Deal structuring

Before signing any contract, it is crucial to carefully analyze the possible consequences. When rights are transferred, each party takes on new legal and financial responsibilities. That’s why serious legal preparation is essential before finalizing any agreement.

For example, when purchasing real estate, buyers often overlook the obligation to pay annual property tax. They also may not consider the need to cover monthly utility bills.

Sellers are not always aware that they must pay income tax on the sale of property if it is sold within five years of purchase.

The more complex and high-value the transaction, the greater the legal and financial risks. The legal specialists at DTK Partners provide professional transaction structuring services that help prevent unnecessary expenses and legal complications.

Why Transaction Structuring Is Important

Legal structuring of transactions is essential when one or more of the following risks are present:

  • Legal risks, such as when minors or legally incapacitated persons are involved in a real estate transaction.

  • Tax risks, including the obligation to pay 13% of the transaction amount if the asset was held for less than five years.

  • Financial risks, such as a high level of potential loss due to poorly managed investments.

Structuring is especially necessary when the transaction involves increased risk for either party. For example:

  • The purchase or sale of high-value real estate.

  • Project financing for startups.

  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

  • Signing loan agreements.

  • Buying shares or equity.

  • Investing in financial or investment funds.

Legal Services to Ensure Transaction Security

Legal structuring of a transaction includes the following steps:

Risk analysis. Not all deals are equally beneficial. For instance, when taking out a loan, you must review the interest rate and check for hidden fees. When purchasing real estate, it is important to verify the legal status of the property.

Analysis of the transaction’s consequences. A legal expert should evaluate both the positive and negative outcomes for each party. This includes direct results (such as acquiring a new asset) and indirect ones (like increased production costs).

Planning the transaction. Once the analysis is complete, the parties decide whether to move forward. If the decision is positive, the next step is to create a clear action plan for completing the transaction.

Document preparation. Every contract requires a full package of documents. The more complex the deal, the more documents are needed. Even a single missing form may delay or prevent the deal from being signed.

Executing the agreement. Different transactions involve different legal procedures. Some, like the sale of real estate shares, require notarization. Others, such as selling a vehicle, require registration with the appropriate authorities. The lawyer coordinates with public bodies to ensure the contract is signed properly and on time.

Controlling the fulfillment of contractual obligations. The final goal of the agreement is to legally transfer rights to the specified asset. The lawyer oversees this process and ensures all obligations are met.

Legal Support from DTK Partners

Our legal team will carefully review the transaction documents and assess the legal integrity of the agreement. If needed, a lawyer will attend negotiations with you or act on your behalf. The scope of the lawyer’s authority will depend on your preferences.

To ensure success, we recommend involving a specialist from the beginning of the process—starting with risk assessment.

DTK Partners provides transaction structuring services both in Moscow and throughout Russia. You’ll receive full legal support no matter the subject of the transaction. Whether you’re buying real estate, securities, or trademarks, DTK Partners will help you complete the deal with minimal legal risk.