Counsel

Nadiya Shylienkova

Languages

Ukrainian
English
Russian

Nadiya Shylienkova is a counsel in the Banking and Finance Department at CMS (English law desk). She has over 15 years of experience with a focus on advising clients on cross-border finance transactions, corporate debt restructurings and distressed asset acquisitions, export finance, and debt capital market transactions.

Nadiya has been actively involved in drafting and negotiating LMA facility documents, credit support and other financial instruments; advising on par and distressed trades; drafting and negotiating trade confirmations and assignments, sale and purchase agreements for sales of NPL portfolios, as well as assisting clients in connection with override agreements, standstills and related documents.

From September 2022 to April 2024 Nadiya was seconded to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (London HQ), where she advised on a portfolio of defaulted loans and worked as counsel on the FI sector loans.

Before joining CMS in 2024, Nadiya gained experience at Dentons (Kyiv and Warsaw offices), Clifford Chance (Kyiv office) and Baker McKenzie (Kyiv office).

In 2024 Nadiya Shylienkova was recognised as a “Rising star” in Banking, Finance and Capital markets by Legal 500 and as a “Notable practitioner” in Banking and Capital markets by IFLR.

Relevant experience

EBRD on its USD 5m senior unsecured loan to ACBA Leasing for on-lending to MSMEs in Armenia under the EaP SMECI Programme. The loan supports sustainable investments and green technologies, enhancing MSME competitiveness and compliance with EU technical and environmental standards, with up to 70% of sub-loans expected to be green/GET-eligible
EBRD on its USD 2m senior unsecured loan to Bailyk Finance under the FIF Youth in Business Programme for Central Asia. The loan supports youth-led MSMEs by enhancing access to finance, launching a new product with financial and non-financial services, and building resilience. It also promotes capacity building and skills transfer for young entrepreneurs.
IFC on its loan of up to USD 10m to “Evocabank” CJSC, a bank organized and existing under the laws of Armenia to finance its lending operations to eligible sub-borrowers, including for climate purposes and women owned businesses
EBRD on its EUR 40 million loan to Vilniaus Viešasis Transportas (VVT), the Vilnius city’s public transport company. EBRD’s financing is part of an €80 million co-investment with the Nordic Investment Bank. The co-investment will enable VVT to purchase up to 73 additional electric trolleybuses and up to 85 battery electric buses, supporting further expansion of the city’s modern electric fleet with zero-tailpipe-emissions, and enhancing the quality, reliability and accessibility of public transport services in Lithuania’s capital.
EBRD on its EUR 70m senior loan to UniCredit Leasing Corporation IFN S.A. under the Financial Intermediary Framework. The loan supports leasing to Romanian SMEs, with at least 40% aligned with Green Economy Transition criteria, enhancing UCL's competitiveness, resilience, and regional outreach to attract new MSME clients
EBRD on its EUR 50m senior unsecured loan to Credit Agricole du Maroc, disbursed in two EUR 25m tranches in MAD equivalent. The loan supports MSME financing, with a focus on regions affected by the 8th September 2023 earthquake, promoting market expansion, regional outreach, and access to finance for new customers.
IFC on its up to USD 100m senior unsecured loan to QNB Leasing in Türkiye, including up to USD 60m from international private investors. The loan supports sustainable energy financing and blue finance for SMEs. QNB Leasing, Türkiye's second-largest leasing company, aims to expand its portfolio of sustainable projects, building on its 13% share in sustainable investments.
FMO on its USD 25m loan to MEDITERRANEO INDUSTRIES COMPANY S.A.E, a leading Egyptian trader and processor of fava beans, lentils, grains, herbs, spices, and coffee. The loan finances processing and storage capacity expansion and working capital, supporting food security and economic growth in Egypt through FMO’s first agri investment in the country.
EBRD on a financing package of up to €25 million to Arabian Cement Company (ACC), a leading cement producer in Egypt. This is being supplemented by first loss risk cover provided through the EU’s European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) to accelerate the green transition for industrial processes in the Egyptian market.

Education

Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, 2006, Master’s Degree in Law with Distinction

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance Capital Markets

Insights

Global Reach