GOLAW is a leading Ukrainian law firm with a prominent role in the energy sector, advising high-profile clients on all aspects of energy, transactional and environmental matters, sector-specific regulation, and project finance.

The firm provides comprehensive legal support for project development and corporate transactions in solar and winds energy sectors, as well as offers highly specialized advice in areas related to electricity distribution and transmission, energy efficiency, storage, and supply.

With its focus on the energy sector, GOLAW is in constant dialogue with the main Ukrainian and European energy regulatory authorities and institutions, where it shares its voice on the legal and regulatory framework, expresses positions and suggestions to the government, as well as addresses problematic issues in the energy industry of Ukraine.
The firm assists investors, developers and EPC contractors, green energy producers, and financial institutions with understanding the regulatory framework for energy projects in Ukraine. At the same time, we promote the renewable energy sector of Ukraine and facilitate the establishment of connections between international and foreign investors, local developers, and the Ukrainian government.

EXPERTISE:
– Due diligence and legal support for M&A in energy projects
– Drafting and advising EPC and O&M contracts, tender procedures, and construction
– Regulatory matters: licensing, “green” tariff, grid connection, and PPA
– Counsel on environmental protection, legal support of the environmental impact assessment
– Structuring of project finance to comply with corporate and tax objectives
– Dispute resolution and litigation