AstapovLawyers International Law Group has been recommended by the Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa 2013, the world’s largest legal referral guide. The research is based on the recommendations of clients, opinions of lawyers and information on company's client lists and transactions they have been involved in.
AstapovLawyers named Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year in Russia by Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Awards 2013
10 April 2013
AstapovLawyers International Law Group has been named Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year in Russia by the UK-based Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Awards 2013. The award is granted on the basis of independent editorial research and client feedback.
Antonina Yaholnyk named Lawyer of the Year in Competition by Best Lawyers 2013
5 April 2013
Antonina Yaholnyk, a Partner and Head of CIS Competition and Compliance Practices of AstapovLawyers ILG, has been named Lawyer of the Year in Competition by Best Lawyers 2013, the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide.
AstapovLawyers named Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year in Ukraine by Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Awards 2013
4 April 2013
AstapovLawyers International Law Group has been named Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year in Ukraine by the UK-based Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Awards 2013. The award is granted on the basis of independent editorial research and client feedback.
Anna Kombikova spoke at the international conference on commercial arbitration held by the Business Association of Georgia and European Arbitration Chamber
4 April 2013
The event took place in Tbilisi, Georgia on 1 April 2013. The conference was aimed at reconsideration of and attracting the Government’s attention to the problems impeding development of arbitration law and practice in Georgia.
Ukrainian team named Best Eastern Europe Team at the 6th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Competition
2 April 2013
The Ukrainian team of the Institute of International Relations of Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University has been awarded the prize for the Best Team from the Eastern European Regional Group at the 6th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Competition. AstapovLawyers International Law Group acted as an official sponsor of the moot court, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany on 18-22 March 2013.
AstapovLawyers successfully represented a Russia-based clothing retailer in arbitration proceedings
1 April 2013
AstapovLawyers successfully represented a Russia-based clothing retailer in arbitration proceedings before International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Zürich Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Switzerland) in over one and a half million dispute with a German wholesaler.
Andrey Astapov named Commercial Arbitration Expert by 2013 Guide to the World’s Leading Experts
21 March 2013
Andrey Astapov, AstapovLawyers’ Managing Partner, has been named Commercial Arbitration Expert by the 2013 Guide to the World’s Leading Experts. The Expert Guides focus on individuals considered by clients and peers to be the best in their field.
AstapovLawyers recommended in Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global 2013
18 March 2013
Oleh Beketov, AstapovLawyers’ Partner and Head of International Litigation Department, has been recognized as an up-and-coming practitioner who “focuses on international arbitration mandates, and is described by sources as a "well-known practitioner, on the way to becoming one of the key specialists in the market".
Natalia Meshcheriakova spoke at the ICC’s Commission on Intellectual Property
13 March 2013
Natalia Meshcheriakova, a Partner and Head of Intellectual Property Department of AstapovLawyers International Law Group, spoke at the ICC’s Commission on Intellectual Property on 6 March in Paris, France. The commission members discussed the 2013 action plan, positive innovation agenda, IP issues on electronic media and networks and IP Roadmap.
AstapovLawyers has become an official sponsor of the 6th Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court
12 March 2013
The moot court will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 to 22 March 2013. The firm is supporting the team of the Institute of International Relations of Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University: Polina Gryganska, Iryna Karpliuk, Oksana Varakina, Oleksiy Maslov.
Eugene Blinov named Winner in Arbitration in Ukraine by Client Choice Awards 2013
6 March 2013
The criteria for the awards focused on the ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond other players in the market. Clients were asked to rate individual lawyers and law firms on the following client service criteria: quality of legal advice, value for money, commercial awareness, effective communication, billing transparency, tailored fee structures, response time, sharing of expertise and use of technology.
Kateryna Ianishevska took part in the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Pre-Moot Round
27 February 2013
Kateryna Ianishevska, a Junior Associate of AstapovLawyers International Law Group, acted as a leader of the Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University team at the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Pre-Moot Round. The Practice Moot Court was held at the Institute of International Relations at Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University on 22 February 2013.
AstapovLawyers defended Promising International Trading Co. in FOSFA arbitration proceedings
26 February 2013
The case was handled by Eugene Blinov, Partner of AstapovLawyers ILG, Elena Kardash, Associate, Olha Dyka and Kateryna Ianishevska, Junior Associates.
Oleh Gromovoi nominated to become a Counsel
21 February 2013
Oleh Gromovoi has been nominated to become a Counsel after over 3 years of successful career in AstapovLawyers ILG. He joined the firm in August 2009.
Eugene Blinov promoted to Partner
20 February 2013
Eugene Blinov, a Counsel with AstapovLawyers ILG, has been promoted to a Partner of the group. He leads the International Arbitration Practice. Mr Blinov has been with the firm for over 5 years.
Oleh Beketov spoke at the ‘Professional ethics in arbitration’ discussion
19 February 2013
Oleh Beketov, Partner and Head of the International Litigation Department of AstapovLawyers, spoke at the ‘Professional ethics in arbitration’ discussion, which took place in Lviv on 15 February. The event was co-organized by the UBA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, the UBA’s Lviv subdivision and the Ukrainian Arbitration Association.
Ivan Lishchyna nominated to become a Counsel
13 February 2013
Ivan Lishchyna has been nominated to become a Counsel after 2 years of successful career in AstapovLawyers ILG. He joined the firm in August 2010.
Andrey Samoilov promoted to Senior Associate
6 February 2013
Mr Samoilov has over 7 years of experience working on complicated projects representing large Russian and foreign companies in commercial courts of all instances on issues of bankruptcy, corporate disputes, property protection, debt collection and tax penalties protection, antitrust and administrative responsibility.
Oleh Malskyy recommended in Antitrust by Best Lawyers
5 February 2013
Oleh Malskyy, a Partner with AstapovLawyers ILG, has been recommended in Antitrust by the Best Lawyers, the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide.
