Baker McKenzie's Kyiv office acted as legal counsel to Kingspan Group, a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelopes, in the preconstruction phases of its first ground-breaking EUR 280 million building technology manufacturing campus near Lviv, Ukraine.
Kingspan's investment in this new facility marks the first major commitment by a Western business since the full-scale invasion began. The new campus is expected to create over 700 jobs and will produce advanced insulation, energy-efficient building materials, and district heating solutions, all of which will contribute significantly to Ukraine's reconstruction efforts.
The Baker McKenzie Ukraine team that worked on this project was led by Real Estate Partner Lina Nemchenko and Senior Associate Elmaz Abkhairova, with significant input from Associates Andrii Levchenko and Georgy Fizer. Baker McKenzie lawyers from the Corporate, Tax, and Banking & Finance practice groups were also involved.
Commenting on the project, Kingspan's Project Director Mike Stenson said the following: We are delighted to have Baker McKenzie as legal advisers for this milestone project. We continue to work with them as this project develops. As one of the first Western businesses to announce plans to invest in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion started, we are fully committed to investing in the Ukrainian economy and contributing to its reconstruction.
Partner Lina Nemchenko added the following: We are privileged to have guided Kingspan through all the preparatory stages of this project, which will play a crucial role in Ukraine's reconstruction efforts and help meet the fast-growing demand for energy-efficient buildings and facilities. We're truly grateful to our valued client Kingspan for its trust and confidence in our expertise.About Kingspan Group
Kingspan Group operates in more than 80 countries, with over 273 manufacturing facilities around the world. It employs over 27,000 people globally. Through organic growth and acquisition, it has established itself as a global force for advanced building technologies and energy-efficient solutions that enable low-carbon buildings. https://www.kingspangroup.com/
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