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For the first time in 2009 this rating encompassed Ukraine and as a result Vasil Kisil & Partners was ranked #1 in the country with 10 attorneys listed as leading practitioners in their field, ranked #1 in Ukraine in Arbitration and Mediation, #1 in Litigation and #1 in Real Estate. The Best Lawyers Board of Advisors includes legal luminaries from almost every major world economy as well as general counsel from global companies with business on every continent. Vasil Kisil & Partners’ Managing Partner Oleg Makarov was offered an honorable duty to represent Ukrainian legal community on the Advisory Board along with three more reputable practitioners representing leading national law firms. Commenting on his election to serve on Best Lawyers Advisory Board Mr. Makarov, who was rated as leading arbitration, mediation and litigation practitioner by Best Lawyers peer-review, said: “ What pleases me the most is the fact that Vasil Kisil & Partners team secured us a #1 position among Ukrainian law firms in the very first edition of this rating covering our region. I am proud to see as many as 10 of my distinguished colleagues listed here, including Dr. Kisil (ranked #1 in Arbitration and Mediation, Investment, Litigation and Corporate), Vadym Belyanevych (#1 in Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation), Oleg Alyoshin (#1 in Litigation and Real Estate), Oleksiy Filatov ((#1 in Litigation), Dr. Tatyana Slipachuk, FCIArb . (#1 in Arbitration and Mediation), Denis Lysenko (#1 in Corporate), Oksana Voynarovska (Labor and Employment), Maria Nizhnik (Antirust) and Natalia Dotsenko-Belous (Real Estate)” . Chambers Europe 2008: Dispute Resolution The Firm: One of the longest-standing firms in Ukraine, this group is complimented for its “ exceptionally strong and widely respected ” practice. Peers point out that the team is “ solid and established in litigation, and is always seen in action in the courts ,” while clients report that it “ definitely delivers academically well-grounded opinions and good, practical advice .” One peer added: “ We are always confident when referring our clients to this firm .” The Lawyers: “ A stellar name with hands-on experience in the courts ,” Vadym Belyanevych recently joined the team from Sergiy Koziakov & Partners. Sources say his “ active day-to-day involvement, strengthened by his excellent academic credentials ” makes him “ a super litigator .” Another “ celebrated name in litigation ,” Oleg Makarov is highly acclaimed by observers for his “ extensive practice ” and his “ rational and thoughtful approach to work .” One peer said: “ When you stand against him in court, it’s like playing chess - it is always challenging and interesting .” Up-and-coming Oleksiy Filatov is credited by clients for his “ proactive approach ” and for going “ deep into the details of cases .” Projects Client: Ukrainian Subsidiary of a Leading International Tobacco Group Consulting on WTO dispute settlement procedure initiation Client: Synergy, OJSC (Russian Federation) M&A transaction regarding acquisition of Myagkov TM assets Client: Energy Standard Group (Cyprus) Ñorporate restructuring of machine-building and developer business in Ukraine Client: ATB Market (Ukraine) Ñomplex legal due diligence for the owner of major retail network Client: Ramburs (Ukraine) Establishment of a joint venture in the agricultural (grain-trading) business with a major strategic investor Client: Energy Standard Group (Cyprus) Privatization of shares of Odessa Port Plant, OJSC Client: Continium Group (Ukraine) Establishment of a joint venture in food industry together with a major strategic investor Client: Foreign Producer of Impregnating Chemical Agents Legal advice on return of products imported from Poland into Ukraine from the perspective of the Ukrainian customs regulations All projects Search by practice Antitrust & Competition Banking & Finance Corporate / M&A Energy & Natural Resources Intellectual Property International Arbitration International Trade Labour & Employment Litigation Public Private Partnership, Concessions & Infrastructure Real Estate & Construction Tax Search by industry Agriculture & Food Chemicals Commodities & Raw Materials Financial Institutions Hotels & Leisure Insurance Oil & Gas/Mining Pharmaceuticals Real Estate & Construction Shipbuilding Steel Telecommunications, Media & IT Transport infrastructure Search by keyword News & Publications 29.01.10 Lawyers seek to Improve the Draft Law of Ukraine "On Limited Liability Companies" 19.01.10 VKP's Senior Associate Olena Perepelynska among Potential Arbitrators of the Arbitration Center of Mexico 18.01.10 Who’s Who Legal CIS 2010 recommends Vasil Kisil & Partners as a leading Ukrainian Law Firm 15.01.10 Professor Kisil is asked to give a course of lectures at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 11.01.10 Vasil Kisil & Partners advise Delim B.V. on the acquisition of real property for the establishing of a zinc galvanizing plant in Lozova, Kharkiv region 30.12.09 “The specifics of the legal business is that it is about a consolidation of professionals, not a consolidation of capitals”, - states VKP’s Managing Partners Oleg Makarov in his interview on Prostobiz.ua 23.12.09 Construction Financing Strategies in 2010. 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