Projects

Consulting ‘Baltic Chemical Complex‘ on legal and commercial matters in the EPC project for the construction of a polyethylene production complex with a projected capacity of up to 3 million tons per year in the Kingisepp District of Leningrad Region. The project’s cost exceeds 11 billion euros. This project of the Baltic Gas Chemical Complex (GCC) in Ust-Luga is a part of the ethane-containing gas processing complex (which includes, alongside the GCC, the Ust-Luga Gas Processing Complex) — a large-scale program for the deep monetization of ethane-containing (‘rich’) gas, carried out by PJSC Gazprom and AO RusGazDobycha in Ust-Luga. The project, implemented in two phases, will utilize the most advanced production technologies, including two ethane pyrolysis units with a capacity of 1.4 million tons of ethylene per year each, and six polyethylene production units with a total capacity of up to 3 million tons per year.

Stuarts Legal’s сompetencies in the project

Consulting for the Russian-Korean contractor, “OMZ-Daelim,” within the scope of implementing an EPC project for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and transshipment terminal in the port of Vyssotsk, Leningrad Oblast, with a capacity of 660,000 tons of LNG per year. The “Cryogas-Vyssotsk” plant is the third major Russian enterprise for LNG production (the other two being the “Sakhalin-2” project plant and the “Yamal LNG” plant). The complex located within the Vyssotsk port area comprises three main components: an LNG production plant with a capacity of 660,000 tons per year, a gas pipeline connection from the main gas pipeline “Leningrad-Vyborg-Border” spanning 43 kilometers, and jetty structures for LNG loading.

Stuarts Legal’s сompetencies in the project

Consulting for the Russian-Korean contractor, “OMZ-Daelim,” as part of the implementation of the EPC project for the construction of an oil deep processing complex in Omsk for Gazprom Neft Omsk Refinery;

Consulting the client during the implementation of an EPC project for the construction of the Ak-Sug Mining and Beneficiation Plant on legal, technical, and commercial aspects of project realization. The capacity for ore extraction and processing is 24 million tons per year. The average annual production volume is approximately 500,000 tons of copper-molybdenum concentrate. The “Ak-Sug” project is among the top five largest copper reserves in Russia, with JORC mineral resource estimates of 5.1 million tons of copper and 121 tons of gold.

Consulting for “Belebeevsky Dairy Plant” (part of the Savencia Group, France) within the scope of an EPC project for the construction of a soft cheese production facility in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The project aims to increase the milk processing capacity at the Belebeevsky Dairy Plant from 168,000 to 200,000 tons per year. Additionally, it seeks to raise the production volume of hard cheeses from 13,500 to 16,000 tons and initiate the production of soft cheeses using French technology

Advising the Italian energy engineering company Belleli Energy CPE Srl in a dispute with PJSC Bashneft regarding the quality of supplied reactors within the scope of the project for the restoration and reconstruction of the “Hydrocracking” unit at the “Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim” territory

Providing support to JSC “Hyproksygen” in the project for the construction of a fueling station complex for JSC “AERO Sheremetyevo

Advising private investors in the implementation of an EPC project for the construction of a small-scale LNG plant

Consulting the client in a project involving the reconstruction of a shale processing plant (Leningrad Region)

Advising the Biomax Group (China) on the matter of participation in the implementation of a project for the establishment of the Abinsk Thermal Power Plant (2×450 MW) and the 1×325 MW fuel and energy cluster “ATEC” (Krasnodar Territory)

Advising the shareholders of the “AGROINVEST” group of companies in the context of an EPC project for the construction of a greenhouse complex spanning 120 hectares in the Kaluga Region

Advising shareholders within the scope of an EPC project for the construction of the “Torchino” greenhouse complex

Advising the company “GEA Grasso Refrigeration,” a part of the German industrial holding GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, on the matter of constructing a poultry meat processing factory for “Miratorg” in the Bryansk Region

Consulting on the M-3 Project – “Ukraine” – from Moscow through Kaluga, Bryansk to the border with Ukraine (towards Kyiv) on sections km 124 – km 173 and km 173 – km 194: in terms of drafting a long-term investment agreement for the reconstruction, maintenance, repair, major overhaul, and operation of the toll-based highway

Consulting on the M-11 Project – “Moscow-St. Petersburg High-Speed Highway” on sections km 543 – km 646 and km 646 – km 684, involving the preparation of a concession agreement and analysis of the tender documentation

Advising CJSC “LANIT” in the CHP project “12 Tons”

Consulting on the M-4 Project – “Don” – from Moscow through Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar to Novorossiysk on the section km 1091.6 – km 1319 (Section 4), specifically related to the preparation of the operational agreement

OUR CLIENTS’ OPINIONS

Sergey Mazeptsev

Legal Counsel, GEA Grasso Refrigeration LLC

Stuarts Legal lawyers supported GEA Grasso Refrigeration during the construction of a poultry meat processing factory in Bryansk. We were surprised by the high speed of resolving emerging issues, and the team’s efficiency and professionalism. Separately, I would like to point out Elena Stuart’s work and her ability to defend the client’s interests and commercial interests during negotiations.

Vladimir Sisauri

Head of DCM, B&N Bank

Elena Stuart and her team provide highly qualified services for infrastructure and PPP projects in the most stressful business conditions within clearly set deadlines. Their speed of response to a problem and reliability in work are highly appreciated.

Andrey Sukhov

Deputy General Manager for Economics and Finance, OMZ-Daelim

Elena Stuart, Managing Partner, and her company, Stuarts Legal, always provide highly qualified legal services for our EPC business. The speed with which services are delivered is particularly noteworthy. All deadlines are always respected without compromising the quality of work.

A very client-oriented company that stands up for the client’s interests as its own. I would also like to point out that Elena perfectly builds personal relationships with the client company and the client company’s counterparties, which certainly helps in solving work issues.

Always a reasonable price/quality ratio of services. The scope of services covers not only Russian legal matters, but also English law issues and many international aspects. Elena does not just act as an advisor, but always strives to understand the commercial essence of the issue, which is the key to a quality product.

Igor Solovyev

General Manager, OMZ-Daelim (2015-2017)

Professionalism, speed of work and focus on results are pleasantly surprising. Ready to work in the client’s schedule.
Proactive approach in negotiations and willingness to defend the client’s interests. Good technical background in EPC issues.

Alexey Roshkovskiy

Head of Legal - ГК ЛАНИТ

In such a complex projects as PPP the success depends largely on the quality of the lawyers work. It is always difficult to make a choice in favor of a small law firm and in disfavour of the well-known and expensive consulting company or ILF. However, I have chosen Stuart’s Legal since they have a perfect background in support of PPP and EPC projects, as well as in a variety of projects in the construction of industrial and infrastructure facilities. And I did not regret. Colleagues from Stuart’s Legal are true professionals who are responsible for the quality of their work despite their age and do not ask for a millions just for the brand. By the way, I think age is also a huge advantage — their energy, sense of purpose, a lively interest in the projects, certainly compares favorably with the most of the major consultants with whom I had the occasion to work. Not every lawyer as complete as Elena is able to feel confident in any stressful situation; to quickly analyze risks and to find the ways to minimize them; to understand not only the legal but also the financial and technological aspects of the project. Elena brought us an effective help in the preparation of sophisticated deal almost straight off the reel. I would like to wish the Stuart’s Legal and Elena personally prosperity, success and a large number of successful projects!

Stanislav Fedorenko

Project Manager, Savencia Fromage & Dairy

In March 2019, our company needed the services of a law firm with construction experience to review a general contract and prepare tender documents and support for the general contract tender to construct a soft cheese plant within Belebeyevsky Dairy Plant.
We contacted several companies (both Russian and foreign) but opted for Stuarts Legal.
We realised very quickly that we made the right choice.
Stuarts Legal’s lawyers are noted for their world-class professionalism, deep knowledge of the construction industry and related legal aspects. The process of working with them was very clear, all information was given to us in full and on time.
Separately, I would like to point out the head of the company — Elena Stuart — for her adherence to principles, customer focus, skill, and charm.
We are sure we will continue to work with Stuarts Legal in the future.

JOHN TARBET

Contract and Procurement Lead WorleyParsons Engineering

I worked with Elena Stuart on the negotiation of Major Contracts on the Vystosk LNG Plant between November 2015 and March 2016.
I was working on behalf of OMZ/Daelim JV (seconded from WorleyParsons through Gazprom the Parent Company of OMZ) in the Capacity of Contracts Engineer alongside Elena who was working as Legal Council on the negotiation and finalisation of the following Contracts,
LNG Treatment Plant with Air Liquide France,
LNG Storage Tanks with TGE Germany.
During this period Elena and I worked closely to get these major contracts in place attending meetings and clearing Contract Clarifications and ensuring Daelim did not exceed their authority during the negotiations.
We also collaborated in the drafting of the final Contract Agreements.
During this time, I found Elena diligent, hardworking and knowledgeable on all aspects of the Contract, in addition she is good negotiator with excellent English Language skills.
In addition, Elena is a team player willing to participate and offer solutions in team-based discussions and accept team decisions.
Elena’s manner is polite and never overbearing, she is willing to listen to the opinions of others and she did not react during discussions with the Contractors even when these got adversarial, preferring to note their position and discuss calmly after these meetings.
I can recommend Elena in a similar role and personally would be more than happy to work with her again in a team environment.

Vladimir Smelov

Director of Oil & Gas Projects Department, JSC Gasprombank

Cryogas-Vysotsk, as the client of the LNG terminal project in the port of Vysotsk, worked with Stuarts Legal on this deal, but on the opposite side.

During our two and a half years working together, we watched Elena Stuart and her team doing a lot for the project general contractor, from both legal and commercial point of view, sharing and sometimes also successfully performing the project management function. The most business-oriented lawyers I’ve ever met.

Well done, in a nutshell, but still, you don’t have to take the client’s problems so personally. Distance yourself.)