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Akin Gump Takes Russian Partner from Dentons in London

Akin Gump Takes Russian Partner from Dentons in London

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Akin Gump has announced that Igor Krivoshekov has joined the firm as a Partner in its cross-border transactions practice in London.

According to Akin Gump, Krivoshekov "practices extensively in the United States and Russia and has particular experience in the oil and gas sectors." Mr. Krivoshekov comes to Akin Gump from Dentons, where he was a leader of the UKMEA private equity practice.

Krivoshekov practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and other private equity transactions, particularly in the energy and natural resources sector. He advises multinational groups, private equity, and other investors in the development of their domestic and international strategies. His transactional experience includes handling deals in the United States, the United Kingdom, Western Europe, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America.

According to Akin Gump, in recent years Krivoshekov "has structured and executed complex share and asset acquisitions, private equity transactions, multi-jurisdictional restructurings, and cross-border joint ventures in a number of industries, including oil and gas, specialty chemicals, commercial airlines, retail, telecommunications, automotive products, professional services and financial products."

"Igor continues our recent growth trajectory in London and will be instrumental in the ongoing expansion of our international energy offerings," said Akin Gump Chairperson Kim Koopersmith. "He advises on highly complex private equity transactions and, with his extensive history of deal making, will be an invaluable resource to our clients, particularly those in the energy space. We welcome him to Akin Gump."

Sebastian Rice, partner in charge of Akin Gump’s London office, added, "Igor has worked with leading private equity houses across Europe on some very significant transactions, in particular in emerging markets. His strong technical knowledge, combined with his pragmatic approach to deal negotiations and executions, will be of great value to our clients. His credentials across private equity, energy and emerging markets fit very well with the firm’s focus internationally, and we are delighted to have him on our team."

Prior to joining Dentons in 2010, Krivoshekov was a Partner in the London office of Dewey & LeBoeuf, having previously practiced in its Moscow office. He also spent six years as an Associate with Baker & McKenzie in Chicago and London.

Krivoshekov received his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School.  He has an M.B.A. also from the University of Notre Dame, and he received his B.A. from Moscow State University in Russia.