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William M. Reichert

Partner
+7.495.643.1700
Fax +7.495.643.1701

William Reichert is a partner in the firm's Moscow office. He has been practicing law throughout Europe and the CIS for over 15 years and focuses his practice on international commercial transactions with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. He also has extensive experience with a wide range of other transactions and investment structures, and has represented both foreign and domestic investors in the energy, technology, and real estate sectors.

In addition to his corporate practice, Mr. Reichert advises companies with business in Russia and the CIS on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and conducts anti-corruption due diligence in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. Reichert practiced with another international law firm in Russia.

Speaking Engagements

  • "Raising Capital and Doing Business Abroad: 2012 Trends," Seattle, October 2012
    • Panel 1: Opportunities for U.S. Corporations Expanding Now
    • Panel 2: Private and Public Funds in World Markets
    • Panel 4: International Trade Compliance including Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Compliance in the U.S., E.U., and China
  • "Russia Joins the OECD Antibribery Convention: What will this mean for doing business in Russia?", K&L Gates webinar, May 2012
  • "Managing Corruption Risks in Russia and the CIS," Anti-Corruption seminar at the Japan Institution for Overseas Investment in Tokyo, September 2011
  • "Real Estate in Russia: Recent Developments and New Opportunities," K&L Gates Real Estate seminar in London, September 2011
  • Delivered a presentation on "Anti-Corruption issues in the Context of Commercial Transactions," at the Presidential Academy in Moscow, May 2011
  • Delivered a lecture at The Pericles School for American Business and Legal Education in Moscow on "FCPA issues in Commercial Transactions," February 2011
  • Advised several of the world's leading energy conglomerates on the establishment of joint ventures in Russia and abroad
  • Advised one of Russia's largest public companies on the establishment of an international joint venture in the mining sector
  • Advised a major Russian energy company on the acquisition of a filling station chain
  • Advised a leading Russian investment bank on the sale of a domestic cable television network
  • Advised a number of American and European investors on the purchase and sale of real estate assets in Russia and abroad
  • Advised Russian and Western clients on various acquisition and post-acquisition financings
  • Advised a consortium of Russian entities on the purchase of a semiconductor manufacturer abroad
  • Advised a leading Russian investment bank on the purchase of a consumer retail chain
  • Advised a major Russian conglomerate on the sale of a rail transport business
  • Advised Russian and Western clients on the purchase of private aircraft
  • Advised one of the world's largest investment banks on the acquisition and restructuring of a pharmaceuticals group
  • Advised American and European clients on the sale and purchase of various technology assets
  • Advised numerous Western clients in the negotiation of construction and lease agreements in Moscow
  • Advised several venture capital funds in seed and early phase investments in technology companies
  • Advised various telecommunications carriers in the negotiation of interconnection, local access, and commercial agreements
  • Advised a global furniture manufacturer regarding Russian commercial law and anticorruption compliance issues in connection with its Russian distribution agreements.