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We acted as legal counsel to Enlight Renewable Energy in connection with its acquisition of the Kukonkyl\u00e4 battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Korkia Oy in Finland.<\/h3>\n

The Kukonkyl\u00e4 BESS project is located in Kukonkyl\u00e4, Finland, and has an estimated capacity of 125 MW. Enlight Renewable Energy will lead the remaining development of the project through to commissioning and long-term operation.<\/p>\n

Lieke held a full buy-side mandate in the transaction, covering due diligence work and the drafting and negotiation of transaction documentation.<\/p>\n

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd is a leading global renewable energy company dual-listed on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.<\/p>\n

Lieke\u2019s core team comprised Partner Jussi Ekonen<\/a> and Senior Associate Michelle Merlich<\/a>. The core team was assisted by Partner Janne Veneranta<\/a> (finance), Senior Associates Risto Mynttinen<\/a> (finance) and Kristiina V\u00e4limaa-Salmenkyl\u00e4<\/a> (land use), and Associates Tuuli Salmia<\/a> (energy, permitting) and Sami Hemmer<\/a> (M&A).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We acted as legal counsel to Enlight Renewable Energy in connection with its acquisition of the Kukonkyl\u00e4 battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Korkia Oy in Finland. The Kukonkyl\u00e4 BESS project is located in Kukonkyl\u00e4, Finland, and has an estimated capacity of 125 MW. 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