Practices

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 Europe 2009: Corporate/Commercial

With a “good-sized team, exposure to significant deals and hands-on training,” this local outfit is capable of handling international transactions and provides a Western standard of service, report interviewees. In addition to its skills in corporate and commercial work, the practice stands out in the fields of M&A, real estate and litigation. Senior partner at the firm and a renowned professor of Ukrainian law, Vasil Kisil has excellent contacts at all levels of the market.

08.02.2010

Dr. Tatyana Slipachuk, Partner at Vasil Kisil & Partners, on the List of Arbitrators Recommended by the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce

Tatyana Slipachuk, a Partner at Vasil Kisil & Partners, running the International Trade and International Arbitration Practices, starting January 2010 has been included on the list of arbitrators recommended by the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce. The Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce is a major and best-known permanent court of arbitration in Poland, which is competent to arbitrate both domestic and international disputes, with the latter accounting for about 20% to 25% of the total number of legal cases.


Tatyana Slipachuk is also among the recommended arbitrators of a number of other foreign arbitration institutions, in particular, the International Arbitral Center at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Arbitration Court of the Economic and Agrarian Chambers of the Czech Republic, International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, ICC International Court of Arbitration, and Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce where she acts both as an arbitrator appointed by a party or by the arbitration institute.


The knowledge of practical implications of arbitration relevant for any given arbitration institute is among the key factors contributing to Vasil Kisil & Partners' successful practice of representing domestic and foreign companies in international arbitrations in various jurisdictions.