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However, major international private equity firms struck a number of exciting deals before the crisis and although there has been less activity recently the stage is set for an upsurge in private equity funds interest in the Russian market.

How we can help you

We at PwC have extensive experience in helping private equity firms successfully structure and close transactions in Russia. PwC’s committed Private Equity team in Moscow has both practical experience and the full support of our European Private Equity tax teams in London and Prague and professionals across CEE and the CIS, allowing us to provide the full range of services commonly offered in more mature markets:

• Financial due diligence looks at a company’s past trading experience to form a view of the future and confirms that there are no ostensible errors;
• Commercial due diligence and operational due diligence include market and competitor analysis, customer referencing, operational and capability assessment, projections review and synergy analysis;
• Tax due diligence provides a detailed review and analysis of a target company's tax position. Tax due diligence comprises analyses of tax compliance and contingencies, transfer pricing, identification of risks, and tax planning and opportunities.