Salans granted licence to open new Beijing office: Matthias Mueller appointed Managing Partner of the office.
9th July 2008
Salans, the international law firm with offices across 19 cities worldwide, today announces that it has obtained the licence from the PRC Ministry of Justice to open a second office in Mainland China, to be located in Beijing. Matthias Mueller is appointed the Managing Partner of the office.
Opening a Beijing office is a key part of Salans’ recently announced development plan for China. Beijing puts in place a key building block of Salans’ strategy to offer its clients a capability across Greater China.
The office will serve corporate and institutional clients with regional headquarters in the Chinese capital. It will provide the base for Salans to develop its Foreign Direct Investment and M&A business in the north-east China region. The office will also provide a focal point for serving the growing number of Salans’ clients from Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) who are investing in China.
Matthias Mueller is a German national and fluent Mandarin speaker who has been permanently based in China since 2002. He specializes in all aspects of corporate law and foreign direct investment, including mergers and acquisitions and the restructuring of foreign invested enterprises.
John Flanigan, co-managing partner of Salans’ Shanghai office said: “Matthias is an excellent member of Salans’ China team and his deep knowledge of the Chinese market will prove invaluable to clients in Beijing. We can now provide a service across China in corporate, finance and real estate."
Matthias Mueller said: “Our team in Beijing will complement our two other operations in China and will solidify our position among the leading firms for advice on the China market. This is a compelling opportunity to serve our clients not only in China’s capital but across the north-east region.”
Dariusz Oleszczuk, Salans’ Global Managing Partner says: “Our opening in Beijing is a key building block in our international strategy. Salans’ coverage across China continues our story of successful development in fast growing markets, with a dynamic group of partners.”

Salans получил лицензию на открытие нового офиса в Пекине; Управляющим партнером нового офиса назначен Матиас Мюллер.
9 июля 2008 года
Salans, международная юридическая фирма, офисы которой расположены в 19 городах по всему миру, объявляет сегодня о получении лицензии от Министерства юстиции КНР на открытие второго офиса в континентальном Китае с местом расположения в Пекине. Управляющим партнером офиса назначен Матиас Мюллер.
Открытие офиса в Пекине является ключевой частью недавно объявленного плана развития Salans в Китае. Ключевым элементом стратегии Salans в Пекине является возможность предоставления своим клиентам профессиональных услуг на всей территории Китая.
Офис будет обслуживать корпоративных клиентов и клиентов из сферы учреждений и организаций, имеющих региональные отделения в столице Китая. Он будет служить основой для развития фирмой Salans деятельности, связанной с прямыми иностранными инвестициями, а также слияниями и поглощениями в северо-восточном регионе Китая.
Работа офиса также будет сосредоточена на обслуживании растущего количества клиентов Salans из России, Содружества независимых государств (СНГ) и Центральной и Восточной Европы, осуществляющих инвестиции в Китай.
Матиас Мюллер, немец по происхождению, с 2002 года постоянно живет в Китае и свободно владеет китайским языком. Он специализируется на всех аспектах корпоративного права и прямых иностранных инвестиций, включая слияния и поглощения и реструктуризацию предприятий с иностранными инвестициями.
Джон Фланиган, один из управляющих партнеров офиса Salans в Шанхае заявил: «Матиас – прекрасный член китайской команды Salans, и его глубокие знания китайского рынка станут неоценимым преимуществом для клиентов в Пекине. Теперь мы сможем оказывать услуги в области корпоративного права, финансов и недвижимости по всему Китаю».
Сам Матиас Мюллер сказал: «Наша офис в Пекине дополнит два других наших отделения в Китае и упрочит нашу позицию среди ведущих компаний, оказывающих консультативные услуги на китайском рынке. Он дарит нам великолепную возможность обслуживать наших клиентов не только в китайской столице, но и по всему северо-восточному региону».
А вот слова Дариуша Олешчука, международного управляющего партнера Salans: «Открытие нашего офиса в Пекине – это ключевой момент развития нашей международного стратегического развития. Распространение услуг Salans в Китае продолжает историю нашего успешного развития на быстрорастущих рынках под руководством активно действующей группы партнеров.

Salans’ strategic expansion in China
Tuesday, 3rd June 08
• Opening in Hong Kong
• Opening in Beijing
• Expansion in Shanghai
Salans, the international law firm, with 18 offices worldwide, announces today a wideranging development of its Asian strategy. Building on the success of the firm’s emerging markets practices and with a long established presence in Shanghai, Salans is now engaged in a major expansion of its activities in China.
New offices are to be opened in Beijing (subject to final regulatory approval) and Hong Kong, while its existing base in Shanghai will be expanded.
Salans will open in Hong Kong. The practice focus for Salans’ Hong Kong operation will be corporate, capital markets and institutional real estate transactions. It will capitalise on the firm’s relationships with leading global real estate investors, private equity houses and investment banks. Salans’ team in Hong Kong will also provide the conduit for financing and executing corporate and real estate transactions in Mainland China, and form a hub for the firm’s growth in Asia, outside China. Salans has one of the largest real estate practices in the world and the only one with an emerging markets focus.
Salans’ Beijing office will serve clients with regional headquarters in the Chinese capital and will provide the base for Salans to develop its Foreign Direct Investment and M&A business in Northeast China. The office will also provide a focal point for serving the growing number of clients in the Salans global network who are investing in China.
Finally, to match the firm’s growth, Salans is growing its existing Shanghai base with a move to new offices. Located in the new Park Place Office Tower, the firm has secured space to double its current team of lawyers. The Shanghai office is focused principally on corporate work, on the real estate sector, tax and intellectual property.
The three locations across China will give Salans extensive coverage in one of the world’s fastest growing markets.
Stephen Finch, Salans’ Chairman, said: “The investment we made in the early 1990s in emerging markets is paying dividends for us now. It is allowing us to expand now in Asia at a time when many other firms are reining back their ambitions. This move is a further step in our aim of making Salans one of the top tier legal advisers in the world’s high growth markets.”
Bernd-Uwe Stucken, co-managing partner of Salans’ China region added: “Salans has deep roots in China going back to 1989. We have used this expertise to build a team of people who know the market well and have constructed a carefully thought-through China strategy; one that responds to a new phase in China’s development as it becomes a more mature and complex market. We are serving clients not only on inbound and China work but will be capitalising on the increasing capital flows out of China that will be
handled by our global team.”

Date of release: 12 May 2008
Salans expands Russian IP/IT/Telecommunications Practice
Salans has reinforced its position as having one of the leading IP teams in Russia with the addition of one partner and four lawyers from Beiten Burkhardt’s St. Petersburg office.
Victor Naumov joins Salans as partner and head of its Russian IP/IT/ Telecommunications Practice. He will be based in Salans’ St. Petersburg office. Chambers Europe 2007 named Victor Naumov “A leading IP expert in Russia”. In February 2008 Kommersant newspaper ranked Victor among 'the leading figures in St. Petersburg' in his field."
Victor Naumov obtained a degree in mechanical engineering from the St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University in 1994, a degree in computer science from The St. Petersburg State University in 1996 and law degree from The St. Petersburg State University in 1997. He defended his Ph.D. dissertation "Regulation of Distribution of Information on the Internet" in 2003.
Mr. Naumov is an associated professor at The St. Petersburg State University, and lectures at the Economics and Law Faculties. Mr. Naumov has engaged in private practice in the area of information technology, computer law, intellectual property and the Internet since 1997.
Mr. Naumov is a member of the Expert Council on Legal Regulation and Protection of Intellectual Property of the Committee for Economic Policy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. In September 2007 Victor Naumov was elected Co-Chairman of IT Committee of the American Chamber of Trade and Commerce in St. Petersburg. Since 1999, he has consulted on the development of draft legislation on IP, IT, information resources, the Internet, and telemedical services, for the Russian Federation and for subjects of the Russian Federation, and has also assisted in developing model laws for CIS jurisdictions in these areas.
Mr. Naumov has authored more than 100 articles on law and computer science. In 2007 Victor received a state medal for contributing to the computerization of society in Russia. With over 100 lawyers in its Moscow and St. Petersburg offices, Salans has unrivalled coverage across Russia. Salans’ Russian practice grew by over 50% in fee earners in 2007, while Salans as a whole grew to more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices, uniquely located in a combination of international financial centres and emerging market hubs.

Date of release: 12 May 2008
Denis Voevodin appointed partner at international law firm Salans
Denis Voevodin has been appointed as a partner of Salans, based in its Moscow office.
Mr. Voevodin is a specialist in trademark/intellectual property matters, and heads Salans’ Russian Trademark/IP Practice Group. In this capacity, he assists clients on the full range of trademark matters and related legal issues related to IP in the Russian Federation and CIS jurisdictions. He is active in numerous trademark and copyright litigation matters as well as advising on anti-counterfeiting programs and activities. He also advises on IP portfolio issues (copyright, trademark and patent rights) and related due diligence matters in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
Denis Voevodin joined Salans in 2001 as of counsel. Before joining Salans, Mr. Voevodin worked for more than ten years for one of the largest local IP firms. He attended the Moscow State University for Foreign Relations (MGIMO).
Mr. Voevodin passed his Patent Bar exam in 1995 and is qualified as a Patent Attorney.
Mr. Voevodin is one of the most active trademark practitioners in Russia, and speaks frequently at international conferences. With over 100 lawyers in its Moscow and St. Petersburg offices, Salans has unrivalled coverage across Russia. Salans’ Russian practice grew by over 50% in fee earners in 2007, while Salans as a whole grew to more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices, uniquely located in a combination of international financial centres and emerging market hubs.

[Date of release: 15 April 2008]
Poulet-Mathis joins Salans Global Real Estate Practice
Xavier Poulet-Mathis, former head of Bouyguesstroi legal affairs, has joined Salans top rated Global Real Estate Practice as Of Counsel resident in the Moscow office. Xavier specializes in legal issues related to construction projects in emerging markets, especially in Russia. He has extensive transactional experience in the negotiation of secured international construction contracts with limited recourse financing. Eric Rosedale, Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice at Salans stated that “Xavier joining our team gives a tremendous boost to our construction practice, especially in Russia and growing markets across Asia and the Gulf.” Prior to joining Salans, Xavier served from 2004 as head of legal affairs at Bouyguesstroi (Russian subsidiary of Bouygues Bâtiment International). Before that, he worked with Bouygues in France, as legal counsel responsible for construction projects in emerging markets. Prior to joining Bouygues, Xavier worked in the Moscow office of Salans.
Xavier is a graduate of the Paris I Pantheon-Sorbonne University, where he obtained a master’s degree in international commercial and trade law in 2000 and the Université Robert Schuman in Strasbourg (LL.B.) in 1995. He has also completed one-year internship programs at the University of Leicester in the U.K. in 1993, and at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in 1996. Xavier’s arrival follows the move last year of two partners and five lawyers from the highly respected office of Beiten Burkhardt in Moscow. Salans’ Russian Real Estate team now comprises 5 partners and over 40 associates in Moscow and St. Petersburg, supported by Russia Desks in New York, London and Paris. With over 100 lawyers in its Moscow and St. Petersburg offices, Salans has unrivalled coverage across Russia. Salans’ Russian practice grew by over 50% in fee earners and revenue in 2007, while Salans as a whole grew to more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices, uniquely located in a combination of international financial centres and emerging market hubs.
Salans is an international commercial law firm built on a pioneering spirit with over 750 lawyers globally operating from 18 offices in ALMATY, BAKU, BARCELONA, BERLIN1, BRATISLAVA, BUCHAREST, BUDAPEST, ISTANBUL, KYIV, LONDON, MADRID, MOSCOW, NEW YORK, PARIS, PRAGUE, SHANGHAI, ST. PETERSBURG and WARSAW. We have operations in the Middle East, with cooperative associations in place as well as Salans personnel based in Doha, Qatar. Our combination of international capability and domestic expertise enables us to provide comprehensive services matching the needs of global and local clients alike. More information about Salans can be found at www.salans.com 
1 Salans LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in London with Registration Number OC 316822. Registered Office Millennium Bridge House, 2 Lambeth Hill, London EC4V 4AJ, United Kingdom. Regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority. A list of members of SALANS is available at the above Registered Office.

15 апреля 2008 Пуле-Матис перешел в международную юридическую фирму Salans
Ксавье Пуле-Матис, бывший глава юридического департамента Bouyguesstroi, присоединился к Глобальной Практике по Недвижимости Salans в должности советника в Московском офисе. Ксавье специализируется на правовых вопросах, относящихся к строительным проектам, которые реализуются на развивающихся рынках, в частности в России. Он обладает обширным опытом подготовки сделок и проведения переговоров по международным строительным договорам с обеспечением, которые финансируются с ограниченным правом требования. Эрик Роуздейл, со-глава Глобальной Практики по недвижимости Salans, заявил: "то, что Ксавье вошел в нашу команду, дает огромный толчок развитию нашей работы в сфере строительных проектов, особенно в России и развивающихся рынках Азии."
До прихода в Salans, Ксавье работал главой юридического департамента Bouyguesstroi (Российское представительство Bouygues Bâtiment International) с 2004 года. Ранее он работал в Bouygues во Франции в должности юридического советника, ответственного за строительные проекты на развивающихся рынках. До прихода в Bouygues, Ксавье работал в московском офисе Salans. Ксавье окончил Университет Pantheon-Sorbonne (Paris I), где получил диплом в области международного коммерческого и торгового права в 2000 году (LL.M.) и Университет Université Robert Schuman в Страсбурге (LL.B.) в 1995. Ксавье окончил годичную программу стажировки в Университете Leicester в Великобритании в 1993, и в Московском Государственном Институте Международных Отношений (МГИМО) в 1996. Назначение Ксавье последовало за переходом в Salans двух партнеров и пяти юристов из московского офиса Beiten Burkhardt. Сегодня Российская Практика по недвижимости состоит из пяти партнеров и более 40 юристов в Москве и Санкт-Петербурге и работает при поддержке юристов российской практики в Нью-Йорке, Лондоне, Берлине и Париже. Располагая более чем 100 юристами в московском и санкт-петербургском офисах, Salans является одной из крупнейших юридических фирм в России. Российская Практика Salans выросла на 50% по количеству юристов и доходов по итогам 2007 г. Фирма укрепила свой международный статус: в настоящее время свыше 750 юристов работают в 18 офисах по всему миру.
Salans – ведущая международная юридическая фирма, насчитывающая свыше 750 юристов и 18 офисов: Алматы, Баку, Барселона, Берлин, Братислава, Будапешт, Бухарест, Варшава, Киев, Лондон, Мадрид, Москва, Нью-Йорк, Париж, Прага, Санкт-Петербург, Стамбул и Шанхай. В 2007 г. международный справочник PLC Which lawyer? включил Salans в список 50 ведущих юридических фирм мира. За дополнительной информацией, пожалуйста, обращайтесь - www.salans.com.

Salans announces 37% growth for 2007
4 April 2008
Salans today announces an increase in global revenues for the 2007 financial year to USD $282 million. This represents a stunning 37% increase on the 2006 figure of USD $206 million. All Salans offices all contributed to the revenue improvement, with the CIS and CEE regions continuing to grow particularly strongly, highlighting the resilience of the emerging markets last year during the onset of credit market instability. Key markets of London, Paris and Berlin showed impressive growth, as clients continued to seek out the firm's expertise in domestic matters alongside its cross-border expertise. Indeed, 84% of the firm's top 250 client revenue is generated from work spread across more than one office, highlighting the firm's truly international offering. Salans' Chairman Stephen Finch commented, "Our strategy has proven its worth this past year. Over the past 30 years, Salans' strategy has been to pursue new opportunities, with a recent focus on key jurisdictions including China, Hungary, Spain, Turkey and Ukraine. The firm has also invested in growing its presence in key centres such as Berlin, London, Paris and the economic powerhouses of Moscow and Warsaw. Five years ago we were half the size we are today - measured by number of offices, revenues and profit per partner - and that's an impressive track record of marrying prudent judgment with an entrepreneurial spirit." The firm has grown across all its practice areas, with its Corporate/M&A, Banking and Real Estate groups showing the strongest gains. Profit per partner grew by over 30% in 2007 reflecting both the revenue improvements and control over costs with Salans' Chief Operating Officer, Neil Woodcock, noting the importance of maximising profitability to support continued investment in lawyers and new offices. Salans has over 750 lawyers globally, of whom 176 are partners, operating from 18 offices across 17 jurisdictions.

Salans объявляет о росте доходов на 37% в 2007 году
4 апреля 2008
Международная юридическая фирма Salans объявила о том, что ее совокупный доход за 2007 финансовый год вырос до 282 миллионов долларов США, что составляет 37% прироста по сравнению с тем же показателем за 2006 год, значение которого составляло 206 миллионов долларов США. Свой вклад в этот стремительный рост доходов внесли все офисы Salans, в частности, регионы СНГ и ЦВЕ, продолжающие развиваться особенно быстрыми темпами, подчеркивая устойчивость формирующихся рынков на фоне всплесков нестабильности кредитного сектора на протяжении прошлого года. Ключевые рынки Лондона, Парижа и Берлина также продемонстрировали впечатляющий рост. Клиентам, помимо опыта фирмы в разрешении вопросов в пределах своей страны, также требовался опыт в международных сделках. 84% доходов, принесенных 250 основными клиентами Salans, были получены от работы, которая распространяется на несколько офисов фирмы, что подчеркивает международный характер услуг Salans. Председатель совета директоров Salans Стивен Финч говорит: «За последний год наша стратегия доказала свою состоятельность. На протяжение последних 30 лет стратегия развития Salans состояла в разработке новых возможностей - в последнее время особенное внимание уделялось ряду таких юрисдикций, как Китай, Венгрия, Испания, Турция и Украина. Фирма также сделала большой вклад в расширение бизнеса в ключевых центрах, таких как Берлин, Лондон, Париж, а также в мощнейших генераторах экономической активности – Москве и Варшаве. Пять лет назад фирма была в два раза меньше, чем сейчас, если считать по количеству офисов, доходов и прибыли на одного партнера, - и это впечатляющий результат. Рост фирмы заметен во всех сферах ее деятельности. Однако наибольший результат был отмечен в области корпоративного права/ слияний и поглощений, банковского права и недвижимости. Уровень прибыли на одного партнера за 2007 года вырос более чем на 30%, и этот показатель отражает как достижения в росте прибыли, так и контроле над расходами. Главный операционный директор Salans Нил Вудкок отмечает необходимость максимального увеличения прибыльности для осуществления постоянных вложений в юристов и новые офисы. В совокупности в 18 офисах Salans, расположенных в 17 юрисдикциях, работают 750 юристов, из которых 176 являются партнерами фирмы.

Salans is an international commercial law firm built on a pioneering spirit with over 750 lawyers globally operating from 18 offices in ALMATY, BAKU, BARCELONA, BERLIN1, BRATISLAVA, BUCHAREST, BUDAPEST, ISTANBUL, KYIV, LONDON, MADRID, MOSCOW, NEW YORK, PARIS, PRAGUE, SHANGHAI, ST. PETERSBURG and WARSAW. We have operations in the Middle East, with cooperative associations in place as well as Salans personnel based in Doha, Qatar. Our combination of international capability and domestic expertise enables us to provide comprehensive services matching the needs of global and local clients alike. More information about Salans can be found at www.salans.com 1 Salans LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in London with Registration Number OC 316822. Registered Office Millennium Bridge House, 2 Lambeth Hill, London EC4V 4AJ, United Kingdom. Regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority. A list of members of SALANS is available at the above Registered Office.