Commended by clients for its ‘clear, succinct advice’, CMS is particularly active in the hotel, infrastructure and residential property sectors. Natalia Kushniruk oversees the practice and is a key port of call for developers and property funds on real estate transactions. Mykhaylo Soroka is proficient in land use issues, while Maksym Morozov is skilled at land and zoning mandates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘My team has worked with the CMS Ukraine team on both real estate transactions and construction matters, and we would highly recommend them. They provide clear, succinct advice which is tailored to my requests, often coupled with useful industry insight into the domestic market. The team, which is led by Natalia Kushniruk and supported by Maksym Morozov, is very responsive, highly organised and technologically advanced.'
  • 'The team has been exceptionally supportive throughout a very difficult period for Ukraine, and we value CMS’ partnership very highly during these extenuating circumstances.’
  • ‘Maksym Morozov is a superb senior associate, who is extremely responsive. Maksym’s communication skills are excellent and his availability to assist us is much appreciated, whether on ongoing transactions or ad hoc queries.’

Key clients

  • Arise AB
  • Goldbeck Solar Investment
  • EBRD

Work highlights

  • Advised Arise AB on its acquisition of a 70% stake in Norway and Ukraine-focused renewables developer Fenix Repower AS .
  • Advised Goldbeck Solar on the contemplated acquisition of a portfolio of RES projects in Ukraine.
  • Advised EBRD on financing a real estate project.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Natalia Kushniruk

Other key lawyers

Mykhaylo Soroka, Maksym Morozov