On June 5, 2009, Ukraine’s legal elite gathered at Hyatt Regency Kiev for the grand event of the year – the Legal Award Ceremony “Yuridicheskaya premia 2009” organized by “The Yuridicheskaya Practika” newspaper . The purpose of the Awards was to recognize those legal professionals (both companies and individuals) who have demonstrated the most distinguished achievements in various fields of law practice.

Second year in a row under Mr. Filatov’s leadership Vasil Kisil & Partners’ Litigation Practice was named best in the country. In his traditional acceptance speech, Mr. Filatov named all of his renowned colleagues and thanked them for true excellence and complete dedication. This win came as no surprise as VKP’s leadership in this are of law practice has been generally undisputed for the last sixteen years. The particularly strong reputation the firm enjoys in litigation derives from successful resolving of challenging and complex disputes, specific expertise, innovative strategies, as well as individual and efficient approach to every case.

In litigation, VKP is an advisor of choice for a number of world-known businesses in different economy sectors including aviation, banking, chemicals, construction, entertainment, finance, insurance, media, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, publishing, real estate, telecommunications, and transport.