EY’s infrastructure and PPP practice leads sector developments with a strong portfolio of projects and mandates, covering ports, roads, urban transportation, healthcare, social infrastructure and, most notably, post-war reconstruction. Among the long-term representations was tax and legal support with structuring and implementation of the concession project in Chornomorsk Seaport, which involves the transfer of the state-owned assets of the First and Container and the Fifth/Ferry Terminals into concession under the competitive tender procedure; acting as an international legal counsel in Armenia’s first PPP-based identity document issuance and distribution project, advising the government on structuring, tendering, and launching the bidding phase for an 11-year agreement with a private partner to enhance ID facility operations and services. The team is also involved in the pilot municipal PPP project for development of healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine — hospital PPP project in Zhytomyr; and led the due diligence for the Ternopil Trolleybus Project under the EBRD’s Ukraine Public Transport Framework 2 to support the city’s trolleybus fleet renewal. Bogdan Malniev, associate partner, is recognized for his expertise in PPP and concession projects. The senior team includes Kateryna Oliinyk, Andrii Moskaliuk, Olena Zababurina and Valentyna Lysheniuk.
Kinstellar brings hands-on expertise in infrastructure projects, including sea ports and terminals, motorways, agricultural logistics, and social infrastructure, as well as industrial parks. The firm is addressed by international infrastructure players to advise their market entries, PPP, financing and further presence in projects. The Kyiv office advised GIZ on structuring the reconstruction of 25 demolished social infrastructure facilities across 22 Ukrainian localities, covering financing, design documentation, and transfer to municipalities. During the research period the team continued to advise Qatari port operator QTerminals WLL on various matters related to operation of the Olvia Port during martial law and matters related to implementation of concession projects. Notably, the firm is actively engaged in reforming the regulatory framework for establishing a transport leasing platform in Ukraine. Partner Oleg Matiusha, who leads the real estate, land, and construction practice, as well as the infrastructure and transportation sector, is recognized for his deep expertise in port infrastructure and public-private partnerships.
The multidisciplinary infrastructure practice at Sayenko Kharenko covers transactional work, PPP, construction, policy drafting, and infrastructure-focused financing mandates. The firm is preferred by international financial institutions (IFIs) to advise on extension of infrastructure finance projects. It recently advised EBRD on financing in critical loans and grants to support municipal infrastructure and utilities across Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Kryvyi Rih; advised NEFCO on a EUR 20.6 million multi-project financing initiative, enabling critical infrastructure repairs across multiple Ukrainian municipalities by integrating EU grants with NEFCO’s fund management to enhance energy efficiency, water supply, and heating systems. The firm advised Ukrainian Homes for All (UHFA) on establishing a legal framework for an affordable housing model in Ukraine, covering corporate structuring, land allocation, procurement, and legislative reforms. Another key highlight was advising STV Group, a leading Ukrainian FMCG distributor, on the implementation of an investment project focused on the development and acquisition of new logistics facilities in Lviv Region. Energy sector projects are another key focus of the team’s work. Among other areas of recent involvement are charitable construction of social infrastructure objects, logistic and warehouse infrastructure. The infrastructure-related workload is managed by the firm’s partners, namely Nazar Chernyavsky (financing) and Oleksandr Nikolaichyk (transactions). Tymur Enkhbayar, head of the real estate and construction practice, covers subsequent aspects in infrastructure projects.
With longstanding experience in Ukraine’s real estate and construction sector, Gramatskiy & Partners brings deep expertise across municipal, social, transport, port, and recreational infrastructure projects. In 2024, the firm rendered legal support to EcoPort Solutions LLC in developing an eco-friendly cargo terminal in southern Ukraine; advised SkyRail Consortium and EuroInvestGroup LLC on the construction of a monorail transit system in Western Ukraine, advising on public-private partnership structuring. Another large-scale project of national significance is assisting AquaLine Networks LLC for the development of a large-scale water pipeline project in central Ukraine. Given the firm’s strong expertise in municipal infrastructure projects in Kyiv, it is retained for reconstruction matters, recently acted for GreenBridge Infrastructure LLC on the reconstruction of a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Dnipro River. The practice team includes Ihor Kasianov, Denis Boginych, and Oleg Shveda. Renowned for his extensive real estate practice, Ernest Gramatskiy is the practice head.
Ilyashev & Partners is assigned to advise across transportation, energy, utilities, and social sectors. The firm traditionally handles high-profile disputes, and is increasingly active in public-private partnerships and reconstruction-focused investment. The team advises the Estonian Centre for International Development on rebuilding a school in Malyn, guiding regulatory, contractual, and compliance aspects in line with international donor requirements. The firm’s other recent workload covered advising on PPP, as well as reconstruction of industrial infrastructure assets. The firm’s clients include UPD Holdings Limited, DCH Group, Ukrrichflot, Danube Shipping-Stevedoring Company, COFCO Agri Ukraine, and others. Sergey Nedelko, counsel and head of the Odesa office, has earned market recognition for his expertise in ports and terminals sector. Mikhail Ilyashev is lead partner.
INTEGRITES maintains social infrastructure projects in healthcare, industrial, energy, and municipal sectors, providing strategic counsel on financing models to address critical needs in wartime. The firm continues to advise Vamed Engineering GmbH on three critical healthcare projects in Ukraine, including the reconstruction and reequipment of the National Children’s Specialized Hospital Okhmatdyt in Kyiv, development of the university clinic (Kyiv/Lviv), and development of a rehabilitation center in Lviv. The team also acts for Mécénat Servier, a French charity fund of Servier Group, on providing financial aid through the UNITED24 platform to support the rebuilding of two war-damaged hospitals in Kyiv and Chernihiv Regions. The infrastructure team continues to support long-standing clients in the energy and renewables sectors (Emergy AS, Ümitli, Eurocape/Longwing, Wärtsilä, Notus Energy), advising on operational challenges arising from Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine (please see Energy and Natural Resources survey). The team further develops its expertise in industrial park guidance and, in particular, advised Unilever on the acquisition of a land plot for developing a new production facility on the territory of an industrial park in Ukraine and further development of a production and warehouse complex. Anna Pogrebna joined as a partner in the real estate, construction, and infrastructure practice, bringing experience from the CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Kyiv office. Managing partner Dr. Oleksiy Feliv, known for his expertise in energy sector projects, leads the practice, with counsel Tetiana Storozhuk playing a key role.
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang* is noted for its traditional presence in the infrastructure sector, particularly for expertise in sectoral M&A and joint ventures, port terminal construction projects. Real estate partner Natalia Kushniruk is highly regarded by her peers.[1]
Andrii Pidhainyi and Marina Sharapa, partners at Arzinger*, are recognized as seasoned infrastructure professionals with extensive expertise in regulatory matters and privatization.
Regional Counsel: Port Infrastructure
Odesa-based ANK Law Office is a leading advisor on large-scale industrial construction in Black Sea ports and terminals, recently playing a key role in Danube port expansion, cargo capacity growth, and privatization efforts. The firm provided comprehensive legal support to Elixir Ukraine (Vimexim Group) in the privatization of the State Enterprise Sea Commercial Port Ust-Dunaysk, including advising on the sale agreement, port reorganization, and court protection of the client’s interests following the USD 5.49 million auction. Other highlights include advising Agro-Reni (RusAgro-Prim SRL, Moldova) on a grain transshipment project in Reni Port, handling construction permits, legal disputes with the State Architect Inspectorate, and regulatory registrations; legal support of Ferry Complex “Orlivka”, the only ferry complex of Ukraine on the Danube River during 2024, on regulatory issues related to registration of hydraulic facilities (berths) in the State Registry of Sea Ports and including the territory of the ferry complex into the territory of Reni Port. The key practitioners are Vladyslav Brig and Olena Khodakovska, while Dmytro Kolodiazhnyi heads the firm’s infrastructure practice.
Odesa-based LEGRANT Law Company is the preferred advisor for investment projects in Black Sea and Danube River ports. The firm provides comprehensive legal support for major investment projects in Ukraine’s port sector, including the construction and modernization of transport terminals at Chornomorsk and Pivdenniy seaports, as well as the development of a port transshipment complex. Additionally, it advises on the privatization of port infrastructure in the Danubian region and facilitates market entry for stevedoring services, including the acquisition of a cargo terminal in Odesa seaport. Another notable highlight includes protecting the rights of investors in the “Reni” special economic zone. Tatyana Titarenko, managing partner, has a strong and well-connected presence in the port infrastructure sector. Yaroslav Dabizha is highly regarded by peers for both his expertise and efficiency.[1] The firms marked with asterisk (*) have not submitted information for the current research.