DLA Piper Appoints Two New Partners In Moscow

24 July, 2008

DLA Piper has appointed Jonathan Socolow and Brian Konradi as partners in its Finance and Projects and Corporate practices in Moscow. Both Jonathan and Brian join DLA Piper from Akin Gump where they worked respectively as senior counsel and counsel.

Jonathan's practice focuses on the oil, gas, power and infrastructure industries, representing multinational companies and Russian majors in a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters. Outside of the energy industry, Jonathan has represented investors in Russian joint ventures in the cable television, broadband and satellite communications industries.

Brian focuses on corporate law, M&A and transactional business matters serving a wide of local and international clients. He also has US practice experience in oil and gas, electric utility, capital markets and finance matters.

Constantine Lusignan-Rizhinashvili, DLA Piper Regional Managing Partner in the CIS, said: "Jonathan is one of the leading energy and projects lawyers in the market and will bring additional strength and relationships to our growing energy practice.

Brian's contribution is largely sought in support of the corporate transactional practice, while his historical focus in the energy sector will compliment Jonathan's strong energy practice. The hiring of Jonathan and Brian is excellent news for our Russian practice and will serve to broaden our capacity to meet the growing demand for transactional services in the energy sector."