Ukrainian law firm ADER HABER is rapidly expanding its adispute resolution practice, representing Ukrainian and international clients in high-value commercial litigation, international arbitration, financial disputes, insolvency-related proceedings and asset recovery. The practice has particular expertise in energy, banking and corporate disputes, including matters involving strategically important state-owned enterprises. The firm represents JSC Ukrnafta in the insolvency proceedings of PJSC NPK-Galychyna, the operator of the Drohobych oil refinery, where it secured recognition of substantial creditor claims and pursued measures to preserve the debtor’s assets. It also represents Euroenergotrade LLC in a Supreme Court dispute concerning unpaid natural gas supplied to Khim-Treyd LLC. In international arbitration, ADER HABER represented Sense Bank JSC before the ICAC at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in proceedings agaist ABH Ukraine Limited, involving loan obligations connected with the bank’s former ownership structure. The practice is led by Yuriy Petrenko, Managing Partner, and Andrii Hvozdetskyi, Partner, who focus on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Tetiana Daniltseva, Partner, specialises in energy and tax disputes, while Oleksandra Fedotova, Partner, leads contentious real estate, construction and land matters.

Dispute resolution is one of Asters’ principal practices, encompassing domestic and cross-border litigation, commercial and investment arbitration, enforcement proceedings, asset recovery and compensation for losses caused by russia’s aggression. The firm acts in major international disputes involving sovereign states, financial institutions and multinational corporations. A particularly significant mandate is representing PrivatBank in fraud proceedings before the High Court in London concerning the alleged misappropriation of approximately USD 1.9 billion by its former shareholders. On 30 July 2025, the High Court ruled in favour of the bank, finding that the defendants had misappropriated funds through a fraudulent re-lending scheme. Asters provided Ukrainian law advice, investigative support, asset tracing and coordination with international counsel. The firm also represents PrivatBank in related proceedings in Cyprus, Israel and the United States, including Delaware litigation concerning approximately USD 700 million allegedly invested in American industrial and commercial assets. In Ukraine, Asters successfully defended PrivatBank against claims exceeding USD 250 million brought by six foreign companies challenging measures taken during the bank’s nationalisation, securing a final Supreme Court ruling in April 2025. The firm’s sovereign dispute portfolio includes acting as Ukrainian counsel for Ukraine in the USD 3 billion Eurobond dispute with Russia before the English courts, advising the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in interstate proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights concerning russia’s aggression, and representing Ukraine in investment arbitration proceedings involving ABH Holdings and Misen Energy. The Firm also advises Oschadbank on investment claims against russia relating to assets lost in occupied Ukrainian territories. The international arbitration and cross-border litigation practice is headed by Oleksiy Didkovskiy, Managing Partner, with Oksana Legka and Oleksandr Volkov, Partners, among its key practitioners. Domestic litigation is co-headed by Andriy Pozhidayev and Gleb Bialyi, Partners. Yuna Potomkina was promoted to Partner in March 2025, assuming leadership of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Acting as superlitigation team, EQUITY specialises in complex domestic and cross-border disputes, combining commercial litigation, international arbitration, insolvency proceedings and war-related damage recovery. Its portfolio combines NPL enforcement, insolvency and shareholder conflicts, cross-border recovery and ECHR proceedings. Recent work includes litigation over creditor rights in bankruptcy, enforcement of acquired bank loans. The firm also pursues compensation for businesses affected by russian aggression. The firm’s Dispute Resolution practice is co-led by a uniquely structured partnership: Oleh Malinevskyi (Managing Partner), Vyacheslav Krahlevych (Partner, Head of Land & Corporate DR), Serhiy Chuyev (Partner, Head of Banking & Finance DR), and Hanna Yudkivska (Partner, Head of Human Rights & Investment Protection — former ECHR judge). In 2025–2026, the firm promoted three senior litigators — Dmytro Tylipskyi, Andriy Ivaniv, and Bohdan Slobodian — to Partner level, deepening bench strength across bankruptcy, commercial, and white-collar disputes.

Dispute resolution is a core and long-standing strength of Ilyashev & Partners, which commands a strong reputation in both domestic and cross-border litigation, regularly representing clients in multi-jurisdictional disputes across commercial, tax, insurance, IP, and insolvency matters. thr firn also has extensive experience of international commercial and investment arbitrations, with the primary focus on military, commodities, oil and gas, aviation, shipping, shareholders and banking disputes. The firm represents Ferrexpo AG in complex corporate and asset protection disputes and acts for Carpatsky Petroleum Corporation as a Ukrainian law expert in US enforcement proceedings involving a cross-border judgment. The international arbitration work includes representing State Enterprise Progress in VIAC proceedings concerning a defence procurement contract with a US supplier and Roza-L LLC and Obukhivske PJSC in GAFTA grain trading disputes. In war damage recovery, the firm represents Alchevsk By-Product Coke Plant in proceedings concerning losses caused by russia’s aggression, Feodosiya Shipbuilding Company Morye in compensation proceedings and an ECHR claim arising from the seizure of assets in occupied Crimea, and Ukrrichflot in a claim for wartime losses. The firm’s dispute resolution practice is co-led by Oleh Trokhymchuk, who focuses on banking and energy disputes, and Andrii Konoplia, who specializes in bankruptcy proceedings and major loan-related cases. Key litigators include Valeriia Gudiy (labor disputes), Sergey Nedelko (maritime claims), and Oleksandr Denysenko (contractual and shareholder conflicts). Counsel Roman Protsyshyn received market praise for his performance in arbitration and cross-border disputes. Marina Riashchenko, counsel, is a highly visible arbitration practitioner. Roman Marchenko leads the cross-border litigation efforts and frequently provides expert opinions on Ukrainian law. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev also handles high-profile disputes and has been engaged as a legal expert.

LCF Law Group has developed a dispute resolution practice built around banking, insolvency and distressed assets, increasingly complemented by corporate, energy and international arbitration matters. The firm represents creditors and debtors in financial disputes, challenges energy regulatory decisions and handles litigation arising from corporate control and property rights. Its arbitration capabilities extend to commercial and investment disputes and the enforcement of foreign awards in Ukraine. The practice is led by Anna Ogrenchuk, Managing Partner, Iryna Kobets, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, and Artem Stoyanov, Senior Partner. Olena Volyanska specialises on insolvency matters, Volodymyr Lavrynovych handles corporate conflicts, and Olga Kostyshyna leading international arbitration.

Well-balanced Sayenko Kharenko`s dispute recolution practice covers representation sovereign states, financial institutions, multinational corporations and Ukrainian businesses in complex domestic and cross-border disputes, investment and commercial arbitration, enforcement proceedings and asset recovery. Its international arbitration practice handles disputes under ICSID, SCC and other institutional rules, while its litigation team advises on major financial, corporate, regulatory and insolvency-related proceedings. Among the firm’s most significant recent mandates is advising Ukraine in proceedings before a Swedish court challenging a favourable Energy Charter Treaty arbitral award of approximately USD 6.1 billion, with the proceedings also resulting in a USD 18.9 million decision on legal costs. The firn also represents Ukraine in Gilward Investments B.V. v. Ukraine (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/17), providing legal support in an investment treaty dispute. Its domestic litigation portfolio includes representing JSC Oschadbank in a complex debt recovery dispute involving a consortium loan issued by two state-owned banks, and advising the Ethics Council and Advisory Group of Experts in litigation concerning the selection of candidates for the High Council of Justice and judicial appointments to the Constitutional Court. The firm also advises a major Ukrainian bank on the strategy for recognition and enforcement of a USD 1.7 billion English court judgment against former beneficial owners, involving cross-border enforcement and asset recovery issues. The domestic litigation track has two core partners on board — Olena Sukmanova and Oleksiy Koltok. The cross-border disputes and international arbitration track is led by Olexander Droug and strengthened with the addition of partner Olga Vorozhbyt. Tatyana Slipachuk, a recognised arbitration practitioner, arbitrator, and expert, in October 2025 rejoined as a Partner (Special Advisor in 2021-2025).

Alekseev, Boyarchukov and Partners handles high-value commercial, corporate, antitrust, tax, employment and intellectual property disputes, frequently involving distressed assets, regulatory decisions and complex shareholder conflicts. Its public portfolio includes representing InterStarch Ukraine in litigation challenging an Antimonopoly Committee decision and in related tax disputes, ROSHEN Corporation in employment-related litigation and a confectionery branding dispute, and EuroEnergyTrade in a commercial conflict arising from international sanctions affecting a contractual counterparty. The firm also acts in shareholder litigation involving Enterprise Kyiv and represents PJSC Plant Kuznya on Rybalsky in commercial disputes concerning defence-related contracts. Sergii Boyarchukov oversees major contentious mandates, while Nazarii Adamchuk focuses on commercial litigation and insolvency-related disputes.

ANTIKA Law Firm has a diversified dispute resolution practice covering commercial, administrative, tax, land and contractual disputes, with particular experience in energy, industrial manufacturing and real estate. Recent mandates include representing an energy-sector company in Supreme Court proceedings concerning recovery of the value of allegedly unjustly acquired natural gas, handling disputes over payments for heat energy supplies, and challenging the validity of land lease and privatization agreements in Kyiv Region. The team also represents major industrial businesses in tax disputes involving contested assessments and VAT administration. The practice is headed by Senior Partner Oleksiy Kot, with significant involvement from Partner Oleksandra Fedorenko.

ARIO Law Firm has a broad dispute resolution practice handling high-value commercial, corporate, banking and administrative litigation, with particular expertise in insolvency-related disputes, asset protection and conflicts involving public authorities. The firm also pursues compensation for war-related losses, including claims against the russian federation concerning damage to municipal infrastructure and industrial property. The practice is led by Julian Khorunzhiy, Andrii Fylyk and Anna Sydorovych.

Benchers Law Firm combines business protection with litigation involving sanctions, debt and asset recovery, and regulatory intervention. Its recent work includes recognition of mortgage rights over real estate in the Kyiv region, freezing of assets related to a claim before the LCIA, challenging presidential sanctions before the Supreme Court and developing legal strategies for recovering losses caused by russian aggression, including issues of sovereign immunity and enforceability. Myroslav Hnatiuk heads dispute resolution.

EVERLEGAL represents Ukrainian and international clients in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, enforcement and war-related damage recovery. A notable public mandate involves representing Agro-Lan in a dispute concerning more than 300 hectares of agricultural land. The firm’s international arbitration experience includes proceedings under the SCC, VIAC, ICC and GAFTA rules, as well as the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards across jurisdictions. Its war damage recovery work encompasses documenting losses, pursuing compensation through Ukrainian courts, assessing international reparations mechanisms and identifying assets potentially available for enforcement. The practice is led by Andriy Porayko, Partner, specialising in domestic and cross-border litigation; Vsevolod Volkov, Partner, focusing on international arbitration and enforcement; and Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi, Partner, whose expertise includes complex commercial, tax and regulatory disputes.

Hillmont Partners represents international investment funds, financial institutions and corporate clients in high-value commercial litigation, international arbitration, insolvency-related disputes, enforcement and asset recovery. The practice is particularly active in multijurisdictional disputes involving secured financing, fraud and distressed assets. The firm acts as lead counsel to Argentem Creek Partners in a USD 200 million dispute arising from defaults under secured financing arrangements involving GNT Group, coordinating LCIA arbitration, English High Court proceedings, worldwide asset preservation measures and enforcement across several jurisdictions. It also represented Madison Pacific Trust Limited, acting as security trustee for international lenders, in the enforcement of security over the Olimpex grain terminal and related assets. The practice is led by James Hart, Head of International Dispute Resolution, Andrii Nyzhnyi, Head of Domestic Litigation, and Valentyn Zasukha, Head of Bankruptcy. Ivan Kovalenko and Yurii Melnyk are response as regional litigation partners.

L.I.Group represents businesses, financial institutions and private clients in commercial, civil and administrative disputes, including debt recovery, creditor claims, corporate conflicts and proceedings connected with insolvency. Its practice combines litigation strategy, interim measures, enforcement and negotiated settlements. The firm’s dispute resolution capability is supported by Mykola Kovalchuk, who oversees complex commercial matters, and Artur Megeria, who contributes to insolvency-related disputes and creditor protection.

Leshchenko & Partners represents businesses, public officials and individuals in complex commercial, civil, administrative and human rights disputes before Ukrainian courts, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Its practice includes commercial debt recovery, protection of property rights, regulatory litigation, and claims arising from russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The firm also acts in disputes involving judicial independence and public service guarantees. Managing Partner Oleksandr Leshchenko leads the firm’s work.

MORIS has a substantial dispute resolution practice handling complex commercial, corporate, tax and regulatory litigation, international arbitration and claims for war-related losses. The team represents industrial businesses, investors, financial institutions and private clients in disputes involving contractual obligations, property rights, regulatory decisions and compensation claims. Its portfolio includes advising a major petrochemical enterprise on documenting and pursuing in war-related damages and lost profits, representing an investor in a construction dispute involving contractual delays attributed to force majeure, and challenging a tax assessment on behalf of a technology business. The firm also handles regulatory litigation concerning industrial railway operations. Andriy Savchuk is Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution. Khrystyna Kostiushko, Of Counsel, specialises in international arbitration and cross-border disputes.

Alarius Attorneys at Law maintains a litigation practice closely tied to its real estate expertise, representing clients in a range of contractual and property-related disputes. The firm handles cases involving the invalidation of construction, supply, and development agreements, as well as disputes over lease renewals and recovery of construction-related costs. Its team also acts in commercial and freight transportation disputes, and engages in insolvency-related proceedings. The practice frequently addresses claims involving contractual breaches, and contested ownership rights. During the research period the firm represented four defendants — Enranzalizobeton, КyivBeton, UkrdorKomplekt, Evropolith in a case seeking over UAH 101 million in infrastructure contributions; represented a Ukrainian real estate company called Mriya Zhbk, LLC in a rent recovery dispute arising during martial law, successfully arguing against the defendant’s force majeure claims and securing court approval to seize the defendant’s accounts. Viktor Surnyk, managing partner, is the main contact.

ANK Law Office, based in Odesa, represents international and Ukrainian businesses in commercial, maritime and cross-border disputes, with particular expertise in cargo claims, charterparty conflicts, debt recovery and war-related damage. The firm defended STREAM TRADE EUROPE LTD in substantial cargo-loss litigation and represented AROVANA-TOUR LLC and TREVISO LTD in four proceedings concerning bareboat charter obligations, securing dismissal of the port operator’s claims. Its war damage practice focuses on preserving evidence, establishing the procedural status of affected businesses and documenting losses caused by Russian attacks. In 2025, the firm advised MSC Ukraine following missile strikes affecting container assets at Odesa and Chornomorsk ports, assisting with criminal proceedings, force majeure certification and contractual notifications. It also represented Odessa Container Terminal, part of HHLA, after the May 2025 attack that caused casualties and damage to terminal equipment and buildings, coordinating procedural applications, documentation of force majeure and participation in the investigation of the fatal workplace incident. Artem Volkov, Dmytro Kolodiazhnyy and Vladyslav Brig are key practitioners in maritime and commercial disputes, under the strategic supervision of Oleksandr Kifak, Managing Partner.

ARMADA has a substantial dispute resolution practice encompassing domestic and cross-border litigation, international commercial arbitration, enforcement and war-related damage recovery. The firm represents Ukrainian and international clients in corporate, commercial, contractual and investment disputes, with particular experience in agribusiness, industrial manufacturing and telecommunications. Its international arbitration portfolio includes representing an international healthcare company, advising a foreign industrial equipment supplier in dispute with a Ukrainian gas extraction company, and representing an agricultural trader in GAFTA arbitration concerning an international grain. War damage recovery has become a significant specialization, with the firm handling claims against the russian federation through Ukrainian courts and developing strategies for subsequent enforcement. The practice is headed by Illia Shevchenko, with Oleksandr Kuznietsov focusing on strategic war damage claims and international human rights mechanisms.

ASA Group has a diversified dispute resolution practice, with a particular focus on protecting businesses against regulatory interference and resolving contractual and partnership conflicts. Eugene Artiukhov leads corporate conflict resolution and complex commercial litigation, while Ihor Mlechko focuses on tax and regulatory disputes. Maksym Koldoba contributes expertise in real estate and land-related matters.

ASL Consulting (formerly AS Legal) focuses on construction, real estate and commercial disputes, particularly matters involving developers, public authorities and contractual performance during martial law. Its work includes successfully defending an engineering contractor against the early termination of a design contract before the Supreme Court . The team has also represented engineering businesses in payment disputes with regional infrastructure authorities, challenged urban planning sanctions and handled litigation concerning municipal property leases affected by wartime restrictions. The litigation team as head by Maksym Andrieiev, includes Vladyslav Firsov, Maksym Blizinskyi and Diana Yakovleva.

AVER LEX has a dispute resolution practice focused on asset protection, corporate conflicts and contentious regulatory matters, including sanctions appeals, debt recovery and defence against hostile takeovers. The firm represents businesses, shareholders and private clients in disputes involving ownership and control of corporate assets, enforcement of financial obligations and challenges to decisions of public authorities. Volodymyr Yenich leads the dispute resolution practice, focusing on complex litigation and asset protection, with Sergii Nevmerzhitskyi as a key counsel.

Barristers represents Ukrainian and international clients in commercial, corporate, administrative and civil disputes, as well as international commercial arbitration. The practice covers contractual claims, corporate governance, regulatory decisions, protection of property rights, reputational disputes and claims for compensation. The firm’s recent experience includes representing Dnipro Metro in international arbitration concerning the termination of a FIDIC-based infrastructure contract. The team also handled a portfolio of 59 interconnected disputes for Chornomornaftogaz involving corporate governance and the management of gas distribution assets. In civil and administrative litigation, the firm represents public officials, businesses and private individuals in defamation proceedings, citizenship-related disputes, challenges to regulatory decisions and claims arising from unlawful actions by public authorities.

DE-JURE maintains a litigation practice covering civil, commercial and property-related disputes, with particular experience in real estate, contractual obligations and enforcement proceedings. Grygorii Tripulskyi leads the practice.

Consulting Firm Dominanta handles commercial, civil, financial and property disputes, including debt recovery, banking litigation, contractual claims and proceedings involving contested assets. Its experience includes defending a business against a bank’s claim arising from financing for commercial vehicles, representing creditors in disputes over unpaid loans and pursuing property recovery claims involving cross-border ownership issues. The firm’s war damage recovery practice includes obtaining a judgment for business losses caused by кussian shelling, alongside pursuing further compensation claims for damaged commercial assets. Vitalii Tsvigun and Vitaly Gritsik are the principal contacts.

ESQUIRES is a litigation-focused firm handling complex commercial, civil and administrative disputes, with a particular concentration on business protection, asset recovery and conflicts with public authorities. Its practice encompasses contractual and corporate disputes, insolvency-related litigation, challenges to regulatory decisions and enforcement proceedings. Recent mandates include representing an energy-sector business in a series of customs proceedings concerning 61 alleged violations arising from petroleum product imports. The team also advises international automotive financing businesses on disputes with debtors, represents an agricultural supplier in insolvency proceedings, and defends property rights in litigation initiated by public prosecutors. The firm’s contentious work is led by Managing Partner Oleksandr Shkelebey, supported by Viktoria Kovalchuk in tax and administrative disputes and Vitalii Izviekov in commercial litigation.

ETERNA LAW’s dispute resolution team is active in domestic and cross-border litigation as well as in arbitration proceedings, with particular experience in financial disputes, international trade and asset protection. The firm traditionally has an extensive caseload of high-value claims in commodities arbitration, regularly representing clients from Ukraine and other states in GAFTA and FOSFA proceedings as well as handling LMAA and ICAC matters. The recent portfolio includes representation of a BVI-registered company that operates the Ukrainian state-owned vessels for oceanic pelagic shipping in LMAA arbitration proceedings and related matters; advising a Ukrainian company on arbitration and restructuring the liability for supply of crop protection substances from several Chinese companies. The firm is particularly experienced in handling shareholder disputes, including those with multijurisdictional elements. Also develop War Damages Compensation practice to pursue recovery for losses caused by armed aggression, being currently involved in high-value claims for destroyed property and lost profits on behalf of affected clients. Oleh Beketov, senior partner and head of international litigation, has consistently served as an expert on Ukrainian law in major foreign proceedings involving Ukraine in recent years. Parnter Eugene Blinov is head of International Arbitration Practice. Kristina Shapovalova, promoted to partner, covers International War-Damages Compensation Practice.

Grain Law Firm handles high-stakes commercial, corporate and administrative litigation, with a particular focus on disputes involving state authorities, business assets and complex financial obligations. The practice represents companies, investors and private individuals in insolvency-related disputes, property litigation, contractual claims and proceedings challenging government decisions. Its recent portfolio includes defending company founders against creditor claims in bankruptcy proceedings, representing a property owner in a dispute over land allegedly situated within a national nature park, and handling commercial claims involving defence procurement contracts. The firm also acts in disputes concerning the enforcement of security interests, shareholder rights, unlawful dismissal of public officials and mobilisation-related decisions. Partner Lidiia Karpliuk leads the practice.

Gramatskiy & Partners integrates commercial litigation, international arbitration and enforcement with the development of compensation strategies for wartime losses. The practice spans banking, corporate and contractual disputes, while recent recovery mandates involve damage to grain-storage and energy facilities, including documentation of direct losses, business interruption and lost profits. Ernest Gramatskiy oversees strategic disputes; Andrii Trembich, Volodymyr Khomenko and Ihor Kasianov focus on litigation, while Oleksandr Koval and Volodymyr Dziadevych handle war-damage recovery.

Investment Lawyer Group (ILG) handles domestic and cross-border commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on debt recovery, financial claims, asset tracing and the enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. The firm’s international disputes practice coordinates proceedings involving England, Belgium, the Netherlands and Cyprus, including arbitration, recognition and enforcement, and asset-preservation measures. Its domestic litigation work is closely connected with distressed debt investments, property disputes, insolvency proceedings and the recovery of secured assets. The practice also advises on worldwide freezing orders and cross-border enforcement strategies. Igor Mulyarchuk, Partner and Head of International Dispute Resolution, leads international contentious matters, supported by Igor Halytskyi, Counsel. Vladyslav Bovkun, Deputy Head of Litigation, and Olena Kalitina, Counsel, contribute to domestic commercial and recovery proceedings.

KM Partners represents corporate clients in commercial, administrative, tax, employment and property disputes, including proceedings involving regulatory authorities and cross-border contractual relationships. Its litigation portfolio includes successfully defending an international consumer goods manufacturer against a factoring company’s claim through three judicial instances, representing an investor in a property ownership dispute before the Supreme Court and advising an international logistics business on legal claims arising from a Russian missile strike on a warehouse. The firm also handles disputes concerning supply contracts, leases, land rights, construction and corporate matters. Maxim Oleksiyuk leads commercial and property litigation, while Alexander Minin focuses on tax disputes. Alexander Shemiatkin, Ivan Shynkarenko, Elena Bukuyeva and Inna Taptunova contribute expertise in their respective contentious specialisations.

The Odesa-based law firm LEGAL PARTNER represents businesses and individuals in commercial, civil and cross-border disputes, with a focus on contractual enforcement, debt recovery, property rights and the protection of investments. The firm also handles disputes involving foreign parties, international contractual terms and the application of private international law. Its property litigation capabilities extend to conflicts concerning ownership, construction investments and the recovery of assets.

The Odesa-based LEGRANT Law Company handles commercial, administrative and regulatory disputes, with particular strength in maritime, port infrastructure, land and tax litigation. Its experience includes successfully representing stevedoring businesses in disputes over exemption from rent for state-owned port property rendered unusable by the war, defending a client’s rights to leased land against a challenge brought by prosecutors, and contesting substantial financial claims by tax authorities. The team also handles maritime contractual disputes, including a successful case concerning freight obligations under a bareboat charter, and assists with evidence preparation for international commercial arbitration. Tetiana Titarenko oversees the practice.

Lexwell & Partners has a dispute resolution practice encompassing commercial and administrative litigation, competition and tax disputes, international commercial arbitration and investment treaty proceedings. Its portfolio includes successfully defending a major industrial acquisition against a judicial challenge to merger clearance, representing an industrial business in a tax dispute and handling cross-border disputes involving restrictions on commercial operations. Internationally, the firm acted as local co-counsel in an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration, in which the claims against Ukraine were dismissed, and represents a Ukrainian energy company in an LCIA corporate governance dispute. The team also handles commercial proceedings before the ICAC at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Andrei Kolupaev leads the practice, with Zhanna Goriacha specialising in competition disputes and arbitration, and Ivan Zievakov and Denys Ivanok contributing to commercial and tax litigation.

Matviyiv & Partners has an established dispute resolution practice with a strong regional focus on Western Ukraine. The firm represents Ukrainian and international businesses, investors, public sector companies and other clients in complex commercial, tax and insolvency-related disputes. The team has particular experience in high-value litigation, debt recovery and bankruptcy proceedings, frequently working alongside leading national and international law firms. Serhiy Matviyiv, Managing Partner and Roksolana Kostur, Partner, are core contacts.

Miller Law Firm handles complex commercial, corporate, civil and administrative disputes, with particular expertise in investor protection, anti-raiding, property litigation and contentious asset recovery. Its recent portfolio includes representing a foreign investor in a USD 3.5 million dispute over a commercial property in Kyiv, defending shareholders in corporate conflicts, and pursuing claims involving construction obligations, unjust enrichment and debt recovery. The team also acts in cross-border contractual disputes, inheritance litigation, defamation cases and proceedings involving public authorities. Karina Panchenko leads the practice,

Mitrax represents businesses and private clients in commercial, administrative and cross-border disputes, with particular experience in protecting companies against regulatory pressure, unfair competition, corporate raiding and interference with business operations. The practice also handles disputes involving public procurement, property rights and financial claims. Its human rights work includes preparing 28 applications to the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of 49 victims of the Russian missile strike on Serhiivka, Odesa region, in July 2022. Oleksandr Strokan leads dispute resolution.

Pavlenko Law & Guard (formely Pavlenko Legal Group) has a litigation-focused practice with particular expertise in complex commercial, banking, corporate and property disputes, often involving multiple interconnected proceedings. The firm represents financial institutions, creditors, investors and businesses in disputes over debt recovery, secured assets, ownership rights and regulatory decisions. Its recent portfolio includes representing a creditor in proceedings concerning a USD 155 million loan secured by an energy asset in Kyiv Region, combining corporate litigation with insolvency proceedings. The practice is led by Grygoriy Pavlenko, Managing Partner, who focuses on strategic litigation, banking disputes and asset recovery, together with Anatoliy Melnychenko, Partner, whose work encompasses commercial disputes, creditor protection and insolvency-related litigation.

ProfiLegal is developing a dispute resolution practice focused on tax, regulatory, commercial and insolvency-related litigation. The firm’s case highlights include advising a large non-banking financial services company on dispute resolution risk assessment related to the management of over 200 real estate assets located across Ukraine; advising one of Ukraine’s banks in a large-scale debt recovery litigation against a network of affiliated companies and individual guarantors; advising a real estate development company on a VAT refund tax dispute. The practice is led by Partner Vadym Matiushko. ProfiLegal Managing Partner, Yuliia Kalova remains the relationship partner and a strategist for the firm’s dispute resolution clients.

Shkrebets & Partners represents businesses and municipal enterprises in commercial and administrative litigation, with particular experience in energy, taxation, public procurement and the recovery of losses caused by russia’s invasion. The firm also handles disputes over public procurement, utility debts and electricity market settlements. Andriy Syvak leads litigation, supported by Evgeniy Shkrebets, Oleksii Meniv and Anton Martynenko.

Vdovychen & Partners combines commercial, tax and administrative litigation with representation in criminal proceedings and international commercial arbitration. Its experience includes disputes over bank liquidation liabilities, VAT reimbursement, contractual claims involving state contractors and proceedings concerning alleged corporate misconduct. Oleg Vdovychen, Managing Partner, is the principal contact.

ZHANNA HRUSHKO’S LAW CENTER focuses on civil, commercial and administrative litigation for businesses and individuals, combining contractual and property claims with insurance compensation and financial recovery. Its experience includes obtaining compensation for road accident losses, pursuing claims involving an insolvent insurer and coordinating cross-border family-related proceedings. The practice combines court representation with negotiated settlements and enforcement-oriented recovery strategies.

ACTUM maintains a broad litigation practice covering civil, commercial and administrative disputes, with particular emphasis on consumer finance, contractual obligations, property rights and challenges to decisions of public authorities. The practice also handles family, land and military-related administrative proceedings.

ADVANQ represents clients in complex commercial, corporate and regulatory disputes, where the outcome often depends not only on the legal position but also on an understanding of the economic nature of the dispute, corporate relationships and the regulatory environment. The practice’s main areas include disputes with state authorities and regulators, the Deposit Guarantee Fund and the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, as well as corporate, sanctions and bankruptcy disputes. The team also handles matters concerning corporate control, asset protection and complex financial claims. Key projects include defending former executives of Nadra Bank in a UAH 60.6 million dispute with the Deposit Guarantee Fund, where the team secured the dismissal of the claims at an early stage; successfully challenging a UAH 37.3 million AMCU fine; and acting as Ukrainian law expert in a dispute concerning assets in Ukraine valued at approximately USD 1.5 million before the High Court of England and Wales. The practice is headed by managing partner Sergii Vasylyshyn. Partners Oleh Tarasiuk, Olga Gonchar and Daria Kotova, as well as counsel Olena Havrylova, also play key roles in the practice’s matters.

AGA Partners has a cross-border dispute resolution practice combining international commercial arbitration, litigation, enforcement of arbitral awards and recovery of war-related losses. The firm represents agricultural producers, commodity traders, shipping businesses and infrastructure companies in proceedings under GAFTA, FOSFA, LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL frameworks, as well as before foreign and Ukrainian courts. The firm`s portfolio includes defending a Ukrainian state-owned energy company in an ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration concerning consultancy services for a hydroelectric infrastructure project, and handling proceedings before the High Court in London challenging GAFTA awards arising from unpaid agricultural shipments. The team also represents a Ukrainian agricultural producer in FOSFA disputes involving a Turkish buyer’s reliance on earthquake-related force majeure and advises on cross-border fraud and cargo misappropriation claims. War damage recovery is an expanding part of the practice, including a series of claims against the russian federation and associated entities for agricultural commodities lost or rendered inaccessible during the occupation of southern and eastern Ukraine, with parallel attention to enforcement against assets abroad. Iryna Moroz leads complex arbitration and war damage recovery mandates, Ivan Kasynyuk focuses on commodity arbitration, mediation and enforcement, and Pavlo Lebediev handles cross-border commercial disputes. Aminat Suleymanova provides strategic oversight.

AMBASSADORS has a litigation practice centered on complex intellectual property, commercial and regulatory disputes, frequently involving parallel proceedings, urgent remedies and cross-border considerations. Tetiana Ohneviuk, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, focuses on complex commercial, civil and administrative litigation, including proceedings before the Supreme Court. Yaroslav Ognevyuk leads strategic IP disputes.

New market player AMV Law Offices represents Ukrainian and international clients in complex domestic and cross-border disputes, international commercial and investment arbitration, and damage recovery proceedings. The firm handles disputes under ICC, LCIA, VIAC, SCC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and other arbitration rules, as well as litigation before Ukrainian courts. Its expertise covers commercial and investment disputes, shareholder conflicts, insolvency, asset protection, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, and sovereign immunity matters. A particular focus is placed on recovering war-related losses, protecting investments and pursuing compensation for damage caused by Russian aggression. Olexander Martinenko, Managing Partner, focuses on international arbitration, complex litigation and investment disputes. Danylo Volkovetskyi, Counsel, specialises in cross-border litigation and corporate disputes. Mariana Antonovych, Managing Associate, focuses on international arbitration, enforcement proceedings and war-related damage recovery.

Ante Law Firm’s litigation practice in 2025 combined commercial, administrative, tax and IP-related court work with criminal-law defence elements for corporate clients, and cross-border matters involving Danish, German, UAE and Austrian parties. The firm’s arbitration work grows out of its aviation and cross-border commercial practice: the firm acts as counsel in institutional arbitrations arising from aviation, logistics and lease relationships.A signature feature of the year was wartime-driven disputes: vehicles seized for military needs, sanctions of the Social Protection Fund, and prosecutors’ claims against defence-related manufacturers. Andriy Guck, managing partner, is the main contact.

ARTIUS advises businesses on disputes with regulatory and enforcement authorities, particularly in matters involving regulatory pressure, compliance and business continuity. The firm’s experience includes resolving disagreements with public authorities and developing strategies to protect companies from regulatory disruption. Vitalii Matseliukh, managing partner, focuses on business protection and regulatory matters.

Dictio represents corporate and private clients in commercial, real estate, construction and cross-border disputes, combining litigation with negotiation and mediation. The firm’s contentious work covers contractual claims, investment disputes, property rights and enforcement-related matters, with particular expertise in disputes arising from development projects and business restructuring. Its international capabilities are supported by cooperation with legal professionals in Poland and the United States. The practice also advises on pre-litigation risk assessment, settlement strategies and the enforcement of court decisions. Serhii Shtohryn is partner and head of litigation,

ETORUM LAW FIRM represents businesses and individuals in commercial, civil and administrative proceedings, with particular emphasis on contractual liability, debt recovery, property rights and disputes involving public authorities. Its work includes recovery of unjustly obtained funds and subsequent enforcement, reflecting a practice oriented towards converting favourable judgments into actual financial recovery.

Fortior Law (Ukraine) is the Kyiv arm of Fortior Law’s international disputes platform. A cross-border dispute resolution practice covering international commercial and investment arbitration, English High Court litigation, multi-jurisdictional enforcement and asset recovery. The firm acts in disputes arising from commodity trading, shipping, energy, finance, shareholder relations and distressed assets, including parallel proceedings across several jurisdictions. Its arbitration experience encompasses LCIA, LMAA, GAFTA, FOSFA, SCAI and ICAC proceedings. A publicly identified example of its English litigation work is Integral v Petrogat, which generated six published High Court judgments addressing commercial and insolvency-related issues. Partners Ivan Lishchyna and Pavlo Moroz, are core contacts in Kyiv.

Interlegal has a specialised international arbitration and dispute resolution practice handling commodity trading, maritime and cross-border commercial disputes. The team represents traders, shipowners, charterers and cargo interests in proceedings under GAFTA, FOSFA and other relevant arbitration frameworks, as well as in disputes concerning freight, demurrage, cargo quality, contractual payments and maritime liabilities. Its work includes developing claims strategies, conducting settlement negotiations, coordinating foreign counsel and pursuing the recognition and enforcement of awards. Oleksii Remeslo and Karyna Gorova are core contacts.

KAIZEN maintains a domestic litigation practice representing businesses and private clients in commercial, civil and administrative disputes before Ukrainian courts at all levels. Its commercial litigation work encompasses contractual claims, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, real estate and construction matters, as well as creditor representation in insolvency proceedings. The team also handles banking and mortgage disputes, property rights litigation, succession and family matters, and challenges to decisions and sanctions imposed by public authorities. Partner Ihor Andrieiev, Serhii Ivaniv and Dmytro Bakulin are key contacts.

Kinstellar handles domestic and cross-border litigation, international arbitration, enforcement, insolvency-related disputes and damage recovery, with particular expertise in infrastructure, aviation, insurance, financial and commercial disputes. The firm represents Ukrenergo in arbitration proceedings initiated by Spanish contractor Cobra Instalaciones Y Servicios, S.A. concerning the early termination of a contract for modernising the Nivky electrical substation and related construction claims. Also acts for Lancashire Syndicates Limited and Liberty Managing Agents Limited, specialty insurance and reinsurance providers, in a dispute arising from Antonov JSC’s insurance claims following the destruction and damage of its aircraft fleet during Russia’s invasion, including the An-225 Mriya. The practice is led by the new leader Oleksandr Frolov, Partner, who joined the firm from Asters. Senior partner Olexander Martinenko, and Danylo Volkovetskyi, left the firm and established AMV Law Offices of Martinenko, Volkovetskyi and Partners.

Kosovan Legal Group represents agribusinesses, investment funds, developers and trading companies in commercial, corporate, tax and property disputes. Its recent portfolio includes representing Ametrine JSC, an investment fund managing assets exceeding USD 250 million, in a dispute challenging a company’s share capital increase. The firm also represents Orange Asset Management in a dispute concerning the validity of an assignment of receivables executed by a company that was subsequently liquidated. Anatoliy Kosovan, Managing Partner, leads strategic disputes.

KPMG Law Ukraine advises clients on commercial, corporate and regulatory disputes, international arbitration and related enforcement issues. It also supports clients in disputes connected with corporate transactions, financial obligations and commercial contracts, drawing on the firm’s financial, tax and industry expertise where necessary. Yuriy Katser oversees the dispute resolution practice. Tax disputes are handled through the specialised team led by Iryna Khyliak.

LA Law Firm`s litigation practice rooted in commercial and regulatory disputes, with particular experience representing pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses. Its contentious work covers tax, intellectual property, employment, competition and contractual disputes, including proceedings involving administrative authorities and sector-specific regulatory decisions. Vitalii Savchuk is key contact.

Mentors Law Firm handles commercial, administrative and intellectual property litigation, representing corporate and private clients in contractual, tax, construction and ownership disputes. Viktor Serebrianikov leads the litigation practice,

MK Legal Service represents businesses in commercial, administrative and contractual disputes, particularly those arising from franchise relationships, intellectual property, taxation and the protection of business operations. Its practice combines litigation with negotiated dispute resolution and business mediation. The firm’s dispute resolution work is closely connected with its ongoing advisory relationships with technology, hospitality and retail clients. Maksym Kurochko, Serhii Husiev and Artem Ostapenko in IT/TMT are key contacts.

NOBLES handles commercial litigation and cross-border disputes involving contractual non-performance, intellectual property, corporate identity misuse and international enforcement.The firm represented Naturias GmbH, a German producer of organic oils, in a dispute with a Ukrainian supplier that failed to deliver contracted goods or refund advance payments. For MHP, the firm provides support in connection with arbitration against a German counterparty, including obtaining and preserving evidence in Germany concerning the respondent’s legal status and procedural standing. The firm also represented Matrize Handels GmbH in a trademark invalidation dispute against Hyundai, defending the client’s registered rights against a non-use challenge. Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko is the principal contact.

PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine represents international and domestic businesses in commercial, employment, tax and customs disputes, including cross-border matters requiring coordination with the firm’s CEE offices. The team successfully defended a leading IT company in employment litigation concerning alleged workplace mobbing and claims for moral damages. It also represented a Danish global manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical solutions in tax litigation involving the interpretation and application of Ukrainian tax legislation. Taras Utiralov, Kyiv managing partner, is the key contact.

Polina Marchenko Law Office represents individuals in civil and administrative proceedings concerning military service, mobilisation, family relationships and statutory entitlements. Its practice encompasses disputes over military registration, education-related deferments, combat payments and compensation, as well as proceedings to establish legally significant family relationships. The team has experience in cases involving jurisdictional changes, unsettled judicial practice and challenges to administrative decisions. Recent work includes successfully challenging a refusal to correct state education register data affecting a client’s entitlement to military deferment and securing the cancellation of an administrative fine imposed for an alleged refusal to undergo a military medical examination. Polina Marchenko, managing partner, leads the firm’s litigation matters.

Prikhodko & Partners has a diversified dispute resolution practice with particular experience in tax controversies, insolvency-related proceedings, real estate disputes, debt recovery and challenges to decisions of public authorities. The firm also handles compensation-related claims arising from medical disputes and other infringements of individual rights. Its litigation capabilities are supported by Yevhen Yasynskyi and Yuliia Panasiuk in tax disputes, Illia Kolesnyk and Anastasiia Shakhovets in insolvency proceedings, and Radion Kyrylkin in real estate and land litigation.

Redcliffe Partners represents international financial institutions, corporate clients and strategic investors in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, enforcement and war-related damage recovery. Its contentious practice is particularly active in banking disputes, creditor protection, cross-border proceedings and the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. A significant mandate involves representing the Nordic Investment Bank in Ukrainian proceedings concerning the recovery and enforcement of claims. The damage recovery expertise covers the legal assessment and documentation of losses arising from russia’s invasion, the development of compensation strategies and the evaluation of available domestic and international recovery mechanisms. Victoria Ivasechko, Counsel, is Head of Dispute Resolution

SAVYNSKYI LAW OFFICE focuses on financially significant commercial, banking and regulatory disputes, with particular experience in contractual conflicts involving state defence procurement. Its portfolio includes successfully defending a client against a substantial bank loan claim and representing a UAV supplier in a major payment dispute with a state authority. The firm’s approach centres on the economic structure of contractual obligations and the regulatory environment governing their performance.

Sergeyevs’ Law Office represents businesses and individuals in commercial, maritime and employment disputes, combining litigation with arbitration, mediation and negotiated settlements. Its maritime claims practice includes assisting seafarers and their families in compensation negotiations with shipowners and P&I Clubs. The firm also represents clients in disputes arising under GAFTA and FOSFA commodity contracts. Svitlana Sergeyeva, contributes mediation and commercial dispute resolution expertise. Yuriy Sergeyev, Managing Partner, contributes specialist maritime disputes expertise.

Uniminds handles commercial, civil and administrative disputes with an emphasis on business protection, creditor claims, corporate conflicts and the enforcement of property rights. Its litigation work includes disputes over additional financial penalties imposed by creditors and inheritance-related real estate rights, alongside anti-raiding and regulatory matters. Maryna Havryliuk, Managing Partner, focuses on strategic business protection and legal risk management.

VIDAR Law Firm handles commercial, corporate and administrative litigation involving contractual obligations, procurement, taxation and regulatory decisions. Its experience includes disputes over taxation of cross-border payments, Supreme Court proceedings and matters connected with parallel criminal investigations. Viktor Vinitskiy, Partner, heads litigation.

Wolf Theiss represents international investors and multinational companies in Ukrainian commercial and administrative litigation, particularly disputes arising from investment projects, contractual non-payment and enforcement. Its recent work includes claims against municipal authorities following the cancellation of an investment project and successful recovery of receivables for an international supplier. Its flagship mandate involves representing British investor Tamaz Somkhishvili and Kyiv Terminal LLC in investment dispute against Kyiv municipal authorities arising from the cancellation of an infrastructure project. Sergii Zheka and Olena Kravtsova form part of the team under Kyiv Managing Partner Taras Dumych.

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AEQUO* is particularly associated with complex energy disputes, combining domestic litigation and cross-border proceedings with international arbitration. Its practice is distinguished by experience in high-value sector-specific conflicts requiring an understanding of energy regulation and commercial risk. Oleksiy Filatov heads dicpute resolution branch.

AVELLUM* concentrates on sophisticated cross-border disputes, particularly multijurisdictional shareholder conflicts and proceedings requiring Ukrainian law expertise before foreign courts. Its arbitration practice complements domestic litigation, reflecting a focus on corporate and investment-related conflicts with international dimensions. Kostiantyn Likarchuk leads cross-border litigation, Vadim Medvedev oversees domestic disputes, and Oleksii Maslov is a key arbitration partner.

AZONES* maintains a sector-focused litigation practice with particular experience in petroleum retail, competition law and commercial recovery. Its work includes challenging AMCU decisions and pursuing financial claims involving energy-sector counterparties. Managing Partner Mykhailo Tretiakov is the principal contact.

ENGARDE* is represented in the supplied research through the international arbitration expertise of Partner Irina Nazarova. The material does not provide sufficient detail to assess the firm’s broader litigation practice.

GOLAW* maintains a litigation practice centred on tax, customs and regulatory disputes, supplemented by commercial debt recovery, contractual liability and employment matters. Its work reflects a strong orientation towards contentious relations between businesses and public authorities. Kateryna Manoylenko is recognised for property litigation.

IMPACTA LAW* (formerly operating under the INTEGRITES brand) combines high-value domestic litigation with investment arbitration, international enforcement and Ukrainian law expert work. Its portfolio spans commercial, competition, tax, insurance and regulatory disputes, alongside claims arising from the expropriation of assets in Crimea and recognition of substantial foreign arbitral awards. The practice also handles war-risk insurance and business interruption claims. Oleksandr Onishchenko leads domestic litigation; Dmytro Marchukov specialises in international proceedings and expert evidence, while Serhii Uvarov and Olena Perepelynska are active in cross-border disputes and arbitration.

Queritius Ukraine* is represented in the supplied research through the international arbitration expertise of Sergiy Gryshko, Partner and Head of the Ukrainian practice. The material does not provide sufficient case-specific detail to characterise its wider dispute resolution portfolio.

Vasil Kisil & Partners* combines established tax and insolvency litigation with cross-border dispute resolution and international arbitration. Its practice includes creditor recovery and representation of private clients in international proceedings. Oleg Alyoshin focuses on cross-border litigation and arbitration, Oleg Kachmar handles domestic litigation and insolvency.

VB PARTNERS* focuses on disputes involving state intervention, corporate control and business protection, where commercial litigation frequently intersects with criminal proceedings. Its experience covers sanctions appeals, challenges to administrative decisions, tax disputes and complex corporate conflicts. Denys Shkarovsky is a key practitioner in sanctions-related litigation.