Viktoriia Morozova joins the AVELLUM’s Energy practice as of counsel
AVELLUM is happy to announce that Viktoriia Morozova has joined the firm’s Energy and Infrastructure practice as an of counsel.
AVELLUM advised EVO Group on its merger with Rozetka
AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to EVO Group, the internet company behind Ukraine’s leading marketplace Prom.ua, in connection with its merger with Rozetka, the leading online retailer based in Ukraine.
Certificate vs. Declaration of Conformity: What to Choose?
Most Ukrainian companies have become accustomed to the fact that since 1 January 2018 the state certification system no longer exists in Ukraine. The compulsory certification abolishment, the transition to voluntary certification, and the application of technical regulations are part of the technical regulation system reform. Ukrainian manufacturers and importers therefore wonder: which document should …
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2018 FCPA Enforcement Actions and Highlights
Overall, 2018 was a more active year in terms of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") enforcement actions compared to 2017.
AVELLUM advises on Ukraine’s USD2 billion Eurobond issue
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on the USD2 billion sovereign Eurobond issue consisting of two tranches with 5.5 and 10-year tenor. J.P. Morgan Securities, Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Citigroup acted as joint lead managers on the transaction.
AVELLUM advised largest Ukrainian brick manufacturer on restructuring and refinancing of its debt
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Private Joint Stock Company with Foreign Investments “Slobozhanska Budivelna Keramika” (“SBK”) in connection with the restructuring and refinancing of SBK’s debt, valued at approximately EUR20 million. Atlas Advisors, an independent investment banking firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the SBK’s shareholders in connection with the …
AVELLUM advises EBRD on first financing of Academic Institution in Ukraine
AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) in connection with a senior secured loan of up to EUR1.3 million to Private Higher Educational Establishment "Kyiv Medical University" (“KMU”).
AVELLUM successfully represented Swiss Company in GAFTA arbitration
AVELLUM represented a Swiss Company (“Claimant”) in GAFTA arbitration dispute under CIF sale contract with an Egyptian company (“Respondent”) regarding compensation of damages in the form of demurrage and interest for the late payment for the goods.
Maryna Hritsyshyna joins Sayenko Kharenko
Sayenko Kharenko’s energy practice acquired top industry talent to consolidate all of the firm’s work and expertise in the sector Maryna Hritsyshyna joins Sayenko Kharenko after spending almost seven years at WIND POWER LLC, sub-holding of DTEK RENEWABLES. Maryna specializes in renewables projects, energy market, and dispute resolution in the energy sector. Being responsible for …
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Svitlana Musienko joins Sayenko Kharenko as a partner
Svitlana Musienko joins Sayenko Kharenko as a partner Sayenko Kharenko has strengthened its tax practice with a new partner hire. Svitlana Musienko brings 20 years of professional experience advising major international companies and the largest Ukrainian business groups on domestic and international tax planning, transfer pricing, tax issues, corporate law, and investment structuring. Prior to …
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