Yuriy Nechayev

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.

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 on sale of 3 wind power plants of 49.5 MW total capacity

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to one of the sellers on the sale of a stake in renewable energy projects to Elementum Energy, the largest international renewable energy producer in Ukraine. AVELLUM provided full legal support to the client in negotiating and drafting the transaction documents.

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 advised A-Development on construction of multifunctional real estate complex in Kyiv centre

The complex will consist of a huge retail space, business centre, apartments, and multi-level underground parking with a total area of over 55,000 sq. m.

AVELLUM advises on sale of containerboard plant

The transaction involved the sale of a modern plant, located in Iziaslav, Khmelnytskyi region, that manufactures about 200 tons of containerboard per day from secondary raw materials (wastepaper).

AVELLUM advises Dobrobut’s major shareholders on buyback of Dobrobut’s shares from Horizon Capital

AVELLUM assisted with the preparation and negotiation of the transaction documents and coordinated completion of the entire transaction. Notably, AVELLUM team advised on the disposal of the stake to Horizon Capital in 2018-2019.

AVELLUM advises on sale of 3 wind power plants of 49.5 MW total capacity

Taking into account this transaction, for the last 4 years AVELLUM has advised on renewable energy projects (both within M&A and banking transactions) the total generating capacity of which exceeds 2 GW.

AVELLUM advises Furshet on Ukrainian merger control aspects of Furshet’s acquisition by Fozzy Group

AVELLUM acted as the legal advisor to Furshet, a Ukrainian supermarket chain, on obtaining merger control clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for the acquisition of control over Furshet’s retail assets by Fozzy Group.

AVELLUM advises on acquisition of 33% stake in Ocean Plaza by UDP

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to UDP, a leading Ukrainian development company, on the acquisition of a 33.35% stake in Ocean Plaza, one of the largest shopping and entertainment centres in Ukraine and Europe.

AVELLUM advises UFUTURE on merger control clearance for partial sale of its stake in LvivTech.City

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to UFUTURE on obtaining a merger control clearance of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for the partial sale of its stake in LvivTech.City.

AVELLUM advises ICU on sale of stake in over 200 MW alternative energy projects

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to Investment Capital Ukraine (“ICU”) on the sale of the remaining stake in alternative energy projects with total capacity over 200 MW to VR Capital Group (“VR”). The transaction covered the following solar power plants jointly developed by ICU and VR.

AVELLUM advises on sale of Smart Plaza Obolon

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to sellers on the sale of Smart Plaza Obolon, a newly constructed shopping and entertainment center in Kyiv. URE Holding Limited, a company from Dragon Capital Group, acquired the properties.

AVELLUM advises Cornerstone Partners on acquisition of CoreValue

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Cornerstone Partners, a co-owner of IT Kontrakt, a Polish IT Company, on the acquisition of CoreValue, a US-headquartered IT service provider with Ukrainian roots.

AVELLUM advises GROUPE ATLANTIC on acquisition of one of SST Group’s businesses

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to GROUPE ATLANTIC, a leading French HVAC company, on the acquisition of SST Group’s electric underfloor heating and water leakage control systems business.

AVELLUM advises solar power plant developer on sale of solar project

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to SM Invest Construction B.V., a solar PV plants developer, on the sale of shares in the holding company, which owns the underlying assets to develop a 148MW solar power plant in Mykolaiv region.

AVELLUM advises Dobrobut on investment by Horizon Capital

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to Dobrobut, the leading private healthcare services provider in Ukraine, and its shareholders on the disposal of a minority stake in Dobrobut to Horizon Capital.

AVELLUM advises ICU on sale of 50% stake in 11 solar park projects

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to Investment Capital Ukraine (“ICU”) on the complex M&A transaction.

AVELLUM advises solar power plant developer on sale of solar project

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to SM Invest Construction B.V., a solar PV plants developer, on the sale of shares in the holding company, which owns the underlying assets to develop a 120MW solar power plant in Mykolaiv region.

AVELLUM advises Kernel on USD64 million acquisition of railcar business by its investment fund

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to its longstanding client Kernel Holding S.A. (“Kernel”) on the acquisition of 100% of shares in Rail Transit Kargo Ukraine (“RTK-Ukraine”) worth, based on the enterprise value, USD64 million.

AVELLUM advises PrJSC “Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraina” on squeeze-out and transformation procedures

AVELLUM advised the client on minorities squeeze-out procedure followed by the successful corporate reorganisation of “Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraina” from a private joint stock company to a limited liability company.

AVELLUM advised largest Ukrainian brick manufacturer on restructuring and refinancing of its debt

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Private Joint Stock Company with Foreign Investments “Slobozhanska Budivelna Keramika” (“SBK”) in connection with the restructuring and refinancing of SBK’s debt, valued at approximately EUR20 million.

AVELLUM advises ICU on establishment of joint venture in renewable energy sector

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to Investment Capital Ukraine (“ICU”) on the establishment of a joint venture with VR Capital Group to develop a 34.75 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Kherson region.

AVELLUM advises on acquisition of shares in Bank Lviv

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to a private equity vehicle managed by responsAbility Investments AG (“responsAbility”) in connection with the acquisition of a shareholding in Bank Lviv.

AVELLUM Advises Nordcurrent on acquisition of Blam! Games Studios

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to Nordcurrent on the acquisition of Blam! Games Studios.

AVELLUM Advises Ukrainian Investment Firm on Establishment of JV in Renewable Energy Sector

AVELLUM acted as the legal counsel to Investment Capital Ukraine (“ICU”) on the establishment of a joint venture with VR Capital Group to develop a 63.8 MW solar power plant in Khmelnytskyi region.

AVELLUM Advises Horizon Capital on Disposal of Stake in Ergopack Group

AVELLUM acted as the lead legal counsel to Horizon Capital and certain individuals on the disposal of 90% stake in Ergopack Group in favour of Sarantis Group.