Asters’ advanced technology and telecom practice team has a strong focus on electronic communications, data protection, and cybersecurity.  The team provides end-to-end legal support to technology companies, covering regulatory compliance, personal data protection (under both Ukrainian law and GDPR), IP rights, tax structuring, and employment matters. Its expertise spans emerging fields such as AI, Fintech, virtual assets, defense tech, and IoT, with specialized support for Diia City residents, advising on R&D centers, and cloud-based data processing. Recent mandate involved advising NetNation on the acquisition of Yola, an AI-powered website-building platform. Partner Yuriy Kotliarov is head of tech and communications, IP partner Julia Semeniy guides the IP-related workload.

Sayenko Kharenko maintains its position as Ukraine’s leading telecommunications and technology law firm, prividing legal service to telecommunications operators, technology companies, digital platforms, international investors and financial institutions on telecommunications regulation, technology transactions, data protection, cybersecurity, intellectual property and digital infrastructure. A landmark mandate was advising Kyivstar Group on its business combination with Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I, resulting in the company’s listing on NASDAQ. The firm also advised Kyivstar on its acquisition of a 97% stake in Uklon, a major Ukrainian mobility platform, and on its acquisition of regional internet service provider Shtorm, supporting the expansion of the operator’s digital services and telecommunications infrastructure. In digital healthcare, Sayenko Kharenko advised the shareholders and management of Helsi Ukraine on the sale of a 28% stake to Kyivstar, involving a strategic investment in a major healthcare technology platform. Other recent mandates include advising the International Centre for Diffraction Data on its acquisition of Lviv-based SCC Structure-Properties, a specialist in scientific data collection, and advising Parker Hannifin on its acquisition of Curtis Instruments from Rehlko. The team also provided legal support to Kyivstar following a major cyberattack. The practice is led by Nazar Chernyavsky and Oleg Klymchuk, Partners.

Barbashyn Law Firm advises technology companies, startups and digital businesses on IT law, artificial intelligence, blockchain, intellectual property structuring, data protection and cross-border business operations. The practice covers technology-related contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, investment arrangements and the commercialisation of digital products. Recent mandates include advising Ideas and Business OÜ on structuring its operations across Europe, Asia and Africa; assisting Rozmova LLC with investment and IP arrangements within its corporate group; and advising Medical-Solutions LLC on contractual structures for a mobile application operating in the healthcare sector. The firm has also assisted Syla OÜ with copyright registration and corporate structuring, AiSHA Technologies OÜ with regulatory assessment and IP commercialisation, and Infinsacom kft with a multi-jurisdictional audit of personal data processing. Sergiy Barbashyn, Managing Partner, focuses on technology regulation, AI compliance and intellectual property protection. Andriy Barbashyn, Junior Partner, specialises in IT contracts, cross-border corporate structuring, IP due diligence and legal support for AI-driven businesses.

Lviv-based law firm Dexis Partners has a well-established IT practice advising Ukrainian and international technology companies, from early-stage startups to established outsourcing and product businesses, on corporate structuring, commercial contracts, data protection, intellectual property and regulatory compliance. The firm has particular expertise in Diia.City, GDPR compliance and cross-border technology operations, including the legal aspects of military technology and biotechnology projects. Its recent portfolio includes implementing a comprehensive GDPR compliance programme for a major Ukrainian manufacturer, covering data protection impact assessments, internal policies and employee training, as well as developing a multinational employee background screening framework for an international IT group. The IT practice is led by three partners, namely Ivan Horodyskyy (personal data protection) and Nataliia Vasylechko (corporate law) were referred by the legal IT community with for long-term presence. Oksana Dankevych is in charge of contract law.

EY Ukraine advises multinational technology companies, software developers and digital businesses on corporate operations, investment transactions and regulatory compliance. Its work encompasses corporate restructuring, technology-related acquisitions, entity compliance, contractual arrangements and the legal aspects of digital business models. The practice benefits from the integration of corporate, tax, employment and IP expertise, enabling the team to address the multidisciplinary requirements of technology businesses operating across jurisdictions. Borys Lobovyk leads the corporate and technology advisory team. Bogdan Malniev, associate partner, is another key partner in this practice.

ETERNA LAW provide legal services to technology companies, software developers, fintech businesses and investors on corporate and commercial matters involving digital products, intellectual property, software licensing and technology transactions. Its expertise extends to investment structuring, contractual relationships and regulatory matters affecting technology-driven businesses. Oleh Malskyy, Artem Kuzmenko and Marharyta Tatarova are among the practitioners involved in the firm’s technology-related work.

Gramatskiy & Partners advises software developers, digital businesses, technology investors and Diia.City residents on IT contracts, software licensing, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and corporate structuring. The practice combines technology-sector knowledge with expertise in international transactions and the legal requirements applicable to Ukrainian technology companies. The firm advised PTS UA Services on the export and contractual structuring of AI algorithms used for predictive analytics, addressing the allocation of intellectual property rights, cross-border delivery and contractual responsibilities. For Playtech Software Limited, the team reviewed historical agreements with developers, integrators and technical consultants, restructuring the contractual framework to address the ownership and use of software-related intellectual property. The firm also assisted Delatech Ukraine in preparing its annual compliance report under the Diia.City regime, including verification of the statutory requirements applicable to residents. Ernest Gramatskiy remains the lead figure on the largest and most structurally significant technology mandates. Igor Reutov plays a central role in IT and Tech- transactions and digital business structuring. Borys Karas is particularly visible across software, platform, IP-integrated and product-launch matters.

Ilyashev & Partners advises telecommunications operators, software developers, international technology companies and digital rights holders on regulatory compliance, technology contracts, intellectual property and commercial disputes. The firm represents Home-Net LLC, a Ukrainian telecommunications provider, in public procurement proceedings challenging the rejection of bids in State Customs Service tenders for electronic communications services. Also advises Deel, Inc., an international HR and payroll technology platform, on military registration and workforce compliance obligations affecting its Ukrainian operations. In intellectual property enforcement, the firm represents CoPeerRight Agency SARL, a French digital rights enforcement business, in matters concerning online piracy and unauthorised distribution of audiovisual content hosted in Ukraine. Another engagement involves advising SCOPE360°, a Ukrainian developer of financial analysis software, on protection of its trademark portfolio.

Kinstellar advises telecommunications operators, technology companies, digital service providers, investors and financial institutions on corporate transactions, technology regulation, commercial arrangements, data protection and cybersecurity. Its capabilities encompass regulatory compliance, technology-related contracts, intellectual property, data governance and the legal structuring of digital businesses. The firm also advises on fintech and digital financial services, including payment systems, electronic transfers and technology-driven financing arrangements. The practice draws on the expertise of Natalia Kirichenko, Partner and Head of IP & Technology and Data & Cybersecurity, whose focus includes technology regulation, intellectual property and data protection, and Illya Muchnyk, Partner and Head of the firm’s Banking, Finance and Capital Markets practice in Ukraine and its firm-wide Fintech sector.

The Ukrainian boutique firm Legal IT Group concentrates on legal support for technology businesses operating internationally, with particular expertise in data protection, cybersecurity compliance, technology contracts and AI regulation. The firm advises software companies, SaaS platforms, digital retailers and technology-driven businesses on GDPR, UK GDPR, US privacy legislation, outsourced Data Protection Officer services and international product launches. Its projects include developing GDPR compliance programmes for a Ukrainian SaaS provider entering Poland, advising a cloud services company on data subject requests, supporting a German medical device manufacturer on employee monitoring compliance, and acting as outsourced DPO for an AI-driven design platform. Anton Tarasiuk leads the overall technology practice; Kateryna Dubas heads privacy and cybersecurity; Andriy Zakaliuk focuses on IT contracts.

MK Legal Service has a well-developed IT/TMT practice advising telecommunications operators, cloud service providers, data centres, cybersecurity businesses and technology startups. The team covers company establishment, Diia.City residency, gig contracts, technology agreements, licensing, regulatory compliance and international expansion. Its disclosed experience includes supporting technology companies in public procurement procedures for cloud and telecommunications services, advising on contracts with government institutions and assisting technology businesses with regulatory and commercial structuring. In 2025, the firm reported advising approximately 60 IT companies, reflecting a substantial expansion of its technology client portfolio. Its sectoral work also extends to FinTech, GovTech, MilTech and DefenseTech. Artem Ostapenko, Partner and Head of IT/TMT, leads the practice with Maksym Kurochko.

Stron Legal Services advises technology companies, digital platforms, online gaming operators, payment processors and e-commerce businesses on regulatory compliance, international expansion and operational structuring. The firm’s services encompass gaming licences, corporate establishment, contractual documentation, tax planning, data protection and post-licensing compliance. Its experience includes registering client companies under the EU’s One Stop Shop (OSS) VAT arrangements for electronic and digital services in Portugal and Slovenia. The firm also advises gaming operators, platform providers, content developers and affiliates on licensing and regulatory obligations in jurisdictions including Malta and Curaçao. For example, the team acted for Gaembla Group, involving the international structuring of a digital platform combining gaming, financial services and cryptocurrency activities. Oleg Derlyuk leads the firm’s technology-sector work.

Tretten Lawyers is a specialized legal advisory firm with over a decade of experience assisting C-level executives, founders and owners of Ukrainian IT companies. The firm focuses on the legal and commercial needs of technology businesses, providing tailored solutions to both IT outsourcing and product development companies. Maksym Nosarev, the firm’s key practitioner, is recognized for his expertise in business structuring, IT contractual arrangements and Diia City projects.

AMBASSADORS advises technology-driven businesses on intellectual property protection, digital brand enforcement and regulatory disputes affecting online services. The practice addresses trademark protection for digital platforms, online infringement, regulatory compliance and the legal risks associated with technology-based business models. Yaroslav Ognevyuk, managing partner, is main point of contact.

ARMADA provides regulatory, contractual and transactional advice to telecommunications operators, software developers, digital service providers and international technology businesses. The practice combines expertise in technology contracts, data protection, GDPR compliance, cross-border taxation, Diia City regulation and disputes involving digital business models. Recent mandates include advising a major Ukrainian mobile operator on the tax implications of Diia City residency and assisting an international technology business with user agreements and privacy policies compliant with Ukrainian and EU data protection requirements. Anastasiia Luuk heads the practice.

ASL Consulting (formerly AS Legal) provides ongoing legal support to IT companies, covering software development agreements, licensing, subcontracting, confidentiality arrangements, corporate governance and employment-related matters. The firm has developed particular experience in establishing contractual and operational frameworks for technology businesses working with international counterparties. Recent mandates include structuring a comprehensive suite of agreements for a cross-border software development project and designing internal contract approval and management procedures for an IT company preparing for potential Diia City residency. The is headed by Maksym Andrieiev.

ETORUM LAW FIRM advises telecommunications and technology businesses on regulatory compliance, commercial contracts and dispute resolution. Its experience includes ongoing legal support for telecommunications operators, representation in tax and regulatory disputes, interaction with the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine and drafting commercial agreements governing service provision and access arrangements.

EXPATPRO advises foreign investors, international technology companies and Ukrainian startups on corporate structuring, IT contracting, intellectual property, taxation and compliance with the Diia.City regime. The firm acts as an legal adviser for 2021.AI, advising on software development agreements, IP assignments, licensing, NDAs, employment contracts, internal policies and compliance with foreign parent-company requirements. It also supports Ozon Technologies on business structuring, recruitment and remote employment arrangements, aligning Ukrainian labour requirements with international group policies. Also supports Waverian LLC, a technology startup developing wave transmission solutions, with investment structuring and corporate governance. The practice is led by Tetiana Yashchenko.

KM Partners provides corporate, employment, tax and intellectual property advice relevant to technology businesses and digital operations. Its work includes software-related contractual arrangements, the transfer and licensing of intellectual property rights, corporate structuring and regulatory compliance. Elena Bukuyeva focuses on intellectual property, Alexander Shemiatkin on employment and contractual matters, and Maxim Oleksiyuk on corporate transactions.

KPMG Law Ukraine advises technology companies and businesses undergoing digital transformation on data privacy, cybersecurity, technology regulation and IT contracting. The practice covers GDPR compliance, personal data processing, information security, digital products and emerging regulatory requirements for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its work includes reviewing technology contracts, assessing compliance risks and advising on the governance of data-driven business operations. Yuriy Katser, director, and Alina Sichkar, counsel, are the main contacts.

Ukrainian IP boutique firm Mamumya IP advises international technology companies, software developers, digital platforms and telecommunications businesses on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. The practice covers software copyright, trademark prosecution, domain name disputes, technology licensing and the protection of digital products. A particular strength lies in addressing IP conflicts arising from online commerce and the interaction between trademark rights, copyright and digital distribution models. Oleksandr Mamunya, Managing Partner, oversees complex IP enforcement and technology-related disputes.

Pavlenko Law & Guard has expanded its technology practice, advising software developers, IT companies and technology-driven businesses on corporate operations, contractual disputes, investment arrangements and business development. The firm supports clients at different stages of their operations, from ongoing legal maintenance to the structuring of new products and investment platforms. The team also provides ongoing legal support to international technology companies operating in Ukraine and advises on the establishment of a crowdfunding platform for agricultural investments. The practice is jointly led by Grygoriy Pavlenko and Anatoliy Melnychenko.

The Ukrainian office of PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine advises technology companies, digital businesses and international investors on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters. Its IT practice forms part of the firm’s integrated CEE offering and addresses the legal requirements of establishing and operating technology businesses across jurisdictions. The team combines corporate structuring, employment, taxation and intellectual property expertise, enabling clients to manage technology operations through coordinated legal support. Taras Utiralov, partner, and Yuliia Sereda, senior associate, co-lead the firm’s IT practice across CEE.

Polikarpov Law Firm advises technology businesses on software copyright, intellectual property ownership, licensing and international brand protection. Its work addresses the protection and commercial use of software products, digital content and technology-related rights, including arrangements for transferring and licensing copyright. For example, the firm acted on registering individual software modules as separate copyright objects to facilitate licensing and structuring a chain of copyright assignments and licences for an educational project. The firm also coordinates trademark protection for technology-related products across multiple jurisdictions and has expanded its domain name dispute capabilities through a dedicated European-focused service. Anton Polikarpov, managing partner, is the main contact.

In 2025, the IT practice of Cherkasy-based Rezultat Law Firm, provides ongoing legal support to IT companies, Diia.City residents and developers of digital products, including businesses working with machine learning platforms. The practice focuses on technology contracts, software licensing, GDPR compliance, privacy and data protection, intellectual property ownership and international SaaS market entry. Its recent work includes drafting a comprehensive Software License and Service Agreement regulating licensing rights, service levels, ownership of intellectual property, confidentiality, liability and data protection obligations. The firm also developed internal privacy, data protection and information security policies for a product-based technology company and assessed regulatory risks associated with GDPR and local privacy legislation. The practice head is Liliia Goncharova.

VIDAR Law Firm advises technology businesses, blockchain companies and cryptocurrency holders on digital asset protection, regulatory compliance and disputes involving law enforcement authorities. The practice focuses on the seizure and recovery of virtual assets, cryptocurrency-related investigations and legal risks arising from cross-border digital transactions. The firm’s experience includes representing international online gaming provider Bull Gaming in proceedings involving frozen cryptocurrency assets, securing the lifting of asset restrictions and the return of cryptocurrency to the client’s wallet. The team also advises cryptocurrency holders in matters involving tax authorities, the Bureau of Economic Security and digital asset exchanges. Stanislav Borys, Managing Partner, heads the practice, focusing on cryptocurrency-related disputes, asset recovery and criminal-regulatory issues affecting technology businesses.

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* holds a recognized prominence in the IT and telecom sectors, combining strong regulatory expertise with robust transactional capabilities. The legal market notes the firm’s presence in the defense tech area. Mykyta Polatayko, who moved of counsel, is regarded by market insiders as one of the strongest IT lawyers in Ukraine.

Arzinger* is recognized for its strong capabilities in intellectual property and data protection, along with its active participation in the sectoral IT Ukraine Association.

Baker McKenzie’s* IT/TMT industry group possesses long-term expertise supporting global and Ukrainian tech companies with launching innovative services, expanding internationally, and aligning with regulatory landscapes. Partner Oleksiy Stolyarenko, leveraging his expertise in IT and IP, leads the IT/TMT industry group in Kyiv, with a strong focus on data privacy, e-commerce, media, and advertising.

IMPACTA LAW (until December 2025, the team operated under the INTEGRITES brand)*  boasts a presence across technology-related mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate, commercial, tax, intellectual property, and data protection matters. Leadership in this domain is shared between two partners: Illya Tkachuk, who focuses on corporate and M&A matters, and Viktoriya Fomenko, who oversees tax-related aspects.