ADER HABER advises developers, investors, infrastructure operators and property owners on real estate transactions, land rights, construction disputes, asset recovery and regulatory compliance. The practice is particularly active in disputes involving land leases, property ownership and the legal consequences of contested asset transfers. The firm represented MERX in a significant land lease dispute involving the protection of property and development rights. Also provides comprehensive pro bono assistance to the Charitable Foundation Housing for IDP, supporting the conversion of abandoned municipal properties into social housing for internally displaced persons. In another cross-border matter, the team represented GMC Alliance LLP, a UK investment entity, in disputes concerning the recovery of a commercial property in central Kyiv following the liquidation of Latvian bank Trasta komercbanka and contested transfers of mortgage rights. The practice is headed by Oleksandra Fedotova, Partner, who specialises in real estate, construction and land disputes, including complex property litigation and asset recovery.

Asters’ esteemed real estate practice specializes in transactions across commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure properties, structuring inbound investment and funds, as well as land deals, asset transfers, regulatory compliance, environmental matters, construction, and leasing. The practice covers acquisition and disposal of real estate, commercial leasing, construction contracts, permitting, development projects and disputes. Recent work includes advising Siguler Guff & Company, an international private markets investment firm, on the proposed repurposing of a land plot in Bucha, Kyiv region, for charitable initiatives supporting Ukraine’s recovery. The firm also advised Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) on potential entry into the Ukrainian infrastructure and construction market, including the legal framework for investment and public-private partnerships. the firm provides ongoing real estate support to PRADA Group, including legal matters relating to the operation of its first mono-brand boutique in Ukraine and renegotiation of commercial lease arrangements. The team additionally advised Webuild, an Italian construction and civil engineering group, on restructuring its Ukrainian assets and operations following the disposal of Todini Costruzioni Generali, addressing construction contracts, asset transfers and related legal matters. For CRH, the international building materials group, Asters advises on land leases associated with production facilities across Ukraine. The practice is headed by Oleg Boichuk, Partner and Head of Real Estate and Co-Head of Construction, alongside Viktoriya Demydenko, Counsel and Co-Head of Construction.

Gramatskiy & Partners has a substantial real estate and construction practice advising developers, investors, contractors and property owners on major development projects, land use, construction agreements, permitting, financing and property transactions. One of its flagship engagements involves advising GRAAL LLC on the reconstruction of European Square in Kyiv through the development of a multifunctional office and hotel complex.The firm also advises City Capital Group on the development of Garden Bay Resort, a cottage community project, covering land structuring, construction documentation and the contractual framework for the development. Other engagements include advising Seven Hills on commercial lease arrangements for the OKWINE retail network. The practice is led by Ernest Gramatskiy, with Igor Kasianov playing a key role in development, land and construction matters. Denys Bohinich, Volodymyr Dziadevych, Oleg Shveda and Volodymyr Khomenko also noted among core practitioners.

Sayenko Kharenko advises international investors, developers, industrial groups, financial institutions and infrastructure operators on real estate acquisitions, land use, construction projects, property development and related regulatory matters. The practice combines transactional, financing and construction expertise, particularly in energy, industrial infrastructure and commercial property. Among its recent mandates, the firm advised PJSC Ukrnafta on the development and expansion of its fuel retail network, involving property-related and regulatory matters associated with the company’s operations across Ukraine. The practice also contributes to regulatory reform in construction and urban development. It is led by partner Oleksandr Nikolaichyk and include counsel Tymur Enkhbaiar and senior associate Taras Bondarenko.

Alarius is a domestic law firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers regulatory advice and litigation support. The firm advises major developers, particularly those in the residential sector, and handles transactions in the commercial real estate sector. Notable clients include PJSC HC Kyivmiskbud, for which Alarius certified 19 residential complexes and construction sites in Kyiv. Alarius also represents key developers, such as Citibudservice LLC and Proektinvestbud LLC, in precedent-setting litigation regarding the use of state and communal land. Alarius provided full legal support for a complex M&A involving ZhBK Mriya, an LLC that owns a shopping center in Kyiv. Viktor Surnyk, managing partner, heads the practice.

Altelaw&Sempra advises developers, foreign investors and construction companies on real estate development, land use, urban planning and construction regulation, with particular expertise in complex permitting procedures and infrastructure projects. The practice portfolio includes inter allia legal support for the development of international cultural, medical and educational centre in Kyiv Oblast, involving a foreign investor. Olga Sydorchuk, Partner and Head of Construction, leads the practice, focusing on development projects, construction permitting, land regulation and property-related disputes. Igor Retivov, Partner, is among the practice’s key lawyers.

Antika Law Firm has an established real estate and construction practice advising developers, commercial property owners and industrial businesses on property transactions, construction contracts, project implementation and land disputes. Its recent portfolio includes advising on the construction of an automotive dealership complex in Kyiv Region, modernization of a luxury automotive showroom, and construction of another dealership facility in Dnipro. The team also advises on construction supervision, fire safety compliance and related infrastructure works. Dr. Oleksiy Kot, senior partner, is the main point of contact.

ARMADA advises developers, industrial businesses, construction companies and international manufacturers on real estate transactions, land rights, construction projects and regulatory compliance. Its practice covers property acquisitions, legal due diligence, construction contracting, permitting, infrastructure development and disputes concerning land and real estate assets. Recent work reflects growing demand for legal support in reconstruction and industrial development. The firm advised a construction company on projects involving fortification structures, addressing the interaction between construction regulation and wartime defense requirements. The practice is led by partners Valentyna Ponomarenko and Oleksandr Shumskyi.

The Real Estate, Construction, and Land practice at Odesa-based ASL Consulting (formerly AS Legal) encompasses support for the construction of large infrastructure facilities, multi-apartment residential complexes, coordination of projects with varying levels of complexity, and state relations. Notably, in 2025, the firm concentrated on supporting activities related to the construction industry, such as design and engineering. Additionally, a significant portion of its efforts were dedicated to the construction of roads and infrastructure projects in the region. Construction practice also includes the corporative structuring and compliance of international business organizations with the main aim of taking party in Recovery construction projects. The practice is led by Maksym Andrieiev, Managing Partner.

DE-JURE’s real estate practice focused on property transactions, residential development, land matters and related disputes. The firm advises developers, investors and property owners on sale and purchase agreements, title verification, contractual structuring and the legal risks associated with property acquisition. Its experience includes preparing investment participation agreements for residential developments, advising on commercial lease arrangements and representing clients in disputes concerning land occupation, property ownership and the validity of real estate transactions. The team also handles contentious matters involving construction and registration rights. Grygorii Tripulskyi leads the practice.

Dentons advises developers, investors, financial institutions and industrial companies on real estate acquisitions, land use, construction, environmental regulation and infrastructure development. Its practice encompasses real estate due diligence, land rights, development agreements, construction permitting, FIDIC-based contracts and financing arrangements. A substantial part of its recent work is connected with energy infrastructure, including legal assessments of land allocation, ownership and permitting requirements for a proposed green hydrogen facility, as well as grid connection and land-related matters for renewable generation and energy storage projects. The team also supports industrial acquisitions requiring examination of property ownership, mining rights, environmental permits and access arrangements. Volodymyr Monastyrskyy is lead partner in Kyiv. Oleg Kuchanskyy, counsel, has been heavily involved in recent complex real estate and land projects and disputes. Natalia Levchuk, senior associate, is another important team member.

Dictio has a strong industry focus on real estate, construction and investment projects, advising Ukrainian and international developers, contractors and investors throughout the project lifecycle. Its expertise covers land and property due diligence, development structuring, construction contracts, urban planning regulation, investment transactions and public procurement. The firm’s recent portfolio includes, inter allia, comprehensive legal support for a industrial and logistics park development near Kyiv. Olena Shtohryn, the firm’s managing partner, is an active participant in the real estate community and various industry initiatives. Olesya Vlasenko, practice advisor, is another important team member.

Odesa-based law firm Dominanta advises property owners, investors and businesses on real estate transactions, land rights, construction-related matters and property disputes. The team combines transactional advice with litigation and insolvency expertise, particularly in matters involving distressed assets or contested ownership. Vitaly Gritsik and Maxim Kobzov are the main points of contact.

EVERLEGAL advises Ukrainian and international investors, property developers, humanitarian organisations and private clients on real estate acquisitions, land rights, construction matters, property disputes and war-related damage recovery. The practice combines transactional, regulatory and litigation expertise, particularly in projects involving complex property ownership arrangements and the legal consequences of wartime destruction. The practice is led by Oleksandr Demchuk, who specialises in real estate and construction, and Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi, Partner, whose expertise encompasses property litigation, construction disputes and corporate and commercial matters.

EY Ukraine has an established real estate practice advising investors, developers, international corporations and public-sector stakeholders on property transactions, construction and infrastructure projects. Its services encompass legal due diligence, acquisitions, leasing, land rights, construction arrangements and the structuring of property-related investments. The practice also supports major infrastructure and PPP transactions, including the development of healthcare facilities and port infrastructure. The team combines property law expertise with transaction structuring and regulatory advice, particularly for complex development projects involving public and private stakeholders. Borys Lobovyk, Partner, heads the practice, with Bogdan Malniev among the key lawyers.

Ukrainian law firm Ilyashev & Partners is renowned for its expertise in high-value property rights and regulatory disputes, including those involving state-owned assets, foreign investments in agricultural land, and cross-border construction deals. The firm represents Kerambloki-Invest LLC, part of A Development, in litigation concerning urban planning documentation associated with the Richert & Park development project. It also advises Volynholding, a subsidiary of Nestlé Group, on the expansion and relocation of production facilities, addressing property, land and regulatory requirements for industrial development. In project finance, the firm advises To Ton Group on financing arrangements for a major urban development project and Monolitbud 2001 on bank financing for residential construction. The practice is led by Dmytro Hrybov. A key role in the team is played by Dmytro Hruba. Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner, and Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner, provide strategic oversight of complex real estate and investment matters.

Renowned in the real estate and construction market Ukrainian law firm JN Legal advises developers, investors and industrial businesses on real estate development, land use, construction regulation and investment structuring. The team also has expanded its real estate litigation capacity, enhancing its ability to support major retailers, manufacturers, insurers, employers, and contractors on both transactional and contentious matters. Sergiy Dakhnovskiy is named as a highly-experienced practitioner leading both regulatory and dispute assignments. Managing partner Ian Levitas is noted for public visibility and client development role.

Kinstellar advises developers, investors, financial institutions, infrastructure operators and international businesses on real estate transactions, construction projects, land matters and associated regulatory and contractual issues. The practice encompasses acquisitions and disposals, development projects, construction agreements, due diligence, permitting and dispute resolution, with an increasing focus on infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction. The practice also supports cross-border investors and businesses on real estate aspects of corporate transactions and infrastructure development. It is headed by Oleg Matiusha, Partner.

KPMG Law Ukraine advises investors, developers and corporate clients on real estate transactions, construction projects and land-related regulatory issues. Its services include property and land due diligence, acquisition and lease structuring, title verification, development-related approvals and the protection of property rights. The practice is integrated with the firm’s corporate, tax and investment advisory capabilities, enabling it to support complex property transactions and development projects. Yuriy Katser oversees the practice,

Real estate and infrastructure practice of LEGRANT focused on the development, acquisition and operation of port facilities. The firm advises on investment projects, construction permits, registration of hydraulic engineering structures, state-property leases, land rights and transactions involving port infrastructure. The firm also advises private investors on entering the stevedoring market and acquiring port terminals. Tetiana Titarenko heads the practice.

Lexwell & Partners advises international investors and corporate clients on commercial real estate acquisitions, land privatisation, leasing and property-related transactions. Its portfolio includes a series of acquisitions of premium office buildings in central Kyiv, the acquisition and privatisation of commercial land plots, and the purchase of a historic building together with related intellectual property assets. Andriy Kolupayev leads the practice.

Odesa-based ANK Law Office handle real estate, construction and land matters, with capabilities relevant to infrastructure, commercial property and transport-related investments. Its broader work for port operators, shipping businesses and logistics companies provides experience in the legal issues affecting infrastructure assets and their commercial use.

Investment Lawyer Group’s (ILG) real estate practice covers property due diligence, investment structuring, acquisition and disposal of commercial assets, property management and real estate litigation. The firm has experience advising on investments in business centres, industrial facilities, integrated property complexes and other commercial properties, including assets acquired through distressed debt transactions and mortgage enforcement. The recent contentious work includes resolving a dispute between co-owners of a Kyiv hotel, and securing a favourable final judgment concerning an office property in Kyiv. Serhiy Kurinnyi, Partner and Head of Business Security, and Yuriy Pinchuk, Partner and Deputy Head of NPL and Due Diligence, are among the key practitioners.

KM Partners advises investors, developers and industrial businesses on real estate transactions, land rights, construction and property-related disputes. The practice covers legal due diligence, acquisitions, leases, construction documentation, land registration, development approvals and representation before regulatory authorities. Maxim Oleksiyuk heads the practice.

The Odesa-based law firm LEGAL PARTNER advises property owners, developers and investors on real estate transactions, construction-related contractual arrangements and disputes concerning ownership rights. The firm’s litigation experience encompasses investment structures involving housing cooperatives, contractual obligations associated with construction projects, property registration and measures designed to preserve disputed assets. Its work also addresses land-use rights and disputes arising from financing arrangements secured by real estate.

NOBLES advises international investors and businesses on the corporate, contractual and regulatory aspects of real estate and construction projects in Ukraine. Its practice covers property-related transactions, commercial arrangements, investment structuring and the legal implications of operating industrial and commercial facilities. Partners Alexander Weigelt and Volodymyr Yakubovskyy contribute cross-border investment and corporate expertise.

Cherkasy-based Rezultat Law Firm advises investors, developers, agricultural businesses and private clients on real estate transactions, construction projects, property registration and land rights. In 2025, the practice increasingly focused on construction and investment projects while maintaining its traditional land and property advisory work. Liubov Polishkevych is the practice head and main point of contact.

SAVYNSKYI LAW OFFICE has a specialized practice in the field of real estate, advising developers, construction investors and property owners at the stage of concluding and executing agreements, representing clients’ interests during the consideration of legal disputes arising in this area, and providing full-fledged legal support for the construction process. The main areas of practice include support for multi-million real estate purchase and sale agreements, the transfer of both individual real estate objects and entire property complexes, for lease or as collateral for credit obligations. The team also deals with legal disputes related to the elimination of obstacles to the use of real estate, the commissioning of apartment buildings, appealing against actions and decisions of regulatory authorities, as well as disputes with developers regarding the recovery of funds for violation of the terms of implementation of investment contracts in construction. Key projects include: representing the interests of the developer and residents of the so-called “monster house” located in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv in legal disputes regarding the commissioning of the house, as well as preventing the demolition of part of the house; the team also represents residents of houses in Kyiv at 3 Mykolaychuk St. in a dispute regarding the illegal development of a land plot on which the Pavlo Tychyna square is located.

Wolf Theiss advises international investors, multinational businesses and humanitarian organizations on real estate transactions, commercial leasing, property due diligence and investment disputes. The firm advises the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on leasing commercial, residential and industrial properties across Ukraine, including title verification, contractual structuring and negotiation of lease agreements. A significant contentious mandate involves representing British investor Tamaz Somkhishvili and his Ukrainian project company Kyiv Terminal LLC in a major investment dispute with Kyiv municipal authorities concerning the cancellation of an infrastructure development project and a compensation claim of approximately USD 98 million. Partner Taras Dumych heads the practice.

ZHANNA HRUSHKO’S LAW CENTER represents clients in real estate and land disputes involving property division, inheritance, ownership registration and lease agreements. Its experience includes negotiating court-approved property settlements, protecting inheritance-related property rights and successfully challenging decisions concerning the validity of real estate leases.

Our market research highlights law firms and specialists who, despite not having provided information for this study, remain prominent market players. Information obtained from public sources and recommendations from the professional community emphasize the firm’s market presence.
The firms marked with an asterisk (*) have not submitted information for the current research.

AEQUO* is a prominent player in the market, recognized for its transactional work in the real estate sector. Iurii Gorda, counsel, is noted for his extensive experience in real estate, while Yulia Kyrpa leads the team as a partner.

Arzinger* is recognized as a vivid legal advisor in real estate acquisitions and commercial property leases, with partner Anzhelika Livitska noted for her strong professional reputation and long-term commitment across a broad range of real estate matters.

AVELLUM* is recognized for its excellence in property investment deals, M&A, and regulatory advisory, with partner Maksym Maksymenko at the forefront of Ukraine’s rebuilding initiatives.

The expertise of Baker McKenzie* in Kyiv encompasses all aspects of property development, sales, acquisitions, and security arrangements across commercial, retail, industrial, residential, and mixed-use projects, while also advising on leasing transactions, land acquisition, development, and construction. The real estate practice is led by two highly-respected partners, Serhiy Piontkovsky and Lina Nemchenko.

The Kyiv office of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang* is highly visible in the market, notably for supporting relocating industrial capacities to western Ukraine and its work on construction and energy projects, with real estate partner Natalia Kushniruk recognized for her industrial construction expertise.

IMPACTA LAW* (until December 2025, the team operated under the INTEGRITES brand) focuses on acquisitions and sales of real estate and land assets, industrial construction and significant social and healthcare reconstruction projects, real estate finance matters. The firm’s managing partner, Dr. Oleksiy Feliv, is a key team member.

Ukrainian firm TOTUM* demonstrates strong expertise in real estate, construction, and investment projects, providing legal support for land acquisition, construction permitting, transactional structuring, development projects, as well as relevant litigation. Partner Yuriy Khapko, a seasoned real estate practitioner, has recently assumed responsibility for regulatory and litigation matters.