In the global marketplace competition has never been more intense. Cross-border transactions have increased, and antitrust and competition laws have proliferated and become increasingly complex.

The number of cross-border transactions involving Ukraine has almost doubled in recent years. AstapovLawyers stands out for its ability to recognize and adapt to the constantly changing and fast-moving markets.  Our outstanding position in this area is well-recognized by the independent press and by the most renowned legal directories.

AstapovLawyers offers a wide range of services to domestic enterprises, international corporations, consortiums and consumers associations.  At AstapovLawyers our strength lies in combining local knowledge with global insight.

We are currently assisting our clients on several transactions, advising on anti-dumping procedures, supporting in obtaining merger clearance, initiating and defending on antitrust investigation in Ukraine and throughout Europe.  We represent our clients and advise on antitrust regulations at the Office of Fair Trading (UK) and Federal Trade Commission (USA). One of the distinguished strengths of AstapovLawyers is its ability to settle the responsibility for violation of antitrust legislation.

Our professional skill, coupled with the "hands-on" approach of partners, enables us to undertake some of the most groundbreaking transactions worldwide.