Elina is an Associate in the Finance law practice of Orion Partners. She advises clients on financing transactions, financial regulation, including the regulation of financial technologies, as well as the regulation of the securities market and derivatives. Prior to joining Orion Partners, Elina worked as an Associate in the Banking and Finance practices of ALRUD and of the Russian office of CMS (currently SEAMLESS Legal). Chambers FinTech Legal recognised Elina as an Associate to Watch. "She is very professional and produces excellent work", — client said.
Her highlights of experience include advising:
one of the leading Russian banks in relation to amending the facility agreement and security documents governed by English law in connection with the financing of shopping centres owned and operated by an international investment fund;
one of the major Russian banks in relation to the provision of financing under Russian law and taking of security under Russian and English law in order to finance the activities of a metallurgical company;
a Russian group of companies operating in the coal industry in relation to entering into Russian law-governed loan agreements with one of the largest Russian banks and the provision of security under Russian law;
an international investment bank in relation to the regulatory aspects of its activities in Russia, including with respect to reporting obligations towards the Bank of Russia and other Russian authorities (such as Rosfinmonitoring, Rosstat, Federal Tax Service, etc.);
an international bank and payment system in relation to the provision of various payment products and downgrading its banking licence;
a worldwide payment and technology company in relation to a wide range of issues related to the regulation of payment systems and the provision of payment services, including interactions with Russian partner banks and the Bank of Russia;
a leading international food and beverage company in relation to entering into, amending and terminating Master Agreements on Transactions on Financial Markets (“Russian ISDA”), as well as in relation to the requirements of Russian securities market regulations in respect of OTC derivatives;
an international manufacturer of luxury goods in relation to entering into a Master Agreement on Transactions on Financial Markets (“Russian ISDA”) with a Russian bank, taking into account standard documentation, Russian laws, as well as the client’s established practice in relation to international ISDA agreements;
a major international investment bank in relation to the provision to Russian residents of digital services in relation to securities.
Elina holds a Bachelor’s (2016) and a Master’s (2018) degree with honours from the programs Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Faculty of International Law.