Yaroslav Petrov

Renewable energy and green transition

• advised investors on the implementation of more than 50 renewable energy projects in Ukraine, including obtaining "green" tariffs (feed-in tariffs), energy efficiency, and waste-to-energy projects
• acted as a legal counsel in connection with the construction of several wind parks in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine
• advised a subsidiary of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, the largest oil and gas company of Ukraine, in connection with the construction of a 33 MW solar power plant in Zhytomyr region, Ukraine
• advised Green Genius (part of Modus Group), an international group of companies operating in the fields of renewable energy, on the implementation of a14 MW solar energy project in Ukraine
• advised Norsk Solar AS, a Norwegian solar power developer, in connection with the project of construction of a 9 MW solar power plant in Kyiv region, Ukraine
• advised French developer in connection with the acquisition of more than 100 MW wind project
• advised European wind turbine manufacturer in connection with wind energy projects in Ukraine, including import, installation and commissioning, EPC licensing issues
• conducted numerous due diligence of companies in the renewable energy sector

Oil & Gas

• advised Eustream, a.s. (Slovak Gas TSO) on Ukrainian law matters related to the reverse gas supply to Ukraine from the Slovak Republic and the subsequent preparation of transactional documents executed by Eustream, a.s. with PJSC Ukrtransgaz, and NAK Naftogaz Ukrayni
• advised Nadra Yuzivs'ka LLC on the negotiation and execution of the Production Sharing Agreement between Ukraine, Shell, and Nadra Yuzivs'ka LLC for hydrocarbons to be produced at Yuzivs'ka
• advised Nadra Oles'ka LLC on the negotiation of the Production Sharing Agreement between Ukraine, Chevron, and Nadra Oles'ka LLC for hydrocarbons to be produced at Oles'ka
• advised NAK Nadra Ukrayny on the negotiation of the Production Sharing Agreement between Ukraine, ExxonMobil, Shell, OMV Petrom, and NAK Nadra Ukrayny for hydrocarbons to be produced at Skifs'ka
• advised international traders on the import of natural gas, the establishment of business in Ukraine, and licensing
• advised on the application of EFET contracts for the supply of gas to Ukraine
• performed the due diligence of oil and gas companies
• advised foreign and Ukrainian investors with respect to the legal regime for the exploration and production of oil and gas in Ukraine, including licensing, taxing, pricing, and options for investment (JAAs, PSAs)

Electricity

• advised international traders on the import and export of electricity
• advised a national company in connection with analyzing and developing of the optimal model for purchase of electric power by the client in the conditions of new model of the free market of electric power according to the current legislation of Ukraine

Arbitration

• advised clients on various matters related to international arbitration, including the drafting of arbitration agreements, as well as the analysis of arbitration agreements’ validity
• represented clients in arbitration proceedings under the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Vienna International Arbitration Center (VIAC), and the International Commercial Arbitration Court of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• advised clients with respect to a global dispute resolution strategy purporting to protect its investments in Ukraine under the Product Sharing Agreement using international commercial, investment arbitration, and arbitration under the procedures provided by the Energy Charter Treaty
• represented clients in investment arbitration under ICSID Rules