Who’s Who Legal CIS 2010
An independent legal research publication Who’s Who Legal CIS 2010, which in 2010 published its first analytical overview of the CIS legal market, recommends Vasil Kisil & Partners as a leading firm.
Oleg Alyoshyn and Dr. Tetyana Slipachuk, FCIArb. received high recommendations as arbitration experts. Mr. Oleg Alyoshyn is described as a 'highly skilled' lawyer representing clients in various jurisdictions acting as a Ukrainian law adviser.
Dr. Tetyana Slipachuk, FCIArb, a Leader of the International Arbitration Practice Group, who repeatedly participated in arbitrations as an arbitrator nominated by a party to the arbitration, as a sole arbitrator, and as a Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal, and represented the parties as an authorized representative was characterized by the publication an 'extremely good' professional.
Besides, Mrs. Slipachuk was recognized as an 'excellent' international trade adviser.
The Litigation Practice Group of the firm was honored by the publication for its two talented professionals. Mr. Oleksiy Filatov, a Leader of the Litigation Practice Group, who is an 'expert in IP litigation' and Mr. Oleg Makarov, a Managing Partner of the firm, and a 'star' with over 20 years of litigation experience.
Mr. Denis Lysenko who has 'an impressive wealth of experience' in competition law, including the cooperation with the European Commission in the competition and antitrust law matters is a highly recommended professional in this field.
Besides, Mr. Lysenko received recommendations as an M&A expert for his significant experience of representing international investors in cross-border deals.
Mrs. Oksana Voynarovska, a Counsellor of Vasil Kisil & Partners, was named a 'tremendous' expert in labor and employment law.
Oleg Alyoshyn and Dr. Tetyana Slipachuk, FCIArb. received high recommendations as arbitration experts. Mr. Oleg Alyoshyn is described as a 'highly skilled' lawyer representing clients in various jurisdictions acting as a Ukrainian law adviser.
Dr. Tetyana Slipachuk, FCIArb, a Leader of the International Arbitration Practice Group, who repeatedly participated in arbitrations as an arbitrator nominated by a party to the arbitration, as a sole arbitrator, and as a Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal, and represented the parties as an authorized representative was characterized by the publication an 'extremely good' professional.
Besides, Mrs. Slipachuk was recognized as an 'excellent' international trade adviser.
The Litigation Practice Group of the firm was honored by the publication for its two talented professionals. Mr. Oleksiy Filatov, a Leader of the Litigation Practice Group, who is an 'expert in IP litigation' and Mr. Oleg Makarov, a Managing Partner of the firm, and a 'star' with over 20 years of litigation experience.
Mr. Denis Lysenko who has 'an impressive wealth of experience' in competition law, including the cooperation with the European Commission in the competition and antitrust law matters is a highly recommended professional in this field.
Besides, Mr. Lysenko received recommendations as an M&A expert for his significant experience of representing international investors in cross-border deals.
Mrs. Oksana Voynarovska, a Counsellor of Vasil Kisil & Partners, was named a 'tremendous' expert in labor and employment law.
Legal 500 2010: Dispute Resolution
Vasil Kisil & Partners’ name partner Vasil Kisil is considered ‘a legend for litigation’, and the firm as a whole has few rivals. A major recent case was for Central European Media Enterprises in a dispute over the controlling stake in Studio 1+1, one of Ukraine’s largest TV broadcasters. Oleksiy Filatov and Oleg Makarov come highly recommended.
Legal 500 2010: Real Estate and Construction
Headed by Oleg Alyoshin, Vasil Kisil & Partners has a superb reputation within the market. Recent highlights include advising Ukrautodor, alongside Mott MacDonald, on developing a $1.4bn road concession project, the first of its kind in Ukraine. Other clients include Mirax, Globus Asset Management and Ukrainian Investment Engineering.
Legal 500 2010: Intellectual Property
Backed up by a first class litigation team, Vasil Kisil & Partners is also top notch for IP. The firm has been representing a number of major industrial and media clients on related patent and trade mark disputes. Partner Oleksiy Filatov is the main point of contact for IP matters.
Legal 500 2010: Corporate and M&A
Vasil Kisil & Partners’ ‘excellent’ practice benefits from a strong corporate team, which includes Denis Lysenko, who ‘is the bright representative of the young generation of Ukrainian professional lawyers’. Recent highlights for the team include advising Central European Media Enterprises on a potential joint venture.
Legal 500 2010: Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
At Vasil Kisil & Partners, Denis Lysenko
and Yulia Kyrpa are praised for their ‘in-depth local knowledge, combined with clarity of advice and business-oriented approach, and good knowledge of the industry and local business environment’. On the restructuring side, it advised Panorama Group on the restructuring of a $139m loan from EBRD.
Legal 500 2010: Tax
Vasil Kisil & Partners has a very good reputation for tax litigation. Denis Lysenko and Oleksiy Filatov are recommended as the main contacts.
Best Lawyers International 2010
Founded in 1981 and first published in 1983, Best Lawyers is the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., and the gold standard for accuracy and integrity. Published for more than a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers in America® has been regarded as “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice,” according to The American Lawyer. Since 2009, it has been rating Ukrainian lawyers as well. The inclusion in this publication represents a unique and substantial achievement in 10 practice areas, which seven of Vasil Kisil & Partners legal practitioners obtained for the second time in a row. In 2010 Best Lawyers® recommends Vasil Kisil (Corporate, Investment, Litigation), Oleg Makarov (Arbitration and Mediation, Investment, Litigation, Real Estate, Tax), Oleg Alyoshin (Arbitration and Mediation, Construction, Litigation, Real Estate), Vadym Belyanevych (Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation), Denis Lysenko (Antitrust, Corporate, Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions), Tatyana Slipachuk (Arbitration and Mediation), Natalia Dotsenko-Belous (Real Estate).
Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than three million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Chambers Global 2010: Corporate / Commercial
Market sources say this solid local player has both an established reputation and the potential to grow. The team of 15 predominantly advises international strategic investors and a number of European private equity funds. “Its clients include a loyal base of prominent international as well as notable Russian and Ukrainian names," commentators confirm. Its key mandates have included an instruction by Central European Media Enterprises to conduct due diligence on one of the leading Ukrainian broadcasting companies. The team also acted for Energy Standard Fund on a number of acquisitions and an intragroup restructuring. The firm is also often engaged by prominent international and Russian law firms regarding the local aspects of cross-border deals. Founding partner Vasil Kisil is widely respected by market sources as an undisputed figure of authority: "The firm lives by his standards," declared a source. Hands-on Denis Lysenko is appreciated as “a dedicated problem solver."
http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Global/Editorial/37907
http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Global/Editorial/37907
Chambers Europe 2010:Dispute Resolution
This 20-lawyer litigation team has earned its market position on the back of its history as one of the longest-serving disputes groups in the market. It is housed within a large, full-service firm and as a consequence handles a wide spectrum of cases. The firm is best known as a leader in the domestic litigation market, although its client roster also includes international corporations such as Vanco Prykerchenska, which it is representing against the Ukrainian Ministry for the Environment. The recession has prompted a number of insolvent companies to seek counsel, and the team also represented the chemicals manufacturer DuPont in disputes against defaulting debtors in Ukraine. Acting for the same company, the firm demonstrated its IP expertise in litigations over patents and unfair competition. Lecturing and publishing widely, Vadym Belyanevych is also a “practical litigator and a real strategist,” say peers. Department head Oleksiy Filatov is building a strong reputation in Ukraine for being “sharp and quick in court.” Managing partner, Oleg Makarov continues to win praise as a determined and decisive litigator.
http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Europe/Editorial/37367
http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Europe/Editorial/37367
Chambers Europe 2010: Employment
This prominent local firm is praised for its solid experience in employment matters. It has successfully expanded its practice and attracted international mandates, commentators observe. A recent highlight was advising on the restructuring of a big international client. Oleksiy Filatov is the main contact.
http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Europe/Editorial/37370 Chambers Europe 2010:Intellectual Property
This disputes heavyweight "has the resources required for complex IP litigation,” say interviewees. It leads the way in IP litigation, and leaves “no stone unturned” in its advisory work on trade marks and copyrights. Recent mandates include defending Eurosport over anti-piracy matters. Clients unanimously agree that IP partner Oleksiy Filatov is “very sharp in court,” adding: “He has a phenomenal amount of knowledge about the Ukrainian courts and laws.”
Chambers Europe 2010: Real Estate
This accomplished team provides an integrated service with its corporate and tax teams. The group's work in agricultural transactions comes strongly recommended, as does its construction advice. It represented the Scorpio Real Estate Group on a USD150 million residential skyscraper venture in Kyiv. Another significant mandate is representing Mott MacDonald on its role in the USD2.4 billion Kyiv outer ring road project. Senior associate Alexander Borodkin is set to make a great impact on the market, say sources. “He is very clever and really knows the specifics of the Ukrainian market,” according to clients.
http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Europe/Editorial/37369
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