Vasil Kisil & Partners

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Chambers Europe 2008: Dispute Resolution

The Firm: One of the longest-standing firms in Ukraine, this group is complimented for its “exceptionally strong and widely respected” practice. Peers point out that the team is “solid and established in litigation, and is always seen in action in the courts,” while clients report that it “definitely delivers academically well-grounded opinions and good, practical advice.”

One peer added: “We are always confident when referring our clients to this firm.”

The Lawyers: “A stellar name with hands-on experience in the courts,” Vadym Belyanevych recently joined the team from Sergiy Koziakov & Partners. Sources say his “active day-to-day involvement, strengthened by his excellent academic credentials” makes him “a super litigator.”

Another “celebrated name in litigation,” Oleg Makarov is highly acclaimed by observers for his “extensive practice” and his “rational and thoughtful approach to work.” One peer said: “When you stand against him in court, it’s like playing chess - it is always challenging and interesting.”

Up-and-coming Oleksiy Filatov is credited by clients for his “proactive approach” and for going “deep into the details of cases.”

Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers 2003

Vasil Kisil & Partners is continuously recommended as one of the best legal firms of Ukraine in the fields of corporate law, investments and legal proceeding.

Contemplating The Future of the Legal Profession in Ukraine

Contemplating The Future of the Legal Profession in Ukraine On June 23, 2009, as part of the joint program created by the European Commission and the Council of Europe “Transparency and Efficiency of the Judicial System in Ukraine” the conference “The Future of the Legal Profession in Ukraine” took place. The conference was attended by representatives of the Council of Europe, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Higher Qualification Board of the Bar and Legal Public Organizations, the Ukrainian Bar Association, the Ukrainian Lawyers’ Association, the Union of Ukrainian Advocates, and the Union of Lawyers of Ukraine.

Debt management: what you need to know about the restructuring process

When a company announces a debt restructuring, this is in most cases the result of an extensive analysis of its debt portfolio involving important economic, legal, tax and accounting decisions. A debt restructuring is therefore a high-profile event, and it is crucial to the financial future of the company that the whole process is handled with great care and efficiency. On July 23, 2009, Vasil Kisil & Partners law firm and Ernst & Young conducted a round table entitled «Debt management: what you need to know about the restructuring process». Leading experts in debt restructuring gathered top-managers of large companies and Ukrainian banks to discuss all-important aspects of this complex and extremely relevant at the moment issue.

Recent Projects

Client: Major Ukrainian Shipbuilding Company

Advising on contractual relations restructuring

Client: French Leading Cosmetics Company

Legal advice on indication of prices in conventional units or foreign currency in Ukraine

Client: Ukrainian Developer

Legal advice on hotel development in Ukraine

Client: World Leading Wine Company

Legal advice on distribution agreement

Client: Central Eurasian Airline Company

Legal advice on aircraft operation lease agreement

26.06.09

Dr. Tatyana Slipachuk, FCIArb. receives an honorable distinction from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

23.06.09

As of May 2009 Vasil Kisil & Partners Law Firm is a member of the Ukrainian Subsoil Users Association

17.06.09

Mr. Oleksandr Mamunya addresses Practice of Trademark Cases Hearing at the Fourth Professional Conference on Intellectual Property Protection: Practice in Alcohol, Tobacco and Food Industries

Publications

26.06.09

The processes of Ukrainian MASS-MEDIA property concentration on the threshold of the new presidential elections in Ukraine

18.06.09

International Anti-Trust

11.06.09

The end of law firm glamour

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