Wind farms have been a particular recent focus of the energy group at EVERLEGAL, which more generally supports clients in the energy field with employment, corporate, commercial, banking and finance, and other issues. The team is jointly led by Yevheniy Deyneko, whose focus is on transactional advice, as well as oil and gas production sharing agreements, and Andriy Olenyuk, the name to note for permitting and licensing, and energy project infrastructure development.
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- ‘The Everlegal energy practice is capable of delivering high-quality services within a short timeframe, fully aligned with business expectations.'
- 'Their in-depth knowledge of Ukrainian law, combined with extensive experience and a pragmatic business-oriented approach, distinguishes the team from other law firms. This is particularly valuable for foreign investors interested in pursuing opportunities within the renewable energy sector in Ukraine.’
- ‘Andriy Olenyuk is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience and a strong business-oriented approach. He is the kind of professional you want on your team. After many years of presence in the Ukrainian market as a foreign investor, he has become the go-to person for all matters related to corporate issues, company structures, and investments — including those in the renewable energy sector.’
- ‘Everlegal’s energy team offers a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, regulatory insight, and practical experience in Ukraine’s energy sector. We engage them on a subcontract basis for projects requiring local expertise, and in every case, their advice is both precise and actionable.'
- 'What sets this team apart is their ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, including renewable energy, power markets, and licensing issues, while keeping the client’s commercial objectives at the forefront. Potential clients would value the team’s proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities, and their skill in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including regulators, government agencies, and local partners.'
- ‘The individuals we work with at Everlegal’s energy practice are highly knowledgeable, proactive, and deeply experienced in the Ukrainian energy sector. They bring both strategic insight and practical solutions, which makes working with them straightforward and efficient.'
Key clients
- Hero Future Energies
Work highlights
Advising Hero Future Energies on the operation and development of three solar power plants with total capacity of 52 MW in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine.
Advising an investment and development company in the Ukrainian renewable energy industry on legal matters relevant to disposing of three wind energy projects at the RTB stage of development in the Volyn region, with a planned capacity of 191.7 MW.
Advising a Polish industrial company on the incorporation of several Ukrainian companies for further construction and development of solar projects in Ukraine.
Practice head
Yevheniy Deyneko; Andriy Olenyuk
Other key lawyers
Stenislav Rodionov
