Avellum

Ukraine

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

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 in connection to the USD 20 billion loan from the Unites States to Ukraine as part of the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans initiative. 

Another highlight of the firms work includes advising as Ukrainian legal counsel to Vodafone Ukraine in connection with the consent solicitation to restructure its USD 500 million 6.20% loan participation notes. 

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

2025

Fast, knowledgeable, reliable” – Bank lending  

2024

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.”