AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Yakov specializes in competition / antitrust, as well as mergers and acquisitions, real estate, project finance and infrastructure.
In antitrust matters, Yakov advises on the full spectrum of proceedings caried out before the Mexican competition authorities, including notification of concentrations, representation during investigations, as well as obtaining favorable opinions. He also advises clients on corporate antitrust compliance matters.
Additionally, Yakov participates in the structuring and execution of asset / equity acquisition and divestiture projects, including conducting due diligence procedures.
Some of the sectors in which clients advised by Yakov operate are: energy and renewable energy, agribusiness, financial and securities custody, automotive and auto parts, road infrastructure and communications, plastics and derivatives, as well as real estate.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Kavanagh Gorozpe
(Counsel 2024-to date)
Santamarina y Steta
(Associate 2013-2016 and 2018-2024)
González Calvillo, S.C.
(Associate 2017-2018)
Walmart de México y CAM
(Divisional Manager Legal e-commerce 2016-2017)
HLB Prime Advice. San Petersburgo, Rusia
(Associate 2011-2012)
Duvernoix Legal. San Petersburgo, Rusia
(Associate 2007-2011)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Social-Economical Institute of Kuban. Krasnodar, Russia
(Bachelor’s Degree in Law 2009-2012)
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Mexico City
(Bachelor’s Degree in Law 2000-2005)
CONFERENCES, CHAIRS AND PUBLICATIONS
"Reparation of the Moral Damage"
Number 50 of Breviarios Jurídicos, Ed. Porrúa, México (2007)
Recognitions
Legal 500
Recommended Lawyers (Comeptition/Antitrust and Real Estate 2024)