Oleksander Plotnikov
ArzingerActing for both international lenders and Ukrainian borrowers, Arzinger houses an established cross-border banking and finance practice. The ‘very knowledgeable’ team handles an impressive range of financing instruments, from pre-export and synthetic facilities to bilateral loans and ECA-secured financings. It is also well-placed to advise on complex regulatory matters within the sector. ’Standout lawyer’ Oleksandr Plotnikov leads the team, specialising in cross-border financial and capital markets instruments, as well as NPLs and restructurings. He boasts broad industry knowledge, spanning the agriculture, energy, real estate, retail and infrastructure sectors. Promoted to senior associate in June 2024, Kyrylo Senyshyn demonstrates expertise in structure, project and trade finance, debt restructuring and regulatory matters. He has particular experience dealing with US clients, bringing to the team cross-border expertise.
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‘We have used Arzinger in Ukraine quite extensively in the past five years and (in particular) in 2024. Their legal team are very knowledgeable when it comes to local law issues and the realities of doing business in Ukraine. Arzinger are one of the most practical law firms in Ukraine, in my opinion. They are able to generate very concrete ideas how to handle various issues and are able to work under tight deadlines delivering a product of exceptional quality.’
‘Oleksander Plotnikov is a go-to lawyer in Ukraine when it comes to managing difficult issues in the local market. He complements his theoretical expertise with extensive practical experience of interacting with local authorities, local market players, etc. His knowledge of the local market is also very deep and extensive.’
‘The team has a very good knowledge of local and international market practice; they are diligent and have a firm hand, and have very short response times even after the Russian aggression of Ukraine.’
‘We have mainly worked with Oleksander Plotnikov and Kyrylo Senyshyn, and they are both very good and correspond very well in English. They are flexible and service-minded.’
‘With the ongoing war in Ukraine, the whole market has been hugely affected. Despite this tragedy, the team at Arzinger has remained fully committed, professional and available also to their international clients. This is highly valued.’
‘Olekander Plotnikov is a stand-out lawyer both on substance and on an interpersonal level. He has been a valued contact, adviser and reference to us in the Ukrainian market for years, despite the tragic events since the outbreak of the war.’
Key clients
- Agrofusion
- United States International Development Finance Corporation
- Barclays Bank PLC
- EBRD
- Jyske Bank S/A
- PKO Bank Polski S.A.
- Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- SID - Slovenska izvozna in razvojna banka, d.d.
- Gorenjska banka d.d.
- Ukrgasbank
- Privatbank
- Scania Credit Ukraine
- OTP Leasing
Work highlights
- Advising Agrofusion on the debt restructuring of debt outstanding under loan agreements entered into with 12 lenders, including 3 IFIs (EBRD, EIB and IFC).
- Advised Barclays Bank PLC in connection with the provision of a loan facility to Futurmed Ltd; the loan will be used for supporting the borrower's general corporate needs.
- Advised Privatbank in connection with an execution of the trade finance guarantee facility with EBRD, which will be used for securing payment obligations of Privatbank under the instruments issued or to be issued by Privatbank in connection with exports from and imports to EBRD Country of Operations by its customers.
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Oleksander Plotnikov