Vasil Kisil & Partners Law Firm has once again confirmed the title of the leading firm in Ukraine according to “Ukrainian Law Firms 2014. A Handbook for Foreign Clients” survey with twelve practice groups and fifteen lawyers of the firm receiving high recommendations and scooping up top positions in the rankings.

Thus, according to Ukrainian Law Firms 2014, the firm is number one in dispute resolution, employment law, media and entertainment. Its antitrust and competition practice, corporate practice, intellectual property, international arbitration, land law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, infrastructure practice group and tax dispute resolution practice have all been recommended by the publication.

A number of Vasil Kisil & Partners' practitioners received individual recognition including Oleg Alyoshin who was named best specialist in the field of infrastructure projects, agriculture, energy and natural resources, real estate and construction, and land ownership. Oleksiy Filatov, partner, received high recommendations for intellectual property expertise, as well as international arbitration and dispute resolution practice. Partner Denis Lysenko took a leading place in the rating in the area of antitrust and competition law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions. Anna Babych, partner, proved to be excellent in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, media and entertainment industry. Partner Oksana Voynarovska gained market recognition for her significant experience in the field of labour law and employment and for the seventh consecutive year is called the best industry expert in Ukraine. Yulia Kyrpa, partner, was named “force to reckoned with” in banking and finance and capital markets. Partner Alexander Borodkin is recognized for his expertise in agriculture, real estate and construction. Oleksandr Mamunya, partner, is recommended for his achievements in intellectual property, as well as telecommunications and technology. Maria Nizhnik, partner, is noted for her accomplishments in the field of antitrust and competition law. Partner Andriy Stelmashchuk is scored as leading dispute resolution lawyer with particular strength in tax. A separate rating dedicated to dispute resolution marked managing partner Oleg Makarov and senior counsellor Vadim Belyanevych for “their unique experience that significantly strengthens firm’s litigation team”. Counsellor Natalia Dotsenko-Belous is recommended as a specialist in real estate and construction. Partner Yaroslav Teklyuk received high marks for his extensive qualifications in bankruptcy matters. Counsellor Ivan Yurchenko is acknowledged for his tax practice.

“Ukrainian Law Firms: A Handbook for Foreign Clients” is an annual research, first published in 2002 that provides Ukrainian legal services market overview and rating of law firms and practitioners by various practice groups.

Vasil Kisil & Partners Top Ukrainian Law Firms 2014 Ratings