Leo Batalov is a globally recognized venture capital and M&A lawyer with over two decades of experience advising high-growth companies, founders, and investors across multiple jurisdictions. As a trusted advisor, Leo is known for his strategic, commercially driven, and solution-oriented counsel on complex legal and transactional matters.
He advises on a broad range of transactions, including venture capital and private equity investments (from seed stage to pre-IPO), cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Leo's clients are based in key innovation hubs across the world and his transactions experience spans the Middle East, Europe, Africa, North America and Southeast Asia.
Leo brings a global perspective to local market realties, making him a go-to advisor for clients navigating fast-paced, high-stakes environments. His deep understanding of both the investor and company side of transactions allows Leo to deliver practical, high-impact solutions tailored to growth-stage and late-stage companies alike.
Leo is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a contributor to industry thought leadership on issues facing technology-driven businesses and cross-border investors.
