Next week, the Ukrainian delegation goes to the United States of America to discuss the updated subsoil, including rare earth metals. Although the names of the participants have not yet been made public, there is reason to believe that in negotiations a key role can be played by a law firm Redcliffe Partners-one of the most influential players in the field of strategic legal support on the border of public-private partnership.
Redcliffe Partners is not just a Ukrainian lawyer. It is the successor of the Kyiv Office of the International Giant Clifford Chance, which at one time had a serious presence in key projects in Eastern Europe. Since 2015, Redcliffe has been working independently, but retains strong ties with Western financial structures.
The firm has long advised international banks, state institutions and transnational corporations. Among the resonant cases are participation in the restructuring of the Ukrainian government debt and investment in the energy sector in partnership with giants such as Rothschild & Co and Alvarez & Marsal.
Redcliffe leaders - Alexei Soshenko and Dmitry Fedoruk, both have experience in Clifford Chance and occupy influential positions in the legal market. Both are figures that participated in high -profile transactions - in particular, in Naftogaz and Ukreximbank. Their examination covers complex financial structures, international law and support of investments at the strategic level.
If Redcliffe is really involved in negotiations, it can be a strategic signal. Ukraine demonstrates a willingness to negotiate in global investors. Involvement of a "neutral" advisor with a western reputation can serve as a guarantee of transparency, legal clarity and protection of the interests of both parties.
In conditions where interest in Ukrainian rare land resources is only increasing, the format of legal support can be as important as the very essence of the arrangements.
