Employment

Ilyashev & Partners has one of the strongest and most comprehensive employment law practices in Ukraine and is a trusted adviser to both international and leading Ukrainian businesses on workforce management in the context of regulatory instability and martial law.

The firm systematically advises multinational corporations, global HR platforms, manufacturing and infrastructure companies, as well as key Ukrainian employers, for whom workforce management in Ukraine is directly linked to business continuity, legal compliance, and senior-level risk control. The practice covers the full employment lifecycle – from structuring employment models and implementing internal HR policies to handling complex employment disputes and interacting with state authorities.

The team also has deep practical experience in addressing the most sensitive issues related to employee mobilisation, military record-keeping, reservation (deferral) of key personnel, obtaining critical enterprise status, business relocation, and adapting employment relations to the martial law regime.

The practice is distinguished by combining ongoing advisory work for major international and Ukrainian employers with the handling of complex and precedent-setting litigation, including cases before the Supreme Court that have shaped the application of employment law in Ukraine. The team has proven expertise in disputes involving dismissal and reinstatement of top management, conducting internal investigations, representing employers in collective labour disputes with trade unions, and cases involving substantial employee liability.

The firm is regularly engaged in complex strategic projects where employment law intersects with corporate law, compliance, and regulatory risk, including internal investigations, HR due diligence in M&A transactions, large-scale workforce restructuring, and the transformation of employment models. This approach enables our clients not only to ensure legal compliance but also to effectively manage their workforce in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

A key strength of the practice is its ability to operate in a rapidly evolving legal framework, delivering practical and legally sound solutions that support business stability, reduce employment risks, and allow clients to maintain control over workforce processes even in crisis conditions.