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Martin Ivanov

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Macedonian
English
Serbian

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Martin Ivanov, who joined CMS in 2023, is a distinguished Macedonian attorney-at-law specializing in the complex realm of corporate law, with a focus on M&A. With five years of prior experience at an international law firm and a profound understanding of legal intricacies, Martin is adept at providing sophisticated counsel and tailored solutions to businesses facing common challenges with a need for corporate guidance.
Martin navigates corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and mergers and acquisitions with precision, devising innovative strategies that optimize the value of transactions. Committed to excellence, he combines strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring clients achieve their desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.

Relevant experience

LIDL in relation to providing general legal support for all aspects of their business operations in North Macedonia.
United Group in relation to all aspects of their business in North Macedonia, including several acquisitions of regional businesses and the incorporation of new subsidiaries, as well as day-to day activities.
Emapta Hold Co Pte. Ltd a leading outsourcing provider that offers high quality services to businesses worldwide, as well as its Macedonian subsidiary, in relation to providing general legal support for all aspects of Emapta’s business operations in North Macedonia.
Akdeniz Insaat Ve Egitim Hizmetleri A.S., part of the Ağaoğlu Group of companies acting in North Macedonia through Balkan Renewable Investments DOO Skopje, in relation to legal guidance on general corporate matters.
REIWAG Facility Services GmbH in relation to the incorporation of a new Macedonian subsidiary.
Ambitious Solutions DOO Skopje in relation to the registration of the accession of new shareholders by increasing the share capital.
International Card System AD Skopje in relation to the registration of corporate changes regarding their management structure.
Societe Generale in relation to Steiermärkische Sparkasse und Bank AG’s acquisition of Societe Generale's shares in Ohridska Banka Societe Generale.
Anonymous client – one of Europe's largest suppliers of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, as well as a leading industrial distributor – in relation to the preparation of a legal due diligence report on the potential acquisition of a Macedonian target entity acting as an authorized distributor for world leaders in the production of bearings, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics, gears and reducers, technical chemicals, tools, and PPE.
Anonymous client – one of the largest marketing and advertising agency networks in the world – in relation to the preparation of legal due diligence regarding a Latvian digital strategy and web development company and its subsidiaries.
KCG Group and its portfolio company Aricoma Group International AB in relation to the acquisition of Musala Soft, a major Bulgarian software company, and its subsidiaries.
Brighton Park Capital in relation to the preparation of legal due diligence regarding an investment in the share capital of HTEC Group Inc.
Liechtenstein Beteiligungs GmbH in relation to the preparation of due diligence regarding the potential acquisition of a stake and an additional investment in a company, ultimately resulting in a 42.2% participation by Liechtenstein Beteiligungs GmbH in the share capital of PV-Invest GmbH.
United Group in relation to all aspects of their business in North Macedonia, including several acquisitions of regional businesses and the incorporation of new subsidiaries, as well as day-to-day activities.
Austrian IT consulting in relation to products and services provided regarding the preparation of vendor legal due diligence on a Macedonian target entity involved in the provision of IT services.

Publications

North Macedonia International Arbitration Comparative Guide; published by Mondaq.
North Macedonia: New Consumer Protection Act; published by CEE.
Merger Control Laws and Regulations North Macedonia 2023; published by ICLG.

Memberships & Roles

Macedonian Bar Association
Representative for the protection of industrial property rights at the Industrial Property Office.

Awards & Rankings

Ranked as a Notable Practitioner by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) in the practice areas Banking and Capital Markets

Education

2017 – LL.M., Civil Law and Civil Procedural Law, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law, Skopje
2015 – LL.B., Legal Studies, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law, Skopje

Martin Ivanov is a distinguished Macedonian attorney-at-law, specializing in competition law. Martin joined CMS in 2023 following a successful five-year tenure at an international law firm, where he gained extensive experience. His profound understanding of competition law allows him to navigate its complexities with precision.
Martin focuses on delivering tailored solutions to clients in need of competition law counsel. From antitrust matters to mergers and acquisitions, he assists domestic and international enterprises in managing regulatory compliance and mitigating risks. Martin's client-centric approach ensures personalized attention and strategic guidance, setting him apart from the competition.

Relevant experience

Salus promet s farmacevtskimi, medicinskimi in drugimi proizvodi d.d., Ljubljana in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of sole control over Meditrade d.o.o., Ljubljana.
ELKEM ASA, Norway, in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of sole control over VUM A.S., Slovakia.
Česká Spořitelna a.s. in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of sole control over the enterprise, credit portfolio, and related assets and liabilities of Sberbank CZ, a.s.
Genertellife S.p.A., Italy, Generali Vie S.A., France, Generali Italia S.p.A., Italy, Generali Deutschland AG, Germany, Alleanza Assicurazioni S.p.A., Italy, and Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft in Munich, Germany, in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of joint control over Saxon Land B.V., Netherlands.
Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and 3D Systems, Inc., USA, in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the establishment of a joint venture controlled by both parties.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of control over a target business consisting of certain assets of Daimler Truck Holding AG.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the combination of the two automotive companies FCA and Peugeot S.A. (PSA) through the PSA-FCA merger. Specifically, PSA merged with and into FCA, the separate existence of PSA ceased, and FCA was the surviving entity as a new company.
Generali Europe Income Holding SA and Électricité de France in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of joint control over SCI OPG Avenue de France.
Nestlé S.A. in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of indirect sole control by Nestlé S.A. over The Bountiful Company.
Robert Bosch Internationale Beteiligungen AG in relation to obtaining merger clearance from the Commission for Protection of Competition of the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the acquisition of control over Elpro Group AG.

Publications

North Macedonia International Arbitration Comparative Guide; published by Mondaq.
North Macedonia: New Consumer Protection Act; published by CEE.
Merger Control Laws and Regulations North Macedonia 2023; published by ICLG.

Memberships & Roles

Macedonian Bar Association
Representative for the protection of industrial property rights at the Industrial Property Office.

Awards & Rankings

Ranked as a Notable Practitioner by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) in the practice areas Banking and Capital Markets

Education

2017 – LL.M., Civil Law and Civil Procedural Law, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law, Skopje
2015 – LL.B., Legal Studies, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law, Skopje

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Corporate/M&A Antitrust, Competition & Trade

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