Alexander Artemenko is a Senior Associate of Competition/Antitrust Practice in ALRUD Law Firm. Alexander participates in the projects relating merger control clearance of the transactions on purchase of shares / transfer of assets of companies doing business in Russia as well as in projects concerning investigations of anticompetitive agreements of economic entities.
Alexander is also engaged in projects concerning compliance of the companies’ activities with the requirements of the Russian antitrust legislation.
Alexander also has a vast experience of representing clients on the applicable countersanctions regulation, which includes obtaining approval of the Government Commission, Central Bank and the Russian President regarding the implementation of M&A transactions, reorganizations, liquidations, dividends payment and loan payment in accordance with the Presidential Decrees 81, 618, 95, 520 and 138.
Alexander joined ALRUD law firm in 2017.
Alexander graduated from Moscow State University, law faculty, bachelor in civil law, diploma with honors. He also graduated the master’s Program at the same university, specializing in Competition law.
Alexander is a member of the International Bar Association and Competition Experts Association.
Includes advising and representing:
Bayer AG
with regard to its US$66 billion acquisition of Monsanto in FAS Russia.
Shire plc.
with regard to its acquisition by Takeda, the largest pharmaceutical company in Asia and one of the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, by revenue.
A large investment company
in a court case, initiated by FAS Russia, regarding potential violation of the Strategic Investment Law, via illegal establishment of control over several Russian strategic entities.
BorgWarner Inc.
an American worldwide automotive industry components and parts supplier, in FAS Russia, regarding the acquisition of Delphi plc, global group active in development, design, and manufacture of vehicle propulsion systems.
Tata Steel Limited and thyssenkrupp AG
in creation of the JV, combining the European flat carbon steel businesses of the companies.
Celanese Corporation
an international company specialized in technologies and special materials, in the implementation of the transaction on the merger of Celanese’s Cellulose Derivatives and Blackstone’s Rhodia Acetow, in a JV controlled by Celanese and Blackstone, which was supposed to become the world’s leading producer of acetate cellulose flakes.
Andreas Stihl
with regard to FAS Russia investigation on coordination of economic activities of its distributors. After active work of ALRUD specialists, the investigation was discontinued due to absence of violation.
Nikon Holding Europe B.V.
on the risks raised by the implementation of the new distribution system in Russia, including the risks of implementation of exclusivity provisions and market division by territory.
LEGO
on the amendment of the company's commercial policy, in accordance with the requirements of the Russian Competition Law.
LEO Pharmaceutical Products
with regard to compliance analysis of the company’s corporate documents, with the requirements of the competition legislation and amendment of the relevant documents.
Estee Lauder
with regard to compliance of the discounting campaign, with Russian antimonopoly legislation.
A large German retailer
on risks related to certain activities of an international purchasing alliance from perspective of Russian competition and trade legislation.
Ball Corporation
during the investigation on abuse of its dominant position in the Eurasian Economic Union transnational market for aluminum cans, initiated by the Eurasian Economic Commission.
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Pravo-300, 2023 recommends Alexander Artemenko for Antitrust law. |
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