Stanislav Veselov

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Stanislav advises both Russian and international companies on real estate and commercial law issues, including the acquisition of real estate and other aspects of investing in the Russian real estate sector. Stanislav has extensive experience in advising international retail chains, supporting complex transactions with real estate and due diligence of real estate.

Stanislav has been working at ALRUD Law Firm since 2008.

Stanislav graduated from the Faculty of Law of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, majoring in Civil Law.

Includes advising and representing:

Puma Energy (Trafigura)

on the establishment of a joint venture with Renova, for the construction and subsequent operation of a refueling complex at the Platov Airport, including land registration, preparation of contracts with a technical customer, a general contractor, and other commercial contracts for project implementation.

Vi Holding

on the Tushino development project in Moscow, including the issues of investment relations with a public element, land related matters, financing.

SMRC Automotive

on the acquisition of rights to the production facilities, built for the client under the built-to-suit scheme, including financing and regulatory aspects.

X5 Retail Group

on the acquisition of rights to objects located in the regions of the Russian Federation to expand the retail chain, in particular, conducting a comprehensive Due Diligence of real estate and land plots, including the urban planning issues and privatization.

The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ)

on the acquisition of retail and office center Gallery Actor, located in the center of Moscow.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

on the acquisition of a building of more than 6,000 sq.m. in the center of Moscow, to accommodate the Embassy.

A major Russian bank

on the acquisition of a shopping and entertainment center in Moscow (with an area of more than 30,000 square meters).

Louis Dreyfus Commodities

on a joint venture project for the construction of a grain terminal in the seaport of Taman, Krasnodar Territory, and on the acquisition of a grain terminal in Azov, Rostov Region, as well as the construction of a terminal under the EPC contract.

Block a.s.

on the preparation and coordination of a contract for the construction of a clean-room complex, as part of a pharmacological plant in the Russian Federation.

HUGO BOSS

on all legal and tax issues related to the creation and expansion of a retail network in Russia, including the acquisition of long-term lease rights to office and retail premises in Moscow, the Moscow Region, and St. Petersburg.

Philipp Plein

when entering into lease agreements, in establishing a trade network in Russia.

Systematica Group

on the lease of an office of more than 17 thousand square meters in a new, A class office center in Moscow, being under construction.

Latest developments related to approval of transactions with real estate in Russia

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! Since 1 March 2022, a Presidential Decree has introduced a special procedure for certain transactions in the Russian Federation. In particular, transactions that result in the transfer of ownership title to real estate between Russian Residents and persons from ‘Unfriendly’ states (or controlled by persons from ‘Unfriendly’ states, including Russian entities) require prior approval by a Sub-commission. In this newsletter we are providing the most commonly used exceptions and applicable case law precedents in 2023.

22 February 2024

Stanislav Veselov spoke at the AEB webinar titled “Legal Update in Real Estate”

On October 19, the AEB Real Estate Committee held a webinar titled “Legal Update in Real Estate”, where Stanislav Veselov, Of Counsel of Real Estate Practice, spoke. The Committee organizes such webinars twice a year, in spring and autumn, to inform participants about the changes in real estate regulation that have occurred over the past few months, as well as about the regulatory requirements coming into force soon. Stanislav gave an overview of the application of the objective limitation period (starting from September 1, 2023): namely, to its features – as opposed to the subjective limitation period, and the advantages of this approach, as well as the existing limitations of its application. Stanislav highlighted also certain unresolved issues that often raise questions.

20 October 2023

Stanislav Veselov spoke at the AEB webinar

On June 15, the AEB Real Estate Committee held a webinar titled "Commercial Real Estate Lease: Market and Law", where Stanislav Veselov, Of Counsel of Real Estate Practice, spoke. Stanislav went over the features of the due diligence procedure and conclusion of lease agreements in the current environment, considering such aspects as counter-sanction regulations, eligibility of parallel negotiations, as well as the risks which might be related specifically to the premises. In conclusion, Stanislav spoke about current trends in signing lease agreements - in regards to the subject of the lease, its terms, rents and possible special conditions of the agreement. More information on the webinar can be found on the organiser's website.

16 June 2023

Checklist: Lease Termination

In 2023 Russian real estate market continues its transformation. Some tenants are looking for ways to exit leases early. According to our experience, it’s a complex process that requires assessing legal risks, making financial decisions, conducting negotiations, etc. ALRUD experts have created a checklist that will guide you through lease termination process, making it smoother and safer for the company.

30 May 2023

ALRUD experts provided legal support on entering into Lease Agreement for Gloria Jeans flagship store

ALRUD experts successfully represented the interests of the owner of the historic building “Akter Gallery ” in the center of Moscow (shopping and office complex) supporting a transaction to lease the entire retail part of the building to Gloria Jeans. The Gloria Jeans is one of Russia's largest clothing retailer with over 600 stores in more than 300 cities, as well as its own factories in Russia and development and production centres in the Asia-Pacific region. The Gloria Jeans new flagship store in “Akter Gallery” will occupy almost 5,000 square metres over three floors and become the largest store in the retailer’s chain. Previously ALRUD team represented the owner’s interests on entering into lease agreement with H&M, was involved in settlement of disputes with the tenant and supported the closure of an H&M store and the termination of the lease agreement. ALRUD team was headed by Real Estate Partner Andrey Zharskiy and included Of Counsel Stanislav Veselov and Associate Sabina Idrisova.

16 March 2023

	Best Lawyers 2022 recommends Stanislav Veselov for Construction Law.
	The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East&Africa 2021 recommends Stanislav Veselov for Real estate and construction.