Professional Qualifications

  • Attorney-at-law admitted with the Washington State Bar Association

Recognitions

  • Chambers Europe (Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability in Russia), 2019; (Private Equity), 2019
  • Chambers Global (Corporate/M&A in Russia), 2019
  • Legal 500 EMEA (Commercial, Corporate and M&A: Moscow), 2013–19
  • “Leo Batalov advances in the rankings as a result of substantial market feedback. He is recognised for his extensive experience representing private equity and venture capital funds in transactions, particularly in the technology sector. He is described by one client as a ‘great, friendly and constructive negotiator with a hands-on approach’.” Chambers Europe (Private Equity), 2019
  • “US-qualified Leo Batalov frequently acts on corporate finance and private equity transactions. Sources characterise him as a ‘tough and very savvy’ practitioner.” Chambers Europe (Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability in Russia), 2019

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1999
  • Whitman College, Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, summa cum laude, 1996
  • Ural State Technical University, Specialist Degree in Economics, 1992

Memberships

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Russian Jewish Congress
  • Member, Investment Committee, Russian Venture Company
  • Member, Washington State Bar Association

Teaching

  • Guest lecturer, Lomonosov Moscow State University School of Law
  • Guest lecturer, MBA degree programme and Startup Academy entrepreneurship programme, Skolkovo Moscow School of Management