Banking, finance and capital markets

Integrites

The ‘knowledgeable, efficient and responsive’ team at Integrites excels in the renewable energy sector, a go-to for high-profile clients in the industry for advice on project financing. The group continues to take on new clients, advising on investments, loan facilities and restructurings. It boasts an impressive list of both domestic and foreign clients, including investors, financial institutions and various companies in the energy space. Team members are also active in policy reform, advising on regulation and the development of market instruments. Project financing specialist Igor Krasovskiy leads the team and ’stands out' for his expert knowledge of the agriculture, energy, infrastructure, telecoms and fintech sectors. Oleh Zahnitko focuses his practice on corporate finance and financial regulation, including compliance and exchange control regulations, while Olena Savchuk advises a diverse roster of national and international clients. With a balanced borrower and lender practice, Yuriy Korchev handles both national and international transactions, secured and unsecured.

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Testimonials

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‘Thanks to its outstanding experience and exceptional legal knowledge, Integrites’ banking team proves that it can handle very complex cross-border financings involving multiple stakeholders in an extremely efficient way despite extremely challenging business environment in Ukraine. Integrites consistently provides timely, insightful advice, ensuring that all legal aspects of the transaction are thoroughly addressed. Their communication was clear and effective, fostering a collaborative working relationship with all parties involved. The team is very responsive.’
‘Banking partner Igor Krasovskiy specifically stands out for his deep understanding of legal and commercial aspects of the deals. His versatile practical experience and businesslike approach were extremely instrumental to us in negotiating complex finance documents and bringing the transaction to the financial closing.’
‘Olena Savchuck and Yuriy Korchev are extremely knowledgeable and professional, but at the same time, humble and down to earth. If problems arise when working on a transaction, they are open to suggestions and comments to find the best solution. Easy to work with, a pleasure to collaborate with them.’
‘We worked with Igor Krasovskiy on a syndicated loan agreement with international lenders. Igor supported us in a very tight timing, was always available and responsive. His advice and recommendations on the negotiating position were highly professional and were based on the practice and real cases. He also supported us in negotiations, stepping in when needed and providing arguments. Very satisfied with the quality and expertise of Igor.’
‘INTEGRITES has talented attorneys who are recognised across Europe. As respected thought leaders, they contribute as panelists in numerous industry conferences. Foreign investment into Ukraine has many potential pitfalls, and INTEGRITES has skilfully guided our fund to comply with applicable laws (tax and flow of funds), which are frequently changing under martial law.’
‘For this practice area, Olena Savchuk was the lead professional on our account. Olena really spent the time to understand our underlying business objectives and assemble the appropriate firm resources on our cases. We found Olena is a wonderful human being, devoted to Ukraine's freedom, in addition to being a fine lawyer. During the full-scale invasion, human skills and personal values are of equal if not greater importance than technical legal skill.’
‘Integrites’ banking & finance team is well-known for its very strong cross-border transactional practice and advising both international finance parties and local blue-chip corporate and state borrowers. The members of the team are very experienced in commercial points and go beyond pure legal advice. The team is always available and goes the extra mile for its clients.’
‘Igor Krasovskiy is definitely a go-to person when it comes to complex multi-jurisdictional and innovative financings. Igor is very good at finding a balance between lender and borrower interests when negotiating finance documents. He is energetic, responsive and provides first-class service.’

Key clients

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Powszechna Kasa Oszczędności Bank Polski S.A. (PKO Bank Polski) and Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. (Bank Pekao)
Ukrainian Financial Housing Company (UFHC)
European Investment Bank (EIB)
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
Emergy AS
Wärtsilä
Nibulon
Kovalska Group
European Commission
UAID Fund
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Work highlights

Introduced a mortgage securitisation mechanism in Ukraine through advice to PJSC Ukrainian Finance Housing Company (UFHC) in a project on a $3bn bridge financing.
Advising U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on the development of its own bespoke war risk reinsurance contract for Ukrainian insurance companies on high priority transactions in Ukraine and providing specialist regulatory advice on war risk insurance regulations in Ukraine.
Advised Nibulon Group on the reprofiling of a $80m Pre-Export Credit Facility granted by the syndication consisting of ING Bank NV, the EBRD, Crédit Agricole CIB and FMO.