Advising the Russian division of an international uranium mining group on the registration of a company division in South Africa
- Corporate and M&A
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Lidings Global
- South Africa
South Africa
Specialized legal practice focused on providing comprehensive support to Russian companies entering or operating in South Africa, and businesses from this region establishing or expanding their footprint in Russia
Choice of Jurisdiction and Optimal Legal Entity Form
- Analysis of the legal system, business climate, restrictions, and risks of doing business
- Analysis of restrictions for foreign investors
- Selection of the main forms of legal entities, taking into account the specifics of their use
- Analysis of the processes and timelines for incorporating a legal entity and sources of financing
- Analysis of licensing requirements, if applicable to the client's business
- Analysis of tax regimes
- Analysis of employment relationships and employee hiring requirements
Incorporation of a Legal Entity / Joint Venture
- Preparation of a company incorporation roadmap and a list of documents
- Preparation of the company's corporate documents
- Filing documents with the registration authority and obtaining registration documents
- Assistance with opening the company's bank account
- Legal support in obtaining a license, if required
- Arrangement of the transfer of rights to intellectual property, know-how, and trademarks in favor of the joint venture
Our collaboration with leading legal experts in Africa enables swift response to client requests - whether for complex structured projects or routine operational matters. We promptly assemble and manage customized teams of local consultants in any jurisdiction of the region, carefully matched to each client’s specific needs and industry particulars