funds.

Additional information: Information about Kinanis LLC, their personnel, their services and publications may be found at: www.kinanis.com.

USUBC MEMBERSHIP NOW OVER 140 AND STILL GROWING
More than one-hundred forty members, Oct 2010. Membership in January of 2007 was 22. Membership in January of 2005 was eight. The complete list of USUBC members can be found at: http://www.usubc.org/members.php.