Anton advises Russian and foreign companies on M&A deals (including acquisitions and divestments, due diligence and post-acquisition integration), corporate and commercial law (including intra-group restructuring, corporate disputes and large-scale supplies) and labor law (including employment of top managers, terminations and collective bargaining agreements).

Market Recognition

  • Thomson Reuters, 2022: Stand-out Lawyer.
  • Acritas Stars, 2021: Independently rated lawyers - Stand-out Lawyer.
  • Pravo-300, 2020-2022: Leading lawyer in corporate law M&A in St. Petersburg.
  • The Legal 500, 2019, 2021: Recommended lawyer in commercial, corporate and M&A in St. Petersburg.
  • Best Lawyers, 2012–2022:  Lawyer of the year in M&A (2013). Leading lawyer in corporate and M&A, labor and employment law in Russia (2022).
  • IFLR1000, 2015: Recommended lawyer in the field of financial and corporate law in Russia.

Activities and Affiliations

Prior and Present Employment

    2022 – present
    Partner – Nextons, St. Petersburg
    2021-2022
    Partner – Dentons, St. Petersburg
    2015-2021
    Counsel – Dentons, St. Petersburg
    2013-2015
    Senior Associate – counsel, Borenius, St. Petersburg
    2008-2013
    Associate, Senior Associate – Mannheimer Swartling, St. Petersburg, Stockholm
    2006-2007
    Associate – Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners, St. Petersburg