EPAP Ukraine is ranked among the country’s top law firms across all practice areas researched for Ukraine: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A and Dispute Resolution, with six lawyers ranked as leaders in their fields.
The guide distinguishes the Firm’s and its experts’ international law capacities.
- Dispute Resolution Practice receives the highest Band 1.
On the individual side, the guide acknowledges
Managing Partner Serhii Sviriba as “Eminent Practitioner” who has "a very good reputation in the arbitration world," with commentators lauding him as "one of the leading individuals" and recognising his extensive experience in this field.
Partner Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi as a well-regarded figure in the arbitration community with a significant track record in international arbitration, with particular experience of advising on sports and energy disputes. A source refers to him as a "stellar performer."
Partner Gleb Bialyi with market commentators distinguishing him as a "very good litigator" who is especially active in the domestic litigation arena covering commercial and administrative proceedings, with particular experience of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations.
- Banking & Finance Practice is traditionally highly ranked.
Partner and Practice Head Roman Stepanenko is acknowledged as a well-regarded finance lawyer with experience across a broad range of matters. Sources appreciate his "constructive approach to negotiations".
- Corporate and M&A Practice is recognised on both local and international levels.
Partner and Head of M&A and Corporate Practice Oksana Ilchenko, being “an active figure in the domestic market”, is recommended for expertise in corporate structuring, joint ventures and cross-border mergers.
Partner Ilona Zekely is noted among foreign experts for her regular handling of Austria-related transactions, with particular expertise concerning the energy, oil and gas and real estate sectors. Sources describe her as "very responsive and very business-oriented."
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