Avellum is a full-service law firm founded in 2009. It is based in Kyiv and today employs more than 50 lawyers. The firm has a strong focus on finance, tax, real estate, corporate, dispute resolution and antitrust.
Highlights
In banking and finance, the firm advised as Ukrainian legal counsel to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on a major defence loan, guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) for the purpose of developing the capabilities of the Ukrainian navy. Major defence transaction of considerable market significance and impact upon Ukraine’s war effort against Russian aggression.
The firm has also been actively engaged in some notably large M&A transactions during the research period including advising as Ukrainian legal counsel to Aristocrat Leisure Limited, a leading global gaming content and technology company and top-tier mobile games publisher, in connection with the $1.2 billion acquisition of NeoGames. This is a notably large transaction in the local market with a recognizably significant impact on the gaming industry.
Key clients
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, MHP, DTEK, KERNEL, National Power Company “Ukrenergo”, The, State Road Agency of Ukraine (“Ukravtodor”), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), ING Bank N.V., Kernel,Investment Capital Ukraine (ICU), Horizon Capital
Testimonials
“Highly responsive, technical knowledge, experienced on cross-border deals, pro-active.” – Bank lending
“Professionalism, creativity and ability to think out of the box, quick respond.” – Financial restructuring."
“Professionalism, complex work with client looking not only at legal side.” – M&A
“Avellum boasts an exceptional team. From the outset, Andriy Romanchuk and Oleksandr Volodin demonstrated remarkable responsiveness and an in-depth understanding of every issue that arose during our collaboration.” – Private equity
Andriy Romanchuk
“Professionally explains every aspect of work and defend clients position.”
“Throughout the project, Andriy proved himself to be a highly skilled specialist in corporate matters. His creative problem-solving, attentiveness, and friendly communication style were commendable.”
Glib Bodnar
“Great service and experience on cross-border deals. Great overall picture of business developments in the country and appeared well-connected.”
Mykola Stetsenko
“Best lawyer and leader.”
