Aequo has advised Novus Ukraine on the acquisition of the Billa supermarket chain in Ukraine from the REWE Group. Dentons in Kyiv advised the seller on the deal, which remains subject to approval by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
Deal 5: EBRD's Konstantin Olefirenko on EUR 25 Million Loan to Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise
On July 23, 2020, CEE Legal Matters reported that Redcliffe Partners had advised the EBRD on an up to EUR 25 million term loan to Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise. We reached out to Konstantin Olefirenko, Principal Legal Counsel at the EBRD, to learn more about the deal.
Integrites Successful for Orlen Lietuva in Ukrainian Customs Dispute
Integrites has successfully defended Orlen Lietuva in a UAH 1.5 million dispute with the Zhytomyr office of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine.
Asters Secures No-Duty Outcome for Chinese Suppliers of Steel Pipes
Asters is reporting that it reached a settlement following an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports into Ukraine of hot rolled seamless steel pipes originating from the People's Republic of China.
Baker McKenzie Advises the State Property Fund of Ukraine on Privatization of Dnipro Hotel
Baker McKenzie's Kyiv office has conducted legal due diligence for the State Property Fund of Ukraine related to its successful privatization of the Dnipro Hotel, which was sold at auction on July 15, 2020 with a winning bid of UAH 1.111 billion (approximately USD 40.1 million).
Ilyashev & Partners Initiates Safeguard Investigation into Wire Imports to Ukraine
The International Trade Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners has initiated a safeguard investigation into the import of wires to Ukraine, regardless of the country of origin and export, on behalf of clients PJSC Odesa Cable Plant (“Odeskabel”) and PJSC “Yuzhkabel Plant."
Nazali Tax & Legal Opens Office in Ukraine
Nazali Tax & Legal has opened a new office in Kyiv.
Svitlana Teush Makes Partner at Redcliffe Partners
Svitlana Teush has been promoted to partner at Redcliffe Partners in Kyiv.
Grata International Expands to Ukraine
Grata International has announced the creation of "a fully integrated office" in Ukraine, led by former Anstrum Law firm Partners Valeriy Savva and Mykola Aleksiuk.
Checking In: Renewable Energy in CEE
For our Checking In feature, we reach out to partners and heads of practice across CEE to learn how specific practice areas are faring in their jurisdictions. This time around we asked firm Energy experts: What, in your view, is the most effective scheme currently in place in your jurisdiction to attract investments in renewable energy? If you had to pick one, what additional step from the regulators do you believe would have the most positive impact?
Avellum Advises Ukraine's Ministry of Finance on EU Micro Financial Assistance Program
Avellum has advised the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance in connection with a new macro-financial assistance program from the European Union.
Sayenko Kharenko and Avellum Advise on Ukraine's Eurobond Tap Issue
Sayenko Kharenko has advised J.P. Morgan on the purchase of the USD 329 million Eurobond tap issue by Ukraine. Avellum advised Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance.
Sayenko Kharenko Helps AbbVie Obtain Ukrainian Merger Clearance for Acquisition of Allergan
Sayenko Kharenko has helped AbbVie Inc. obtain merger clearance from the Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine for its global USD 63 billion acquisition of Allergan plc.
Sayenko Kharenko Helps Obtain Clearance for Agricultural Joint Venture in Ukraine
Sayenko Kharenko has advised ADM, Bunge, Cargill, COFCO, the Louis Dreyfus Company, and Glencore Agriculture on obtaining clearance from the Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine for their establishment of a joint venture.
Aequo Helps Raiffeisen Bank International and Creative Dock Launch Fairo Mobile Application
Aequo has advised Raiffeisen Bank International and Creative Dock on the launch of the "Fairo" mobile application.
Sayenko Kharenko Advises Orexim on Sale of Everi Port Terminal to Glencore Agriculture Limited
Sayenko Kharenko has advised the Orexim Group on the sale of Ukraine's Everi port terminal to Renaisco B.V., a subsidiary of Glencore Agriculture Limited. Baker McKenzie’s Kyiv and London offices reportedly advised the buyers on the deal.
Integrites Successful for Lifelong Meditech in Import Investigation
Integrites has successfully protected the interests of Lifelong Meditech, an Indian producer and exporter of medical equipment, in a safeguard investigation initiated by the Ukrainian producer Hemoplast concerning the import of syringes in Ukraine.
Avellum Advises Argus Media Ltd on Acquisition of Agritel International
Avellum and White & Case have advised Argus Media Ltd on its acquisition of Agritel International, which provides information, consulting, and forecasting on agricultural and agro-industrial markets.