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Chambers Global 2008: Corporate/Commercial Band

The Firm: With a client base encompassing both the public and private sectors, this “rock solid” corporate practice provides expertise in numerous areas. These include the formation and restructuring of companies and joint ventures, creating subsidiaries, handling M&A transactions and takeovers, privatisations, franchising and tax advice.

The firm’s traditional cornerstone of resolving corporate disputes also remains a particular strength. Interviewees see senior partner Vasil Kisil as the firm’s major advantage …the general opinion is that the team is “incredibly responsive, diligent and practical” and the firm continues to command “a notable reputation.”

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.”

23.06.2009

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.

Speakers of the event discussed the principal avenues for reforming the legal profession in Ukraine, with a particular focus on key issues of regulating the Bar institution and on relevant legal solutions. Experts of the Council of Europe shared the European practices and standards in organizing the Bar.

According to Oleg Makarov, Managing Partner with Vasil Kisil & Partners, “In the interaction between lawyers and attorneys there is no place for entrepreneurial attributes and employment contracts.”

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