GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Russia
Valery Sidnev of EuroChem Mineral and Chemical Company
EuroChem General Counsel Valery Sidnev also serves as the company’ Legal Director. He boasts almost two decades’ experience in the legal sector, having started his career as an associate at Baker Botts in 1999. Sidnev later moved into an in-house position at UC Rusal, followed by a stint at SUEK, joining EuroChem as Head of Legal in 2009.
He is a highly-regarded general counsel with experience in complex regulatory issues and transactions, as well as a sought-after speaker at different international legal events.
Interviewees highlight his influence and strengths, one noting: “He is one of the most highly-organised GCs – he manages issues ranging from antitrust to regulatory issues and big-ticket M&A as well as capital markets deals. He is someone who has got a lot of vigour and self-discipline in big issues.”
Another source concludes: “He is well-recognised, very experienced and a very strong guy. He is one of the leading Russian GCs.”