The dispute resolution practice at this independent firm maintains its place at the top thanks to its fantastic track record in court. It handles arbitration and litigation, internationally and locally, with a particular focus on corporate litigation.

Led by the head of the litigation practice Oleksiy Filatov, it recently represented Ofer Kerzner in a shareholders’ dispute with real estate company First Ukrainian Development over 15% of the shares in the company. It also acted for Eurosport in several matters involving infringement of trade marks, copyright and neighbouring rights in Ukraine.

Well-known litigation lawyer Vadym Belyanevych often contributes to the field through his legal publishing.

Managing partner Oleg Makarov is renowned for his specialisation in domestic and international litigation, recently acting for Biofarma on a dispute against the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.

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.

This two-partner local team comprises 15 fee earners and is able to handle the gamut of real estate work, including transactional, advisory and construction matters. Its client portfolio consists mainly of international investors and developers, though it also maintains a substantial local clientele. It is widely praised for its experience in construction projects, where it takes on every detail from start to finish. It specialises in residential, commercial and hotel projects, and is also skilled in infrastructure and agricultural matters.

The team is currently advising Seven Hills on the development and construction aspects of a major residential project in Kyiv. It was also instructed by Globus Asset Management to advise on the Golden Beach development, a hotel and multistorey residential project on the coast near Yalta in the Crimea. Oleksandr Khomenko is one of the team’s leading partners. He has a strong reputation in the market for his skills in a vast array of real estate and construction-related work.

IFLR1000 2009 lists Vasil Kisil & Partners as one of Ukraine’s financial and corporate law firms at the top of its profession.

Compiled by a team of dedicated specialist legal journalists based in New York, London and Hong Kong, the IFLR1000 is the only publication of its kind to focus on the leading law firms for corporate finance worldwide. The guide is now in its 19th edition, and has grown to cover more than 100 jurisdictions.

This year Vasil Kisil & Partners received notable mention for its banking and finance practice and was recommended in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions for a number of notable transaction, many of which featured partner Denis Lysenko.

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