With a “good-sized team, exposure to significant deals and hands-on training,” this local outfit is capable of handling international transactions and provides a Western standard of service, report interviewees. In addition to its skills in corporate and commercial work, the practice stands out in the fields of M&A, real estate and litigation. Senior partner at the firm and a renowned professor of Ukrainian law, Vasil Kisil has excellent contacts at all levels of the market.

The dispute resolution practice at this independent firm maintains its place at the top thanks to its fantastic track record in court. It handles arbitration and litigation, internationally and locally, with a particular focus on corporate litigation.

Led by the head of the litigation practice Oleksiy Filatov, it recently represented Ofer Kerzner in a shareholders’ dispute with real estate company First Ukrainian Development over 15% of the shares in the company. It also acted for Eurosport in several matters involving infringement of trade marks, copyright and neighbouring rights in Ukraine.

Well-known litigation lawyer Vadym Belyanevych often contributes to the field through his legal publishing.

Managing partner Oleg Makarov is renowned for his specialisation in domestic and international litigation, recently acting for Biofarma on a dispute against the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.