In emerging regions, population growth and historic under-investment in assets have increased the pressure to upgrade and improve water and waste management facilities. The successful introduction of Independent Water and Power Projects (IWPPs) has created new investment opportunities worldwide.

We have a leading reputation in the water industry, having advised on some of the most ambitious IWPPs worldwide. AstapovLawyers lawyers are able to advise on the legal aspects of engineering, design, procurement, maintenance and operating contracts in addition to advising on the project finance, construction and competition issues.

Our work in the water and waste management sector is part of our extensive Water & Waste Management practice which provides advice across all legal disciplines for a broad range of clients, including major industrial companies, utilities, government departments, regulators and financial institutions.

Our water & waste management practice focuses on the following core areas:

• PPP/PFI Projects;
• commercial contracts;
• waste policy and regulations;
• waste planning;
• dispute resolution;
• mergers & acquisitions, etc.

Recently we have advised GREEN CO, a leading Ukrainian waste management company, on restructuring and corporate matters related to potential sale of minority stake to strategic investor.