Energy & Natural Resources

SERVICES AND INFORMATION

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has implemented many energy projects for the leading companies. We offer our clients legal counseling and support for all types of activities in the energy sector, including exploration and development of oil and gas fields, transportation of energy resources, trade in oil and gas, and electricity and natural gas supply to the end-use consumers.

Advising on investments and selection of the most suitable forms of investment activities
Structuring projects in the oil and gas, electricity, renewable energy and waste processing industries
Advising on privatization of energy enterprises
Due diligence of companies in the energy sector
Comprehensive legal support and counseling during M&A transactions in the field of energy and natural resources
Advising on obtaining permits required for carrying out activities in the energy sector, including those relating to geological exploration and development of deposits, and mining
Advising on regulation of environmental management and environmental protection
Representation at state bodies and local self-government authorities
Defending interests in courts, within a framework of international and investment arbitrations
Preparing independent expert reports for international dispute resolution in the energy sector

OUR CLIENTS

Today we are working on projects for more than 400 active clients

About us

Reputable legal advisor

Founded in 1997, Ilyashev & Partners is one of the most prominent law firms in the Eastern European region. With offices in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and Odesa, Ilyashev & Partners employs more than 150 people. The firm has been recognized by the most prestigious legal market research guides, according to which it occupies a leading position in Ukraine.

25+
years on the market
50+
attorneys and lawyers
400+
customers on service
1000+
hearings in courts annually

Reliability

We provide assistance by:

Helping at any stage of the project.
Discussing the task with you, analyzing all prospects and risks.
Thorough studying of the problem, taking into account the special aspects of your business activities.
Developing a strategy, suggesting solutions and action plan.

“The success of our firm results from the professionalism and expertise of our team”
Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner

Team

Leading experts

Mikhail I. Ilyashev
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine

One of the most famous attorneys in Ukraine. Head of Corporate and M&A Practice.
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Valeriia V. Gudiy
Attorney at Law, Partner

Key expert in labour and administrative disputes, legal support during inspections of enterprises by the state regulatory authorities.
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Yevgen O. Solovyov
Attorney at Law, Partner, Insolvency Receiver

Head of projects on protection against hostile corporate takeovers and shareholders disputes.
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Marina I. Riashchenko
Attorney at Law, Counsel

One of the best professionals in international dispute settlement, over 10 years of experience in international arbitration and dispute settlement practice.
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Oleh I. Trokhymchuk
Attorney at Law, Counsel, Co-Head of Dispute Resolution Practice

One of the most experienced litigation lawyers, who handles the largest disputes.
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Our cases

Advising Ukrainian Red Cross Society on the legal regulation of the Mobile Health Units Program
Result
Development of the legal mechanism of work, step-by-step instructions and accompanying legal documents for implementing the Mobile Health Units Program, including the method of involving medical personnel in the provision of medical assistance; the method of medicines procurement and the scheme of their transfer; patient data collection, storage and processing.

Alla S. Tsymanovska
Attorney at Law
The first in Ukraine release of a vessel against the British P&I Club’s undertaking
Result
The precedent in the Ukrainian law enforcement practice was established in the interests of CHALLENGE SHIPPING LTD, the owner of the bulk carrier New Challenge, detained at the Port of Mykolaiv in connection with an incident taking place during cargo operations. The team of Odesa Office of Ilyashev & Partners has secured the acceptance by the State Ecological Inspection of Ukraine of the P&I club’s letter of undertaking as a sufficient and only security in respect of the maritime claim.

Sergey M. Nedelko
Attorney at Law, Counsel, Head of Odesa Office
Lifting the unlawful financial burden imposed on green energy companies
- #Energy & Natural Resources
Result
As a result of a two-year legal dispute were recognized as unlawful and invalid the amendments to the formula approved by the National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Utilities, which obliged electricity producers under the “green” tariff to compensate SE Guaranteed Buyer for losses incurred due to its inability to sell the electricity purchased from them.

Mikhail I. Ilyashev
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine
Introduction of provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of glass containers from Belarus
- #International Trade
Result
A provisional anti-dumping duty of 31.37% was applied to glass containers for food and beverages originating in the Republic of Belarus based on the interim results of the anti-dumping investigation. This decision on application of provisional duty on imports of goods to Ukraine was the first decision adopted by the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade after 24 February 2022.

Olena L. Omelchenko
Attorney at Law, Partner, Head of International Trade Practice

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OUR AWARDS

Our reliability is confirmed

The Legal 500 – EMEA 2024 Leading Firm in Energy for Ukraine
IFLR1000 2023 Recommended Firm in Energy and Infrastructure for Ukraine
Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine 2023 Top position in Energy & Natural Resources / Environmental Law
Ukrainian Law Firms 2022. A Handbook for Foreign Clients Recommended Firm in Energy & Natural Resources for Ukraine

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Professional liability insured

“In the entire history of our firm, there has not been a single insured event”
Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner

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PRESS

Recent publications

What Are the Factors Constraining the Development of Renewable Energy in Ukraine?

Column, Yurydychna Gazeta

2 April 2019

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Latest news

Marina Riashchenko Delivers a Speech at the Ukrainian-Estonian Business Forum Within the Framework of the Official Visit to Ukraine of the President of the Republic of Estonia

1 June 2023

Energy & Natural Resources