Asters maintains one of the most robust and diversified dispute resolution practices in Ukraine, with many years of experience in handling high-stake domestic and cross-border litigation. The specialized teams within the broad practice cover the full spectrum of disputes, including commercial, regulatory, antitrust, tax, labor, and family matters. Notably, the firm is particularly renowned for its leadership in major national and international cases — such as representing PrivatBank in post-nationalization litigation, most recently finalized a high-profile five-year legal battle with its former owners, culminating in the Supreme Court’s November 2024 ruling to dismiss their claims and uphold the legality of the bank’s nationalization, thereby affirming the irreversibility of the bank’s transfer to public ownership. The firm also stands out for its expertise in cross-border litigation, regulatory disputes, debt recovery (totaling over UAH 20 billion), and auxiliary proceedings supporting international arbitration and court decisions. The firm acts as Ukrainian legal counsel in a landmark USD 6 billion Eurobond dispute before the English courts, where Ukraine is defending itself against Russia’s claim by arguing that the 2013 bond issuance was procured under duress and political pressure, with the UK Supreme Court allowing a full public trial to assess these arguments. Asters advises the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in landmark inter-state proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights against the Russian Federation, focusing on compensation claims for property rights violations stemming from Russia’s full-scale invasion and earlier occupation, in a case joined with other major Ukraine vs. Russia applications and involving 31 third-party interveners. The firm is also engaged in insurance matters, and has strong expertise in maritime and aviation-related disputes, with a particular focus on claims for the reimbursement of damages. In addition, the firm advises a number of clients on the development and implementation of international legal mechanisms aimed at securing compensation for damages caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine. The litigation team comprising five partners and a robust group of counsel. Cross-border litigation is co-led by co-managing partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy, along with partners Oksana Legka and Oleksandr Volkov. Key counsel supporting cross-border matters include Oleksandr Frolov, Andriy Stetsenko, and Anna Tkachova. Domestic litigation is headed by partners Andriy Pozhidayev, who specializes in major banking disputes, and Gleb Bialyi, who focuses on commercial and regulatory cases. The domestic team is further supported by counsel Oleg Samsonovych, Viktor Tarasenkov, and Sergiy Dusanovsky.

EQUITY is a prominent Ukrainian dispute resolution firm known for its strong performance in complex, high-value litigation, cross-border proceedings and experience in ECHR proceedings. The firm handles major disputes involving debt recovery, insolvency, enforcement of non-performing loans, and cross-border asset tracing, particularly for clients affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. The team is also recognized for its strategic representation in state-related disputes, defending businesses against unlawful actions by state authorities. It continues to represent war-affected businesses, such as those from Mariupol, in damage recovery claims against Russia, reinforcing its role in high-stakes legal battles. Other recent highlights include securing a Supreme Court victory for Falcon Agro Group in a pivotal case that clarified auction challenge rights in bankruptcy. A landmark example of sanctions appeal is representation of Ukrainian investors in Zhezhelevsky Quarry PJSC and Khust Quarry PJSC, with the High Anti-Corruption Court denying the Ministry of Justice’s bid to confiscate assets linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The firm has vast experience in NPL work, most recently represented LLC EXPERT INVEST — a large finance company in Ukraine — in litigation on the enforcement of NPLs purchased from PJSC OTP Bank. The practice is led by four partners: Oleh Malinevskyi, known for handling complex, high-profile multijurisdictional disputes; Serhii Chuyev, an expert in banking litigation, court-led restructuring, and bankruptcy; Vyacheslav Krahlevych, who focuses on corporate and shareholder conflicts as well as white-collar crime; and Anna Yudkivska, former ECHR judge, whose strengths lie in human rights and investment protection. The firm’s counsel-level litigators are also highly regarded: Andriy Ivaniv is recognized for his work in credit and mortgage disputes; Dmytro Tylipskiy focuses on insolvency cases; and Bohdan Slobodian is noted for his proficiency in regulatory and investment-related matters.

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. In addition, the firm is particularly active in high-stakes cases involving government authorities, including anti-dumping, export control, and sanctions-related proceedings. The strategic network of regional offices in Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa enables overall presence and robust enforcement capabilities. Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the firm has expanded its international dispute resolution work, preparing claims in international courts related to wartime losses and building significant expertise in war risk insurance disputes in maritime and aviation sectors. The firm represents Feodosiya Shipbuilding Company Morye in a landmark case at the European Court of Human Rights challenging the unlawful expropriation of its assets in Crimea by the self-proclaimed “Republic of Crimea”. Other clients represented in national courts include Alchevsk By-Product Coke Plant, AV Metal Group, Ukrflora-Vinnytsia, Privat Joint Stock Company Kombinat Teplychnyi, and others. Among banking disputes highlights is representing Oleg Balanda, majority shareholder of Bank Sich, in challenging the National Bank of Ukraine and the state-run Deposit Guarantee Fund over the bank’s forced withdrawal from the market and liquidation during martial law. The team also acts for General Commerce LLC challenging the post-privatization seizure of the First Kyiv Machine-Building Plant, a landmark USD 54 million deal. On the sanctions front, the team represents Ferrexpo Belanovo Mining, in challenging unprecedented presidential sanctions that revoked its mining and fuel licenses. 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). Roman Marchenko leads the cross-border litigation efforts and frequently provides expert opinions on Ukrainian law for proceedings in the US, UK, and BVI. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev also handles high-profile disputes and has been engaged as a legal expert in cases at courts in the UK and EU. Counsel Roman Protsyshyn received market praise for his performance in arbitration and cross-border disputes.

LCF Law Group has built a strong reputation for its litigation practice, known for particular strength in handling complex, high-stakes disputes across banking, insolvency, corporate, energy, and land law. Its litigation team is highly experienced in insolvency and finance-related disputes, including cross-border enforcement, distressed asset recovery, and regulatory litigation involving both creditors and debtors. Given the expansion of its energy practice, the firm is also highly active in energy litigation, challenging the NEURC’s decisions, contractual disputes with the Guaranteed Buyer, and litigation linked to facilities located in temporarily occupied territories. Public cases include representing Enterprise Kyiv regarding the collection of rent arrears and eviction of a tenant — the political party European Solidarity, one of the largest parliamentary parties in Ukraine and the party of a former Ukrainian president. The firm is historically instructed by commercial banks, handling loan enforcement, collateral disputes, and litigation involving regulatory breaches and financial mismanagement, with the recent workload of disputes with the Deposit Guarantee Fund and NPLs recovery. One notable development in 2024 is the formation of a corporate disputes sub-practice, led by the firm’s counsel Volodymyr Lavrynovych, focusing on shareholder and governance conflicts. For example, the team represents M.T.K. Consulting, a shareholder in a company that owns 50,000 square meters of prime commercial real estate in central Kyiv, in a high-profile landmark corporate dispute over the control of the company. The firm’s litigation strength is driven by four partners, including founding partners Anna Ogrenchuk and Artem Stoyanov, who have a longstanding focus on banking and financial sector disputes. Olena Volyanska is widely recognized for her expertise in insolvency and bankruptcy litigation. The practice is headed by Iryna Kobets, a highly-regarded litigator, endorsed for her performance by peers alike.

Sayenko Kharenko’s sizeable dispute resolution practice is distinguished by its focus on investment protection, regulatory and commercial claims, and wartime damage recovery. The firm handles cases involving destroyed assets, insurance claims, supply chain disruptions, particularly in the context of Russia’s aggression. It also maintains dedicated teams for tax and intellectual property disputes. The team represents clients in high-stake disputes with state authorities, land and lease conflicts with local governments, and corporate and commercial litigation. For example, the team represents the interests of the former top manager of the bank in a court case under the claim of the Deposit Guarantee Fund for compensation for losses; successfully represented the interests of a company that operates a chain of petrol stations in Ukraine in a dispute with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) over the enforcement of a decision to completely shut down the operation of a petrol station. Notable matters include defending Auchan and Ceetrus in a land dispute escalated to the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court; representing the Advisory Group of Experts in Constitutional Court selection-related litigation; safeguarding the interests of multinational and Ukrainian companies in real estate, debt recovery, and managerial disputes. The domestic litigation track has two partners on board — Olena Sukmanova (involved in GR, legislative initiatives in judiciary) and Oleksiy Koltok (insolvency and regulatory litigation), with significant input from counsel Sergiy Protyven. The cross-border disputes track is led by Olexander Droug and strengthened with the addition of partner Olga Vorozhbyt.

Ukrainian law firm ADER HABER commands a well-rounded domestic litigation practice that covers debt recovery, property and contract disputes, matters involving tax, insurance, and labor law. The firm is also notably active in real estate, construction, and land disputes, drawing on substantial expertise in property-related cases, as well as energy disputes. The firm historically represents banks, most recently acted for Sense Bank and persuaded the Supreme Court of Ukraine to overturn lower court rulings and order a reconsideration of a USD 4 million contractual dispute. The team represented Porsche Ukraine in case to recover over USD 2 million in damages caused by Russia’s military aggression, securing a full court award. The firm continued to extend its portfolio of high-profile energy disputes. For example, the firm defended JSC Ukrtatnafta and managed to overturn lower court rulings that had ordered the repayment of over UAH 1.6 billion in advance payments to LLC United Energy; represented PJSC Cherkaske Khimvolokno, a company that generates electric power and heat and supplies thermal energy and hot water in Cherkasy, in a dispute against the energy regulator, securing ruling that annulled the penalties and set a precedent requiring the regulator to justify both the amount of a fine and the necessity of a fine over a lesser sanction. The firm’s litigation practice is led by several partners with distinct areas of focus: Andrii Hvozdetskyi focuses on debt recovery for state-owned energy companies; Tatiana Daniltseva concentrates on energy-related disputes and supervises tax litigation; Oleksandra Fedotova oversees real estate matters and currently represents state enterprises. Managing partner Yuriy Petrenko plays a key role in fostering and maintaining client relationships.

Alekseev, Boyarchukov and Partners demonstrates a strong and consistent presence in Ukraine’s domestic litigation landscape, with recognized expertise in bankruptcy, corporate conflicts, debt recovery, and real estate disputes. Its recent litigation portfolio spans high-value disputes in energy, finance, real estate, and political sectors, frequently engaging in cases concerning ownership rights, contractual obligations, and enforcement. Notable matters include representing Euroenergotrade LLC in a dispute over the breach of a gas supply contract, where the firm developed and implemented a court-backed enforcement strategy. In another key case, the team acted for ZV Realty LLC in defending a loan agreement exceeding UAH 400 million, successfully reversing lower court rulings at the cassation stage. The firm also supports Tutkovskyi PJSC in a multi-layered property and debt dispute linked to bank liquidation procedures. Additional engagements include Strategic Investment Holding LLC in a corporate dispute involving valuable real estate in central Kyiv. Partner Nazarii Adamchuk took over the role of the litigation practice head. Andrii Datskiv is another lead partner.

ARIO Law Firm’s litigation practice stands out for insolvency and restructuring disputes, corporate rights conflicts, property and contract-related litigation, and banking and finance matters. The team represents clients in high-stakes bankruptcy proceedings, including disputes involving debtors and creditors. Ario continued representation of Concord Bank in a high-profile USD 42 million dispute with the National Bank of Ukraine, securing court rulings that declared the regulator’s revocation of the bank’s license and liquidation order unlawful. The team also pursues damage recovery in both domestic courts and international institutions, including filing a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights. The team filed a landmark lawsuit for the Lviv Territorial Community against the Russian Federation over missile-induced infrastructure damage (2022–2024), launching a broader legal campaign in coordination with UK firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Ario represented former Ukrkoopspilka Bank executives in a key case over UAH 77 million in alleged damages, with a retrial after years of litigation and the firm disputing the claims as unproven and retroactively applied. A rise in the insolvency-related disputes has further strengthened the firm’s engagement in business restructuring cases. The sizeable practice is led by partners, namely Julian Khorunzhiy, Andrii Fylyk and Anna Sydorovych.

EVERLEGAL’s dispute resolution practice is broad and sectorally diverse, with particular strength in handling commercial, regulatory, property rights litigation, as well as corporate, labor, and debt recovery. The firm reaffirmed its strong presence in the agricultural sector, frequently representing clients in land-related litigation, such as the invalidation of lease agreements and recovery of land plots, as well as in supply chain disputes over penalties, advance payments, and damages for non-delivery. The team also assists in enforcement proceedings related to agricultural receipts and advises on creditor actions in bankruptcy cases. In particular, the firm continued representation of Agro-Lan, a Ukrainian agricultural producer, in a complex dispute regarding the restoration of lease rights on more than 300 hectares of land. The team also advises on Ukrainian and international legal mechanisms of compensation for damaged property as a result of hostilities, acting on behalf of clients whose properties were severely damaged as a result of the hostilities. With a strong client base among banks and financial institutions, the firm maintains a consistent caseload in debt recovery litigation. In particular, the firm represents its long-standing client Develop Finance, a Ukrainian financial company, in the collection of debts from a pool of 611 individual debtors. Another significant highlight of the team is representing a European chemical manufacturer in a precedent-setting dispute against the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, with the Supreme Court ultimately ruling in favor of the client and confirming that Ukrainian companies cannot be penalized for failing to provide information held by foreign entities. Among other public clients of the litigation practice are Concorde Capital, Louis Dreyfus Company Ukraine, Agromino, Thirdwave Ukraine, Kivshovata Agro. The dispute resolution practice is led by partners Andriy Porayko and Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi, with recent promotions within the team including Yuliia Vorontsova and Svitlana Teteria to the position of counsel.

Hillmont Partners has significantly strengthened its litigation practice, and often operates in strategic alliance with independent firms in other jurisdictions, with a strong focus on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes involving sovereign disputes, asset tracing, commercial asset recovery, insolvency, and enforcement of arbitral awards. The firm regularly advises clients in shareholder conflicts, pre-insolvency scenarios, and international commercial litigation, demonstrating particular strength in coordinating cross-border proceedings. Its recent highlights include representing the largest secured creditor in a EUR 10 million bankruptcy case involving LLC Belvedere Ukraine, achieving a favorable settlement, and acting for a Ukrainian retail group in a USD 120+ million debt recovery case involving insolvency actions across the BVI, Cyprus, the U.S., and the UK. Hillmont also played a key role in supporting institutional creditors in the USD 150 million GNT Group enforcement dispute, involving dozens of litigations and high-stakes asset protection strategies. Among the milestones of the cross-border disputes team was serving as global co-counsel alongside Astraea Group, advised the Moldova-based Stati parties in enforcing a USD 580 million arbitral award against the Republic of Kazakhstan under the Energy Charter Treaty, ultimately leading to a landmark global settlement in December 2024 after a 11-year dispute over the expropriation of oil and gas assets. The practice is led by a team of four partners, each overseeing key areas of litigation. Andrii Nyzhnyi heads the domestic litigation practice, with Valentyn Zasukha providing support on specific cases. Ivan Kovalenko manages litigation matters in the Odesa office, while Yurii Melnyk leads the team in Lviv. The international dispute resolution practice is jointly led by managing partner James Hart and Andrii Chornous.

INTEGRITES is known for its strong performance in both complex cross-border litigation and high-stakes domestic court proceedings, and handles a broad spectrum of disputes, including commercial, contractual, antitrust, tax, employment, debt recovery, insolvency. The team is also active in regulatory disputes involving state authorities such as the Antimonopoly Committee, the State Fiscal Service, and the Ministry of Health. Recent work highlights include property rights protection, real estate disputes during martial law, cargo damage claims, tax and insurance litigation, and defamation matters. The firm advises a foreign state-owned bank in creditor proceedings within a bankruptcy case. Oleksandr Onishchenko, partner, leads domestic litigation, with significant input from senior associates — Yurii Sivovna, Mykola Yerema, and Liubomyr Muzhyk. The cross-border dispute resolution practice demonstrates increase, particularly through its expert witness work and arbitrator appointments. Partner Dmytro Marchukov remains a leading figure in Ukrainian law expertise for both civil and criminal matters abroad, including ICSID arbitrations. The team successfully represented U.S. clients in a landmark recognition case involving a USD 140+ million LCIA award against a Ukrainian business figure, with follow-on enforcement proceedings. The firm also advises on complex cross-border insurance disputes, including war risk claims related to business interruption and property damage. Other partners leading cross-border litigation mandates are Serhii Uvarov and Olena Perepelynska.

MORIS maintains a strong reputation in dispute resolution, with particular strength in complex commercial litigation involving failed banks, debt recovery, and tax disputes, as well as active representations in real estate, land use, insurance claims, and defamation cases, including those protecting honor, dignity, and business reputation. Its growing cross-border caseload reflects increasing international engagement, while the team is also involved in high-impact wartime litigation, representing clients pursuing compensation for damages and lost profits caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion. For instance, the dispute resolution team advises Karpatnaftokhim on claiming compensation for war-related damages and lost profits, assisting with evidence collection, legal strategy, and litigation against the Russian Federation, with plans to enforce a favorable judgment abroad. The firm represents IFCEM, one of the largest cement producers in Eastern Europe, in a high-stake dispute with rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia over the termination of a long-standing permit for privately-operated locomotives, resulting in a 30% cost increase and prompting legal action and antitrust complaints over abuse of monopoly power. Notably, the firm has experience of representation in the ECHR, most recently acting for the former Constitutional Court Chairman Stanislav Shevchuk in challenging his dismissal, including proceedings before the ECHR. The team is led by partner Andriy Savchuk. Andriy Ivanov is active across the firm’s caseload.

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.

ANTIKA Law Firm handles a diverse range of disputes, including land and property matters, commercial and contract claims, corporate and labor conflicts, administrative proceedings, tax disputes and consumer protection cases. The litigation practice team represents local governments, such as Cherkasy City Council, in sensitive land boundary disputes, and acts for private entities. For example, Skvyraplemrybhosp, in cases involving land lease validity and property privatization. The firm also advises its longstanding clients such as Henkel Bautechnik and AWT Bavaria, in commercial and consumer litigation, including debt recovery and competition law challenges. The firm recently acted for PJSC Tutkovsky in the commercial courts during a dispute regarding a complex of non-residential and industrial premises in the city of Kyiv. Representation extends to complex corporate-labor disputes and property rights cases. Another significant workload in the disputes pipeline is tax litigation, particularly representation of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, PJSC in a series of disputes. Dr. Oleksiy Kot, senior partner, is the practice head. Partner Oleksandra Fedorenko has extensive experience and a well-established presence on the legal market.

Armada’s litigation practice is centered on commercial and debt recovery disputes, including enforcement proceedings and bankruptcy-related claims. It has successfully handled cases involving recovery of damages for loss of goods, foreclosure defense, and disputes arising from logistics and shipping contracts. The team also advises on creditor representation in insolvency matters and has experience resolving claims under investment agreements. In a recent highlight, the firm represents Katerynopilskyy Elevator (part of MHP) in a dispute against the State Geological Service of Ukraine, successfully challenging in lower courts the revocation of subsoil use rights that threatened multimillion-dollar investments and ongoing operations, with the case now pending at the Supreme Court. Given the firm’s increased presence in the telecom sector, it is hired for sector-specific and regulatory disputes. For example, it represented Lifecell in a high-profile commercial dispute against VF Ukraine (Vodafone) over the legality of its “Number Retention” service, arguing its anti-competitive nature and potential harm to market fairness. The firm has a steady workflow of requests for fixing and compensating damage caused by the armed aggression and temporary occupation, handling cases in the ECHR and Ukrainian courts. The practice is led by partner Illia Shevchenko, with key input from counsel Orest Bumba and Valentyn Hamei. The firm’s managing partner, Oleksandr Kuznietsov, plays a business development role in this practice.

The litigation practice of AVER LEX demonstrated increased activity in sanctions appeals, asset recovery, commercial disputes, asset tracing, and debt collection. The team is also engaged in defending clients against fraudulent business takeovers, property rights violations, and corporate conflicts. It also handles cases involving raiding attempts and provides legal protection in matters regarding honor, dignity, and business reputation. Partner Volodymyr Yenich runs the litigation practice. Counsel Sergii Nevmerzhitskyi is another key figure.

Benchers Law Firm is a boutique practice focused on criminal law and dispute resolution, with expertise in complex matters such as debt and asset recovery, tax and regulatory issues, and sanctions. During the research period the firm represented Ukrainian businessman Oleksandr Cherepynskyi in an administrative case at the Supreme Court of Ukraine, challenging a presidential decree imposing sanctions against him and affiliated companies. It is also active in representing clients seeking compensation for war-related damages. For example, the firm advised DTEK on litigation strategies for war-related compensation, including the development of draft legislation enabling Ukrainian companies to pursue claims against the Russian Federation in domestic courts, addressing issues of sovereign immunity, evidence standards, and enforcement. Myroslav Hnatiuk, partner, heads the dispute resolution practice.

Ukrainian law firm ESQUIRES handles commercial, tax, and land disputes, with a growing focus on bankruptcy-related litigation. The firm continued representation of Porshe Mobility and Porshe Leasing in litigation with its debtors; represented Limagrain Ukraine in the course of debt collection from a debtor — Bizon Tech 2006 in bankruptcy proceedings. The firm represented Solum LLC in a land dispute where the prosecutor sought to revoke ownership of plots bought at auction for over USD 7.7 million; despite appeals, the Supreme Court of Ukraine upheld the claim, prompting a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights over violations of property rights. The firm has also been engaged in litigation arising from the oil and gas sector. The team advised Panamax Oil LLC in 61 court cases regarding customs violation protocols issued by the Energy Customs of Ukraine related to fuel imports. The practice is led by two partners — Oleksandr Shkelebey and Viktoria Kovalchuk.

ETERNA LAW’s dispute resolution team is active in both domestic and cross-border litigation, often acting as a long-term preferred partner for international law firms and providing expert opinions in foreign courts. 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. The firm launched an International 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, and working on recognition of Ukrainian judgments in multiple EU jurisdictions. Kristina Shapovalova, counsel, fronts this pillar of caseload. The firm is particularly experienced in handling shareholder disputes, including those with multijurisdictional elements. The team represents Ancile Investment Company Limited and Ancile Securities Company in both the bankruptcy proceedings of Yabluneviy Dar, where it acts as lead counsel and Ukrainian law advisor, and in the recognition and enforcement of a Swiss Arbitration Centre award against the guarantor of Eastern Europe’s largest fruit concentrate producer group.

Gramatskiy & Partners maintains a well-established litigation practice with expertise across a broad spectrum of civil and commercial disputes. The firm regularly handles corporate conflicts, including the invalidation of general meeting resolutions, sale and gift agreements, and challenges to transactions conducted through exchanges and public auctions. Its team also represents clients in complex real estate and land disputes, such as reclaiming property from unlawful possession and foreclosure proceedings. Notable representations include debt recovery for ULMA Opalubka Ukraine, and supporting Park Lane LLC and SF Voronin in high-value mortgage foreclosure cases to the tune of USD 50 million each. The firm also acted for MASTER:STRIM LLC in securing a favorable settlement in a dispute with the Zaporizhzhya Electric Locomotive Repair Plant and continues to advise on a challenging recovery case against Ukrtatnafta. The firm has a pool of its corporate clients represented in terms of damage recovery from the aggressive war. In addition, the team advises the Ministry for Economic Policy of Ukraine on legal strategies to recover war damages through the enforcement of judgments against Russian assets located abroad and the creation of an international donor fund backed by frozen Russian reserves. The dispute resolution practice is headed by Andrii Trembich, who gained strong expertise in banking, mortgage, credit and valuation litigation, as well as the enforcement and restructuring of debt obligations. Ihor Kasianov runs real estate and land disputes.

KM Partners is focused on the defense of business interests in complex, often multi-level disputes involving tax, bankruptcy, property, and commercial claims. The key strength of the firm is litigation against tax authorities, challenging audits, penalties, and VAT refund refusals, and has secured favorable outcomes in cases reaching the Supreme Court. In insolvency-related proceedings, lawyers have successfully opposed debtor-friendly rehabilitation plans that harmed creditors’ interests. The team also handles sensitive matters such as protection of business reputation, property rights, and customs-related disputes. For example, the team successfully represented one of the world’s largest grain traders in a case against a customs broker over alleged customs violations, ultimately securing court decisions that led to the dismissal of the case and the return of the client’s non-GMO goods for proper customs clearance. Maxim Oleksiyuk heads the firm’s commercial disputes and international arbitration practice, with tax litigation managed by Alexander Minin and Alexander Shemiatkin, and Ivan Shynkarenko responsible for transfer pricing and customs-related matters.

L.I. Group is known for its focus on managing distressed assets and has notable experience in large-scale bankruptcy cases, serving as a legal advisor to commercial banks, financial institutions, and major domestic debtors. Its litigation practice covers debt recovery, mortgage enforcement, property rights disputes, and claims under various contractual arrangements. The firm represents PrivatBank JSC in a range of disputes, including challenges to pledges, set-off transactions, and financial assistance agreements, as well as multiple claims for recovery of funds, as well as in course of numerous bankruptcy procedures of Ukrainian corporate borrowers. The team acts for JSC Tascombank in course of initiating bankruptcy proceedings of Kostyantynivsky Metallurgical Equipment Plant. The firm also provided legal assistance to Ukrsibbank in a labor dispute. Partners Mykola Kovalchuk and Artur Megeria co-lead the projects.

Leshchenko & Partners (up till December 2024 the firm was part of Leshchenko, Doroshenko & Partners) maintains a well-rounded litigation practice with a focus on defamation, property rights, tax, employment, and regulatory disputes. It is particularly active in defamation cases, representing public officials and business figures in matters concerning the protection of honor, dignity, and business reputation following the spread of false and damaging information in the media or by public officials. The firm also handles complex civil and administrative cases, including the recovery of funds for a football agent from footballer Yaroslav Rakitskyi, and disputes over wrongful dismissals. Another substantial track is sanctions appeals, which is when the firm challenges presidential decrees. The firm represents former Constitutional Court Chairman Oleksandr Tupytskyi in several landmark cases challenging his dismissal, seeking reinstatement, and contesting the suspension of judicial remuneration. The firm also assists a number of companies at the ECHR in connection with the actions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation causing damage to property. Oleksandr Leshchenko, managing partner, is the main contact.

Lexwell & Partners is involved in a range of complex and high-stakes litigation matters across key industries. The firm successfully defended Toyota and Lexus in over 10 consumer disputes in Ukraine, mitigating reputational risks through a strategy that led to full dismissal of claims. It also represents a Swiss steel trader in multi-jurisdictional proceedings arising from state-imposed restrictions, and acts for Podilsky Cement in a tax dispute exceeding UAH 110 million — considered a landmark case in the sector. In addition, the firm advises CRH in litigation concerning merger clearance issues on cement market initiated by Kovalska, one of the larger building materials manufacturers in Ukraine, at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine. Andriy Kolupaev and Igor Nagai are the main contacts.

Miller Law Firm’s litigation practice focuses on resolving disputes across commercial, corporate, real estate, and public interest domains. The dedicated team is experienced in anti-raiding cases, investor rights protection, corporate and shareholder conflicts, as well as land, inheritance, and family disputes. The recent caseload spans high-stakes wartime and post-war litigation, including cases involving state institutions, cultural heritage, and civil society actors. During the research period the firm helped a foreign investor recover ownership of a USD 3.5 million Kyiv business center after it was unlawfully re-registered and sold through a reinstated mortgage, securing court victories, canceling illegal notarial actions, and restoring ownership rights. Another highlight covered defending a volunteer accused of customs violations for importing a vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with courts ruling that the aid was lawfully delivered and rejecting the claims made by the State Customs Service. The firm defended pro bono a cultural heritage site National Architectural and Historical Reserve “Ancient Chernihiv”, proving the Chernihiv Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) had no legal grounds to occupy the Yeletsky Monastery after the lease had expired. The practice is led by partner Karina Panchenko.

Pavlenko Legal Group handles a wide range of complex disputes, including high-stake cases against government authorities, protection of property rights, and business-related conflicts. The firm represents clients in commercial, real estate, and bankruptcy proceedings, such as reclaiming ownership of office centers, defending against raider takeovers, and enforcing claims in insolvency cases. It also advises on developer-investor conflicts, and penalties from competition regulators. Among recent highlights are representing K Invest LLC in five court proceedings to restore ownership of an office center in Kyiv seized in a raider attack, along with negotiations with the Deposit Guarantee Fund and a commercial bank to resolve associated debts; representing private investors on the recovery of funds from the State of Ukraine, represented by the Ministry of Finance, due to the government’s failure to meet its Eurobond obligations. Grygoriy Pavlenko and Anatoliy Melnychenko are the main practitioners.

AGA Partners is recognized for its expertise in shipping and maritime disputes, particularly those arising from contractual breaches in international trade. The firm is currently actively engaged in developing effective legal mechanisms to secure compensation for damages and losses caused by the ongoing war, demonstrating established pipeline of representation of agricultural enterprise from Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Region, in the Ukrainian courts. Among highlights to note, the firm represents Alberta Trade LP, a major Ukrainian agricultural company, in a landmark case against the Russian Federation and its alter ego entities, seeking compensation for lost commodities and profits due to the 2022 occupation of southern and eastern Ukraine, while pioneering a multi-jurisdictional strategy for asset arrest and enforcement that challenges sovereign immunity and applies alter ego doctrines under Ukrainian and international law. The damage recovery track is led by partner Iryna Moroz, with key input from Dariia Zyma and Vasyl Radetskyi.

The litigation practice of Ante Law Firm spans commercial, tax, administrative, and insolvency matters. The firm represents Arttrading in challenging a tax authority decision in court and successfully acted for Sanofi-Aventis Ukraine in a dispute over vaccine supply. The firm preserves clients from the aviation sector, and represents Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK Limited in the bankruptcy proceedings of Ukrainian International Airlines and provides legal support to relatives of victims of flight PS752. Additional work includes representing investors in debt recovery cases and individuals in administrative violation proceedings. Andriy Guck, managing partner, is the main contact.

Ukrainian law firm AZONES handles commercial, regulatory and tax disputes, being especially preferred by clients from the retail petroleum industry. The team represented Socar Energy Ukraine in challenging the Antimonopoly Committee’s decision on competition law violation and imposition of fines. The firm also acts for Socar Avia and Trading House Socar Ukraine in cases involving recovery of funds from BNK Ukraine LLC. Mykhailo Tretiakov, managing partner, is the main contact.

Dictio Law Firm is enlisted predominantly by private clients for representation in investment, land, consumer rights disputes, as well as family law matters and protection of inheritance rights. Serhii Shtohryn is a lead partner.

Established in 2022, Investment Lawyer Group (ILG) advises clients on debt recovery strategies, including enforcement, restructuring, and asset tracing. The practice has handled cases involving office seizure through court proceedings, recovery of commercial property transferred to evade creditors, and controlling creditor dynamics in high-value bankruptcy disputes. In one case, the team secured influence over a key creditor to reverse an unfavorable debt write-off scenario. The firm also uses cross-border tools such as freezing orders from the High Court in London to compel settlement from debtors hiding assets abroad. The team is led by Vladyslav Bovkun and Igor Mulyarchuk.

The Kyiv office of Kinstellar handles cross-border and domestic disputes with a focus on regulatory, commercial, and enforcement matters. The team represents Wizz Air in Ukrainian courts on passenger claims involving complex interplay between Ukrainian and international aviation law. It also advises on enforcing Ukrainian judgments abroad, including one of the first attempts to apply the Convention on Choice of Court Agreements in the EU. Ongoing matters include representing clients in tax disputes, pharmaceutical-related litigation, and enforcement of commercial contracts. Senior partner Olexander Martinenko, head of dispute resolution, regularly acts as a Ukrainian law expert witness in foreign courts. Danylo Volkovetskyi, managing associate, is a key litigator.

Kosovan Legal Group concentrates on representing agricultural producers and grain traders in commercial, property-related, and VAT reimbursement disputes. The firm represented agricultural company Druzhba LLC-2020 before the European Court of Human Rights in a case against Ukraine concerning an allegedly unfair judgment in a gas payment dispute with JSC Zhytomyrgaz; represented the founder of Olimp Farm in a property ownership dispute against the Vinnytsia regional prosecutor’s office. Debt collection is another area of recent litigation workload. Valentin Bychek leads dispute resolution practice. Anatoliy Kosovan is the main contact.

KPMG Law Ukraine’s litigation practice focuses on tax disputes, drawing on its extensive experience to represent both international and domestic clients in proceedings against Ukraine’s tax and customs authorities. In particular, the team represented Bühler Service LLC in a complex commercial dispute initiated by Potoky LLC involving claims for damages, penalties, and partial contract invalidation. Yuriy Katser and Bogdan Shyshkovskyi are the main figures. Iryna Khyliak leads tax disputes.

Mentors Law Firm provides representation in commercial, administrative, and family law disputes, with particular focus on claims involving banking, tax, public procurement, and property rights. Noteworthy representations include a high-stakes family dispute involving property division and auction challenges, where the firm succeeded in reinstating asset seizures overturned on appeal. In another significant matter, the firm is defending a client in a case initiated by the Prosecutor’s Office regarding the return of a land plot from Ukraine’s Water Fund, potentially setting precedent in similar disputes. The practice is led by Viktor Serebrianikov.

Mitrax is a Ukrainian law firm with a core focus on dispute resolution, regularly advising on shareholder and commercial conflicts, property protection, debt recovery, and land-related litigation, including the invalidation of lease and servitude agreements. The firm also acts in cases involving financial claims and contract disputes. In particular, it represented a company manufacturing uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in three lawsuits related to non-fulfillment of contracts during power outages caused by attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, successfully arguing force majeure and achieving a 70% reduction in claimed damages; represented a machinery and equipment trading company in a lawsuit against JSC Ukrainian Railways to lift restrictions on the use of wagons allegedly beyond their service life, successfully arguing that the Ministry of Infrastructure’s order had no retroactive effect. The firm has established expertise in family law cases. In addition, Mitrax represents victims of war crimes, including families affected by the 2022 missile strikes in Odesa Region. The practice continues to be led by longstanding head Oleksandr Strokan.

MK Legal Service advises clients across a range of industries, including IT/TMT, hospitality, retail, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, trade, and construction. The firm maintains a steady caseload from long-term client GigaGroup, primarily handling contractual disputes, debt recovery for services rendered during martial law, and appeals related to public procurement outcomes. The team represented Gastrofamily in resolving extrajudicial contractual dispute on terminating a lease contract, and in a number of employment disputes. Tax litigation is another important track of workload. The litigation practice is led by managing partner Maksym Kurochko, alongside Serhii Husiev, partner and head of the HoReCa and retail support practice, and Artem Ostapenko, head of the IT/TMT practice.

Ukrainian law firm NOBLES is a point of choice for predominantly international businesses across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, IT, e-commerce, media, telecommunications, insurance, and real estate. The dispute resolution scope spans commercial, IP, shareholder, tax disputes. The firm recently represented Naturias GmbH in a dispute with a Ukrainian sunflower oil supplier over non-delivery and non-refund of an advance payment, and now pursuing enforcement while advising on potential insolvency and personal liability of the debtor’s management; represented Rotterdam-based cargo surveyor Hamer van Hussen Groenendijk in gathering extensive evidence on behalf of AXA and Marsh regarding the theft of 10 diesel railcars in Ukraine during the early days of the full-scale invasion, enabling efficient resolution of the related insurance dispute. Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko is the main point of contact.

PETERKA & PARTNERS, a CEE law firm with a broad regional presence, has a capable litigation team in Kyiv that handles tax, customs, debt recovery, insolvency, and employment disputes, as well as compensation claims. The team has recently increased its focus on cases involving war-related damages, while also maintaining workload in tax and customs litigation. The firm defended a German consumer goods company accused of customs violations due to discrepancies in a mistaken shipment to Ukraine, proving the absence of intent or involvement by the accused official, leading to dismissal of the case, return of goods, and reputational protection. Halyna Melnyk focuses on tax and customs disputes, and Stanislav Koptilin is actively involved in recent representations. Taras Utiralov, Kyiv managing partner, is the key contact.

ProfiLegal, a recently-established domestic law firm, is steadily building its litigation profile with a focus on dispute resolution, white-collar crime, and bankruptcy. Over the past year, the litigation team has handled a growing number of cases involving tax, regulatory, administrative, and commercial matters. Notable representations include tax disputes for PJSC Sukha Balka and Private JSC Dnipro Metallurgy Plant, as well as representing Kharkiv Palace Club LLC in a dispute over the collection of UAH 62.3 million in license payments for the alleged exploitation of licenses that had been annulled. The firm is also instructed to handle ownership disputes, and acted in disputes over ownership of land plots in downtown Kharkiv. Vadym Matiushko, partner, heads the dispute resolution practice.

The dispute resolution team at Redcliffe Partners is enlisted for representation in commercial and tax disputes. The firm represented British American Tobacco in complex administrative litigation against the tax authorities over a VAT refund claim. The firm has extensive experience representing international lenders in bankruptcy proceedings involving industrial companies impacted by the war, with insurance cases also becoming a recent area of focus, as well as fixation and recovery of the war-related damages incurred by large enterprises. Victoria Ivasechko, counsel, is the practice head.

TOTUM is a Ukrainian boutique law firm focused on real estate, land, and construction, providing specialized litigation services in these fields. During the research period the firm represented GRAAL LLC in litigation seeking to annul a Kyiv City Council decision and a related land lease agreement pertaining to a major development project in central Kyiv, involving broader obligations tied to municipal infrastructure financing and construction. Another highlight involved representing ONIKS BUILD LLC against a claim by the Kyiv City Administration seeking recovery of unpaid infrastructure contributions, with the court ultimately rejecting the claim. Yurii Khapko, firm’s managing partner, is the key contact.

The litigation practice of Vdovychen & Partners is focused on representing clients in commercial, tax, administrative, and criminal proceedings. The team has experience in defending corporate officers in liability cases related to bank liquidation, handling tax disputes over VAT reimbursement and debt collection, and protecting clients’ interests in cases involving abuse of office and economic damages. The practice also advises on disputes with state contractors, real estate claims, and challenges before both Ukrainian courts and international arbitration institutions such as the ICAC. Oleg Vdovychen, managing partner, is the main contact.

The Kyiv office of Wolf Theiss represents the firm’s multinational clients in domestic litigation, handling commercial and administrative disputes. The team continued to act for a British investor Tamaz Somkhishvili in a high-profile investment dispute with Kyiv city authorities over compensation for losses resulting from the cancellation of an investment project. The firm advised DSM Nutritional Products and represented its Ukrainian subsidiary, Biomin Ukraine, in successful litigation over unpaid goods, securing full satisfaction of claims and assisting with enforcement of the court decision. The team includes Sergii Zheka and Olena Kravtsova, and is guided by Taras Dumych, managing partner.

Our market research reveals the presence of law firms and professionals that have not submitted information for the current research. We provide a brief overview based on conducted analysis and interviews, as well as available public sources.[1]

AEQUO’s* dispute resolution team has been consistently recognized for its strong performance in litigation, with particular acclaim for its expertise in energy-related disputes and robust cross-border litigation capabilities. Partner Olena Pertsova is widely acknowledged as a strong litigator. Senior partner Oleksiy Filatov heads the litigation team, and is referred for developing an efficient practice on the Ukrainian market. Ksenia Koriukalova, a senior associate, is a vivid practitioner who is known for her cross-border disputes work. Partner Pavlo Byelousov was present across a variety of high-stake energy disputes.[2]

AVELLUM* is repeatedly endorsed for its presence in cross-border matters, with a particular focus on large-scale multijurisdictional shareholder disputes. The firm is also frequently enlisted to provide Ukrainian law expertise in foreign proceedings. Kostiantyn Likarchuk leads the cross-border litigation practice, while Vadim Medvedev oversees domestic dispute resolution.

GOLAW*, a prominent Ukrainian law firm, delivers litigation services with particular strength in tax and customs disputes, debt recovery, contractual breach, employment, and regulatory matters. Kateryna Manoylenko is referred for her representation in property disputes.

Vasil Kisil & Partners* is noted for well-established presence in tax litigation and debt recovery, as well as long-term exposure to cross-border mandates. Oleg Alyoshin is the preferred partner for cross-border litigation work. Vsevolod Mazurenko, senior associate, was singled out during peers’ review. Oleg Kachmar is active in domestic litigation, particularly, insolvency matters.

VB PARTNERS* has a strong focus on dispute resolution and white-collar crime, renowned for challenging state authority decisions, handling complex corporate and commercial disputes, and tax litigation that often intersects with criminal proceedings. The market notes the firm’s notable expertise in appealing against sanctions, as led by Denys Shkarovsky.

Regional Counsel

Based in Odesa, ANK Law Office is a leading player in high-profile maritime disputes, advising major global Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, insurers, vessel owners, and shipping companies. The team represented the owners of m/v “TANKER BEE 10” in a UAH 98 million maritime cargo damage dispute following the vessel’s arrest in Reni Sea Port, ultimately securing a favorable amicable settlement; represented the owners of m/v “BRAVE HEART” in preventing the vessel’s arrest at Chornomorsk Sea Port in Ukraine over a USD 1.5 million maritime claim. Artem Volkov and Kostiantyn Moriakov are the main contacts.

Odesa-based AS Legal is preferred by construction companies and developers, representing clients in commercial, property, and regulatory disputes, with a recently expanded team focused on construction and economic cases. In particular, the firm represented Vektor Budconsalt Ltd vs the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning of Odesa appealing against the resolution that imposed a fine in the urban planning field; defended V.S. Project LLC against early contract termination claims by Odesa Regional Clinical Antitumor Center, with further debt recovery proceedings. The firm also represents PE M-ART PLUS in a commercial dispute over rent payment for coastal property that remained unusable due to martial law, challenging claims by the Odessa City Council’s Department of Communal Property and CE Odesmiskelektrotrans. Maksym Andrieiev, the firm’s managing partner, heads the practice.

Consulting Firm Dominanta, which is based in Odesa, handles commercial litigation across sectors including logistics, agriculture, and construction. The firm defended logistics company Teus in a recovery claim against EuroLogistic, and continues to advise on tariff disputes with Ukrzaliznytsia and the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority; represented Mesh Invest in a dispute over the invalidation of a public auction and recovery of a guarantee fee. The practice also engages in recovering funds for undelivered goods, and continues to navigate tariff-related conflicts with state infrastructure operators. Vitalii Tsvigun and Vitaly Gritsik are the main contacts.

Odesa-based law firm LEGRANT Law Company handles a broad spectrum of disputes, with particular focus on litigation involving Ukrainian sea ports, shipping matters, contractual conflicts, and tax-related cases. During the period researched the dedicated team acted on a precedent-setting case on the exemption from payment of freight under a bareboat charter amid martial law conditions; recovered unjustifiably received funds from a state enterprise and challenged a demand by the State Audit Service of Ukraine for reimbursement of discounts granted on tonnage and pilotage dues. Yaroslav Dabizha has been noted for his strong performance in litigation, while managing partner Tatyana Titarenko serves as the primary contact for the practice.

Roland Law Office, which is based in Kharkiv, demonstrates a diverse litigation practice, handling customs, tax, labor, private client matters, and distressed debt recovery. The firm has successfully represented clients in disputes with customs authorities regarding the adjustment of the customs value of goods, securing the return of overpaid duties and VAT. Notable victories include a landmark pension rights case for a former law-enforcement officer, protection of inheritance rights involving property abroad, and precedent-setting representation of grandchildren of a fallen soldier to secure state benefits. The team also effectively handles debt collection, challenges to audit findings, defense of bona fide purchasers in real estate disputes, and force majeure-related contract claims. The practice is co-led by Serhii Silchenko and Tetiana Silchenko.

Shkrebets & Partners, which has offices in Kharkiv and Kyiv, has a well-established litigation practice with a strong emphasis on the energy sector. The firm regularly acts for regional power generation and distribution companies, handling disputes over electricity balancing costs, gas supply receivables, and regulatory claims. The team represents the municipal enterprise Kharkiv Heating Networks in a case against state energy company Naftogaz of Ukraine for recovery of gas supplied as a supplier of last resort. Kharkiv Power Plant No. 5 is represented in a damage recovery claim against the Russian Federation. The practice is led by Andriy Syvak and supported by partners Evgeniy Shkrebets, Yuriy Artukh, Oleksii Meniv, and Maksym Shypenko.

[1] The firms marked with an asterisk (*) have not submitted information for the current research. Their market presence was explored and commented during in-depth interviews.

[2] In April 2025, Pavlo Byelousov left the firm and became a co-founder of BONO Legal law firm.