Partner, Head of Banking & Finance Practice at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (Kyiv)
Testimonials
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‘Fast reaction of the team and very helpful approach in tough enviroment of Russion aggression against Ukraine. In this difficult times CMS Ukraine team expressed once again very professional approach in export finance scheme. ’
‘Iryna Barlit was very engaged in this hard times for Ukraine. Event of agression from February 2022 caused many problems and unprecedent sitautions on financing of Ukraine borrowers by the polish bank. Professional and fast assistance of the CMS Ukraine was crucial for the bank to keep our loan, collaterales and relations between lender and the borrower in good shape.’
‘As our firm's own banking & finance practice has matured, it is increasingly instructed on mid-market transactions with foreign obligors / security.’
‘The team is quick to respond with a high level of quality and is always on top of all the issues.’
‘I worked closely with Iryna Barlit. She is professional, and all transactional documents are prepared on time and without any issues. Great client service.’
‘I would like to mention Ivan Pshyk, as he is a very efficient and hardworking, creative in finding solutions to any problematic issue and has a deep expertise.’
‘Overall, the CMS Banking Team is great. Ihor Olekhov and Kateryna Chechulina are seasoned professionals with a solid track record, possessing expertise in a wide range of legal areas, and having a strong client-oriented focus.’
‘Ihor Olekhov (partner) is one of the most experienced banking and finance partners in Ukraine. He has exceptional knowledge of the banking and finance regulation. Ihor is always practical and flexible.’
Key clients
- ING Bank N.V.
- Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of banks led by ING Bank N.V. in relation to the postponement of loan payments and switch from LIBOR to a risk-free rate under the USD 450m pre-export facility for Ukraine’s Kernel Group, as well as under USD 100m pre-export facility to Ukraine’s Nibulon Group.
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Counsel in the Banking & Finance practice at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (Kyiv)
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ihor Olekhov