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anaging Partner of Hogan
Lovells in Paris, Xenia Legen-
dre, could you tell us about
Hogan Lovells' activities in Paris, and
what sets the firm apart?
In our Paris office, we have over 150
lawyers, and over 25 years of expe-
rience serving a wide range of public
and private companies, financial
institutions, government agencies,
regulatory authorities, private equity
firms, and business leaders. Whether
investing in France, considering
raising capital or dealing with French
regulations or disputes, Hogan
Lovells in Paris helps clients
succeed. We understand our clients'
business objectives and the com-
plexities of French regulatory and
business law. With strong ties to
Francophone Africa, we can also pro-
vide expert advice in making the most
of growth opportunities in the region.
Oxana Balayan, as Managing Partner
of the Moscow office, how would
you describe the history and the
capacities of the office, established in
1994?
The firm will celebrate its 25
th
anni-
versary in Russia next year, in 2019.
With over 50 professionals, our prac-
tice is one of the strongest teams in
Moscow. We are a full-service firm
which advises international and
Russian clients on a variety of areas
such as mergers & acquisitions,
corporate governance, finance, inter-
national dispute resolution, investi-
gations, intellectual property, real
estate and regulatory matters. Our
key sector specialties in Moscow
include: technology, media and
telecommunications, financial services,
life sciences, the automotive industry
and consumer goods.
The members of the Moscow team
are qualified in multiple jurisdictions
and work closely alongside the firm's
other international offices, including
Paris, on a variety of cross-border
matters. The Moscow office is also
highly active in Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS) countries
and in emerging markets, such as
Latin America and Asia, as our
clients have become increasingly
engaged in opportunities across
these markets.
Xenia Legendre, what are the oppor-
tunities available to Russian compa-
nies in France and Africa? How do you
help businesses get started in the
African continent?
In France, there is a lot of opportunity
for Russian companies to acquire
French high-tech companies with
substantial production know-how
due to the fact that many French
family businesses are now facing
succession issues. Buying such
companies would not only allow
mid-size Russian companies to
access advanced technologies, but
also to import this expertise to
Russia while keeping the French pro-
duction pilots. Russian companies
would therefore save a substantial
amount of time in development.
International lawfirm, HoganLovellswill celebrate its25
th
anniversary
in Russia in 2019! The perfect opportunity to analyze the firm's
experience in France and Russia.
Xenia LEGENDRE,
Paris Office Managing Partner,
and
Oxana BALAYAN,
Moscow Office Managing Partner,
Hogan Lovells
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