The Firm:  This is a “solid local outfit that provides sound, sensible advice.” Two partners and ten associates advise a client roster including real estate developers and building companies, and they offer legal support throughout the building process.

The Lawyers: Clients praise up-and-coming partner Oleksandr Khomenko for his “co-operative and constructive approach to getting the deal done.”

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.