Vassily Rudomino
Vassily Rudomino is widely recognised as an experienced antitrust practitioner.
Vassily Rudomino is a co-founder of ALRUD Law Firm, Head of Competition/Antitrust practice.
He is an expert with profound experience in all aspects of the Russian competition legislation including in merger control clearance of complex transactions and cartel investigations. Vassily represents interests of clients in FAS Russia (Federal Antimonopoly Service) and its territorial divisions, during inspections as well as in antimonopoly disputes in courts. Vassily advises clients across a range of industries including healthcare, life science and chemicals, banking and finance, consumer goods and retail, technology, media and telecoms.
Vassily Rudomino has significant experience assisting clients in Russian corporate crime matters, including matters relating to bribery and corruption. He has also supported clients in preventative compliance work in these areas (often working together with U.S. and European counsel in projects involving joint consideration of Russian law, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and relevant EU anti-corruption laws).
Vassily Rudomino graduated from the Moscow State University of International Relations, International Commercial Law Department of the International Law Faculty. He is an advocate, member of the Council of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers of the Russian Federation in 2011-2015.
He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA), member of the IBA Legal Practice Division Council in 2014-2016, the Board Member of the Russian Arbitration Association, member of the American Bar Association. From 2021 to present, a member of the Ethics and Standards Committee of the Russian Federal Bar Association (RFBA).
He is one of the founders and member of The Competition Experts Association. As part of this organization, Vassily Rudomino takes active participation in preparation of the latest amendments to the Competition Law.
Vassily Rudomino participates in professional conferences and workshops in Russia and abroad.
He is the author of articles on topical issues in corporate/M&A law, antitrust regulation and investing which are published by the leading Russian and foreign media.
On July 16, 2015 Vassily Rudomino was awarded the medal «For Merit to the Fatherland» II class for his merit in the formation of effective practice of the competition law enforcement and active participation in the antitrust lawmaking.
He is a member of the Board of Trustees of All-Russia State Library of Foreign Literature named after M. Rudomino and a member of Eurasian Alliance of Antimonopoly Experts.
Vassily Rudomino is fluent in Russian and English.
Includes advising and representing:
Uber International Inc.
with regard to the merger clearance of the joint venture agreement with Yandex NV in FAS Russia. The deal is the largest merger in the market of taxi aggregators in the Russian Federation.
Bayer AG
with regard to acquisition of Monsanto Company, a publicly traded American multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation, in FAS Russia.
Samsung
during a dawn raid of FAS Russia, as well as its case on a claimed violation of competition law.
Diebold
a global producer of the ATMs, in FAS Russia with regard to acquisition of 100% of shares of Wincor-Nixdorf AG world's largest producer ATMs, as well as IT solutions and services to retail banks and the retail industry.
Dell
regarding merger control clearance in Russia of the transaction on acquisition of EMC Corporation. The transaction was called as the largest technology acquisition ever.
Pacific Andes International Holdings Limited
in a case on cartel investigation in the fish industry, developed a successful defense strategy. As a result the Client was not held liable for breach of the competition law.
NYK Line and Maersk Lineregarding
in FAS Russia investigation on the market of international sea container shipping.
Vimpelcom
in FAS Russia investigation of the alleged collusive behavior on smartphone market and in courts in relation to the strategic investments investigation.
Shire plc
with regard to acquisition of 100% of shares of Baxalta GmbH, largest producer of the pharmaceuticals for rare diseases.
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Pravo-300, 2023 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Antitrust law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (High Market). |
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Chambers Global, 2022 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Corporate/M&A. |
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Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders - Competition, 2022 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Corporate/M&A. |
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Best Lawyers 2022 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Competition/Antitrust Law, Arbitration and Mediation, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Investment, Litigation, Corporate law and M&A. |
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Chambers Europe, 2021 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Competition/Antitrust and Corporate/M&A. |
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Chambers Global, 2021 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Corporate/M&A. |
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The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2021 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Competition, Restructuring and insolvency, Capital Markets.| |
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Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders - Competition 2021 and Who's Who Legal: Global Leader Corporate Governance 2021 recommends Vassily Rudomino as a leading practitioner. |
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Best Lawyers 2021 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Competition/Antitrust Law, Arbitration and Mediation, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Investment, Litigation, Corporate law and M&A. |
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Chambers Europe, 2020 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Competition/Antitrust and Corporate/M&A. |
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Chambers Global, 2020 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Corporate/M&A. |
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The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020 recommends Vassily Rudomino for Competition, Restructuring and insolvency, Capital Markets. |
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Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders - Competition, 2019 recommends Vassily Rudomino as a leading practitioner. |
State awards
The medal «For Merit to the Fatherland» II class for his merit in the formation of effective practice of the competition law enforcement and active participation in the antitrust lawmaking.
Certificate of Honor of FAS Russia (Federal Antimonopoly Service) for active participation in modernization of the antimonopoly legislation and development of competition policy.
Certificates of Honor of FAS Russia (Federal Antimonopoly Service) for substantial personal contribution in implementation of the state policy regarding competition regulation and fruitful collaboration with antimonopoly authorities.
Certificate of Honor of the Interstate Council
for substantial personal contribution in development of cooperation among CIS countries with regard to competition policy.
Letter of acknowledgment of the Minister of Justice.
Letter of acknowledgment of FAS Russia (Federal Antimonopoly Service).
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