United Group B.V.
Ianis Girgenson is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in telecommunications and media law. Currently serving as Group General Counsel at United Group B.V. since August 2020, Ianis oversees legal matters in one of Southeast Europe's leading operators. Previously, Ianis held the position of Associate General Counsel at VEON from June 2016 to July 2020, where significant work involved multinational operations and substantial customer bases. Earlier career highlights include roles at Baker Botts LLP as a Consultant, where Ianis represented Halliburton in a major acquisition attempt, and Special Counsel at Covington & Burling, focusing on significant investigations. Additional experience includes serving as Senior Associate at Fried Frank and as an Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, with a record of successful merger control representation. Ianis holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and a DEA in Private International Law from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne.
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United Group B.V.
Dutch-based United Group is the leading telecommunications and media operator in Southeast Europe, providing customers with a full range of telecommunications services. Active in eight countries, the company has approximately 11 million users and nearly 14,500 employees. United Group has the widest network coverage in the region and offers users the most attractive selection of TV content from around the world. Significant investments in digital infrastructure, content and technology ensure the excellence of the products and services it provides to customers. To support its growth, United Group has partnered with a number of leading global investors. In March 2019, it became majority-owned by BC Partners, a leading global investment firm. Founded in 1986 as one of the first pan-European buy-out investors, BC Partners has grown and evolved into a leading alternative investment firm, investing principally in larger businesses in Europe and North America. Since inception, BC Partners has completed 122 acquisitions with a total enterprise value of over €160 billion and is currently advising funds totaling over €34 billion. For more information, please visit https://united.group