LCF Law Group is an authority on Ukrainian energy sector regulatory law, advising clients on local rules and legislation in an international context. It handles both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, as well as energy project construction and development, project financing, and a range of disputes for energy sector stakeholders. Practice head Ivan Bondarchuk is an up-and-coming name in energy markets, energy efficiency and alternative energy. His team includes Yevheniia Sudarikova, who has in-house experience at a hydropower company.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ivan Bondarchuk is an experienced professional in the energy sector delivering best-in-class solutions for energy projects (wind, solar, rooftop solar) and providing advice based on profound analysis of projects and cases.’

Key clients

  • SCATEC SOLAR SOLUTIONS UKRAINE LLC
  • DTEK
  • UKRAINIAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION
  • REAL FINANCE s.r.o.
  • MCL GROUP
  • BIOGAS-KYIV LLC
  • WIND PARK WEST-R LLC
  • Soliaris Energy
  • Alternatyvna Enerhetyka Halychyny LLC
  • Yemilchyne Wind Park LLC
  • Epicentr K
  • Inzhur Energy
  • Logistic Plus
  • Target Energy
  • Accord Energy
  • NBTR LLC

Work highlights

Advising Wind Park West-R LLC and its shareholders on the €300m sale of a 200 MW wind power project in Western Ukraine to Elementum Energy.
Representing Soliaris Energy in mediation proceedings before the Energy Community Secretariat against the State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer, challenging an unlawful imbalance settlement formula and securing legislative changes to protect renewable energy producers from unjust payments of approximately €100m.
Advising the Ukrainian subsidiary of UK-based CETRICA on corporate structuring, licensing, and regulatory compliance to enable its entry into the Ukrainian power market.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Yevheniia Sudarikova
Yevheniia Sudarikova
Practice head

Ivan Bondarchuk

Other key lawyers

Yevheniia Sudarikova