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AVELLUM IS HIGHLY RANKED IN 19 PRACTICES BY UKRAINIAN LAW FIRMS 2021

The traditionally strong position of AVELLUM in the Ukrainian legal market was reconfirmed by the 2021 edition of the Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients by Yuridicheskaya Praktika.

AVELLUM advises on Ukraine’s USD500 million tap issue

It took less than a week for all the parties involved to progress the deal from kick-off to launch. “Overall, it was a quick and efficient transaction that allowed the Ministry to benefit from the favourable market conditions”, – commented Glib Bondar, senior partner of AVELLUM.

AVELLUM advises on Ukravtodor’s debut USD700 million Eurobond issue guaranteed by Ukraine

This is a truly landmark transaction due to the speed of execution, pricing, and certain innovative structuring features. It will have a powerful social and economic impact on improving Ukrainian road infrastructure in the near future.

14 lawyers of AVELLUM recognised in Best Lawyers – 2022

The recent edition of Best Lawyers International – 2022 recognises 14 lawyers of AVELLUM, including all 6 partners of the firm.

AVELLUM advises Interpipe on USD300 million Eurobond issue

Interpipe is a global producer of steel pipes and railway wheels products, based in Ukraine. The company’s products are shipped to over 80 countries worldwide via a network of sales offices located in the key markets of Ukraine, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

AVELLUM advises DTEK on USD2 billion debt restructuring

This is one of the largest corporate debt restructurings on the Ukrainian market to date with the approximately USD2 billion total volume of the new notes.

AVELLUM wins Ukraine Firm of the Year at the IFLR Europe Awards

his year, the Awards specifically highlighted the standout contribution of AVELLUM to the reform of corporate laws in Ukraine and the harmonisation of the Ukrainian corporate regulations with the European ones.

AVELLUM advises on Ukraine’s first notes issue listed on London Stock Exchange

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine in connection with a USD1.25 billion notes issue with an 8-year maturity priced at 6.875% annual yield.

AVELLUM advises Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on EUR116 million financing to purchase patrol boats

The official financial support is provided under the intergovernmental agreement between the Government of France and the Government of Ukraine.

AVELLUM advises EBRD on EUR50 mln financing of new metro cars for Kyiv metro

Proceeds from the EBRD loan will be used to finance the procurement of 50 new metro cars, related services, and equipment. Such an upgrade of the Kyiv metro rolling stock is expected to encourage more people to use modern and efficient public transport, reducing traffic congestion in Kyiv.

AVELLUM closes 2020 with 3 more successful Eurobond deals

AVELLUM advised on all largest private and sovereign Eurobond issuances and liability management transactions out of Ukraine in 2020. Despite the global turbulence during the year, we are proud to close 2020 with the following successful Eurobond offerings and liability management transactions.

AVELLUM advises on sale of AXDRAFT to Onit

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to major shareholders of AXDRAFT, a Ukrainian document automation company, on its sale to Onit. We advised on tax and corporate structuring, as well as transactional matters pertaining to major shareholders.

AVELLUM advises Metinvest on USD333 million Eurobond issue and cash tender offer

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Metinvest B.V. on issuance of USD333 million, 7-year 7.65% notes due in 2027; and cash tender offers on its USD118 million 7.50% senior notes due.

AVELLUM advises on over USD1.5 billion of Ukraine's sovereign financings

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine in connection with: - an open market repurchase of Ukraine’s outstanding GDP-linked warrants funded through a tap issue of sovereign Eurobonds; and - a new macro-financial assistance (MFA) programme from the EU.

AVELLUM advises on Ukraine's USD2 billion senior notes issue and switch tender offer

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on the issuance by Ukraine of its new USD2 billion 7.253% senior notes due 2033 (“New Eurobonds”).

AVELLUM advises EBRD on EUR52.5 million loan facility to one of largest shopping malls in Odesa

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) in connection with a long term secured loan to Limited Liability Company “Novi Biznes Poglyady” (“NBP”) in the total amount of up to EUR52.5 million.

AVELLUM advises BSTDB on secured loan to Prometey group

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (“BSTDB”) in connection with a long-term secured loan to Limited Liability Company “Butsefal” and Prometey Swiss SA in the total amount of up to USD10 million.

AVELLUM advises on Vodafone Ukraine aqcuisition and Eurobond financings

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel in connection with acquisition of Vodafone Ukraine and Eurobond financings.

AVELLUM advises on Ukraine’s new benchmark euro-denominated notes

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on the second breakthrough issuance of Ukraine’s euro-denominated notes.

AVELLUM advises joint lead managers on USD100 million Tier 2 Eurobond offering by Ukreximbank

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to J.P. Morgan Securities and Morgan Stanley acting as joint lead managers in connection with USD100 million Tier 2 Eurobond offering by the State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine (“Ukreximbank”).

AVELLUM advises DTEK Renewables on Debut Green Eurobond Offering

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to DTEK Renewables on a debut EUR325 million 5-year 8.50% green Eurobond offering.

AVELLUM advises joint lead managers on EUR600 mln and USD335 mln Naftogaz Eurobond issue

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the joint lead managers, Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, with respect to EUR600 million and USD335 million Eurobond offering of Naftogaz of Ukraine.

AVELLUM advises on Ukraine`s first in over a decade Euro-denominated notes issue

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on another milestone Eurobond deal.

AVELLUM advises EBRD on secured loan to major Ukrainian wood processing company

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) in connection with a long term senior secured loan to Limited Liability Company “Zunami” (“Zunami”) in the total amount of up to EUR3 million.

AVELLUM advises EBRD on another large renewable energy financing deal

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Nederlandse Financierings – Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. in connection with a senior secured loan to LLC “Chysta Enerhiia-2011” in the total amount of up to EUR 24.5 million.

AVELLUM advises EBRD on infrastructure financing to Negabarit-Service

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 EUR2.6 million to Negabarit-Service LLC (“Company”), a Ukrainian leader in the oversized and complex auto cargo transportations.

AVELLUM advises on IBRD-supported financing for Ukraine

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine in connection with two syndicated EUR-denominated facilities arranged by Deutsche Bank in December 2018 and March 2019 for the total amount equivalent to approximately USD1 billion.

AVELLUM advises EBRD and BSTDB on financing of one of largest solar projects in Ukraine

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) and the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank ("BSTDB") in connection with senior secured loans in the total amount of up to EUR36.3 million to Rengy Bioenergo LLC (“Loans”).

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 advises EBRD on senior secured loan to Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill

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 EUR10 million (with an option to incease the loan up to EUR25 million) to Private Joint-Stock Company “Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill”.