LAWYER PROFILE
Alexey Chertov

Alexey Chertov

Global 2026

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Global

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency

International Finance

Structured Transactions

Corporate, Finance & Investment Management

Finance

Borrower Finance

Real Estate

Professional Memberships

Dubai Licensed Legal Consultant

England & Wales (Solicitor)

Russia (Qualified)

Personal

Alexey Chertov represents financial institutions, international traders, sponsors, and borrowers in a broad range of banking, finance, and commodities matters—from traditional bank financings to complex Islamic financings, restructurings, insolvencies, and workouts. He focuses his practice on a range of financing transactions, including prepayment and pre-export finance, commodity repos, commodities offtake, and project finance, particularly in the energy, oil and gas, and metals and mining sectors. Alexey also represents investors in a wide range of UAE real estate, real estate investment, and real estate finance matters, including development financings and joint ventures involving equity, debt, and quasi-financing structures. In addition, he advises on international sanctions matters.

Education

Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Bachelor of Law

2009

Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Master of Law

2011

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Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

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Individual Editorial

Alexey Chertov is a well-regarded finance lawyer and head of Morgan Lewis & Bockius's finance practice in the Middle East. He is particularly experienced in representing international clients in cross-border real estate and project financings.

Strengths

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  • Alexey's responsiveness and ability to unpack complex issues are outstanding.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Alexey Chertov stands out for his ability to deliver under pressure. His organisational skills and focus ensure that even the most challenging mandates will progress smoothly.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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Belgium

Brazil

China

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Japan

Kazakhstan

Latin America - International Counsel

Malaysia

Middle East-wide

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