The Legal 500

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• Sayenko Kharenko acts as legal counsel to DTEK Renewables for construction of Primorskaya WEP with a

  Sayenko Kharenko has acted as legal counsel to DTEK Renewables, which manages DTEK projects in renewable energy, on construction of Primorskaya Wind Electric Plant LLC (Primorskaya WEP) with a capacity of 200 MW. DTEK Renewables is currently one of the largest producers of renewable electric energy in Ukraine and accounts for about 10% of “green” capacities market.
  - Sayenko Kharenko

• Sayenko Kharenko advises VR Capital on establishment of a joint venture to develop solar power plant

  Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to VR Capital on the establishment of a joint venture with Volterra Energy Group, the developing partner. The joint venture company is set to develop a number of solar power plant projects throughout Ukraine.
  - Sayenko Kharenko

• Sayenko Kharenko advises EBRD on synthetic UAH loan facility to Ukreximbank to support small and med

  Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing a dual-tranche UAH-denominated loan equivalent to USD 25 million to JSC “The State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine”. The synthetic local currency loan provides access to UAH loan funds for eligible SME borrowers.
  - Sayenko Kharenko

• Antitrust violations – European Commission imposes fines on automotive suppliers

  The European Commission has imposed fines totaling 368 million euros on two automotive suppliers for violations of antitrust law.
  - GRP Rainer LLP

• Exlusive contributor to the Legal500: Construction Country Comparative Guide

  MICHAEL KYPRIANOU & CO. LLC has been selected as an exclusive contributor to the Legal 500: Construction 2nd edition Country Comparative Guide, dated May 2019, a privilege reserved for legal firms which have been ranked in The Legal500.
  - Michael Kyprianou & Co

• Sayenko Kharenko advises VR Capital on acquisition of 50% stake in 11 solar park projects

  Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to VR Capital on the acquisition of 50% of shares in Nicken Holdings LTD from Investment Capital Ukraine (ICU).
  - Sayenko Kharenko

• Sayenko Kharenko advises Horizon Capital on Dobrobut investment

  Sayenko Kharenko has acted as legal counsel to private equity firm Horizon Capital regarding acquisition of a minority stake in Dobrobut, the leading private healthcare provider in Ukraine. Dobrobut operates a network of private clinics and hospitals in Kyiv staffed by qualified professionals and equipped with modern medical equipment, providing quality care to their patients.
  - Sayenko Kharenko

• Sayenko Kharenko advises on World Bank-guaranteed EUR 529 million facility to Ukraine

  Sayenko Kharenko has acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to Deutsche Bank as the lender and arranger of a EUR 529 million facility extended to Ukraine under a guarantee from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. 
  - Sayenko Kharenko

• Bär & Karrer Awarded "Law Firm of the Year - Switzerland" at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 201

  Bär & Karrer is pleased to announce that it has received the award “Law Firm of the Year - Switzerland” at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards in London. This award recognizes Bär & Karrer as the Swiss law firm with the best private client team.
  - BÄR & KARRER LTD.

• BFH – Rate of inheritance tax applies to total amount

  In the case of inheritance tax, the taxable amount is not split up and subject to differential tax rates. That was the verdict of the BFH, Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court, in ruling from February 20, 2019 (Az.: II B 83/18).
  - GRP Rainer LLP