Nicolas Evanoff
London, ,LND
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive expertise in financial market regulation, compliance oversight, and arbitration proceedings. Demonstrates excellent diplomacy and negotiation tactics, particularly in mergers and acquisitions and contract negotiations. Proven track record in team leadership, public speaking, and financial reporting, underpinned by strong financial acumen and emotional intelligence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Counsel & VP, Company Secretary
Apex International
Cairo Egypt, Houston Texas
01.2020 - Current
- · General counsel, chief compliance officer, company secretary and commercial lead for private equity backed E&P company operating in the Western Desert of Egypt.
- · Closed transformative M&A transaction in Egypt doubling production and reserves of company through acquisition of assets from international major oil company and with RBL financing. WHAT DOCS?
- · Work closely with private equity sponsors on matters of funding, governance, compensation and M&A.
- Provided expert advice with regards to mergers and acquisitions.
- Advised board on strategic decisions, fostering corporate governance.
- Managed external counsel relationships to ensure cost-efficient services.
- Guided corporate decisions with robust legal input.
- Monitored changes in legislation relevant to the industry.
- Conducted due diligence for sound business practices.
- Oversaw legal issues, safeguarding company's interests.
- Negotiated complex contracts for beneficial outcomes.
- Established internal policies, enhancing regulatory compliance.
- Delivered lectures and presentations on [Type] law at conferences, workshops and seminars for [Result].
- Led team for successful project outcomes.
- Oversaw financial operations to ensure fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Provided expert advice on legal matters aiding in management's strategic plans.
- Served as liaison between management and shareholders, fostering open dialogue on key issues affecting the organisation.
- Assisted in mergers and acquisitions, facilitating business growth and expansion efforts.
- Led contract negotiations to secure favourable terms for the firm.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
ATLANTIA RESOURCES, LLC
Houston, United States
01.2017 - 01.2019
- · Leadership of all legal services to early-stage private company seeking funding/partners for development of multi-billion-dollar U.S. deepwater oil and gas project. DOCS?
- · As one of theprincipal investors and senior managers, participated in executive committee decision making regarding all aspects of the company’s strategic direction and growth.
- · Collaboratively prepared investor presentations and engaged in discussions with investment bankers, financial advisors and potential industry and financial partners.
· Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
VANTAGE DRILLING COMPANY (NYSE-MKT: VTG)
Houston, United States
01.2015 - 01.2016
- · Leadership of all legal and corporate secretarial services to global offshore drilling contractors.
- Closed highly complex, multi-jurisdictional restructuring transaction via a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. The transaction included, inter alia, conversion of over $1.5 billion in corporate bonds to equity, $75 million in exit financing, seating of a new board of directors, and defense against a large non-consenting shareholder and former director
Education
LLM - LAW and German
Universität Kiel, Germany (L.L.M
Universität Kiel, Germany J.D., - Law
University of Houston Law Centre
HoustonB.S. - Chemical Engineering,
Texas A&M University
United StatesSkills
- Financial market regulation
- Excellent diplomacy
- Arbitration proceedings
- Compliance oversight
- Negotiation tactics
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Contract negotiations
- Financial acumen
- Team Leadership
- Public speaking
- Financial reporting
- Emotional intelligence
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Certification
· Bar Admissions-Texas (1991-present)
Languages
English
Native
German
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
· Winner, 2014, Outstanding General Counsel (Houston Business Journal)
· Finalist, 2014, General Counsel Forum Magna Stella Awards for Outstanding General Counsel
· Author, Anti-bribery Program Helps Avoid Liability in Overseas Transactions, (June 2005)
· International Association of Business Communicators Award of Merit for Best Feature Article, And Then There Were 19: Pride Fleet Helps Pemex Meet Goals, PROUD THOUGHTS (4th Quarter 2003)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Counsel & VP, Company Secretary
Apex International
01.2020 - Current
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
ATLANTIA RESOURCES, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
· Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
VANTAGE DRILLING COMPANY (NYSE-MKT: VTG)
01.2015 - 01.2016
LLM - LAW and German
Universität Kiel, Germany (L.L.M
J.D., - Law
University of Houston Law Centre
B.S. - Chemical Engineering,
Texas A&M University
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