
Kinstellar is a key adviser on regulatory reform, privatisation projects and major projects in the conventional and renewable energy sectors, as well as energy-related disputes. Its work spans PSAs, joint ventures, exploration and development agreements, and PPPs. On the contentious side, it handles international investment and commercial arbitration, as well as domestic disputes. Litigator Olexander Martinenko leads the practice, which includes co-head of the firm’s ESG practice Olena Kuchynska, and finance and capital market specialist Illya Muchnyk.
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Key clients
- Premier Energy SRL
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Premier Energy SRL before Ukrainian courts in the matter of recognition and enforcement of the LCIA Award in Ukraine.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Olexander Martinenko
Other key lawyers
Olena Kuchynska; Illya Muchnyk