CMS strengthens Corporate M&A offering with key appointment in Ukraine

International law firm CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang in Ukraine is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonid Petrov as a counsel in its Corporate M&A team in Kyiv. Leonid joins the firm from DLA Piper.

Leonid Petrov is an English-qualified solicitor with significant experience advising both Russian and multinational public and private companies on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and restructurings. His practice covers a wide range of sectors, including entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, real estate, retail and telecommunication. 

Graham Conlon, Managing Partner of the Kyiv office of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, comments: “We are pleased to welcome Leonid to the firm. Leonid is a seasoned transactions lawyer who has worked on some impressive corporate transactions across globe. His international skillset combined with his deep sector knowledge will prove extremely beneficial to our clients and enhance the capabilities of our growing transactions offering, both in Ukraine, across Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and beyond.”

Leonid Petrov, comments: “I’m thrilled to be joining CMS and working with colleagues across the firm. The region, and in particular Ukraine, continues to offer excellent opportunities for investors. CMS has a broad offering, which is consistent with my practice, and I look forward to using this platform to support clients on their key transactions.”