Vasil Kisil & Partners

References

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 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.”

Recent Transactions

Client: AS “Latvijas Krajbanka (Latvia)

Project: Acquisition of control over Ukrainian based company “Spozhiv Servis” LLC through purchase of 51 % of shares of SIA "Center Credit”, Latvia

Client: A group of investors

Advising on a sale of a Major Shopping Mall in Kyiv

Client: A German chemical holding

Bankruptcy Proceedings

Client: European photo equipment manufacturer

Debt Collection

Client: International fast food network restaurant

18.11.08

Nataliya Mykolska, Senior Associate at Vasil Kisil & Partners, Addresses the Issue of Franchise Agreements at the International Franchise Fair

18.11.08

Vasil Kisil & Partners advises Desnagrain LLC on borrowing a long-term USD 30 million Revolving Loan Facility from EBRD

17.11.08

The senior associate with Vasil Kisil & Partners Mrs. Natalya Mykolska master-classing the Pan-Ukrainian Law School on the Law of the World Trade Organization

14.11.08

Growth strategies against a backdrop of global economic turmoil discussed at the 3rd Annual UKRAINIAN BANKING FORUM

10.11.08

Vasil Kisil & Partners is a General Partner of the Stanislav Dnistrianskyi National Moot Court Competition on Civil Law and Procedure

07.11.08

Roundtable on “Corporate responsibility: how to evaluate what business contributes to the development of society?"

06.11.08

Vasil Kisil & Partners advise “Sense” on the construction of an office centre in Kyiv