Time to break ranks

2 December, 2016   The ranking of tenders in framework agreements for architectural and engineering and consultants is destroying the industry. The purchaser is the big loser. Now when the Public Procurement Act is being reformed, there is a possibility to engage consultants in a better way. John Hane hopes that purchasers make use of the …

AVELLUM Leads in the Largest Public Deals According to “TOP 50 Law Firms of Ukraine – 2016”

AVELLUM leads in the number of the largest public deals аccording to the recently published "TOP 50 Law Firms of Ukraine – 2016" ranking. We have advised on 12 out of 50 largest public transactions, reported by this edition.

VEGAS LEX experts discuss disputes, the regulation of credit matter and independent guarantees

On November 30, 2016 VEGAS LEX hosted a roundtable discussion about the legislative regulation of independent guarantees, credit legal relations with due account of the balance of rights and legitimate interests of the parties and relevant jurisprudence.

Foyen assists OX2 regarding Högkölen wind farm

29 November, 2016 The renewable energy company OX2 has been awarded the construction contract for the Högkölen wind farm generating 65 MW (18 wind power turbines) in Ljusdal. The customer is Aquila Capital. Foyen Advokatfirma assisted OX2 in the negotiations regarding the turbine supply agreement and the service agreement. The partner in charge at Foyen was Jacob …

Issues about water use regulation, wastewater discharge discussed at VEGAS LEX / FAS Russia workshop

On November 24, 2016, the VEGAS LEX law firm, with the participation of FAS Russia, organized a workshop on the legal regulation and dispute resolution practice in the field of water management, water supply, sewerage and wastewater discharge.

BKL receives 10 awards at ALB Korea Law Awards, including “Deal Firm of the Year,” “Litigation

Bae, Kim & Lee LLC ("BKL") emerged from the ALB Korea Law Awards 2016 as one of the two biggest winners on the night, receiving highly coveted awards for "Deal Firm of the Year," "Litigation Law Firm of the Year," and "Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year." In addition, the firm's reputation as advisor …

Procurement in the oil and gas industry, new initiatives and arbitration practice

On November 17, 2016 VEGAS LEX held a workshop on recent changes and judicial practices in the regulation of procurement by legal entities in the Russian fuel and energy sector.

Foyen advises Slussgården on acquisition of property from Skanska in Stockholm

22nd November 2016 The Foyen Law Firm represented Slussgården in its acquisition of Skanska’s Snäckan 8 office property in downtown Stockholm, where KPMG previously had its headquarters. Through the purchase, Slussgården increases its ownership by just over 23,500 square metres. The acquisition is conditional on a new zoning plan and building permits.

Eterna Law Summed Up The Results Of Its Social Initiative – “p2p” Program For Law Students.

Kyiv, November 17th  – Eterna Law summed up the results of its social initiative – "P2P" program for law students. This is the first in Ukraine annual scholarship program for law students studying at Ukrainian universities.  Two successful winners will be receiving a monthly scholarship and a mentorship support of one of the firm's partners during …

AVELLUM Advised AGCO on Merger Control Clearance for Acquisition of Cimbria

AVELLUM acted as the Ukrainian legal counsel to AGCO in connection with obtaining a merger control clearance of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for the acquisition of Cimbria for EUR310 million.