Renewable energy

Services

Legal support of mergers and acquisitions

Project consulting

Full support of regulatory issues

Dispute resolution in the field of energy

Overview

Renewable energy sector in Ukraine is rapidly developing due to the incentives provided by the State.

We facilitate reaching the goals of renewable energy share in total electricity supply in Ukraine by providing one stop shop for all the legal services that may be required by the market players.

GOLAW assists investors, developers and EPC contractors, green energy producers and financial institutions with understanding of the regulatory framework for the green energy projects. At the same time we promote renewable energy sector of Ukraine and facilitating the establishment of connections between international, foreign investors and local developers.

The main advantage of the firm is the cross-border orientation of our work, so our lawyers have extensive expertise in working with both Ukrainian and international business companies in developing of solar, wind and biomass power stations as well as support during the acquisition of the facilities. Our energy team constantly advises energy producers in day to day operational activity. 

Dr. Valentyn Gvozdiy

Dr. Valentyn Gvozdiy

Managing Partner, Attorney at law, PhD

  • Recognitions
  • The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
  • Who’s Who Legal 2022

Experience

  • GIEC: 22 MW solar power plant in Sumy region

    Comprehensive assistance to Georgian International Energy Corporation, а subsidiary of Georgian Industrial Group, the largest industrial holding in Georgia, in relation to purchase of shares in the holding company, which owns the underlying assets to develop a 22 MW solar power plant in Sumy region. Legal support to the client in negotiating the transaction documents, in drafting of EPC contracts, electricity sales agreements, as well as advice on project financing, real estate issues and related regulatory issues.

  • KundaGroup: 10 MW solar power plant in Dnipro region

    Comprehensive assistance to Kundan Group, an Indian industrial group, one of the largest industrial holdings in India, with a diversified business portfolio, in relation to due diligence and purchase of shares in the holding company  to develop a 10MW solar power plant in Dnipro region. Legal support to the client in negotiating the transaction documents, in drafting of EPC contracts. Firm also advised the client on financing of the project and various real estate and regulatory matters, which arose within the transaction. Assistance in relation to conclusion of agreement for sale of electricity with the Guaranteed Buyer, State Enterprise.

  • TIU Canada: due diligence of four solar power plants with the total capacity of 54,3 MW

    Advise to TIU Canada, subsidiary of Refraction Asset Management, the Canadian investment fund, in relation to additional due diligence of four solar power plants with the total capacity of 54,3 MW. Comprehensive analysis was executed in relation to the land allocation issues.

    Ekotechnik Nikopol LLC (TIU Canada)

    Comprehensive assistance and legal representation of the Ekotechnik Nikopol interests, one of the leading producer of alternative energy, in litigation against DTEK, a holding company in the energy sector, and National Power Company Ukrenergo regarding the disconnection of the solar station from the electric network.

  • Khmelnytskiy BioPower Plant: construction of the 46 MW biomass power plant in Khmelnytskiy region

    Full support in development and implementation of the project for construction of the 46 MW biomass power plant. Assistance in negotiations to KBPP Management (group of Irish investors) in conclusion of EPC and O&M contracts under FIDIC standards with the Danish company BWSC, as well as legal assistance in conclusion of grid connection agreement for the power plant with Regional Energy Operator  and coordination of the grid connection agreement with the state operator of Integrated Power System of Ukraine. The biomass power plant is the pilot and the biggest in Ukraine in terms of the required investment and the capacity of the plant.

Key lawyers

Oleksandr Melnyk
  • Partner, Head of Corporate Law and M&A practice, Attorney at law
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Testimonials

Galina Kočendova

Deputy Director at Claims Settlement and Debt Recovery Department
Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation (EGAP)

EGAP as a credit insurance corporation insuring credits connected with exports of goods and services from the Czech Republic against political and commercial risks has been co-operating with GOLAW for many years. Starting from the year of 2015 we have been co-operating very intensely. We really appreciate their progressive approach to solving complex legal issues of claims recovery in Ukraine. We have profited from GOLAW’s attorneys ability to select and follow a winning strategy and from their business oriented approach. As a result of this approach our insured bank foreclosed upon an asset that has been nearly lost due to unlawful action of the debtor and is close to substantial recovery.

Bulent Temel

Country General Director
Fiba Retail Ukraine

We have been using services of GOLAW for our various legal needs already for more than 8 years. GOLAW has a highly prepared team of tax practitioners with strength in international taxation and in accounting and reporting matters, which ensures a very strong position before the tax authorities. The team demonstrates years of experience and delivers high-quality services. We as Fiba Retail, with the two worldwide brands that we are representing in Ukraine (Marks & Spencer and GAP), have enough evidence to say that working with GOLAW has been working out for us in all legal components of support we have received, and I can comfortably say that we are a satisfied customer.

Andrii Konko

CFO
Oriflame Ukraine

Oriflame always adheres to the high standards of work and customer service. We do understand how important quality is, so we chose GOLAW lawyers who are sharing the same values with us. The GOLAW tax practice always professionally approaches our projects in Ukraine. The lawyers provide us with a high quality tax advisory support and accompany our tax audits. GOLAW team helped us in appealing tax notice-decisions, and thanks to the work of attorneys, all penalties were successfully cancelled. We can recommend GOLAW as we are confident in the quality, timeliness and professionalism of their work, which has been repeatedly proved by our own experience.

Aleksey Vilkhovoy

CEO
Georgian International Energy Corporation

The GOLAW Energy Team has extensive experience in implementation of solar projects in Ukraine. They have deep understanding of international legal framework as well as particularities of Ukrainian legislation, which is especially important for the foreign companies entering the Ukrainian market. The firm’s lawyers assisted us in  developing a winning strategy that helped us to save time and to launch our project timely and in accordance with  planned budget.

Serhii Drobyshev

Director General
Inditex Ukraine Group of Companies

By appealing to GOLAW experts we are always sure in their competence and the quality of the legal support.

Anna Chychyl

Director
GAP Ukraine

GOLAW is a legal consultant, the coordinated team work of which allows us to feel that our business is protected and that it works for the positive perspective.

Vladyslav Burda

Company President
RedHead Family Corporation

They are very competent legal experts, outstanding professionals in corporate and criminal law. I really recommend these guys, this company. They are active, creative, and full of success-oriented ideas. This is an absolutely new generation of legal experts.

Artem Zubok

Finance Director
Red Bull Ukraine

We have been working with GOLAW for a long time and can certainly affirm its reputation of reliable and responsible partner in any legal and tax issues. The firm’s personnel is highly professional and client-oriented. All the requests are addressed in a smart and professional way with quick and to-the-point feedbacks. The in-depth knowledge and vast experience of GOLAW professionals meets the highest level of expectation of our company. The firm is also flexible in fees and tariffs.

Bulent Temel

Country General Director
Fiba Retail Ukraine

We have been using services of GOLAW for our various legal needs already for more than 7 years. With the leadership of Valentin Gvozdiy and Sergiy Oberkovych, GOLAW houses a very powerful and proficient lawyer team working in various fields, who are ready to grasp your needs and provide solutions. We as Fiba Retail, with the two worldwide brands that we are representing in Ukraine (Marks & Spencer and GAP), have enough evidence to say that working with GOLAW has been working out for us in all legal components of support we have received, and I can comfortably say that we are a satisfied customer.

Lesya Kurylko

Finance Director Ukraine
Oriflame Ukraine

In Oriflame we strongly believe that people who work together with us and share the same proactive approach achieve greater results. GOLAW attorneys have taken time to understand our business and Oriflame culture so they can help us efficiently and effectively achieve our goals.What we appreciate is that they possess a can-do spirit, a winning attitude and never give up. The attorneys of this full-service law firm are outstanding professionals and because of their vast experience, they arrive at solutions quickly and save us money. We have great confidence in GOLAW and highly value our partnership.

Neil Rutherford

Project Development Director
Khmelnytsky Bio Power Plant (KBPP)

Since engaging GOLAW as our legal advisors, we have received an exceptionally high level and quality of legal services relating to the full range of issues associated with the development of a large biomass power plant. These services initially comprised full analysis and advice on all aspects of the business and legal issues regarding the establishment of the project. Then during the subsequent development of the project, GOLAW’s continuing advice and support was critical to its success. The services provided were of the very highest quality and always delivered quickly and efficiently. GOLAW always provided positive solutions to potential problems.

Ruben Oganyan

Head of Сredit risk department
ProCredit Bank

We highly appreciate professional legal assistance from GOLAW on supporting our bank as a lender in Ukraine. The firm is an ideal option for clients seeking advice on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions including syndicated lending and project finance transactions. They are extremely business-focused and solution-driven. It’s easy to work with the team as they listen to clients’ needs. The personal touch they have is beyond other firms.

Vitaliy Vergeles

CEO
Himagro Ukraine

Our company is moving forward and takes leading positions for quite a long time thanks to the professional support from GOLAW. We can definitely say that our business is well protected and ready for any challenge.In particular, we are working with the GOLAW tax practice when it comes to appealing the tax audits results. Due to the truly professional work of the practice, all penalties charged upon the results of inspections are cancelled. Moreover, the lawyers always get the reimbursement of legal assistance costs to our company. We believe that to prevent any risk you need to act properly, thus we have certainly made the right choice of a legal adviser.

Vitaliy Vantsa

CEO
MERCATOR MEDICAL LLC

Mercator Medical LLC has been cooperating with GOLAW Law Firm for more than 10 years. The company’s team professionally resolves the entire list of tasks and challenges facing our business. The lawyers of the firm are proactive in adopting the best possible strategy and its successful implementation in every single project. The company provides high-quality legal advice to Mercator Medical on a wide range of regulatory issues, including: certification of our products, compliance assessment support of medical and protective products with the requirements of technical regulations and general issues of circulation of medical products in Ukraine.

Insights

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GOLAW participated in the Solidarity Arbitration and Mediation Days 2023 forum

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Draft Law No. 9011-d and some aspects of its impact on the current legislation in the field of alternative energy

18 July 2023 Energy Alert

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Challenges on the Swedish electricity market

19 September 2022 Energy Alert

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GOLAW participated in the Solidarity Arbitration and Mediation Days 2023 forum

16 December 2023 News

GOLAW participated in the Solidarity Arbitration and Mediation Days 2023 forum

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GOLAW Managing Partner Valentyn Gvozdiy has been invited to the Advisory Board of the Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM)

05 July 2023 News

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REMIT in Ukraine and the extension of the validity period of technical conditions for RES producers

20 June 2023 News

REMIT in Ukraine and the extension of the validity period of technical condition...

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Ukrainian Parliament simplifies change of land designation for industry and energy

28 February 2024 Publication

Ukrainian Parliament simplifies change of land designation for industry and ener...

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Draft Law No. 9011-d and some aspects of its impact on the current legislation in the field of alternative energy

18 July 2023 Energy Alert

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GOLAW Managing Partner Valentyn Gvozdiy took part in the Ukrainian-Italian conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine

26 April 2023 Publication

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