Top 10 Pioneering Dispute Resolution Lawyers in Ukraine for 2023

The legal landscape in Ukraine with its evolving and distinct context has yielded a formidable array of Dispute Resolution lawyers who contribute significantly to establishing the rule of law and maintaining the economic climate. Their tireless work providing solutions for high-stakes international disputes, local court trials, and commercial international arbitrations forms a critical backbone of Ukraine’s legal system. We turn our spotlight onto some of the most accomplished and reputed lawyers in this field, sharing their accomplishments and services on offer, navigating through the intricacies of Dispute Resolution law.

We’ll shine the light specifically on lawyers from various firms including Asters, Ilyashev & Partners, AGA Partners, Grischenko & Partners, Avellum, Aequo, and ENGARDE, whose immense expertise and reputations precede them in the industry. These are the stalwarts and rising stars within Dispute Resolution law, each bestowed with their unique strategies and grounded experience, making them truly significant in their contributions.

From investment and commercial international arbitration to high-impact international disputes, post-trading disputes, GAFTA arbitrations, and conflicts across sectors such as construction, energy, and pharmaceuticals, these lawyers bring their best to the table. With considerable international exposure, these professionals ensure that their clients get the best representation no matter the complexities involved.

Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi – Asters

Top-ranked Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi from Asters is known for his experience representing clients in investment and commercial international arbitration across various jurisdictions. He deals with conflicts arising in a broad range of sectors, including construction, energy, and pharmaceuticals. Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi also acts for clients on FIDIC disputes.

Oleksiy Didkovskiy – Asters

Asters’ Oleksiy Didkovskiy, co-managing partner, is reputed for providing strategic assistance with high-impact international disputes.

Roman Marchenko – Ilyashev & Partners

Senior partner Roman Marchenko from Ilyashev & Partners, specializes in litigating disputes in Ukrainian courts. He also has a notable presence in international arbitration, representing clients from the banking, aviation and energy sectors.

Iryna Moroz – AGA Partners

AGA Partners Iryna Moroz’s strong market and client feedback validates her impressive range of cross-border litigation and GAFTA arbitrations.

Sergei A Voitovich – Grischenko & Partners

Sergei Voitovich of Grischenko & Partners is a stalwart in international arbitration in Ukraine, including his role as an arbitrator.

Kostiantyn Likarchuk – Avellum

Kostiantyn Likarchuk from Avellum, who is recognized for his extensive experience representing high net worth individuals and corporations in international arbitration proceedings, also serves as a Ukrainian law expert.

Yevgen Levitskyi – Aequo

Yevgen Levitskyi, representing both domestic and international clients in local courts, builds a key component of the team at Aequo.

Andriy Pozhidayev – Asters

Asters’ co-head of domestic disputes practice, Andriy Pozhidayev is a significant figure in the market for his work relating to banking sector disputes.

Irina Nazarova – ENGARDE

ENGARDE’s Managing Partner, Irina Nazarova, is highly reputed for her experience with international arbitration cases and her key in-role as an arbitrator.

Mikhail Ilyashev – Ilyashev & Partners

Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev, with vast expertise, stands out in handling a broad variety of litigation, including those related to the agriculture, manufacturing, and energy industries.