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30.11.2020 Olena Omelchenko Delivered a Speech at the Forum Industry in the Context of Ecological Modernization of the Economy: The European Green Deal

Olena Omelchenko, the Partner, Attorney at Law and Head of International Trade Practice, delivered a speech at the forum Industry in the Context of Ecological Modernization of the Economy: The European Green Deal, which took place on 26 November 2020. The event was organized by the Federation of Employers of Ukraine. Olena Omelchenko noted that […]

27.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Is at the Head of All-Ukraine Ranking of the Legal Market LIGA ZAKON AWARDS 2020

Ilyashev & Partners won the largest number of awards among the Premier League finalists of the All-Ukraine ranking of the legal market LIGA ZAKON AWARDS 2020, the results of which were announced on 26 November 2020 in Kyiv. Ilyashev & Partners was awarded as the top Premier League law firm of the year in the […]

26.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Imports of Heat-Insulating Materials to Ukraine from the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation

The International Trade Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, headed by Partner Olena Omelchenko, which is representing the interests of OBIO LLC (TM Izovat), has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on the import of heat-insulating materials to Ukraine from the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation. Further to the results of consideration of […]

26.11.2020 Dmytro Nikulesko Delivered a Speech at the VII Intellectual Property Forum

Dmytro Nikulesko, an Attorney at Law of the Intellectual Property Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on Innovations of the Domain Name Disputes at the VII Intellectual Property Forum, held on 25 November 2020 in Kyiv. The event was organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. In his report Dmytro spoke about […]

25.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Achieved the Imposition of Safeguard Duties on Imports of Polymeric Materials

The team of International Trade Practice of Ilyashev & Partners led by Partner Olena Omelchenko has successfully protected the interests of Karpatnaftochim LLC in a safeguard investigation regarding the import of polymeric materials to Ukraine regardless of country of origin and export. On November 20, 2020, based on the results of the safeguard investigation, the […]

19.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Held the Second Live Stream of the Conference Trade Wars: The Art of Defense

On 19 November 2020, a second live stream of the conference Trade Wars: The Art of Defense – organized by Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm and Ukrainian Business & Trade Association – took place with the participation of the Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine – Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras […]

14.11.2020 Dmitry Konstantinov Delivers a Speech at the Conference Pravo.ru “Bankruptcy 2020: Regulation and Court Practice”

Dmitry Konstantinov, Counsel, Head of insolvency and financial restructuring practice of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in Russia, delivered a report at the conference Pravo.ru “Bankruptcy 2020: Regulation and Court Practice”, which took place on 13 November 2020 in Moscow. In his report “Bankruptcy law reforms in the face of Covid-19 pandemic” Dmitry outlined amendments […]

13.11.2020 Olena Omelchenko and Roman Protsyshyn Delivered Speeches at the Ukrainian Arbitration Forum

The Partner, Attorney at Law and Head of International Trade Practice Olena Omelchenko and the Attorney at Law Roman Protsyshyn delivered speeches at the Ukrainian Arbitration Forum held on 11 November 2020 in Kyiv. The event was organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. Olena Omelchenko moderated a session on dispute resolution within the WTO, including […]

09.11.2020 Roman Marchenko Featured in The Legal 500’s Arbitration Powerlist: CIS & Caucasus 2020

Roman Marchenko, the Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, has been named in the Arbitration Powerlist: CIS & Caucasus. Roman Marchenko has a strong background in both dispute resolution and international arbitration work. He is regarded as one of the strongest practitioners in the international dispute resolution field in Ukraine. Roman Marchenko has […]

05.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Put an End to the Illegal Use of the Red Cross Emblem by One of Ukraine’s Large Medical Center Networks

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has successfully defended the interests of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in the case on termination of violations associated with the illegal use of the Red Cross emblem in business activities of a large network of medical centers in Ukraine. The network used the red cross image in its trademark […]

04.11.2020 Mikhail Ilyashev, Roman Marchenko, Olena Omelchenko and Oleksandr Fefelov Are Among Top-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2020

The Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Mikhail Ilyashev, the Senior Partner Roman Marchenko, the Partner and Head of International Trade Practice Olena Omelchenko, the Partner and Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice Oleksandr Fefelov are among the best lawyers of Ukraine according to the annual all-Ukrainian survey of the quality of legal […]

04.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Protects the Interests of the Shipowner by Proving the Absence of the Event of an Administrative Offense in the Actions of the Captain of the Bulk Carrier New Challenge in Connection with the Pollution of the Harbor Waters of the Port of Mykolaiv

The team of Odesa office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has successfully appealed the decision of the State Ecological Inspection of Ukraine on imposing an administrative penalty onto the captain (being the authorized representative of the shipowner) of m/v New Challenge for causing contamination of the harbor waters of Mykolayiv seaport as a result […]

03.11.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Opened the Conference Trade Wars: The Art of Defense

On 3 November 2020, within a framework of the conference Trade Wars: The Art of Defense, organized by Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm and Ukrainian Business & Trade Association , an open online interview with the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, Olha Stefanyshina, took place. This was the first of […]

09.10.2020 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderated the VІII Annual Forum of Legal Counsels

Oleksandr Fefelov, the Partner, Attorney and Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice, moderated the Corporate Relations Session at the VIII Annual Forum of Legal Counsels held on 7 October 2020 in Kyiv. The experts discussed the issues of the corporate law reform, which will result in changes in the work of corporate lawyers and business […]

05.10.2020 Sergey Nedelko Delivers a Speech at the Seminar “Maritime Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Sergey Nedelko, Head of Odesa Office of Ilyashev & Partners, delivered a report entitled “Practical application of the club guarantee to ensure compliance with the requirements of the State Environmental Inspection of Ukraine: Novelties 2020” at the seminar “Maritime Business during the COVID-19 Pandemic” held on 01 October 2020 in Odesa. The annual event was […]

29.09.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Secures the Application of Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Steel Fasteners from the People’s Republic of China

Subject to the results of the investigation on imports to Ukraine of steel fasteners originating in the People’s Republic of China the team of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners, headed and supervised by the Firm’s Partner Olena Omelchenko, has secured the application of definitive anti-dumping measures. Further to the results of the anti-dumping […]

28.09.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Won a Case Against the AMCU in the Supreme Court, Proving Impossibility of Anti-Competitive Concerted Actions Between the Control-Related Companies

The team of Antitrust and Competition Practice of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm defended the interests of Municipal Enterprise International Airport Kyiv (Zhulyany) named after I. Sikorsky, as well as of Master-Avia LLC, which is engaged in the development and maintenance of the airport, in the case pertaining to the alleged anti-competitive concerted actions, which […]

23.09.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Is a Legal Advisor in the First Dispute Under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement

The International Trade Practice team headed by Olena Omelchenko, the Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, defends the Ukrainian trade and economic interests in a dispute between Ukraine and the EU pertaining to a temporary export ban on the unprocessed (raw) timber (roundwood). This is the first dispute within a framework of the EU-Ukraine […]

21.09.2020 Benchmark Litigation Europe 2021 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners for Work in Ukraine and Russia

An international research Benchmark Litigation Europe recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a leading law firm in Dispute Resolution in Ukraine and Russia. Ilyashev & Partners is Tier 1 in Ukraine. Benchmark Litigation notes that in Ukraine the firm “handles all areas of dispute resolution with a focus on intellectual property, real estate disputes and insurance […]

14.09.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Initiates Safeguard Investigation into Wires Imports to Ukraine Regardless of the Country of Origin and Export

The International Trade Practice team of the Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, headed by Partner Olena Omelchenko, which is representing the interests of PJSC Odesa Cable Plant “Odeskabel” and PJSC “Yuzhkabel Plant”, has initiated a safeguard investigation into the import of wires to Ukraine, regardless of the country of origin and export. Further to the results of […]

31.08.2020 IFLR1000 Recommends Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Practice Areas of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in Ukraine and Russia

The international rating IFLR1000 recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm as one of the leading law firms in insolvency and financial restructuring practice areas in Ukraine and Russia. The edition points out that “the firm has the ability to tailor the team and the work methodology for the specific needs of the client and the […]

27.08.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Proved the Illegal Nature of Claims Filed by Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority for Termination of Servitude Agreements for the Berths of Mykolaiv Sea Port

The team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has successfully defended the interests of Danube Shipping and Stevedoring Company LLC in a dispute with the State Enterprise Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (hereinafter referred to as USPA) over the use of berth and berthing infrastructure of Mykolaiv Sea Port on the basis of the servitude agreement. […]

06.08.2020 Mikhail Ilyashev Moderated the VIII International Judicial and Legal Forum

Mikhail Ilyashev, the Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the legal battle at the VIII International Judicial and Legal Forum held on 5 August 2020 in Kyiv. The participants discussed the realities and prospects of legal representation in Ukraine. The arguments in favor of the exclusive right of attorneys to legal representation […]

03.08.2020 Denys Nienov Delivered a Speech at the II International Criminal Law Forum

Denys Nienov, the Attorney at Law of Criminal Law practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on Corruption Whistleblowers: How Does This Institution Work? at the II International Criminal Law Forum held on 29 July 2020 in Kyiv by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. In his report Denys Nienov spoke of the […]

29.07.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Is Top-Ranked in Ukrainian Law Firms 2020

According to the results of a research Ukrainian Law Firms 2020. A Handbook for Foreign Clients, published July 28, 2020 Ilyashev & Partners ranked 1st in Litigation for Ukraine. Ilyashev & Partners heads the ranking for the sixth year in a row. International Trade and Bankruptcy practices of the Firm were recognized among two best […]

27.07.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Are the First in Ukraine to Secure the Release of a Vessel Against the British P&I Club’s Undertaking

The team of Odesa office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has secured the acceptance by the State Ecological Inspection of Ukraine of the P&I club’s letter of undertaking as a sufficient and only security in respect of the maritime claim. The precedent in the Ukrainian law enforcement practice was established in the interests of […]

20.07.2020 Olena Omelchenko Takes Part in the Round Table “Localization in Machine Building Industry in Ukraine” Hosted by Kyiv International Economic Forum

Olena Omelchenko, Partner, Attorney at Law, Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the round table “Localization in Machine Building Industry in Ukraine: How to Fight Off Competition”, which took place on 15 July 2020 in Kyiv. The round table was organized by Kyiv International Economic Forum. […]

20.07.2020 Dmytro Hrybov Appointed as Counsel in Real Estate and Construction Practice of Ilyashev & Partners

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm appointed Dmytro Hrybov, its attorney of Real Estate and Construction Practice working at Kyiv office, as Counsel. Dmytro Hrybov has more than 10 years of experience in practical field, including legal consulting and intra-corporate work at different management positions in the leading international industrial and financial group. Dmytro joined the […]

15.07.2020 Benchmark Litigation 2020 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners for Work in Ukraine and Russia

An international research Benchmark Litigation recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a leading law firm in Dispute Resolution in Ukraine and Russia. Benchmark Litigation notes that in Ukraine the firm “handles all areas of dispute resolution with a focus on intellectual property, real estate disputes and insurance disputes. Other specialties for the firm include commercial disputes […]

14.07.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Wins an Action Against the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine in the Supreme Court on the Inequivalence of Agreements with Wholesale Buyers of Immunoglobulin Preparations

The antitrust practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm defended the interests of the leading Ukrainian pharmaceutical manufacturer Biopharma in a case involving an alleged violation of legislation on the protection of economic competition in the national market of immunoglobulins. In July 2019 the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (hereinafter – the AMCU) adopted Decision […]

13.07.2020 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderated the VI Ukrainian Antitrust Forum

Oleksandr Fefelov, the Partner and Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the Merger and Concerted Actions Amidst Crisis Session at the VI Ukrainian Antitrust Forum held on July 8 in Kyiv. The experts discussed problems in the field of merger control related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the projected […]

09.07.2020 Nina Bets Delivers a Speech at the Round Table “Tax Incentives for Economic Growth”

Nina Bets, a lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech entitled “Global change, what the Ukrainian tax system requires” at the round table “Tax incentives for economic growth”, which was held on 26 June 2020 in Kyiv. The event was organized by the Dzerkalo Tyzhnia newspaper with the support of the State […]

07.07.2020 Legal Awards 2020: Ilyashev & Partners – Law Firm of the Year in Cross-Border Litigation, Mikhail Ilyashev – Lawyer of the Year in Litigation

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm won the Legal Award in the nomination “Law Firm of the Year in Cross-Border Litigation”. The award in this category was bestowed for the first time in the 14-year history of the prestigious professional award in Ukraine. Ilyashev & Partners provides legal support and counseling in the largest cross-border litigations […]

03.07.2020 The Court Ordered the Ukrainian Manufacturing Company to Reimburse over USD 5 mln to One of the Largest Chinese Engineering Companies

Kyiv Court of Appeal granted the application of the firm’s attorneys for the recognition and enforcement in Ukraine of the arbitral award of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC, Shanghai) issued against SOUTH CARDBOARD LLC for the recovery of debt in the amount of USD 5 mln, plus interest and arbitration fees, in […]

26.06.2020 Nina Bets Delivered a Speech at the VII International Tax Forum

Nina Bets, a lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on “Introduction of Reasonable Economic Reason Criterion in Ukrainian Law. International Standards and Application in the EU” at the VII International Tax Forum, organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House on 23-25 June 2020. In her speech, Nina Bets noted that recent […]

09.06.2020 Vadym Kizlenko Delivers a Speech at the V Forum on Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Vadym Kizlenko, the Counsel at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, the Member of the Disciplinary Commission of Insolvency Receivers of Ukraine, delivered a report entitled “Insolvency Receivers and the State” at the V Forum on Restructuring and Bankruptcy, which was organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House on 02-04 June 2020. In his speech, Vadym Kizlenko […]

09.06.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Shortlisted for Legal Awards 2020 in 11 Nominations

Ilyashev & Partners was listed among the finalists of Legal Awards 2020 in eleven nominations: Law firm of the Year; Law firm of the Year in Litigation; Law firm of the Year in Cross-Border Litigation; Law firm of the Year in Arbitration; Law firm of the Year in Bankruptcy; Law firm of the Year in Government Relations. […]

09.06.2020 Ilyashev & Partners is Recognized as the “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation by Best Lawyers 2021

Further to the research carried out by international rating Best Lawyers 2021 Ilyashev & Partners was ranked as the Ukrainian “Law Firm of the Year” in Litigation. The results of the research were published on 09 June 2020. Best Lawyers awards the title “Law Firm of the Year” only to one leading legal firm for […]

01.06.2020 Ilyashev & Partners is Among the Top Five Employers in the Ukrainian Legal Market

Further to the annual survey Ukraine’s Best Employers – 2019/2020 issued by the international HR web-site grc.ua (previously – HeadHunter Ukraine), Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has been ranked among the top five employers in the field of law. Ilyashev & Partners has been enjoying its position among the top five employers since 2017, when […]

29.05.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Secured Imposing of the Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports into Ukraine of Matches originating in the Russian Federation and Republic of Belarus

The International Trade Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, headed by Partner Olena Omelchenko, has successfully protected interests of Ukrainian Match Factory LLC in the anti-dumping investigation on imports into Ukraine of matches originating in the Republic of Belarus and Russian Federation. Further to the results of the anti-dumping investigation, on May 22nd, […]

27.05.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Secured Introduction of Provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Steel Fasteners from the People’s Republic of China

The International Trade Practice team of the well-known Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, headed by Partner Olena Omelchenko, has secured the introduction – for the first time in the last 20 years – of provisional anti-dumping duties on imports to Ukraine of steel fasteners originating in the People’s Republic of China. On 22 May 2020, […]

07.05.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Defends the Interests of a Greek Company Bilked in the Medical Mask Scam in Odesa

Ilyashev & Partners represents the victim, a Greek supplier of medical equipment and goods, in the high-profile criminal proceeding instituted by the Main Department of the National Police in Odesa Region into the medical masks supply scam. Having ordered medical masks from Odesa supplier in February 2020, the Greek company lost more than USD 100 […]

16.04.2020 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2020 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners for Work in Ukraine and Russia

The international ranking The Legal 500 – EMEA 2020 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as the leading law firm in Ukraine. According to independent survey Ilyashev & Partners holds leading positions in Competition, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Trade, White-Collar Crime, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Employment, Private Client, Real Estate and […]

13.03.2020 Chambers Europe 2020 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Leading Law Firm

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm headed the Chambers Europe rating in the field of Dispute Resolution in Ukraine, becoming the only Band 1 firm in this practice for 3 years in a row. According to the results of an international survey Chambers Europe 2020 published March 12, 2020 Ilyashev & Partners is highly ranked in […]

11.03.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Chosen as a Legal Partner of the EBA Logistics Committee

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm became a legal partner of the Logistics Committee of the European Business Association. The major directions of the Committee’s activities include representation of interests of the forwarding and logistics companies, development of a positive image of the logistics business and introduction of its best practices in Ukraine, introduction of amendments […]

03.03.2020 Nina Bets Delivered a Speech at the Presentation of Results of Small Business Attitudes Index

On 28 February 2020, Nina Bets, the tax lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the official presentation of results of Small Business Attitudes Index, a survey conducted by the European Business Association. The survey results demonstrate that it is the taxation that the most respondents would like to change. According […]

27.02.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Drive the Introduction of Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports of Gas-Concrete Blocks Originating in Belarus

Under the supervision of the firm’s Partner Olena Omelchenko the International Trade Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm successfully protected the interests of Ukrainian manufacturers-members of the Ukrainian Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Producers Association in the anti-dumping investigation on imports of gas-concrete blocks originating in the Republic of Belarus. Further to the results of […]

14.02.2020 Chambers Global 2020: Ilyashev & Partners — No. 1 for Domestic Dispute Resolution in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm headed the Chambers Global 2020 rating in the field of Dispute Resolution: Domestic – Ukraine, becoming the only Band 1 firm in this practice. According to the survey conducted by Chambers Global 2020, published on 13 February 2020, the Senior Partner Roman Marchenko is the only Band 1 practitioner within […]

13.02.2020 Olena Omelchenko Moderated the II Business & Legal Agri Forum

Olena Omelchenko, the Partner and Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated a session HARDtalk: International Trade. Commodities on the II Business & Legal Agri Forum held on 12 February 2020 in Kyiv. The Forum was organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. The expert discussion focused on trends observed in […]

12.02.2020 Andrii Konoplia Elected to the Insolvency Receivers Council of Kyiv City

Andrii Konoplia, the Counsel, Attorney at Law and Insolvency Receiver of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was elected to the newly formed Insolvency Receivers Council of Kyiv City. The election of Andrii Konoplia to the Council took place at the Constituent Congress of Insolvency Receivers of Kyiv City on 7 February 2020. The Congress was […]

11.02.2020 Olena Omelchenko Delivered a Speech at 13th Europe-Ukraine Economic Forum

Olena Omelchenko, Partner and Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, participated in the discussion panel entitled “EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Could there be a win-win strategy?” within the program of the 13th Europe-Ukraine Economic Forum held on 4-5 February 2020 in Rzeszow, Poland. The forum is organized by the Foundation Institute […]

03.02.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Advises Ukrainian Red Cross Society

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advises the humanitarian organization Ukrainian Red Cross Society on the day-to-day business activities of the Society’s organizations at the national and local levels. The legal advice is provided pro bono across a whole range of legal services. Ilyashev & Partners’ team works on a project under direct supervision of the […]

29.01.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Imports of Steel Fasteners to Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, representing the interests of Druzhkovka Hardware Plant PrJSC, has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of steel fasteners from the People’s Republic of China to Ukraine. The Interdepartmental International Trade Commission launched the investigation on 2 December 2019 further to the Request drafted by the team of International Trade Practice […]

28.01.2020 Olga Stefanishyna Joins Ilyashev & Partners as a Counsel

Olga Stefanishyna joined the team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm as a Counsel. Olga Stefanishyna is a highly recognized expert in the field of EU Law, International Trade Law, and GR. Olga specializes on non-tariff market regulations and opening of foreign and domestic markets for various goods and services . She has over ten […]

27.01.2020 Ilyashev & Partners Initiated Safeguard Investigation into Syringe Imports to Ukraine Regardless of the Country of Origin or Export

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has initiated a safeguard investigation into syringe imports to Ukraine regardless of the country of origin or export, protecting the interests of all Ukrainian syringe manufacturers, including Hemoplast PJSC. The decision to launch a safeguard investigation was made by the Interdepartmental International Trade Commission on 2 December 2019 following the […]

23.12.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Top-3 Leaders in the Ukrainian Legal Market According to the Yurydychna Gazeta

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm ranked third in the annual independent survey Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine 2019. During survey the team of Ilyashev & Partners received recommendations in a record number of practices. Ilyashev & Partners topped the list in: • International Law/FEA; • Insolvency; • White-Collar Crime; • Litigation. The […]

19.12.2019 Supreme Court Upheld the Decision on Recovery of USD 12 mln in Favor of JKX Oil & Gas Plc

On 21 November 2019 the Supreme Court upheld the Decision of Kyiv Court of Appeal on recognition and enforcement in Ukraine of the Arbitral Award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in London dated 6 February 2017 on the recovery by Ukraine of losses exceeding USD 12 mln in favor of JKX Oil & Gas […]

16.12.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Secures Settlement of the Largest Insurance Compensation in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has successfully represented the interests of Budpostach – the leading national player of professional equipment and tooling market of Ukraine, in handling an insured fire accident which resulted in burning down the Company warehouse in Kyiv on 02 February 2019. On 05 December 2019, the Insurance Company Universalna, where Budpostach […]

13.12.2019 Mikhail Ilyashev Delivered a Speech at the VII International Forum for the Promotion of Legal Services

Mikhail Ilyashev, the Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the session Pro et Contra: Ratings of Law Firms at the VII International Forum for the Promotion of Legal Services, held on 12-13 December 2019 in Kyiv. The Forum was organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. The experts discussed […]

10.12.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Is One of the Leaders in the Russian Legal Market 2019 According to Pravo.ru-300

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was included into Group II of the federal rating of law firms in the category “Bankruptcy”, ranking among the 22 leading law firms in this practice in Russia. According to the results of the tenth anniversary annual survey Pravo.ru-300, published on 5 December 2019, Ilyashev & Partners also entered Group […]

09.12.2019 Vadym Kizlenko Appointed to Disciplinary Commission of Insolvency Receivers

Vadym Kizlenko, the Counsel, Attorney at Law and Insolvency Receiver at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, has been appointed as a member of Disciplinary Commission of Insolvency Receivers of Ukraine. Mr. Kizlenko had been elected at the Congress of Insolvency Receivers of Ukraine on 20 November 2019 and approved by the Order of the Ministry […]

06.12.2019 Supreme Court Has Finally Resolved a Dispute on Monopoly Abuse by Ukrzaliznytsia

The antitrust practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm under the guidance of Partner Oleksandr Fefelov and Counsel Valeriia Gudiy defended the interests of Ukrrichflot Shipping Company in a case on monopoly abuse by JSC Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways). In 2017 JSC Ukrzaliznytsia charged a fee from the shipowners for the lifting of railway bridge […]

04.12.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Gave Employment Compliance Lectures in 5 Regions of Ukraine

The counsels of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Valeriia Gudiy and Leonid Gilevich delivered speeches at the Employment Compliance: Practical Tools to Eliminate Corruption Risks seminars held in November-December 2019 in Mykolaiv, Mariupol, Lutsk, Cherkasy and Khmelnytskyi with the support of the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC). The purpose of the events was […]

03.12.2019 Olena Omelchenko Tops the List of Ukraine’s Best Trade and Customs Experts in Who’s Who Legal 2019

Olena Omelchenko, a Partner, Attorney at Law and the Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, topped the list of leading lawyers recommended in Ukraine in the field of international trade and customs by the authoritative directory Who’s Who Legal 2019. “Olena Omelchenko is held in high regard by peers who […]

02.12.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Top-3 Ukrainian Law Firms

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has taken the 3rd rating position according to the Ukrainian national survey “50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine 2019”. With the team of 50 attorneys and lawyers working in 7 offices in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia Ilyashev & Partners occupies leading positions among Ukrainian law firms in terms of team’s […]

02.12.2019 Nina Bets Held Tax Seminars in Dnipro and Odesa

Nina Bets, a tax lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, has held tax seminars in Dnipro and Odesa “Topical issues of physical persons entrepreneurs and on what they have to pay attention for?”. The seminars were organized by SME Hub, an educational platform for entrepreneurs, which was launched by Unlimit Ukraine – mutual project […]

08.11.2019 Olena Omelchenko Moderated a Session Trade Wars and Their Influence on the Global Economy at Kyiv International Economic Forum

Olena Omelchenko, the Partner and Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated a session Trade Wars and Their Influence on the Global Economy at the 6th Kyiv International Economic Forum held on 8-9 November 2019 in Kyiv. The session was devoted to discussing institutional and structural reform of the global […]

07.11.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Held an International Conference Trade Wars: The Art of Protection

On 7 November 2019 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm held the conference Trade Wars: The Art of Protection. The conference was organized with support from its partners, namely, the Ukrainian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Ukrainian Chemists Union, Ukrainian Association of Manufacturers of Ferroalloys and Other Electrometallurgical Products (UkrFA), Ukrmetallurgprom Association of Enterprises and Association […]

23.10.2019 Mikhail Ilyashev Moderated the VII Annual Forum of Legal Counsels

Mikhail Ilyashev, the Managing Partner of llyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the Comprehensive Business Protection Session at the VII Annual Forum of Legal Counsels held on 23 October 2019 in Kyiv. During discussion the experts gave consideration to issues pertaining to the modern methods of anti-raider response. “Raider attacks have been taking such forms […]

21.10.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Opens Office in Odesa

In October 2019, Ilyashev & Partners opened a new office in Odesa, becoming a law firm with the largest network representation in Ukraine. The new office of the firm specializes in the provision of full range of legal services focusing on issues relating to sea carriage (shipping), international trade and cargo handling in ports. “Opening […]

08.10.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Is Recognized as Well-Known Trademark

On September 25, 2019 “Ilyashev & Partners” trademark was recognized as well-known in Ukraine by the decision of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine. Currently, only about 200 trademarks have such status in Ukraine. The decision on the consideration “Ilyashev and Partners” trademark as well-known was made on the basis of […]

04.10.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Held Seminars on Labor Compliance in Kharkiv and Dnipro

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, with the support of European Business Association (EBA) and Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC), jointly held two events on Compliance in Labor Relations: Practical Tools for Eliminating Corruption Risks. Among the speakers who delivered their speeches at the seminars on 1 October 2019 in Kharkiv and on 3 […]

27.09.2019 IFLR1000 2020 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia

For the second year in a row the international rating IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2020 recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm for cooperation in all the countries where it has its offices. According to the results of the annual research the offices of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm are recommended: ∙ in Ukraine — in […]

18.09.2019 Leonid Gilevich Delivered a Speech at the IV International Compliance Forum

Leonid Gilevich, the Counsel at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on “Compliance in Contractual Relations” at the IV International Compliance Forum, held on 18 September 2019 in Kyiv. According to Leonid Gilevich, the inclusion of compliance provisions into the contract allows controlling the quality of services, works and goods, cooperating with the […]

16.09.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Protects the Interests of the Ukrainian Cement Producers in a Litigation over the Anti-Dumping Duties Levied on the Cement Imports to Ukraine

The managing company of the holding company Belarussian Cement Company, as well as the importers of its products, namely, Belbudmaterialy-Ukraine LLC and Pylomaterialy-Service LLC, filed a claim to the District Administrative Court of Kyiv for invalidation and revocation of the Decision of the Interagency Commission for International Trade (ICIT) on the application of anti-dumping duties […]

05.09.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Expands its Corporate and Intellectual Law Practices

Oleksandr Padalka joined Ilyashev & Partners’ team in the firm’s Kyiv’s office. Oleksandr Padalka, a recognized expert in corporate law and M&A, as well as in the intellectual law, has been providing legal support in projects in the fields of information technology, pharmaceuticals, media and entertainment, manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods for over 30 […]

04.09.2019 Mikhail Ilyashev, Roman Marchenko, Olena Omelchenko and Oleksandr Fefelov Are Among the Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2019

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Senior Partner Roman Marchenko, Partner and Head of International Trade Practice Olena Omelchenko, Partner and Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice Oleksandr Fefelov are among the best lawyers of Ukraine according to the annual all-Ukrainian survey of the quality of legal services Client’s Choice: TOP-100 […]

13.08.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Advises The Kraft Heinz Company in Russia

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm acts as a legal advisor to The Kraft Heinz Company – one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, in connection with its business development in Russia. The Ilyashev & Partners team is led by Partner and the Head of Moscow office Vladimir Zakharov. The Kraft Heinz Company is an American […]

05.08.2019 Olena Omelchenko Is Re-Elected to the Public Council at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine

On 5 August 2019 Olena Omelchenko, the Partner and Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was elected as a member of the new composition of the Public Council at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine by the open voting. The Council consists of 35 representatives of public […]

18.07.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Is Top-Ranked in Ukrainian Law Firms 2019

For the fifth year in a row, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm ranked 1st in Litigation. According to the results of a research Ukrainian Law Firms 2019. A Handbook for Foreign Clients, published July 16, 2019 Ilyashev & Partners took 2nd place in International Trade, and is among TOP-5 law firms in bankruptcy, aviation and […]

17.07.2019 Dmitry Konstantinov Became a Co-author of «Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law: A Global Guide»

Dmitry Konstantinov, the Counsel, Head of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring in Russia at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, became a co-author of “Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law: A Global Guide” published by Edward Elgar Pub in 2019. The book has been prepared by 40 experts from the different countries; Dmitry wrote the chapter on executory […]

15.07.2019 Ukraine Must Pay to a British Investor USD 12 mln to Recover Losses

On 5 July 2019 the Kyiv Court of Appeal satisfied a motion filed by the British company JKX Oil & Gas PLC for recognition and enforcement in Ukraine of the arbitral award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in London dated 6 February 2017 on the recovery of losses exceeding USD 12 mln. The losses […]

15.07.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Appointed Seven Counsels

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm appointed its lawyers and attorneys at law, in particular, Andrey Bychkov, Leonid Gilevich, Valeriia Gudiy, Vadym Kizlenko, Andriy Konoplya, Oleg Trokhimchuk and Dmitry Konstantinov as Counsels. “The new counsels are the highly qualified experts, enjoy market respect among our clients and colleagues, and made an important contribution into the development […]

27.06.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Has Achieved an Extension of Ukrainian Safeguard Import Duties in Respect of Polyurethane Foam for up to 3 Years

The team of International Trade Practice of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm led by Partner Olena Omelchenko has successfully protected the interests of INTERFOM group of companies – one of the leading producers of polyurethane foam under the procedure for revising the safeguard measures in respect of flexible cellular slabs, bricks and sheets made of […]

22.06.2019 Dmitry Konstantinov Delivered a Speech at Pravo.ru Conference “Bankruptcy-2019: In Search of Balance”

Dmitry Konstantinov, the Counsel of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm and Head of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Practice in Russia, delivered a speech at Pravo.ru Conference “Bankruptcy-2019: In Search of Balance” held on 21 June 2019 in Moscow. In his report called “Bankruptcy as a Vaccine. How Should the Legislation Be Changed to Make Bankruptcy […]

12.06.2019 Roman Marchenko Moderated the VII International Judicial and Legal Forum

Roman Marchenko, Attorney at Law and Senior Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, moderated the session “Modern challenges facing the judicial management bodies” at the VII International Judicial and Legal Forum held on June 12 in Kyiv. Roman Marchenko pointed out that the issues of judicial management concern judges only on the face of things: the […]

10.06.2019 Legal Awards 2019: Ilyashev & Partners – Law Firm of the Year in International Trade in Ukraine, Roman Marchenko – Best Litigation Lawyer

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm won the Legal Award in the nomination “Law Firm of the Year in International Trade”. The results of Legal Awards 2019 were announced at the grand ceremony held on 7 June 2019 in Kyiv. The International Trade Practice of Ilyashev & Partners, headed by Olena Omelchenko, receives the award for the […]

07.06.2019 Russian Airlines Are Prohibited from Operation of Ruslan Aircraft

On 28 May 2019 the Podilskyi District Court of Kyiv arrested and prohibited the operation of 5 civil transport aircraft An-124-100 owned by Volga-Dnepr Airlines (Russia) upon a motion filed by the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv. This was reported by the press service of the famous Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, […]

06.06.2019 Mariia Koval Delivered a Speech at the IV International Forum on Intellectual Property

Mariia Koval, the Attorney at Law of Intellectual Property Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on Domain Name Disputes Resolution at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center at the IV International Forum on Intellectual Property, held on 5 June in Kyiv. In her report Mariia Koval emphasized that since 19 March […]

02.06.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Supports Youth Street Football Competition Caritas Cup – 2019

On the occasion of the International Children’s Day Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm donated 70 thousand hryvnias for organizing the Fourth All-Ukrainian Youth Street Football Championship – Caritas Cup, which was held on 01 June 2019 in Kyiv with the support of the Ukrainian Football Association and the Charitable Foundation Development of Football of Ukraine. […]

31.05.2019 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderated the V Ukrainian Antitrust Forum

Oleksandr Fefelov, partner, the head of antitrust and competition law practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm moderated parallel section “Competitive Challenges of Sectoral Markets” at the V Ukrainian Antitrust Forum held on May 30 in Kyiv. “Every year the number of complaints filed in the field of public procurement increases by more than a […]

31.05.2019 Ukrainian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce Starts its Work in Tallinn

On Friday, May 31, the Ukrainian-Estonian Chamber of Commerce (UECC) – the first association of Ukrainian business in the Republic of Estonia – was opened. The Chamber Board members became the Head of Tallinn Office of Ilyashev & Partners Vitali Galitskihh and the Financial Director of Elme Messer in Estonia Aleksandr Timarov. The UECC will […]

29.05.2019 Olena Omelchenko Delivered a Speech at the UkrCemFor 2019

On 28 May Olena Omelchenko the Partner, Attorney at Law and Head of International Trade Practice of Ilyashev & Partners, Law Firm, delivered a speech on “International Trends in Trade and Market Protection” at the VII International Conference “UkrCemFor 2019. Cement Industry. Best Practices. Prospects for Development”. “International business has the right to influence the […]

27.05.2019 Seven Lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners in Kyiv and Dnipro Are Recommended by Best Lawyers

Further to the results of peer review carried out by the international ranking Best Lawyers seven attorneys of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in Kyiv and Dnipro received personal recommendations from Best Lawyers 2020 in ten practice areas. The list of recommended experts includes: • Mikhail Ilyashev – litigation; corporate law; • Roman Marchenko – […]

22.05.2019 Nina Bets Spoke of Novations in the Investment Legislation at Intax Forum Ukraine 2019

On May 21, Nina Bets, a tax lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at Intax Forum Ukraine 2019 held in Kyiv. Discussing the legal regulation of investments abroad, Nina Bets spoke of developments in the European investment law. “When investing abroad Ukrainian business should take into account the requirements of EU […]

21.05.2019 Leonid Gilevich Presents Recommendations to the Government of Ukraine for Prevention of Public Sector Corruption at Business Integrity Week

Leonid Gilevich, the Counsel at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, participated in the Forum “Business Integrity. National Agenda”, held within the framework of Business Integrity Week ’19 organized by the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC) together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Leonid Gilevich presented Recommendations on the elimination of corruption risks […]

21.05.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Have Achieved the Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties on Imports of Cement from Russia, Belarus and Moldova to Ukraine

The team of international trade practice of Ilyashev & Partners law firm led by partner Olena Omelchenko has successfully protected the interests of Ukrainian cement producers Private JSC Dyckerhoff Cement Ukraine, Private JSC Heidelbergcement Ukraine, PJSC Podilskyi Cement (CRH Ukraine group of companies) and Private JSC Ivano-Frankivsk Cement in an anti-dumping investigation regarding the import […]

16.05.2019 Olena Omelchenko Delivered a Speech at the Conference “EU: Future Simple or Future Indefinite”

On 15 May 2019 Olena Omelchenko, the Partner, Attorney at Law and Head of International Trade Practice, delivered a speech at the conference “EU: Future Simple or Future Indefinite” organized by the European Business Association. The discussion was attended by the Head of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine Hugues Mingarelli, the Ambassador Extraordinary and […]

16.05.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Shortlisted for Legal Awards 2019 in 9 Nominations

Ilyashev & Partners was listed among the finalists of Legal Awards 2019 in nine nominations: • Law Firm of the Year in Litigation; • Law Firm of the Year in International Trade; • Law Firm of the Year in Business Protection; • Law Firm of the Year White Collar Crime; • Law Firm of the […]

22.04.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Protect the Interests of Lifelong Meditech Private Limited in Anti-Dumping Investigation

Ilyashev & Partners International Trade Practice team, headed by Partner Olena Omelchenko, has successfully protected the interests of a large Indian manufacturer of sterile hypodermic single use syringes Lifelong Meditech Private Limited in the anti-dumping investigation on imports into Ukraine of syringes originating from the Republic of India, the Republic of Turkey and the People’s […]

18.04.2019 Vadym Kizlenko Delivers a Speech at the IV Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum

Vadym Kizlenko, Counsel, Attorney at Law and Insolvency Receiver at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on “New Opportunities of Insolvency Receivers” at the IV Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum held on 17 April 2019 in Kyiv. In his speech Vadym Kizlenko analyzed the novelties related to the bankruptcy of individuals envisaged by the […]

17.04.2019 Murad Akhmedov Delivers a Speech at the Conference “Intellectual Property – 2019”

Murad Akhmedov, an intellectual property attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech entitled “Draft laws in IP. What initiatives does modern IP law need?” at the conference “Intellectual Property – 2019”, which was held on 16 April 2019 in Moscow. In his report Murad Akhmedov described the contradictions existing in the copyright […]

12.04.2019 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2019 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners for work in Ukraine and Russia

The international ranking The Legal 500 – EMEA 2019 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as the leading law firm in Ukraine. According to independent survey Ilyashev & Partners holds leading positions in Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, White-Collar Crime, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Competition, Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Tax, Real Estate and Construction, Employment, Energy, Private […]

11.04.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Protected the Interests of a Major Chinese Machinery Manufacturer

The international arbitration team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm have successfully protected the interests of J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co. Ltd, one of the largest China-based machinery manufacturers, in a matter relating to debt recovery under an equipment supply contract. The Kyiv Court of Appeal granted the application filed by the firm’s lawyers and allowed […]

26.03.2019 Vladimir Zakharov Appointed as Partner at Ilyashev & Partners

Vladimir Zakharov , the Head of Moscow Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, appointed as Partner at Ilyashev & Partners. Vladimir has been heading the Moscow Office of Ilyashev & Partners since its establishment in 2015. His management contributed to the successful development of the firm’s office in Moscow and recognition of a number […]

13.03.2019 Chambers Europe 2019 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Leading Law Firm

Second year in a row Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm headed the Chambers Europe rating in the field of dispute resolution in Ukraine, becoming the only Band 1 firm in this practice. According to the results of an international survey Chambers Europe 2019, published March 7, 2019 Ilyashev & Partners confirmed its ranking in international […]

11.03.2019 Yevgen Solovyov Appointed as a Partner at Ilyashev & Partners

Yevgen Solovyov – Attorney, Insolvency Receiver. He has been working at Ilyashev & Partners since 1999. The main Yevgen’s areas of specialization are corporate law, M&A, compliance practice and business protection. In addition, Yevgen advises on corporate restructuring matters, defence against hostile takeovers, corporate disputes, fire damage cases, and criminal law. “Yevgen was standing at […]

21.02.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Advises GrainCorp Ltd in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advises Australia’s largest listed bulk grain handler GrainCorp Ltd on business matters in Ukraine. Firm’s legal services, among other things, include advising on contracts for delivery, storage and transportation of grain, customs brokerage agreements, as well as legal counselling on day-to-day issues. Ilyashev & Partners’s team is working on a […]

14.02.2019 Chambers Global 2019: Ilyashev & Partners — No. 1 for Dispute Resolution in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm headed the Chambers Global rating in the field of dispute resolution in Ukraine, for the first time becoming the only Band 1 firm in this practice. According to the survey conducted by Chambers Global 2019, published on 14 February 2019, the Senior Partner Roman Marchenko (Band 1) and Managing Partner […]

31.01.2019 HeadHunter Mentions Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm among Top-5 Companies-Employers at the Ukrainian Legal Market

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was listed among TOP-5 employers in the legal market according to the results of the annual survey Ukraine’s Best Employers 2018 conducted by the international recruiting holding company HeadHunter Ukraine. HeadHunter Ukraine surveyed the opinion of Ukrainian job seekers to find out how they choose employers and whom they consider […]

29.01.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Secured the Enforcement of the English Court Judgment in Russia

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm managed to obtain an enforcement order from the Russian court in the action of the PJSC Alfa-Bank against businessman Kirill Podolsky, the former owner of the online agency Anywayanyday, in the amount of more than USD 12 million. Rostov Regional Court upheld the petition filed by the firm’s lawyers to […]

28.01.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Protect the Interests of Mozyrsalt in Anti-Dumping Investigation

Ilyashev & Partners International Trade Practice team, headed by Partner Olena Omelchenko, has successfully protected the interests of Mozyrsalt OJSC, one of the biggest producers of salt extra on post-Soviet territory, in the anti-dumping investigation on imports into Ukraine of white evaporated salt extra originating from Belarus. Further to the results of the anti-dumping investigation […]

24.01.2019 Oleksandr Fefelov Appointed as Partner at Ilyashev & Partners

Oleksandr Fefelov, the Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice, appointed as Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm. Oleksandr has been heading the Antitrust and Competition Practice of Ilyashev & Partners since 2010. Under his management the firm’s practice has gained international recognition and was awarded the Legal Award 2018. “Oleksandr has significantly contributed to […]

16.01.2019 Ilyashev & Partners Advises IATA on Launching EasyPay in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was appointed as Ukrainian legal advisor on regulatory issues concerning introduction by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global trade association for airlines headquartered in Canada, of a new payment system EasyPay between its member airlines and travel agents. Senior Partner Roman Marchenko, who heads firm’s top-notch Aviation Practice […]

28.12.2018 Olena Omelchenko Appointed as Partner at Ilyashev & Partners

The Head of International Trade practice Olena Omelchenko appointed as Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm. This is the first partnership announcement at Ilyashev & Partners since 2006. «In recent years, we have noted the ever-growing demand for the services of the company in international trade, – which indicates the high quality of the […]

21.12.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among the Top Three Market Leaders in the Ranking of the Yurydychna Gazeta

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm took the 3rd place in the annual independent survey “Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine in 2018”. The main criteria for ranking of the market leading law firms were annual income and performance indicator – the ratio of income to the total number of lawyers. In the industry-specific […]

07.12.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Is One of the Leaders in the Russian Legal Market According to Pravo.ru-300

On 5 December 2018 the results of the ninth annual survey Pravo.ru-300 were announced. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was included into the 3rd group of the federal rating of law firms in the category “Bankruptcy”. “We express our gratitude to the researchers and the expert council of Pravo.ru for the high evaluation of the […]

05.12.2018 Valeriia Gudiy and Leonid Gilevich Delivered a Speech at the Conference “HR-Brand Ukraine 2018 Award”

Valeriia Gudiy an Attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, and a lawyer Leonid Gilevich, addressed the 7-th All-Ukrainian conference organized within the framework of the project “HR-Brand Ukraine 2018 Award”, which was held on 04 December 2018 in Kyiv. In their report, Valeriia Gudiy and Leonid Gilevich highlighted the legal aspects of inspections performed […]

04.12.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Top-5 Ukrainian Law Firms

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was ranked among Top-5 leading Ukrainian law firms and has taken the 4th rating position according to the Ukrainian national survey “50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine 2018”. With the team of 50 attorneys and lawyers working in 6 offices in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia Ilyashev & Partners occupies leading […]

03.12.2018 Lesia Samarina Was Elected to EBA Coordination Council in Dnipro

Lesia Samarina, the Head of Dnipro Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was elected to Coordination Council of the European Business Association in Dnipro for 2019. The Coordination Council unites 5 senior executives of the Association’s regional member companies who develop the strategic direction of the Association’s activities in the region and represent it […]

13.11.2018 Who’s Who Legal 2018 Recommends Olena Omelchenko as a Leading Lawyer in Trade & Customs

Olena Omelchenko, Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was listed among leading lawyers, recommended for work in Ukraine in Trade & Customs according to the research, conducted by the authoritative international legal handbook Who’s Who Legal 2018. Olena was nominated as one of four Ukraine’s leading leading lawyers in this […]

02.11.2018 IFLR1000 2019 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia

The international rating IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2019 recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia. This is the first time that the firm is listed in the international rating in all countries where its offices operate. “We are grateful to our customers for appreciating the quality of our services, including in […]

31.10.2018 SpetsTechnoExport Won the UAH 11 Million Case in Swiss Court

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has successfully defended interests of the SE SFTE SpetsTechnoExport at the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institute in a case for repayment of debt of UAH 11 mln under supply agreement. “By the international arbitration award dated 25 October 2018 the claims of SpetsTechnoExport filed against the Cypriot counterparty Blessway Limited were […]

25.10.2018 Mikhail llyashev Moderated a Session at the VI Annual Forum of Legal Counsels

Mikhail llyashev, the Managing Partner of llyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the Legal Representation Session at the VI Annual Forum of Legal Counsels held on 24 October 2018 in Kyiv. The session participants discussed the approaches of courts to compensation of legal aid costs, the practice of banking institutions in extrajudicial methods for enforcement […]

19.10.2018 Supreme Court Overturns Acquittal Against the Ex-Head of Insurance Company Oranta in the Case Related to Embezzlement of $ 10 Million

On 18 October 2018, the Criminal Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court upheld the cassation appeal lodged by JSC BTA Bank and overturned the judgment upheld by Kyiv Court of Appeal, by which the former Head of the National Joint Stock Insurance Company Oranta, Olena Bolotova, was pronounced innocent. This news was announced by […]

18.10.2018 Olena Omelchenko Moderated a Session at Kyiv International Economic Forum

Olena Omelchenko, the Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated a session “Trade Wars and Their Influence on the Global Economy” at the 5th Kyiv International Economic Forum held on 18-19 October 2018 in Kyiv. The session was devoted to discussing the economic nationalism policy of the United States, the […]

18.10.2018 Mikhail Ilyashev, Roman Marchenko, Olena Omelchenko and Oleksandr Fefelov are Among TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2018

According to the results of the annual all-Ukrainian survey Client’s Choice: TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine – 2018, published by the Yurydychna Gazeta on 18 October 2018, Mikhail Ilyashev, the Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Roman Marchenko, the Senior Partner, Olena Omelchenko, the Head of International Trade Practice, and Oleksandr Fefelov, the […]

18.10.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Held the Conference on International Trade

On 17 October 2018 Ilyashev & Partners held a Conference entitled “Trade Wars: Ukrainian Business Under Threat?” which was supported by Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. The participants of the conference discussed the WTO crisis and reform initiatives, as well as the risks which various countries may face in case of the application of […]

09.10.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Defends Rostok-Holding from the Raider Attack

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm defends agro-industrial group Rostok-Holding from unlawful blocking of all its enterprises located in Kyiv City, Sumy and Chernihiv Regions by the law enforcement officers. On 8 October 2018 the law enforcement officers of Kharkiv Region simultaneously broke into 16 enterprises, giving approximately 2000 work places in regions where they are […]

27.09.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Defends the Interests of Ukrinterenergo in a Dispute with Inter RAO UES

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, which represents the interests of the State Enterprise Ukrinterenergo, has managed to obtain a dismissal of the claim in Podilskyi District Court of Kyiv to recognize and execute in the territory of Ukraine the arbitral award delivered by the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]

20.09.2018 Leonid Gilevich Delivers a Speech at the III International Compliance Forum

Leonid Gilevich, a lawyer at Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech entitled “How to oblige employees to follow the employers’ compliance rules” at the III International Compliance Forum which was held on 19 September 2018 in Kyiv. In his speech Leonid Gilevich commented on the most common requirements towards employees, the limits of […]

14.09.2018 Olena Omelchenko and Oleksiy Gorbatyuk Held a Seminar for Kharkiv Exporters

On September 13, 2018 Olena Omelchenko, the Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, together with Oleksiy Gorbatyuk, the lawyer of International Trade Practice, held a seminar for Kharkiv exporters called “Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention: Applying the Advantages of Diagonal Cumulation Principle under Convention. Changes in the Goods’ Export Procedure”. The seminar was organized within the framework of the ABC of the Exporter – 2018 Project launched by the Department for Enhancing the Region Competitiveness of the State Regional Administration and Kharkiv National University of Economics named after Semen Kuznets.

13.09.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Advises Cryptagio Exchange Platform

Tallinn office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advises Cryptagio – a licensed Estonian platform for cryptocurrency exchange – on issues related to business operations and business development. Services rendered by the Law Firm include legal support and counseling in business structuring, cooperation with financial institutions, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC provisions of European and Estonian […]

12.09.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Defends the Interests of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprise in Russia

The well-known Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm represents the State Enterprise Ukrinterenergo in a dispute with the Russian State-Owned CJSC Inter RAO UES regarding supply of Russian electricity to the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

30.08.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Initiates an Anti-Dumping Investigation of Portland Cement and Clinker Imports to Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, which has been protecting the interests of Ukrainian cement producers, initiated an anti-dumping investigation of imports of Portland cement and clinker to Ukraine from the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Moldova. Further to the consideration of a complaint filed on behalf of the Ukrainian national […]

14.08.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Represents UkrFA in the Sunset Review to Lift Restrictions on Supply of Ferrosilicomanganese to the USA

The International Trade Law Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, headed by Olena Omelchenko, provides legal counseling and support to the Ukrainian Association of Producers of Ferroalloys and other Electrometallurgy Products (UkrFA) and Ukrainian producers of ferrosilicomanganese during the five-year review of anti-dumping duties – the so-called sunset review – on imports of […]

18.07.2018 Criminal Proceedings Initiated against Officials of Rosaviation and Volga-Dnepr (RF) for the Forgery of Ruslan Airworthiness Certificates

On July 17, 2018 the National Police of Ukraine entered information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations on the commission of a criminal offense envisaged by Article 364(2) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for abuse of official position while extending the airworthiness of An-124-100 Ruslan aircraft by the officials of the Federal Agency […]

06.07.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Leaders According to Research of Ukrainian Law Firms 2018

For the fourth year in a row, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has affirmed its leading positions in Litigation and Bankruptcy practice areas. The Firm was included into the list of TOP-5 law firms in the spheres of International Trade, Aviation, Maritime & Shipping according to the results of 16th national independent research Ukrainian Law […]

05.07.2018 Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm Successfully Protected Swisspan Limited LLC in the Antidumping Investigation

International Trade Law Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm headed by Olena Omelchenko has successfully defended the interests of Swisspan Limited LLC, one of the largest Ukrainian producers of wood products, in the antidumping investigation related to the imports of carbamide-formaldehyde products to Ukraine originating from the Russian Federation. The corresponding decision of […]

13.06.2018 Mikhail Ilyashev Moderated the VI International Judicial and Legal Forum

Mikhail Ilyashev, the Attorney at Law and Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the session “Staff Acquisition by the System of Justice” at the VI International Judicial and Legal Forum held on June 13 in Kyiv. The participants discussed how effectively the new staffing format of the Supreme Court united the three […]

05.06.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Protected Ukrainian Producers of Ferroalloys in the European Commission’s Anti-Dumping Investigation

International Trade Law Practice team of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, acting under the supervision of Olena Omelchenko, protected the interests of the Ukrainian Association of the Producers of Ferroalloys and other Electrometallurgy Products in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ferro-silicon originating in Egypt and Ukraine. The decision to terminate the investigation without imposing […]

01.06.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Joined the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC)

At the First Annual Meeting of the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC), held on May 30, 2018 in Kyiv, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was admitted to the Network’s members. UNIC was established in 2017 at the Business Ombudsmen Council with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and […]

31.05.2018 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderated the IV Ukrainian Antitrust Forum

Oleksandr Fefelov, the Attorney at Law and the Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the parallel section discussion “Competitive Challenges of the Sectoral Markets” at the IV Ukrainian Antitrust Forum held on May 30 in Kyiv. The participants discussed competitive challenges in the transport, aviation, petroleum products and […]

24.05.2018 Ukrainian Companies are to Establish a Business Association in Estonia

Ukrainian companies doing business in Estonia are going to create an association. It was announced by Mikhail Ilyashev – the Managing Partner of a reputable Law Firm Ilyashev & Partners during the reception on occasion of the Official Visit of H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia, with local investor and partners, which was held on […]

23.05.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Took Part in the Meeting with Estonian Business Delegation within the Framework of the Official Visit to Ukraine of the President of the Republic of Estonia

On May 22, 2018 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm held a meeting with the Estonian business delegation within the framework of the official visit to Ukraine of the President of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid. During the meeting Mikhail Ilyashev, the Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, shared his views with the meeting participants on […]

21.05.2018 Ilyashev & Partners is in Top-50 Litigation Lawyers in Russia

According to the results of an independent study of the market of litigation lawyers in 2017, which was published by an analytical web-portal “Pravo.ru” on June 17, 2018, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was mentioned among 50 leading litigators in the Russian Federation in terms of the quantity of arbitration cases, the total amount claimed […]

17.05.2018 Ilyashev & Partners – Law Firm of the Year in Competition in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has won in the nomination “Law Firm of the Year in Competition” and Managing Partner Mikhail Ilyashev is recognized as the best in the nomination “Best Partner of Law Firm” at the twelfth ceremony of the Legal Awards on May 16, 2018. A special prize – “Maksym Kopeychykov Legal Award” […]

16.05.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Managed to Suspend the Special FEA Sanction in the Interests of European Exporter

Ilyashev & Partners International Law Firm represents the European company – the major grain exporter and distributor – in the process of lifting of the special foreign economic activity (FEA) sanction in the form of application an individual FEA licensing regime in Ukraine, imposed under the Order of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade […]

26.04.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Shortlisted for Legal Awards 2018 in 12 Nominations

Ilyashev & Partners was listed among the finalists of Legal Awards 2018 in twelve nominations: Law Firm of the Year; Law Firm of the Year in Litigation; Law Firm of the Year in Arbitration; Law Firm of the Year in Bankruptcy; Law Firm of the Year in Competition; Law Firm of the Year in the […]

25.04.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Advises Ferrexpo AG

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advises Ferrexpo iron ore company on business activities in Ukraine. Ilyashev & Partners’s team is working on a project under supervision of the Managing Partner Mikhail Ilyashev. Ferrexpo Group specializes in the iron ore extraction by open-pit mining, as well as the production of iron ore pellets used in steel […]

19.04.2018 Vadym Kizlenko Delivered a Speech at the Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum

Vadym Kizlenko, Attorney at law and Insolvency Receiver at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on the “Certain cases of concentration of all disputes within a bankruptcy case” at the III-rd Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum, held on April 18, 2018 in Kyiv. In his speech, which was delivered within the session “Legal advice […]

18.04.2018 Vitali Galitskihh Spoke at Business Forum “Estonia — an Innovative Platform for International Business” Held in Dnipro

Vitali Galitskihh, the Head of Tallinn Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on “Jurisdiction and Tax System of Estonia – Performance Competition” at the Business Forum “Estonia – an Innovative Platform for International Business”, held on April 18, 2018 in Dnipro. The forum was organized by the Enterprise Estonia (EAS), the […]

16.04.2018 Galyna Melnyk Delivered a Speech at the International Tax Forum

Galyna Melnyk, the Attorney at Law and the Head of Tax Law Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on the “Difference Between the Distributed Profit Tax and Corporate Profit Tax” at the V International Tax Forum, held on April 13, 2018 in Kyiv. In her report Galyna provided insights on the […]

13.04.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Represents Poltava Petroleum Company in a Tax Dispute

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has successfully represented the interests of Poltava Petroleum Company in Kharkiv Administrative Court of Appeal regarding the recovery from Poltava Petroleum Company of rent payment tax debt for the total amount of UAH 154 mln. In the course of the court proceedings the lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners were successful […]

12.04.2018 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2018 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Top Tier Law Firm

According to independent survey held by The Legal 500 – EMEA 2018, Ilyashev & Partners is a Top Tier Firm in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Intellectual property, Real Estate and Construction. The Firm is also recommended in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Competition, Employment, Tax, Energy, and Private Client. Commercial, Corporate and M&A […]

23.03.2018 Ilyashev & Partners, UNIC and HeadHunter Ukraine Held a Seminar on Employment Compliance

On March 22, 2018 the Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC), HeadHunter Ukraine and Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm held in Kyiv a public educational meetup on “Employees’ Involvement in the Compliance Culture” in Kyiv. Tetiana Petruk, HR-director of Ukrtelecom, spoke about practical mechanisms of developing the integrity & compliance culture in the company. […]

19.03.2018 Mikhail Ilyashev Held a Seminar at the Estonian-Ukrainian Business Forum

On March 15, 2018 the Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Mikhail Ilyashev held a seminar dedicated to the “Overview of the Ukrainian Legal Environment: Life Hacks for Foreign Companies” within the framework of the Estonian-Ukrainian Business Forum organized by the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Estonian Embassy […]

13.03.2018 Chambers Europe 2018 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Leading Law Firm

According to the results of a reputable international survey Chambers Europe 2018, Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as the only Band 1 law firm in Ukraine for Dispute resolution (Litigation). The firm confirmed its ranking becoming Band 2 law firm in Arbitration and Band 3 in the practices: employment, intellectual property and restructuring/insolvency. Dispute Resolution […]

12.03.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Held a Seminar for Journalists in Moscow

On March 2, 2018 the lawyers of Moscow Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm held a seminar for journalists on “Internet resources blocking: how to achieve it and how to avoid it”. The Head of Moscow Office Vladimir Zakharov and lawyers Dmitry Konstantinov and Ruslan Mannapov prepared reports on the most eagerly sought questions […]

05.03.2018 Dmitry Konstantinov Speaks at the 4th Annual Conference «Intracorporate Fraud Prevention and Assessment of the Reliability of Counterparties»

Dmitry Konstantinov, lawyer of Moscow office at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was a speaker at the 4th annual conference “Intracorporate fraud prevention and assessment of the reliability of counterparties” held on March 1-2 in Moscow. In his speech Dmitry addressed the issues related to new challenges and new opportunities in cooperation between consultants and […]

28.02.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Obtained a License for Provision of Trust and Company Services in Estonia

The Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (Rahapesu andmebüroo) granted the Tallinn Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm (Ilyashev & Partners Õigusbüroo OÜ) license No. FIU000205 for the provision of trust and company services. The licensing of these activities was introduced in Estonia in accordance with the requirements of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention […]

26.02.2018 Mikhail Ilyashev Delivered a Speech at the Forum “Development of Legal Services Market in Ukraine — 2018”

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, took part in the discussion of “Relations of the Future: Client’s Dimension” at the XIV Annual Legal Forum “Development of Legal Services Market in Ukraine — 2018”, held by the Ukrainian Bar Association on February 23, 2018 in Kyiv. The participants discussed the choice of […]

19.02.2018 Mikhail Ilyashev Delivered a Speech at Pharmavision-2018 Forum on Protection Against Unfair Competition in the Pharmaceutical Market

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the XII Annual Analytical Forum “Pharmavision-2018”, held on February 15-16, 2018 in Kyiv. In his report entitled “Protection Against the Unfair Competition in the Pharmaceutical Market”, which was delivered during the second day of the forum, Mikhail Ilyashev highlighted the most […]

15.02.2018 Chambers Global 2018: Ilyashev & Partners is the Leading Ukrainian Law Firm in Dispute Resolution

Ilyashev & Partners is highly recognized in Dispute Resolution (Band 1) by recently released Chambers Global 2018 research for Ukraine. In addition, the firm’s partners achieved individual recognition and received numerous positive feedbacks from clients. CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2018: Senior partner Roman Marchenko is deemed by sources to be a “very well-known and experienced litigator” who […]

15.02.2018 Leonid Gilevich Delivered a Speech on Problematic Issues Related to the Top Managers’ Dismissal before the HR Directors of Leading Ukrainian Companies

Leonid Gilevich, a lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners’ Employment Practice, delivered a speech on “Disputed Dismissals of the Top Managers: Proper Termination of Labour Relations” at a business breakfast for HR directors of leading Ukrainian companies within the framework of HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award, organized by the HeadHunter Ukraine on February 14, 2018 in Kyiv. […]

14.02.2018 Prosecutor’s Office Charges the ex-Director of Pharmaceutical Plant in Boryspil of Laundering UAH 1.3 billion, – Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm

On February 13, 2018 the Prosecutor’s Office of Kyiv brought charges against a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kennet Alibek, in relation to his acting as an accessory in money laundering in an especially large amount committed by a criminal group (Articles 27 (5) and 209 (3) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) in […]

12.02.2018 Mikhail Ilyashev and Roman Marchenko Inducted to Legal 500 Hall of Fame

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, and Senior Partner Roman Marchenko, have been honorably inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame as the leading lawyers in the field of dispute resolution in Ukraine. There are only three Ukrainian lawyers added to the Hall of Fame in dispute resolution, two of […]

02.02.2018 Lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Gratefully Acknowledged by the World Bank

Lawyers Leonid Gilevich, Vadym Kizlenko and Stanislav Koptilin received the letters of acknowledgment for their participation in the preparation of reviews for the 15th edition in a series of the World Bank Group’s leading annual report “Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs”. Doing Business measures regulations affecting 11 areas of the life of a […]

01.02.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Advises IMMER Group on IFC Financing

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm acted as a legal advisor of the international group of companies IMMER Group – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of flexible packaging materials –in connection with over EUR 30 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The IFC’s financial package includes EUR 15 million of funds granted by […]

26.01.2018 Vitali Galitskihh Spoke at Business Forum “Estonia — an Innovative Platform for International Business” Held in Kharkiv

Vitali Galitskihh, the Head of Tallinn Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech on “Jurisdiction and Tax System of Estonia – Performance Competition” at the Business Forum “Estonia – an Innovative Platform for International Business”, held on January 25, 2018 in Kharkiv. The forum was organized by the Enterprise Estonia (EAS), the […]

24.01.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Supports Youth Training Session “Caritas Financial Literacy”

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm sponsored financial literacy training session intended for the young people, which was held on 20-22 January 2018 in Kyiv. More than 50 teenagers, aged from 13 to 16, participated in the event. This training session is a volunteer project organized by the Renewal Charity Foundation and the International Charity Foundation […]

18.01.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Offered Funding to Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv to Solve the Problems with Heat Supply

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has offered a gratuitous financial assistance to the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, so that the educational process of the Law Faculty would not stop. “There are dozens of specialists working for our company who consider Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv their alma mater. We could not stand […]

17.01.2018 Ilyashev & Partners Represents Mozyrsalt in the Anti-Dumping Investigation

Ilyashev & Partners’ International Trade Law Practice team represents the interest of Mozyrsalt OJSC, one of the biggest producers of salt extra on post-Soviet territory, in the anti-dumping investigation on imports into Ukraine of white evaporated salt extra packaged into 25 to 50 kg bags and containers of up to 1000 kg originating from Belarus. […]

10.01.2018 Mariia Koval Elected as an International Arbitrator of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

In December 2017 Mariia Koval, the Attorney at Law at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, has been elected as an international arbitrator of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for domain name disputes. Mariia joined the top 500 experts from 65 countries participating in consideration of domain name disputes […]

11.12.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Top-5 Ukrainian Law Firms

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was ranked among Top-5 leading Ukrainian law firms and has taken the 4th rating position according to the Ukrainian national survey “50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine 2017”. With the team of 50 attorneys and lawyers working in 6 offices in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia Ilyashev & Partners occupies leading […]

11.12.2017 HeadHunter Mentions Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm among Top-5 Companies-Employers at the Ukrainian Legal Market

International Law Firm Ilyashev & Partners was mentioned among Top-5 employers in the legal sphere under the results of the annual survey “Ukraine’s Best Employers 2017” performed by the international staff holding company HeadHunter Ukraine, the results of which were announced in Kyiv on December 7th. HeadHunter Ukraine surveyed the opinion of Ukrainian job-seekers to […]

08.12.2017 Pravo.ru-300 Recognizes Ilyashev & Partners as One of the Best Law Firms in Russia for Bankruptcy

The eights annual ranking Pravo.ru-300, published December 8th, 2017, has listed Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in the 3rd group of the general federal ranking of law firms in Bankruptcy. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm participated in the rating Pravo.ru-300 in the said nomination for the first time. The ranking experts evaluated the projects initiated […]

08.12.2017 Oleksandr Vygovskyy’s Book «International Financial Law» Published

The Publishing House of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv released Oleksandr Vygovskyy’s book “International Financial Law”, that is the first fundamental academic publication on international financial law in English published within the post-Soviet region. Based on extensive practical material, it provides an in-depth analysis of the most significant legal aspects related to the key […]

07.12.2017 Leonid Gilevich Delivered a Speech at the Conference “HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award”

Leonid Gilevich, a lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners’ Employment Practice, delivered a speech at the VI Ukrainian conference “HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award” which took place on December 5th, 2017 in Kyiv. “The main aspect of the work of HR companies now is to apply a spend-to-save approach” – as Leonid pointed out. He also expressed […]

06.12.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among the Top Two Market Leaders in the Ranking of the Yurydychna Gazeta

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm took the 2nd place in the annual independent survey “Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine in 2017”. Ilyashev & Partners confirmed its priority in dispute resolution, as well as in bankruptcy and debt restructuring, took the second place in the field of arbitration and mediation, international trade law, […]

29.11.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is a Legal Partner of the Project «HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award»

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has become a Legal Partner of the VI Ukrainian conference «HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award» which will be held on December 5th, 2017 in Kyiv. HeadHunter Ukraine will release the results of the annual survey «The Best Employers 2017» and the winners of «HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award». «HR-Brand Ukraine 2017 Award» […]

03.11.2017 Dmitry Konstantinov speaks at the 3rd Annual Conference «Legal Risks Management: Status 2017»

Dmitry Konstantinov, a lawyer of Moscow office at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was a speaker at the 3rd annual conference “Legal Risks Management: Status 2017” held on November 1-2 in Moscow. In his speech Dmitry addressed the issues related to risk management in a counterparty’s bankruptcy, shared his views with the audience about subsidiary […]

01.11.2017 AMCU Imposes a Ban on Zdravopharm LLC to Sell the Counterfeit Enterosorbent

On October 24, 2017 the administrative panel of Kharkiv Regional department of Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, within a review of the case No. 3/20-78-17 on violation by Zdravopharm LLC of the laws on protection against unfair competition, took a preliminary decision No. 147 – р/к on imposing a ban on Zdravopharm LLC to sell a […]

26.10.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Is a Partner of V Annual Forum of Legal Advisers

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm became a partner of V Annual Forum of Legal Advisers organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House on October 25, 2017. Olena Omelchenko, the Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, the Head of the Working Group on Foreign Trade at the American Chamber of Commerce […]

25.10.2017 Olena Omelchenko Is Listed Among the Best Experts in Trade & Customs According to the Who’s Who Legal 2017

Olena Omelchenko, Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was listed among leading practitioners, recommended for work in Ukraine in Trade & Customs according to the research, conducted by the authoritative international legal handbook Who’s Who Legal 2017. Olena was nominated by her peers as one of five Ukraine’s leading practitioners […]

19.10.2017 Tax Directors Handbook 2017 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners

International Directory Tax Directors Handbook 2017 recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm as one of the leading law firms in Ukraine for taxation. Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Roman Marchenko and lawyer Galyna Melnyk were highly recommended by the firm’s clients. One of the most complex projects referred to in the research is advising […]

17.10.2017 IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2018 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners in Ukraine and Russia

International rating IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2018 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in corporate and M&A, banking & finance, project development in Ukraine and in restructuring and insolvency in Russia. Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner, was distinguished as a leading legal expert in tax. According to the rating, the firm’s clients highly appreciate the team: “Impeccable service […]

13.10.2017 Ukraine Shall Place World’s Largest Aircraft On Compulsory Sale

On 11 October the State Strategic Enterprise “Antonov” applied to Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv with the motion on granting the permission on the enforcement of the judgment delivered by the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICAC at the Ukrainian CCI) concerning the recovery of more than UAH […]

04.10.2017 Ilyashev & Partners – Legal Adviser to GIZ on Technical Aid Project

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm provides its advisory support to the German federal enterprise Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH concerning the structuring of the relations with the beneficiaries of the technical aid provided by the German Government within the framework of project “Strengthening Social Infrastructure for absorption of IDPs”. The project, funded by […]

29.09.2017 Maria Koval Elected to INTA Copyright Committee

Maria Koval, Attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, has been elected to the Copyright Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) for the period of 2018-2019. The Committee is engaged into the elaboration and advocacy of INTA policy regarding the impact of copyright law on the rights of trademark holders. The Committee monitors and […]

06.09.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Starts Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm started accepting payments in digital currency Bitcoin for its professional services. “The State Fiscal Service insists that cryptocurrency Bitcoin may not be considered as payment means. At the same time such position is not supported by any regulatory framework. We believe that the operations with Bitcoins do not contradict the […]

31.08.2017 Olena Omelchenko Was Elected to the Position of a Member of the Public Council at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine

On August 08, 2017 Olena Omelchenko, Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was elected to the position of a member of the Public Council at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. The Council consists of 69 representatives of public organizations and trade unions. In 2017 Olena is […]

29.08.2017 Senior Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Roman Marchenko Awarded with a Title “Honoured Lawyer of Ukraine”

By his Decree* the President of Ukraine awarded an honorary title “Honoured Lawyer of Ukraine” to Senior Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm – Roman Marchenko. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm provided legal support in many high-profile cases. Among the latest projects are: dispute with the participation of OJSC “Feodosia Shipbuilding Company “More” in […]

28.07.2017 Kenes Rakishev Bank Inquires To Revoke Political Asylum Of Shalabayev

The citizen of Kazakhstan Syrym Shalabayev being the suspect of financial crimes and the holder of the asylum in Lithuania may be deprived of his Refugee Status. The lawyers representing in Lithuania BTA Bank that suffered multi-million Euro damages requested the Department of Police to commence an investigation of the information on the potential danger […]

03.07.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Leaders According to Research of Ukrainian Law Firms 2017

For the third year in a row, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has affirmed its leading positions in Litigation and Bankruptcy practice areas. The Firm was included into the list of Top-3 law firms in the spheres of International Trade, Aviation, Maritime & Shipping according to the results of 15th national independent research Ukrainian Law […]

29.06.2017 Lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Are Marked by Best Lawyers International 2018

Mikhail Ilyashev, Roman Marchenko and Mariia Koval are among the leading lawyers according to the international ranking Best Lawyers International. Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was recognized as one of the best lawyers in litigation and corporate law, and Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner – in arbitration and mediation. Mariia Koval, […]

23.06.2017 Dmitry Konstantinov Spoke at Pravo.ru Conference “Bankruptcy 2016-2017: Trends, Regulation and Litigation”

Dmitry Konstantinov, Lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Moscow Office, delivered a speech at Pravo.ru Conference “Bankruptcy 2016-2017: Trends, Regulation and Litigation” held on June 23 in Moscow. In his report “Subsidiary Liability in Foreign Jurisdictions” Dmitry highlighted the mechanism of imposing subsidiary liability using the example of the UK and the USA. “In Great Britain […]

08.06.2017 Irina Kirichenko Delivered a Speech at IV International Forum on Intellectual Property

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, delivered a speech at “International Protection of Intellectual Property Rights” session of the IV International Forum on Intellectual Property held on 7 June in Kyiv. In her report “Intellectual Property Protection vs Technical Progress. What will be the Patent Wars of Future” Irina Kirichenko […]

02.06.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Supports All-Ukrainian Street Football Tournament for Young People

On the occasion of celebration of the International Children’s Day Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm transferred UAH 50 000 to the organization of all-Ukrainian street-football tournament for young people, Caritas Cup, which took place on June 2-3, 2017 in Kyiv. This event gathered more than 110 participants aged 13-16 from 11 cities and towns of […]

01.06.2017 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderated the Panel Discussion Devoted to the State Procurement at III Ukrainian Antitrust Forum

Oleksandr Fefelov, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the panel discussion devoted to the public/state procurement at the III Ukrainian Antitrust Forum which took place on May 31, 2017 in Kyiv. In the course of the discussion the experts discussed the particularities of application of the Law of […]

29.05.2017 Irina Kirichenko Delivered a Speech at the Round Table Devoted to Reforming the Sphere of Health Protection in Ukraine

On May 25, 2017 Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, delivered a speech at the round table “Organizational and legal support of reforming the sphere of health protection of Ukraine” organized by Poltava law institute. In her report “Analysis of the regulatory impact of certain provisions of the draft laws […]

26.05.2017 Within the Procedure of Reimbursement of the Stolen USD 6 bln BTA Bank Establishes Control Over a Large Pharmaceutical Plant

Today the State Executive Service of Ukraine received a motion filed in the interests of BTA Bank (the Republic of Kazakhstan) on enforced reimbursement of the indebtedness in the amount of more than UAH 400 mln by Research and Development Center Max-Well. Fraudulent schemes with the pharma plant were a part of unlawful transactions entered […]

26.05.2017 Olena Omelchenko Delivered a Speech at the VII International Conference UkrCemFor 2017

Olena Omelchenko, Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech entitled: “Protection of the internal market of cement: application of antidumping and compensatory duties” at the VII International conference UkrCemFor 2017 “Cement industry. The best practices. Development prospects” which was held on May 23-25, 2017 in Kyiv. During the […]

25.05.2017 Roman Marchenko Delivered a Speech at the Forum on Tracing of Assets

Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech entitled: “Outside funding of the process of tracing of assets carried out by Ukraine” at the Forum devoted to tracing of assets which was held in Kyiv on May 24, 2017. At the panel discussion Roman Marchenko described the process of funding […]

22.05.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Represented Epicentr in Review of Safeguard Duty For Tableware and Kitchenware of Porcelain

Ilyashev & Partners has successfully represented the interests of the nationwide DIY hypermarket chain Epicentr K in the review of safeguard measures concerning the import to Ukraine of porcelain tableware and kitchenware regardless of their country of origin and export. The review was started at the end of 2016 on the initiative of Druzhkovskyi porcelain […]

22.05.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Advised Ukrainian Manufacturers of Chocolate and Confectionery Products in the Anti-dumping Investigation

The International Trade team of Ilyashev & Partners successfully represented the interests of ROSHEN Confectionery Corporation, PJSC Kharkiv Biscuit Factory, and PJSC Confectionery Factory Kharkivyanka, PJSC Poltavakonditer in the anti-dumping investigation related to import into Ukraine of certain types of chocolate and other food products containing cocoa powder manufactured in the Russian Federation. According to […]

19.05.2017 Vladimir Zakharov Awarded the Winner of “The Best Legal Departments of Russia – 2017” Contest in the Nomination “For the Effective Litigation and Dispute Resolution Work”

On May 17, 2017 Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg hosted the official award ceremony for the winners of “The Best Legal Departments of Russia – 2017” contest. Among the participants of the contest there were legal departments of such companies as: Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Microsoft, BASF, BIOCAD, L’Occitane, Abbott Laboratories, Cronospan, Gazprom […]

18.05.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Recognized the Best in Two Nominations of the Legal Awards 2017

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has won in the nomination “Law Firm of the Year in International Trade” and Managing Partner Mikhail Ilyashev is recognized as the best in the nomination “Best Litigation Lawyer” at the eleventh ceremony of the Legal Awards on May 17, 2017. A special prize – “Maksym Kopeychykov Legal Award” was granted […]

12.05.2017 Antonov Was Awarded UAH 25 Mln Damages by Court from Ankara Airport for Aircraft Incident

Antonov, State Strategic Enterprise, received UAH 25 mln based on the results of litigation with the General Directorate of State Airports Authority of Turkey and its underwriters. The respondent additionally covered all fees for services provided by lawyers and experts involved into the case by the State Enterprise. Consequently, the damages, caused by Ankara Airport’s […]

04.05.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Shortlisted for Legal Awards 2017 in 12 Nominations

Ilyashev & Partners was listed among the finalists in twelve nominations: • Law Firm of the Year; • Law Firm of the Year in Litigation; • Law Firm of the Year in International Trade; • Law Firm of the Year in the field of Transport; • Law Firm of the Year in the field of […]

19.04.2017 Mikhail Ilyashev and Roman Marchenko – in TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine

According to the results of all-Ukrainian study “Client’s Choice: TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine – 2017” Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, and Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, were listed among 100 of Ukraine’s best lawyers. The representatives of Ukrainian business consider Mikhail Ilyashev to be one of the most […]

14.04.2017 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2017 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Top Tier Law Firm

According to independent survey held by The Legal 500 – EMEA 2017, Ilyashev & Partners is a Top Tier Firm in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Intellectual property and Real estate and Construction. The Firm is also recommended in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Tax and Energy. Commercial, Corporate and M&A – first tier […]

13.04.2017 Galyna Melnyk Delivered a Speech at International Tax Forum

Galyna Melnyk, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners, delivered a speech “Business Structuring Using Estonian Companies” at IV International Tax Forum held on April 12, 2017, in Kyiv. In the course of her report Galyna informed the Forum participants on the advantages of business operations with the use of Estonian jurisdiction, why this country is better […]

12.04.2017 Chambers Europe 2017 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Leading Law Firm

According to the results of a reputable international survey Chambers Europe 2017, Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as a leading law firm in Dispute resolution (Litigation). The firm improved its ranking becoming the second best law firm in dispute resolution (Arbitration) and the third in the practices: employment, intellectual property and restructuring/insolvency. Dispute Resolution Litigation […]

08.04.2017 Roman Marchenko Moderated a Conference Dedicated to Law of Procedure Reformation

Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, acted as a moderator at the session dedicated to the development of ideal formula for litigation fees at the conference “Reformation of Procedural Law: Efficient Litigation or New Challenges?” held on April 7, 2017, in Kyiv. The speakers of the session paid the conference’ participants’ special attention […]

06.04.2017 Oleksandr Fefelov Headed the Legal Committee of the Public Council of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

On April 04, 2017, Oleksandr Fefelov, attorney at law, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, has been re-elected for the position of the Head of the Legal Committee of the Public Council of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine. Oleksandr Fefelov has been chairing the Legal Committee of the Public […]

31.03.2017 Mikhail Ilyashev Spoke at Forum “Development of Legal Services Market in Ukraine – 2017”

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm made a key report at ХІІІ Annual Legal Forum – Development of Legal Services Market in Ukraine – 2017 held by Ukrainian Bar Association on March 31, 2017, in Kyiv. Mr. Ilyashev presented his report “Counter Revolution: What Would “Wild” Competition Bring to the Legal […]

31.03.2017 Andriy Konoplya Delivered a Speech at Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum

Andriy Konoplya, attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Insolvency Receiver, delivered a sppech “Case study. Counteracting Fake Bankruptcies” at Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum held on March 29, 2017, in Kyiv. Mr. Konoplya informed the audience on the opportunities of counteracting the fake bankruptcies, on the respective liabilities and revealed those who might be interested […]

17.03.2017 Chambers Global 2017: Ilyashev & Partners Has Won Top Ranking Dispute Resolution in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners has once again won top rankings from the recently released Chambers Global 2017, being highly recognized in Dispute Resolution (Band 1) research for Ukraine. In addition, the firm’s partners achieved individual recognition and received numerous positive feedbacks from clients. Chambers Global 2017: Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev acts on a broad range of […]

16.03.2017 Irina Kirichenko Delivered a Speech at Legal Pharma & Medicine Forum

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, delivered a speech on the topic of “Novelties of the legal regulation of circulation of medicinal products: registration, price formation and licensing” at Legal Pharma & Medicine Forum held on March 15, 2017 in Kyiv. Irina updated Forum’s participants on novelties of […]

13.03.2017 Dmitry Konstantinov Spoke at the 3rd Annual Conference “Preventing Corporate Fraud and Business Partners Due Diligence”

Dmitry Konstantinov, lawyer of the Moscow Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, spoke at the 3rd Annual Practical Conference “Preventing Corporate Fraud and Business Partners Due Diligence” held on March 1-2 in Moscow. The Conference’ hosts paid special attention to Dmitry’s report “Means and Foundations for Fraudulently Conveyed Assets’ Recovery: Ilyashev & Partners’ Practical […]

01.03.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Advises Epicentr in Review of Safeguard Duty

Ilyashev & Partners represents the interests of the nation-wide DIY hypermarket network Epicentr K in the review of safeguard measures concerning the import to Ukraine of tableware and kitchenware of porcelain regardless of their country of origin and export. Earlier, the Interagency International Trade Committee made a decision on April 4, 2014, on the safeguard […]

28.02.2017 Oleksandr Fefelov Re-elected to the Public Council at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

On February 24, 2017 Oleksandr Fefelov, attorney at law, the Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was re-elected as the member of the Public Council at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine. Oleksandr Fefelov actively participates in the activities of the Public Council commencing from 2012 to ensure successful policy-making […]

22.02.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Represents the Interests of the Deceived Clients of Garant-Life Insurance Company

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm defends the interests of Salve Finance Ukraine clients having concluded the insurance agreements with PAO “USK “Garant-Life”. On February 22, 2017, an action is brought to Kyiv District Administrative Court on the admission of illegal omission of the National Commission for the State Regulation of Financial Services Markets, which led […]

20.02.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Protected the Intellectual Property Rights for “Mildronate” Produced by Grindex

On February 7, 2017, the Higher Economic Court of Ukraine delivered the final judgment in the litigation on the protection of Grindex rights (Riga, Latvia) for the famous trade name Mildronate®. Akciju sabiedrība (Joint Stock Company) Grindex – the developer and manufacturer of the well known throughout the world original medicinal product Meldonium, marketed under […]

07.02.2017 Galyna Melnyk Conducted a Seminar on E-declaration for the Deputies of Kiev City Council

Galyna Melnyk, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, on February 1, 2017, held a seminar for the deputies of Kiev City Council on how to fill in their anticorruption e-declarations. In the framework of the seminar, Galyna responded to the most popular questions regarding the new form of electronic declaration, e-declaration system maintenance, data […]

05.01.2017 Ilyashev & Partners Advised KuibyshevAzot in the Anti-dumping Investigation Related to Import of Fertilizers

The International Trade team of Ilyashev and Partners successfully represented PJSC KuibyshevAzot in the anti-dumping investigation related to import into Ukraine of certain nitrogen fertilizers – urea and urea-ammonia mixture – of Russian origin, which are classified according to UKTFEA by codes 3102 10 and 3102 80 00 00. Due to the chosen protection tactics, […]

08.12.2016 Pravo.ru-300 Recognized Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm as One of the Best Law Firms in Russia for Dispute Resolution

The seventh annual study Pravo.ru-300, published on December 7, 2016, listed Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in the 4th group of the general federal ranking of law firms in Dispute Resolution. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm participated in the rating Pravo.ru-300 for the first time. The ranking experts evaluated the projects initiated by the Moscow […]

07.12.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Opened Office in Estonia

In December 2016, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm opened an office in Tallinn, Estonia, extending its practice in the European Union. The new office of the firm specializes in providing legal services to companies in Estonia. “Opening an office in Tallinn is another important step in implementation of the development strategy of our law firm […]

02.12.2016 Irina Kirichenko Spoke at Pharmacy Summit Ukraine-2016

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, presented a report in the panel discussion on «Healthcare reform 2017. Reform of the system and provision of medicinests» at Pharmacy Summit Ukraine-2016 held by Public Organization «Pharmacy Professional Association of Ukraine» on December 01, 2016, on the premises of «Cosmopolite» conference […]

25.11.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Is Among Top-5 Ukrainian Law Firms

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was ranked among top-5 leading Ukrainian law firms and has taken the 4-th rating position according to the anniversary Ukrainian national survey “ 50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine 2016 ”. With the team of more than 40 attorneys and lawyers working in 5 offices in Ukraine and Russia Ilyashev […]

11.11.2016 Roman Marchenko Awarded with Certificate of Acknowledgement of the Prime Minister of Ukraine

Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was awarded with the Certificate of Acknowledgement of the Prime Minister of Ukraine for considerable personal contribution to consolidation of legality, long-term conscientious work, and high professionalism. The awards ceremony was held on November 11, 2016 in the Pillar Hall of the Kyiv City State […]

31.10.2016 Vladimir Zakharov Delivered a Speech at the 2nd Annual Conference “Legal Risks Management: Status 2016”

Vladimir Zakharov, Head of Moscow office at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the 2nd annual conference “Legal Risks Management: Status 2016” held on October 27-28 in Moscow. In his speech, Vladimir Zakharov addressed the issues related to interaction of internal corporate legal departments with external consultants, focused on the most common […]

21.10.2016 Attorneys of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Held a Workshop on E-declaration for Journalists

The attorneys of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm held a workshop “E-declaration of income of public servants” for journalists. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev and lawyer Galyna Melnyk made reports on the most relevant questions put by the journalists about the new form of e-declaration, ensuring operation of e-declaration system, information exchange between government agencies and […]

17.10.2016 IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2017 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners in Ukraine and Russia

International rating IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2017 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in M&A, banking & finance in Ukraine and in restructuring and insolvency in Russia. Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner, was distinguished as a leading legal expert in tax. According to the rating, the firm’s clients highly appreciate the team: “The firm has a good reputation […]

13.10.2016 Mikhail Ilyashev Moderatored at the IV Annual Forum of Legal Advisers

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, acted as moderator at the session “Corporate Relations” at the IV Annual Forum of Legal Advisers, held in Kyiv on October 12. During the session the participants discussed the latest trends in corporate relations, the measures taken by the state to fight against raiding and […]

12.10.2016 Mariia Koval Held a Seminar on Intellectual Property for the EBA’s Members in Kharkiv

Mariia Koval, attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, conducted a knowledge seminar on: “Topical issues of intellectual property for business” for the members of the European Business Association in Kharkiv. The seminar was devoted to the issues of registration of trademarks, use of trademarks in domain names as well as protection methods of intellectual […]

11.10.2016 The Court Refused Release on Bail of M. Ablyazov Accused of Embezzlement of USD 6 bln

On October 7, the Lyons Court of Appeal refused release on bail of Mukhtar Ablyazov, a former owner of BTA Bank. It is reported by the reputable Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm representing BTA Bank, the victim of the actions of Ablyazov’s OCG. M. Ablyazov is waiting for extradition to Russia or Ukraine on charges […]

30.09.2016 Roman Marchenko Is Listed Among the Best Lawyers According to the Who’s Who Legal: Asset Recovery 2016

Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, was listed among leading practitioners, recommended for work in Ukraine in the sphere of asset recovery according to the research, conducted by the authoritative international legal handbook Who’s Who Legal 2016. Roman was nominated by his peers as one of the world’s leading practitioners in this field. […]

30.09.2016 Oleksandr Vygovskyy Participated in the Working Group on Improvement of Legislation in the Field of Factoring, Leasing and Debt Management

Oleksandr Vygovskyy, attorney at law at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, participated in developing the concept of amendments to the Ukrainian legislation on factoring, leasing and debt management, including bad debts of banks. The draft concept, initiated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), was prepared by the working group in the National […]

21.09.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among the Top Three Market Leaders in the Ranking of the Yurydychna Gazeta

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm took the 3rd place in the annual independent survey “Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine in 2016”. Ilyashev & Partners confirmed its priority in dispute resolution and joined the Top-10 law firms in international arbitration, antitrust, bankruptcy (restructuring), energy, labor law, real estate and construction. The main criteria […]

28.07.2016 Antonov Won a Major Court Case in the Russian Federation

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm successfully defended interests of the State Enterprise Antonov in a court dispute with JSC Aviacor – Aviation Plant in the Arbitration Court of Samara Region in the case on payment of remuneration (royalties) for use of trademark during manufacture and sale of aircraft. “Pursuant to the court judgment of July […]

23.06.2016 Court Extended Rehabilitation of State Sumykhimprom until the End of 2016

On June 22, 2016, the Commercial Court of Sumy Region extended rehabilitation of PJSC “Sumykhimprom” for 6 months. The court also obliged the State Property Fund of Ukraine to consider the draft enterprise rehabilitation plan. Recall, the rehabilitation plan was agreed by the creditors’ committee and the general meeting of creditors as early as 2014. […]

21.06.2016 Initiation of the First Case of the European Court of Human Rights on Forfeiture of Assets in Crimea

On May 27, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights accepted for consideration the complaint of OJSC “Feodosia Shipbuilding Company “Morye” on violation of rights of the company as a result of illegal nationalization of its property in the Crimea drafted by a well-known Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm. In particular, the Court will actually […]

17.06.2016 IFLR1000 Energy and Infrastructure 2016 recommends Ilyashev & Partners

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm occupies the Tier-3 among the leading Ukrainian law firms in the sphere of energy and infrastructure, and its Managing Partner, Mikhail Ilyashev, was distinguished as a leading legal expert by independent international research IFLR1000 Energy and Infrastructure 2016. Mikhail Ilyashev is one the leading disputes specialist in Ukraine and the […]

16.06.2016 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderatored at the II Ukrainian Antitrust Forum

Oleksandr Fefelov, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice, attorney at law at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, acted as moderator at the session “Industry markets: current trends” at the II Ukrainian Antitrust Forum held in Kyiv on June 10. The event was organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House supported by the Antimonopoly Committee of […]

15.06.2016 Partners of Ilyashev & Partners Are Marked by the International Directory Best Lawyers International 2017

Mikhail Ilyashev and Roman Marchenko are among the leading lawyers in 2017 according to the international publication Best Lawyers International. Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was recognized as one of the best lawyers in commercial dispute resolution and corporate law, and Senior Partner Roman Marchenko – in international arbitration and […]

14.06.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Is Among Leaders According to Research of Ukrainian Law Firms 2016

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has affirmed its leading positions in litigation and bankruptcy practice areas as well as was included into the list of top-3 law firms in the spheres of tax litigation, international trade and shipping & maritime according to the results of 14th national independent research Ukrainian Law Firms 2016. A Handbook […]

03.06.2016 Irina Kirichenko Moderated at the III Intellectual Property Forum

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, acted as a moderator at the session “Trademarks, geographical indications and trade names” at the III Intellectual Property Forum – IPF 2016, held on June 02, 2016 in Kyiv. Irina Kirichenko opened the session “Trademarks, geographical indications and commercial names” with a […]

31.05.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Protected the Domestic Producer From Increasing Imports of Polyurethane Foam

The International Trade team of Ilyashev & Partners successfully represented INTERFOAM Group of Companies during a special investigation on imports to Ukraine of flexible porous plates, blocks and sheets of polyurethane foam regardless of country of origin and export. On May 26, 2016, the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade decided to apply a three-year special […]

25.05.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Recognized the Best in Two Nominations of the Legal Awards 2016

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has won in the nomination “Law Firm of the Year in Bankruptcy” and Senior Partner Roman Marchenko is recognized as the best in the nomination “Best Lawyer in Arbitration” at the tenth anniversary ceremony of the Legal Awards of the Year on May 24, 2016. In addition, Ilyashev & Partners […]

24.05.2016 Maksym Kopeychykov Prize Established by Yurydychna Praktyka

Upon an initiative of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm within the annual ceremony “Legal Awards”, organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House, a special prize was established – “Maksym Kopeychykov Prize”. The editor-in-chief of the publishing house Rustam Kolesnik announced establishment of the prize during the tenth anniversary ceremony of awarding the best Ukrainian lawyers “Legal […]

09.05.2016 Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, dies at 39

Ilyahsev & Partners announces the sudden death of its Partner Maksym Kopeychykov, who had been with the practice since 2001. Born in Kyiv, Maksym graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Law Faculty (cum laude). Maksym started his professional career in 1997 in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. In 2001 he became a Partner […]

28.04.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Shortlisted for Legal Awards 2016

Ilyashev & Partners came into the list of finalists in nine nominations: • Law Firm of the Year; • Law Firm of the Year in Arbitration; • Law Firm of the Year for Business Protection; • Law Firm of the Year in Bankruptcy; • Law Firm of the Year in Medicine and Pharmaceuticals. In the […]

27.04.2016 Vadym Kizlenko Delivered a Speech at the Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum

Vadym Kizlenko, attorney at law at Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the Restructuring and Bankruptcy Forum, held in Kyiv on April 27, 2016. The event was organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. In his report “Individuals’ foreign currency debt restructuring” Vadym Kizlenko outlined proposals for a mandatory legislative regulation of […]

27.04.2016 Chambers Europe 2016 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Leading Law Firm

According to the results of a reputable international survey Chambers Europe 2016, Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as a leading law firm in Dispute resolution (Litigation: Ukraine). The firm came third in the practices: dispute resolution (arbitration), employment, energy and natural resources, intellectual property, tax, restructuring/insolvency. Dispute Resolution Litigation: Ukraine (Band 1) Arbitration (Band 3) […]

13.04.2016 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2016 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Top Tier Law Firm

According to independent survey held by The Legal 500 – EMEA 2016, Ilyashev & Partners is a Top Tier Firm in Banking, Finance and Capital markets, Dispute resolution, Intellectual property and Real estate and Construction. The Firm is also recommended in Corporate and M&A, Tax and Energy. Banking, finance and capital markets – first tier […]

12.04.2016 Roman Marchenko Moderated the Panel Discussion “Topical Issues of Civil and Commercial Litigation”

Roman Marchenko, Senior partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the third panel discussion regarding reform of the Ukrainian procedural legislation held on April 11, 2016 in Kyiv. The events organized by the Council for Judicial Reform, the Committee on Procedural Law of the Ukrainian Bar Association and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv […]

21.03.2016 Olena Omelchenko Was Elected as an Expert of the Public Council at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine

Olena Omelchenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Head of the Working Group on International Trade at the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, was elected as an expert of the Public Council at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. The Council includes 35 representatives from NGOs and trade unions. Oleg […]

18.03.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is a Partner of IV International Litigation Forum

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm became a partner of the International Litigation Forum, dedicated to the realities and prospects of establishment of the judicial reform in Ukraine. The forum was held on March 17-18, 2016 in Kyiv in the premises of the Supreme Court of Ukraine. During the Forum, representatives of the judicial authorities, the Supreme Court […]

17.03.2016 Chambers Global 2016: Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Has Won Top Ranking Dispute Resolution in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners has once again won top rankings from the recently released Chambers Global 2016, being highly recognized in Dispute Resolution (Band 1) researched for Ukraine. In addition, the firm’s lawyers achieved individual recognition and received numerous positive feedbacks from clients. Chambers Global 2016: Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev is a versatile lawyer who advises […]

15.03.2016 Attorneys of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Held Seminar for Journalists

Attorneys of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm held a seminar for journalists “Professional Duties and Rights of Journalists and Media Employees”. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev and attorneys Mariia Koval and Artem Orel spoke on the most popular questions of the journalists’ rights to collection, processing and dissemination of information. The questions of access to public […]

02.03.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Renders Legal Services to Ciklum

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advises Сiklum, an international IT company, on the matters of cooperation with law-enforcement authorities. Ciklum is an international company with Scandinavian roots which was established in 2002. The company is operating in the sphere of software outsourcing. Сiklum is one of top-5 IT companies in Ukraine with its offices located […]

01.03.2016 Rehabilitation of State Sumykhimprom Was Extended for Half a Year

The Kharkiv Commercial Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Commercial Court of Sumy Region on extension of rehabilitation of PJSC “Sumykhimprom” for 6 months – until June 8, 2016. The court of appeal substantiated extension of rehabilitation as follows (quote): “… there is a tendency to reduce unprofitability of the enterprise in 2014 […]

26.02.2016 Maksym Kopeychykov Delivered a Speech at the II LEGAL BANKING FORUM

Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Head of Banking and Finance, delivered a speech at the II LEGAL BANKING FORUM, held in Kyiv on February 24, 2016. The event was organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House. In his report “Legal nuances of verifying beneficiaries and corporate affairs and credit default risk […]

19.02.2016 Arseniy Herasymiv Delivered a Speech on the International Legal Implications of the MH17 Tragedy

Arseniy Herasymiv, attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, specializing in air law, delivered a speech on the International Legal Implications of the MH-17 Tragedy at the IATA Legal Simposium 2016 in Barcelona (Spain) on February 19, 2016. Arseniy participated in the plenary panel “Navigating an effective criminal justice response to cases of unlawful interference”, […]

18.02.2016 Vladimir Zakharov Visited the Global Business Forum of the CIS Countries in Dubai

Vladimir Zakharov, the Head of Ilyashev & Partners’ Moscow office, took part in the CIS Global Business Forum 2016: “CIS: “Ancient Routes – New Opportunities” which was held on February 17-18 and organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) in partnership with The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Among one of the forum key […]

17.02.2016 Lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Talking about Problems of Bringing the Russian Federation to Responsibility as a Result of Annexation of Crimea

Lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm took part in the round table entitled: “When will Russia compensate its debts for Crimea?” organized on February 17, 2015 by a weekly newspaper “Delovaya Stolitsa” together with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. In her speech related the prospects of appealing at the WTO the discriminatory actions […]

04.02.2016 The World Bank Awards Ilyashev & Partners’ Lawyers with Certificate of Appreciation

Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, and a lawyer of the firm Leonid Gilevich were awarded with Certificate of Appreciation from the World Bank for preparing legal reviews for the 13th World Bank Group annual report Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency. The lawyers provided expert opinion on 2 out of 11 groups […]

29.01.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Received the Award of the ICAC at the UCCI in Favor of the Client regarding USD 120 mln Loan

The lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm successfully defended BTA Bank (Kazakhstan) in the International Commercial Arbitration Court (ICAC) at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in six arbitrations regarding imposition of enforced collection on the pledged items for loans granted by the Bank to Hendy Assets Limited. The court recognized ownership of […]

21.01.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Was Shortlisted for the Lawyer European Awards 2016

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was shortlisted for the Lawyer European Awards 2016 in the category “Law Firm of the Year: Russia, Ukraine and the CIS”. The prize is awarded by a weekly British magazine The Lawyer. This year the survey was focused on cross-border projects and initiatives, access to new markets and evidence of […]

15.01.2016 Olena Omelchenko Participates in Developing Regulations on Implementation of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Understanding

Olena Omelchenko, Head of International Trade at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Head of the Working Group on Foreign Trade of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (ACC), participates in a joint project of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine and the ACC on developing regulations on implementation of the Dispute […]

13.01.2016 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Provides Legal Assistance to the Czech Development Agency (CzDA)

The lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advise on tax matters the Czech Development Agency during implementation of the project on construction of premises for the educational institutions evacuated from the zone of armed conflict in the east of Ukraine. Although the Czech Development Agency does not have a permanent representative office in Ukraine, […]

18.12.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Provides Pro Bono Legal Assistance to Mother of a Missing Soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Lesia Samarina and Ivan Bozhko, attorneys of the Dnipropetrovsk office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, provide legal assistance to Jadwiga Lozinska in connection with inactivity of government agencies during searching and establishing location of her son. Andriy Lozinsky did military service as part of the 93rd mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. […]

17.12.2015 Mikhail Ilyashev Delivered a Speech at the III International Forum for the Promotion of Legal Services

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the panel discussion “Expansion into New Markets” during the III International Forum for the Promotion of Legal Services on December 16, 2015. Speaking of entry into the Russian market and opening of the Firm’s Moscow office, Mikhail Ilyashev emphasized that the […]

02.12.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Is Among the Top Five Law Firms of Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm for the first time was listed among the five leading law firms of Ukraine, having risen by three positions at once, and received the 4th place in accordance with the Ukrainian national survey “Top 50 Law Firms of Ukraine 2015“. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has risen from 39 to […]

13.11.2015 Dmytro Shemelin Delivered a Speech in the III-rd International Arbitration Readings

Dmytro Shemelin, a lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered the report at the III-rd International Arbitration Readings in memory of academician Igor Pobirchenko hosted on November 13, 2015 in Kyiv by the International Commercial Arbitration Court and the Maritime Arbitration Commission at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the auspices of the […]

05.11.2015 Roman Marchenko Delivered a Speech on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards at the Seminar of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, head of Litigation and Arbitration Practice, participated in the seminar “Implementation of the latest international experience of international commercial and investment arbitration for effective compensation for damages in connection with the temporary occupation of a part of Ukraine’s territory by the Russian Federation”. The seminar […]

02.11.2015 Irina Kirichenko Delivered a Speech at Pharma MCM Forum

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, delivered a speech at the Pharmaceutical MultiChannel Marketing Forum held by Morion Publishing House on October 29-30, 2015 in the conference hall of the Rus Hotel in Kyiv. Pharma MCM Forum was devoted to pharmaceutical marketing, including use of traditional and modern approaches. The Forum brought together […]

20.10.2015 IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2016 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners

International rating IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2016 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in M&A, banking & finance. The IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. The first rankings were published in 1990 and currently over 120 jurisdictions worldwide are under research. IFLR 1000 provides annual law firm performance, […]

15.10.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Is a Partner of III Annual Forum of Legal Advisers

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm became a partner of III Annual Forum of Legal Advisers organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House on October 13, 2015 Maksym Kopeychykov, partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Head of Banking and Finance, made a report on settlement of disputes with problem banks at the Banking session. According […]

29.09.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Is a Partner of the International Legal Forum “Ukraine – EU”

Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm for the second time became a partner of the International Legal Forum “Ukraine – EU” organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House on September 24, 2015. Olena Omelchenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, made a report on the topic: “Protection of commercial interests: mechanisms and instruments”, in particular: […]

23.09.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Was a Partner of Forum “Ukraine – USA: Export & Promotion”

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was a partner of Forum “Ukraine – USA: Export & Promotion”, organized on September 22, 2015 by the American Chamber of Commerce with the support of UUIE, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine. Dmytro Shemelin, lawyer at […]

03.09.2015 Maksym Kopeychykov Becomes a Member of the Public Council at the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was elected (for the second time) a Member of the Public Council at the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine as a representative of Association of Ukrainian Law Firms. Maksym Kopeychykov is actively participating in the work of the Public Council to ensure successful law-making activities. According […]

02.09.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Successfully Represents Interests of PZU SA in the Process of Obtaining a Merger Clearance of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for Acquisition of Shares of Аlior Bank SA

On September 01, 2015 the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (the AMCU) granted its permit to the largest Polish international insurance group PZU SA for acquisition of 25% stake of Аlior Bank SA (Warsaw, Poland) for the total sum of PLN 1.63 bln (USD 431 mln). The team of lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm […]

21.08.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Participated in Intergovernmental Trade Negotiations between Ukraine and Egypt

Olena Omelchenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm and a freelance adviser to the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, represented PJSC “ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih” during the visit of the governmental delegation of Ukraine to the Republic of Egypt on August 18-20. The delegation of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade was headed […]

28.07.2015 Roman Marchenko Joins ICC’s Task Force on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings

Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was selected as a member of Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce’s Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Roman Marchenko is the only Task Force member from Ukraine. International Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings Task Force was created in the end […]

27.07.2015 Maksym Kopeychykov Сonducted a Workshop on Debt Enforcement

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm conducted an educational workshop: “Debt enforcement in real “Ukrainian” environment: theory and practice”. The event was held on July 24, 2015 in Kyiv within the nationwide network of workshops of LIGA PRACTIC – leading Ukrainian center for professional information and legal support of national business. […]

16.07.2015 Mikhail Ilyashev Was Listed in the TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was listed among one hundred best lawyers of Ukraine according to the research “Client’s Choice: TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2014”. In the opinion of the representatives of the Ukrainian business, Mikhail Ilyashev is among the most competent lawyers in litigation. The research was conducted […]

03.07.2015 Olena Omelchenko Takes Part in the Meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Taxation and Customs Policies

Olena Omelchenko, an international trade lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, took part in the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Taxation and Customs Policies devoted to the topic of the “Effectiveness of introduction of an additional import duty. Provisional results and general impact onto the economy”. The meeting was held […]

25.06.2015 IFLR1000 Energy and Infrastructure 2015 recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm occupies the 3-rd rank among the leading Ukrainian law firms in the sphere of energy and infrastructure, and its Managing Partner, Mikhail Ilyashev, was distinguished as a leading legal expert by independent international research IFLR1000 Energy and Infrastructure 2015. Energy and Infrastructure Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners […]

24.06.2015 Irina Kirichenko Was a Moderator at the II International Forum on Intellectual Property

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, patent attorney of Ukraine (reg. No. 371), acted as a moderator at the session of the II International Forum on Intellectual Property – IPF 2015, dedicated to the intellectual property case law. The forum was held on June 18, 2015 in Kyiv. During the session, the representatives […]

18.06.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Was Mentioned Amongst the Best Law Firms of Ukraine According to Research of Ukrainian Law Firms 2015

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has affirmed its leading position in litigation and insolvency matters, as well as was included into the list of top-5 law firms in the sphere of infrastructure and transport according to Ukrainian research Ukrainian Law Firms 2015. A Handbook for Foreign Clients. Among the recommended lawyers of the Firm are: Mikhail […]

03.06.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Was the Best in Two Nominations of the Legal Award 2015

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was recognized as the best in the category “Law Firm of the Year in Litigation” and “Law Firm of the Year in Labor Law” at the ninth annual ceremony of the Legal Award of the Year on May 28, 2015. In addition, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm entered the list […]

20.05.2015 Oleksandr Fefelov Moderated the Antitrust Compliance Session at the Ukrainian Antitrust Forum

Oleksandr Fefelov, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice, attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, moderated the antitrust compliance session at the Ukrainian Antitrust Forum held in Kyiv on May 19. The event was organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House in partnership with the NGO “Competition Development Foundation”. The session highlighted effectiveness of the compliance […]

06.05.2015 Chambers Europe 2015 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners

According to the results of a reputable international survey Chambers Europe 2015, Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as a leading law firm in dispute resolution (litigation: Ukraine). The firm came third in the practices: dispute resolution (arbitration), labor law, energy and natural resources, intellectual property, tax. In addition, this year the expertise of Ilyashev & […]

30.04.2015 Olena Omelchenko Takes Part in a Seminar Devoted to the Results of Ukraine’s Readiness to enact the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation

Olena Omelchenko, a lawyer Law Firm Ilyashev and Partners and an expert on international trade, took part in a workshop which participants discussed the results of a survey conducted among representatives of public authorities and business about the readiness of Ukraine to implement the provisions of the WTO Agreement on the simplification of trade procedures. […]

29.04.2015 Maksym Kopeychykov Was Elected as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NJSIC “Oranta”

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was elected as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the National Joint-Stock Insurance Company “Oranta” at the annual General meeting of shareholders, which was held on April 23, 2015. Earlier, since February 2015, Maksym Kopeychykov had been the Acting Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Another […]

28.04.2015 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2015 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a Top Tier Law Firm

According to the independent review The Legal 500 – EMEA 2015 political disturbances of 2014 in Ukraine “dampened the legal market and reduced transactional work”. However, leading domestic law firms, among which Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was highly acclaimed, remain resilient in a difficult market. As a result of the review Ilyashev & Partners […]

24.04.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Successfully Protected Intellectual Property Rights for a Medical Drug Under the Name Okomistin Produced by Megainpharm GmbH

On April 21, 2015 the Supreme Economic Court of Ukraine affirmed a court Decision upheld by the Economic court in Kyiv as of December 25, 2014 and ruling of Kyiv economic court of appeal as of February 27, 2015 under the claim lodged by  Megainpharm GmbH (Austria) against the Ministry of health protection of Ukraine, […]

21.04.2015 Arseniy Herasymiv Spoke at the 8th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability and Insurance

On April 17-18, 2015, Arseniy Herasymiv, attorney at law at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, specializing in aviation, participated in the 8th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability and Insurance in Montreal (Canada). As one of the leading law firms in Ukraine in the field of aviation, in 2014 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm […]

18.04.2015 Olena Omelchenko takes part in the First national forum devoted to promotion and support of export trade

On April 16-17 the First national forum on promotion and support of export trade was held. The event was organized by Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce with support of the Government of Ukraine, the Business Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine and Ukrainian Union of Industrialists […]

15.04.2015 2 Partners of Ilyashev & Partners Were Ranked in the International Directory Best Lawyers International 2016

Mikhail Ilyashev and Maksym Kopeychykov were listed among the best lawyers in 2016 according to the International Directory Best Lawyers International. Miklhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was recognized as one of the best lawyers in Litigation – Commercial, and Partner Maksym Kopeychykov – in real estate. First published in 1983, […]

05.04.2015 Maksym Kopeychykov Was Listed in the TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine in 2014

Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, head of banking, finance, tax and real estate practices, was recognized as one of the best lawyers of Ukraine according to the annual ranking “Client’s Choice: TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine”. The research is conducted by the Yurydychna Gazeta in cooperation with analytic company NOKs fishes. […]

02.04.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Entered the Top Five Law Firms According to the “Reputational ACTIVists” Rating

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm entered the top five law firms according to the first all-Ukrainian quality reputation management rating “REPUTATIONAL AKTIVists” in the industry category “Intellectual services”, section “Lawyers”. The rating was initiated by the editorial board of a business weekly “Business” and the agency PR-Service, with the support of the consulting company NOKs […]

01.04.2015 Oleksandr Fefelov Becomes a Member of the Competition Development Fund

Oleksandr Fefelov, attorney at law, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, became the member of the Public Organization Competition Development Fund. The Competition Development Fund was founded in January 2015 for forming the leading public platform for representation of professional interests as regards functioning of the economic competition protection […]

26.03.2015 Chambers Global 2015: Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Has Won Top Ranking Dispute Resolution in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners has once again won top rankings from the recently released Chambers Global 2015, being highly recognized in Dispute Resolution (Band 1) researched for Ukraine. In addition, the firm’s lawyers achieved individual recognition and received numerous positive feedback from clients. Chambers Global 2015: Roman Marchenko is described as a “solid, grounded and wise lawyer” […]

24.03.2015 Lawyers of Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm to Take Part in Drafting of “Doing Business 2016” Report Published by the World Bank

Maksym Kopeychykov, a partner of Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm and a lawyer of the firm Leonid Gilevich will take part in drafting legal reviews for the annual survey Doing Business 2016 published by the World Bank. This year our lawyers are going to focus on preparing an expert opinion regarding two indicators – Registering […]

20.03.2015 Oleksandr Fefelov Headed the Legal Committee of the Public Council at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

Oleksandr Fefelov, attorney at law, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was elected a member of the Public Council at the Antimonopoly Committee and headed its Legal Committee as a representative of the Association of Ukrainian law firms. Oleksandr Fefelov has been actively participating in the Public Council since […]

17.03.2015 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Sponsored Round Table Devoted to Relations of Ukraine and Russian Federation at The European Legal Networks Summit

On 11 and 12 of March this year the summit entitled the European Legal Networks was held in London. It was organized by a recognized British legal publishing house The Lawyer in partnership with Thomson Reuters, a supplier of analytical information and information solutions for business. The summit was devoted to successful building and maintaining […]

03.03.2015 Maksym Kopeychykov Becomes a Member of the Public Council at the State Registration Service of Ukraine

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was elected a Member of the Public Council at the State Registration Service of Ukraine as a representative of Association of Ukrainian Law Firms. Maksym Kopeychykov is actively participating in the Public Council for the third consecutive time to ensure successful policy-making work in the […]

26.02.2015 Maksym Kopeychykov Spoke at the Legal Banking Forum

On February 25, the LEGAL BANKING FORUM 2015 organized by the Yurydychna Praktyka newspaper with the support of the Independent Association of Ukrainian Banks was held at the Kyiv Premier Palace Hotel. Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, made a report on “Additional Capitalization of Financial Institutions”, in which […]

03.02.2015 The Economic Court of Kyiv granted in full the claim of Bradwin Trading Limited in case regarding the conflict over Lira-2000 LLC and office center on the Slavy Square

The Economic Court of Kyiv granted in full the claim of Bradwin Trading Limited in case regarding the conflict over Lira-2000 LLC and office center on the Slavy Square leased by the World Bank. According to the court decision, the ownership right of the company Bradwin Trading Limited to a controlling stake in the amount […]

27.01.2015 Olena Omelchenko participated in the meeting of Customs Committee of the ACC

On January 27, 2015 the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine hosted a meeting of the Customs Committee with participation of the adviser of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Mr. Valeriy Pyatnitskyi, the Acting Chairman of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine Mr. Anatoliy Makarenko, Acting President of the ACC Mr. Taras Kachka, the heads […]

22.01.2015 Dmytro Shemelin Became an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

On January 5, 2015, Dmytro Shemelin, lawyer, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, became an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a leading professional membership organization in alternative dispute resolution. With over 13,000 members located in more than 120 countries, CIArb supports the global promotion, facilitation […]

19.01.2015 Tax Directors Handbook 2015 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm

International Directory Tax Directors Handbook 2015 recommends Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm as one of the leading law firms in Ukraine for taxation. According to the research, Ilyashev and Partners is second in the ranking: “Ilyashev & Partners is “among the best for litigation”. In the clients’ opinion, Roman Marchenko is “dedicated to effective results”. […]

15.01.2015 State Sumykhimprom Made a Move towards Recovery

On January 4, 2015, the general meeting of creditors of PJSC Sumykhimprom approved the decision to buy out debts from pledge lenders, which refused to approve the rehabilitation plan of PJSC Sumykhimprom (VABank, Ukreximbank and Bank Aval). It was reported by Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, asset manager of PJSC Sumykhimprom. “Now […]

29.12.2014 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in the Top Ten Law Firms of Ukraine

According to the Ukrainian national survey carried out by the publishing house The Yurydychna praktyka ( The Legal Practice) in cooperation with Forbes-Ukraine and the news agency Interfax-Ukraine Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm ranks the 7th in the list of  Top 50 Law Firms of Ukraine 2014. Over a number of years Ilyashev and Partners […]

18.12.2014 Olena Omelchenko made a report at the panel discussion of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

On December 18, 2014 the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine organized a panel discussion under the theme: “Legal protection of interests of Ukraine in connection with aggression of the Russian Federation in the Eastern Ukraine and annexation of Crimea”. The panel was visited by the representatives of leading international and Ukrainian law firms. During the […]

12.12.2014 Management Team in a Major Ukrainian Bank Was Strengthened

On December 12, the general meeting of shareholders of PJSC BTA Bank was held. The Board, the Supervisory Board and the Audit Committee of PJSC were re-elected at the general meeting. It was reported by the press service of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm representing the parent BTA Bank (Kazakhstan).  Konstantin Seregin was elected at […]

12.12.2014 Olena Omelchenko Participated in a Roundtable Discussion of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

On December 12, 2014 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine held a round table discussion themed “Transparency and predictability of the legislative process – Requests of the Business” with participation of Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ms. A. Syroid, people’s deputies and members of the ACC. During the roundtable Olena Omelchenko took part in the discussion […]

05.12.2014 Court of Appeal Again Confirmed the Powers of the President of SE Antonov

Today the Kyiv Administrative Court of Appeal dismissed the petition of the Ministry of Industrial Policy and upheld the ruling of the Kyiv District Administrative Court of September 3, 2014, which confirmed the powers of Dmytro Kiva, the President of the State strategic enterprise Antonov. It is reported by the press service of Ilyashev & […]

05.12.2014 Olena Omelchenko Participated in the Expert Forum of the ACC

On December 05, 2014 the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine hosted an Expert Forum “Taking advantage of the WTO tools to protect national exporters at the international markets”. The discussion was attended by Mr. Valeriy Pyatnitsky – the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine – the Trade Representative of Ukraine, Mr. […]

04.12.2014 State PJSC Sumykhimprom: Economic Recovery

On December 4, 2014, the rehabilitation plan of PJSC Sumykhimprom, which will allow the enterprise to overcome the crisis, was approved at the general meeting of creditors of PJSC Sumykhimprom. It was reported by Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, asset manager of PJSC Sumykhimprom. The rehabilitation plan provides for the continuation of […]

27.11.2014 Court Declared Illegal Change of Management of SE Antonov

Today, the District Administrative Court of Kyiv granted in full a joint claim of Dmytro Kiva and SE Antonov, declared illegal and quashed the order of the Ministry of Industrial Policy of Ukraine No. 29-D of May 26, 2014 on dismissal of D. S. Kiva from the post of the President-General Designer of State Enterprise […]

12.11.2014 Court of Appeal Confirmed the SE Antonov Head’s Powers

Today the Kyiv Administrative Court of Appeal dismissed the petition of the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Ministry of Industrial Policy and upheld the ruling of the Kyiv District Administrative Court of 4 September 2014, according to which Dmytro Kiva was recognized as the sole legitimate head of the state strategic enterprise Antonov. It is […]

10.11.2014 Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, Delivered a Report at the EBRD Workshop “Insolvency Office Holders – Navigating Stakeholders Through Insolvency”

On November 07, 2014 headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in London hosted a workshop “Insolvency Office Holders – Navigating Stakeholders Through Insolvency”. The conference was devoted to comparative assessment into the insolvency office holder profession in 27 of the jurisdictions where the EBRD invests, including Ukraine. The assessment was carried […]

22.10.2014 IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2015 Recommends Ilyashev & Partners

International rating IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2015 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in M&A According to the rating, the firm’s clients highly appreciate the team: “Outstanding,” says one client who works with on Ilyashev & Partners on finance matters. “The firm has the expertise and staff to handle truly complex matters. What makes Ilyashev & Partners […]

10.10.2014 Summarizing Panel Discussion on Legal Aspects of Doing Business and Protection of Property in Crimea

In the summer of this year, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm opened an office in Simferopol, thus becoming the only Ukrainian law firm that established a new branch in the occupied peninsula. Sharing experience in legal support of clients in the Crimea, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has organized a panel discussion “Doing business and […]

08.10.2014 Andriy Sydorenko Assumed Membership in the Public Council at the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine

To build effective cooperation with civil society and pursuant to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as of November 03, 2010 No. 996 “On Ensuring Participation of the Civil Society in Formation and Implementation of State Policy”  of November 03, 2010, No. 996, at its meeting held on October 07, 2014 the initiative group approved […]

03.10.2014 Panel Discussion “Doing Business and Property in Crimea: Legal Aspects and New Protection Instruments”. Agenda of the Event

Program of panel discussion “Doing business and property in Crimea: legal aspects and new methods for protection of property and rights” Download PDF (in Russian) 08.30 – 09.00 Taking attendance Session 1 Commercial activity in the annexed Crimea 09.00 – 11.45 Moderated by: Rustam KOLESNYK, Chief Editor, the Yurydychna Praktyka 09.00 – 09.05 Mikhail ILYASHEV, […]

01.10.2014 Kyiv Court Reinstates Kiva as Antonov Chief Executive

The Ministry of Industrial Policy failed in bid to lift injunctions on counterclaims filed by Ukraine’s largest government-owned aircraft producer, Antonov, and its long-time chief executive, Dmytro Kiva. The order was issued today by the Kyiv District Administrative Court. It is reported by the spokesman of Antonov counsel, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm. Shortly before, […]

22.09.2014 Ilyashev & Partners is an Official Partner of 2nd Annual Forum of In-House Counsel

October 23, 2014 will see the 2nd Annual Forum of In-House Counsel to be held at Premier Palace Hotel in Kyiv. The forum will be hosted by The Yurydychna Praktyka, a Ukrainian law weekly. Ilyashev & Partners is an official partner of the event. 2nd Annual Forum of In-House Counsel is a designated event featuring […]

20.09.2014 Irina Kirichenko Attended Specialized Conference and Workshop Pharma Budgeting 2015

The 8th Specialized Conference and Workshop Pharma Budgeting 2015 took place on September 18th at Kyivska Rus Hotel in Kyiv. The conference was hosted by Morion, ProximaResearch, Teamsoft and UkrComExpo. Ilyashev and Partners’ lawyer and patent attorney of Ukraine Irina Kirichenko attended the event. The conference discussed Ukrainian pharmaceutical market under conditions of wartime, the […]

19.09.2014 Event Announcement: Panel Discussion “Doing Business in Crimea: New Line”

On 9 October 2014, Panel Discussion “Doing Business in Crimea: New Line” will be held in the Hyatt Regency Kiev Hotel. Hosted by Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Title media partner: The Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House Key focus areas: Protection of Ukrainian banks in the temporarily occupied territory Crimean nationalization: implications for the state of […]

18.09.2014 Ilyashev & Partners’ Employees Will Participate in Kyiv Half Marathon Charity Race “Strong in Spirit”

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm cannot stand off the events happening in our country and actively supports efforts to restore peace in Ukraine. Our employees on own initiative and the firm as a whole provide overwhelming support for conflict-affected people in Ukraine. On 28 September Kyiv Half Marathon will be held in Kyiv, which together […]

16.09.2014 Ilyashev & Partners is an Official Partner of Ukraine–EU International Law Forum

September 25, 2014 will see the first ever Ukraine–EU International Law Forum to be held at Premier Palace Hotel in Kyiv. The forum will be hosted by The Yurydychna Praktyka, a Ukrainian law weekly. Ilyashev & Partners is an official partner of the event. The forum will discuss the impact of ratification of the EU-Ukraine […]

16.09.2014 Roman Marchenko Attended a Meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Financial Institutions and International Arbitration Task Force

On September 15, a regular meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Financial Institutions and International Arbitration Task Force was held in Paris. The meeting was attended by 46 participants from more than 20 countries, which represented law firms, banks and financial companies, educational institutions in the field of jurisprudence, and international non-profit organizations. […]

15.09.2014 Ilyashev & Partners Successfully Represented the Leading International Insurance Group PZU before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU)

Ilyashev & Partners successfully represented the leading international insurance group PZU before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) during obtaining the AMCU’s permits to four concentrations. The deal was about PZU Group acquiring four insurance companies operating in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia from Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance, one of the leaders in the […]

12.09.2014 A Kyiv Court Sets Aside the Executive Order of Yanukovych-Appointed Official Affecting Antonov Management

In its order of 12 September 2014, the District Administrative Court of Kyiv set aside the Executive order of the Ministry of Industrial Policy appointing Sergiy Merenkov as acting CEO of SE Antonov. It was reported by the press service of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm representing SE Antonov. Having considered the claim, the court […]

09.09.2014 Kyiv Court Draws a Line Under the Dispute around Antonov Chief Executive

In its order, the Circuit Administrative Court in Kyiv upheld the powers of Dmytro Kiva as the chief executive of Ukraine’s largest government-owned aircraft producer, Antonov, said the spokesman of Antonov counsel, Ilyashev & Partners. The Court has set aside the Executive order of the Industrial Policy Ministry of 26 May 2014 dismissing Dmytro Kiva […]

04.09.2014 A Kyiv Court Terminates an Attempted Illegal Takeover of Antonov, the Largest State-Owned Aircraft Producer in Ukraine, by an Official Appointed by Ukraine’s Ousted President, Viktor Yanukovych

In its order of 3 September 2014, the Circuit Administrative Court in Kyiv upheld the powers of Antonov long-time chief executive, Dmytro Kiva, said the spokesman of Antonov counsel, Ilyashev & Partners. To wit, the Court barred the Registrar of Companies from making any changes to the records of Antonov that would result in dismissing […]

19.08.2014 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has Opened an Office in Simferopol

For more than 17 years Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has been protecting interests of many Crimean clients, as well as numerous Ukrainian clients – in connection with their interests on the peninsula. To facilitate activities and continue successful business development strategy, Ilyashev & Partners has opened an office in Simferopol. The office is located […]

04.08.2014 Legal Stance of Ilyashev & Partners towards Attempted Illegal Attack onto SE Antonov

The Ministry of Industrial Policy of Ukraine illegally appoints a new acting Director General of SE Antonov On August 01, 2014 SE Antonov managed to withstand a raider attack against its office in Kyiv. The attack was organized by an official of the Ministry of Industrial Policyof Ukraine, Mr. Oleksandr Kalenkov, appointed by the President […]

01.07.2014 Irina Kirichenko spoke at Intellectual Property Forum (IPF) 2014

Intellectual Property Forum IPF 2014, organized by Yurydychna Praktyka Publishing House, was held in the Premier Palace Hotel with the support of the State Intellectual Property Service of Ukraine. Irina Kirichenko, lawyer at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, patent attorney of Ukraine, gave a presentation on “The Role of forensic enquiry in resolving disputes on […]

23.06.2014 Ilyashev & Partners ranked one of the top law firms in Ukraine by Ukrainian Law Firms 2014. A Handbook for Foreign Clients

Ilyashev & Partners was named one of the top law firms in Ukraine by Ukrainian Law Firms 2014. A Handbook for Foreign Clients directory, ranking as a leader in several practice areas, namely Restructuring/Bankruptcy, Litigation, Transport & Infrastructure. Ilyashev & Partners once again confirmed its leadership in Restructuring and Bankruptcy as “one of the top […]

18.06.2014 Roman Marchenko was selected as the ICC’s Task Force member

Ilyashev & Partners’ Senior Partner Roman Marchenko was selected as a member of the International Chamber of Commerce’s Financial Institutions and International Arbitration Task Force. The task force’s focus will be to boost the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of dispute resolution procedures and to study how international arbitration can be made more attractive for banks and […]

17.06.2014 Ilyashev & Partners has successfully acted on behalf of Kyivstar

Ilyashev & Partners has successfully acted on behalf of Kyivstar, Ukrainian mobile operator, in administrative proceedings against the National Communications Commission (NCC) with regard to the introduction of the nationwide mobile number portability (MNP). There have been attempts to introduce the mobile number portability in the recent years. Last year, the Commission eventually approved a […]

16.06.2014 IFLR1000 Energy and Infrastructure 2014 recommends Ilyashev & Partners

Energy and infrastructure IFLR1000 energy and infrastructure 2014 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as follows. Ilyasev & Partners is one of the leading firms for dispute resolution in Ukraine and as a consequence, it often secures roles on the biggest energy cases on the market for some key names. Additionally, the firm handles M&A, restructuring, privatizations, […]

26.05.2014 Ilyashev & Partners has won in two nominations of the Legal Award of the Year 2014

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is the best in the category “Law Firm of the Year in Corporate Law”, and Senior Partner Roman Marchenko is honored as “The Best Trial Lawyer”. Ilyashev & Partners is also one of five nominees for “Law Firm of the Year for Work with Distressed Assets” and among top three […]

19.05.2014 Maksym Kopeychykov spoke at the Annual Litigation Forum

On 18 April 2014, Kyiv saw the 2nd Annual Litigation Forum hosted by the Yurydychna Praktyka weekly and the Supreme Court of Ukraine. Ilyashev & Partners’ Maksym Kopeychykov spoke on available avenues of defending the correctness of reported commercial transactions where the source documents are defective.

19.05.2014 Chambers Europe 2014 recommends Ilyashev & Partners

According to the results of the Chambers Europe 2014 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution, employment, energy and natural resources, intellectual property and tax. Dispute Resolution What the team is known for Best known for its work in litigation, in which it frequently […]

16.04.2014 Event announcement: New Challenges Faced by Ukraine’s Banking Sector

April 24, 2014 the Round table on New Challenges Faced by Ukraine’s Banking Sector will be held. Date: April 24 Time: 9:00-13:00 Venue: Hotel Hyatt Regency Kiev (Kiev, st. Alla Tarasova, 5) The event is organized by: Publishing house “Legal Practice”, Ilyashev and Partners, The Independent Association of Ukrainian banks, the Chamber of Commerce in […]

11.04.2014 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2014 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a TOP TIER FIRM

According to independent survey held by The Legal 500 – EMEA 2014, Ilyashev & Partners is a TOP TIER FIRM in Dispute resolution and Intellectual property. The firm is also recommended in Banking, finance and capital markets, Corporate and M&A, Real estate and construction, Tax. Within Dispute resolution, Ilyashev & Partners is a first tier […]

10.04.2014 Maksym Kopeychykov spoke at the International Tax Forum

10 April 2014 the International Tax Forum took place hosted by the Yurydychna Praktyka weekly and the Public Council of the Ministry of Inland Revenue at Premier Palace Hotel in Kyiv. The forum discussed international tax planning in the light of new mechanisms to combat fiscal evasion through offshore companies, transfer pricing, practice of the […]

07.04.2014 Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney at Law, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners joined Working Group on Administrative Reform

The working group on legislative drafting was set up for interaction between the Ministry of Justice and the representatives of civic institutions during implementation of the CMU Activities Support Program. The working group is assigned with the task to develop a staged Plan for drafting legislation. The Department for Interaction with Public Authorities will ensure […]

03.04.2014 Mikhail Ilyashev spoke on the topic “Is There a Happy Medium: Balance of Competences As a Development Factor for a Law Firm.”

March 28, 2014 the X Annual Legal Forum “Development of the legal services market in Ukraine – 2014” took place at the Hotel InterContinental Kyiv, Ukraine. The event was organized by Ukrainian Bar Association. Mikhail Ilyashev spoke on the topic “Is There a Happy Medium: Balance of Competences As a Development Factor for a Law […]

17.03.2014 Ilyashev & Partners has won top ranking from the recently released Chambers Global 2014

Ilyashev & Partners has once again won top rankings from the recently released Chambers Global 2014, being highly recognized in Dispute Resolution (Band 1) researched for Ukraine. In addition, the firm’s lawyers achieved tremendous individual recognition and received numerous positive feedback from clients. Chambers Global 2014: Roman Marchenko is active in both litigation and arbitration […]

14.03.2014 Event announcement: X Annual Legal Forum “Development of the legal services market in Ukraine 2014”

March 28, 2014 the X Annual Legal Forum “Development of the legal services market in Ukraine – 2014” will take place at the Hotel InterContinental Kyiv, Ukraine. The event is organized by Ukrainian Bar Association. Mikhail Ilyashev will make a report on the topic: Is there a happy medium: balance of competences as a development […]

18.02.2014 Ilyashev & Partners successfully represents NetCracker in the Higher Administrative Court

ABOUT THE CASE: The Social Protection Fund for People with Disabilities sued TOV NetCracker in two actions seeking over UAH 5 million in sanctions, alleging that NetCracker had failed to meet the mandatory quota for the employment of people with disabilities. Opting for a rather formal approach, the trial court sustained the Fund’s claim. The […]

14.02.2014 Ilyashev & Partners defended Vitmark-Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners has successfully represented Vitmark-Ukraine in the Higher Administrative Court of Ukraine during hearing on illegal decrease of negative profit tax by the tax authorities. BACKGOUND OF THE CASE. In 2011, the Specialized State Tax Inspection on work with major taxpayers in Odessa audited Vitmark-Ukraine and reduced the negative profit tax for over […]

12.02.2014 Roman Marchenko on the new office in Dnipropetrovsk

Ilyashev & Partners’ Senior Partner Roman Marchenko Source: The Yurydychna Praktyka The opening of a new office in Dnipropetrovsk is part of Ilyashev & Partners’ integrated business development strategy. It is aimed at simplifying business processes, facilitating communications with existing clients in central regions and winning new connections. “Of course, as with our recent launch […]

24.12.2013 Maksym Kopeychykov spoke on legislative takeaways in 2013 at the online conference «RBC –Ukraine»

Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, took part in an online conference of the independent Ukrainian News Agency «RBC-Ukraine». He answered readers’ questions on the legislative takeaways in 2013. The conference over live broadcast television was followed by analytical comments about the main events in the country, information on taxation, banking and […]

18.12.2013 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is among the top ten law firms of Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was recognized as a market leader in litigation and joined the top ten law firms 2013 according to «50 Leading Law Firms in Ukraine» rankings. The companies are ranked by the criteria determining their domestic legal market standing. The criteria include company’s revenue, number of lawyers employed, financial performance, expertise, […]

13.12.2013 Results of the seminar on asset recovery strategies in England, Switzerland, Cyprus and BVI

On December 10, Ilyashev & Partners and their peers at Hogan Lovells hosted a joint seminar entitled “International Litigation: Asset-Recovery Strategies in England, Switzerland, Cyprus and BVI”. The seminar dealt ways of bringing Ukrainian and Ukraine-related disputes to the English courts – a topic somehow unusual, but still very relevant. Regrettably, Ukrainian courts are no […]

22.11.2013 Seminar: International Litigation: asset-recovery strategies in England, Cyprus, BVI and Switzerland

10 December, Ilyashev & Partners and Hogan Lovells will conduct a seminar International Litigation: asset-recovery strategies in England, Cyprus, BVI and Switzerland. The aim of this program is to identify the latest strategies for tackling cross-border litigation and recovering financial losses suffered by a company. Increasingly, disputes are cross-border in nature, with assets being held […]

20.11.2013 Ilyashev & Partners shortlisted for the «Law firm of the year: Ukraine & CIS», The Lawyer European Awards

November 2013, The Lawyer summarized the annual survey The Lawyer European Awards. For the first time Ukraine was listed as a separate category where Ilyashev & Partners made successful debut joining the rank of nominees for the award «Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine and the CIS». The Lawyer has researched the market of Ukrainian […]

18.11.2013 Pharmaceutical promotion in Ukraine

This month Kyiv saw the specialized focus conference “Pharma Marketing in Ukraine. New rules 2013. Current practices” held on November 14 at Rus Hotel. The event was hosted by MORION, UkrComExpo and OMP law firm, gathering representatives of pharmaceutical companies, law firms, regulatory agencies and the media. The conference discussed new opportunities for pharmaceutical marketing […]

04.11.2013 Oleksandr Vygovskyy spoke at the conference devoted to the key issues of legal practice in France and Ukraine

On October 31, the Law and Business Association held a conference on the topical issues of legal practice in France and Ukraine. Ambassador of France to Ukraine Alain Remy and president of the Law and Business Association George Teboul welcomed participants of the conference. The speakers at the conference also were Frank Denel, a member […]

16.10.2013 Ilyashev & Partners is recommended by IFLR 1000 2014

The IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms 2014 has recognized Ilyashev & Partners as one of the leading law firms in Ukraine in Mergers & Acquisitions. In M&A, the work of Ilyashev & Partners has received good client feedback. One focuses on the advice of name partner Mikhail Ilyashev. «He […]

03.09.2013 Ilyashev & Partners opens office in Dnipropetrovsk

Implementing a comprehensive business development strategy and keeping up with multiple client requests, Ilyashev & Partners opens office in Dnipropetrovsk. The office is located in one of the newest and most prestigious business centers of the city. The office in Dnipropetrovsk will provide a full range of legal services to the leading Ukrainian companies and […]

04.07.2013 Ilyashev & Partners is ranked as one of the best law firms in Ukraine by directory «Ukrainian Law Firms 2013. A Handbook for Foreign Clients»

Ilyashev & Partners is ranked leading law firm in transportation industry by directory «Ukrainian Law Firms 2013. A Handbook for Foreign Clients». The firm has a well-established reputation due to involvement in the maritime, shipbuilding and aviation fields. The firm is renowned for its litigation capabilities and long-lasting representation of SE Antonov, in particular in […]

27.06.2013 Ilyashev & Partners ranked one of the top law firms by GVardiya

Ilyashev & Partners is ranked leading law firm in banking, telecommunications, IT and pharmaceuticals by GVardiya national rating edition published in Ukraine by Galytski Kontrakty. GVardiya’s rating lists the top lawyers in a number of practice areas such as banking, insurance, telecommunications, transportation and pharmaceuticals, as well as securities, energy sector, real estate and agribusiness. […]

11.06.2013 World Bank acknowledged lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm for cooperation

Partner Maksym Kopeychykov and lawyer Valeriia Gudiy received certificate of appreciation from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation for participation in preparation of the international edition Doing Business 2013 — Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enteiprises. This edition is the tenth in an annual series of reports providing objective measures of business […]

06.06.2013 Mikhail Ilyashev and Roman Marchenko in the list of TOP-100 best lawyers of Ukraine 2012-2013

According to the professional rating research “Client Choice” conducted by Yurydychna Gazeta, Mikhail Ilyashev and Roman Marchenko were included in the list of TOP-100 best lawyers of Ukraine, are recognized and recommended as the best lawyers of Ukraine in Judicial practice and judicial proceedings in 2013. In the opinion of the representatives of the Ukrainian […]

01.06.2013 Maksym Kopeychykov made a report at the conference «Registration of rights to land: new rules for agribusiness»

Maksym Kopeychykov made a report on the topic: «Transformation of land shares in land plots and registration of rights to them: implications for landlords and tenants» at the conference «Registration of rights to land: new rules for agribusiness», which was held within the framework of the XXV International Agricultural Exhibition «AGRO-2013». In the report Maksym […]

29.05.2013 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm won in the category «Law Firm of the Year in Litigation»

On May 28, 2013, the seventh solemn award ceremony of «Legal Award of the Year» – a project of the newspaper «Yuridicheskaya Praktika» was held. This year «Legal Award» was awarded in 30 categories. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm won in the category «Law Firm of the Year in Litigation». The nominating committee reviewed files […]

29.05.2013 Andriy Sydorenko, a lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, joined the the Public Council at the Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine

In order to effectively interact with the public and in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated November 03, 2010, No. 996 “On ensuring public participation in public policy making and implementation”, on May 28, 2013, a new composition of the Public Council at the Ministry of Revenue and Duties […]

27.05.2013 Chambers Europe 2013 ranks Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm among the best law firms in Ukraine

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution, intellectual property, energy and natural resources, tax. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev and senior partner Roman Marchenko were named the best lawyers for dispute resolution in Ukraine. Рartner Maksym Kopeychykov was mentioned for real estate, and Irina […]

23.05.2013 Mikhail Ilyashev is one of the best managers of law firms according to an independent Ukrainian research «TOP-100. Best Top Managers of Ukraine»

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was named among the top ten best managers according to the research «TOP-100. Best Top Managers of Ukraine» based on the assessments of top managers and performance of the firms during the previous year. The rating of the legal market leaders was presented by 45 […]

26.04.2013 The meeting of the Public Council attached to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine was held

On April 24, the meeting of the Public Council attached to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine was held. The Council began to work in a new, significantly reshaped composition. The election of management of the Public Council Management was on the agenda. The NGO representatives being the members of the Public Council elected Igor […]

18.04.2013 (Українська) Круглий стіл на тему: «Проведення процедури банкрутства відповідно до нової редакції закону «Про банкрутство»

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18.04.2013 New Bankruptcy Act sets timescales for bankruptcy proceedings, defines creditor’s rights and regulates the profession of insolvency practitioner

The new version of the Bankruptcy Act enacted on January 19, 2013 has introduced a number of changes to bankruptcy proceedings. More details were reported by Vadym Kizlenko, an insolvency practitioner* and trial attorney with Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm, in a round table discussion entitled «Bankruptcy Proceedings under New Bankruptcy Act». Cases heard under […]

10.04.2013 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2013 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a TOP TIER FIRM

According to independent survey held by The Legal 500 – EMEA 2013, Ilyashev & Partners Law firm ranks first as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution. The firm is also recommended in banking, finance, corporate law, tax, intellectual property, real estate and construction. In dispute resolution Ilyashev & Partners is […]

05.04.2013 Chambers Global recommends Ilyashev & Partners as the leading dispute resolution law firm

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was named among the leading law firms in dispute resolution in Ukraine, according to the recently released study of Chambers Global 2013. This directory has recommended Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution for many years. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev […]

01.04.2013 Panel discussion on the topic «Bankruptcy proceedings according to the amended law «On Bankruptcy»

On April 17, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. a panel discussion on the topic “Bankruptcy proceedings   according to the amended law “On Bankruptcy” will be held in the press center of agency LigaBusinessInform (23, Shamrylo St., Kyiv). Topics for discussion: A brief analysis of the law: key amendments The current situation – the current practice of […]

28.03.2013 Kyiv hosted a panel discussion on the development of commercial aviation in Ukraine for the first time

Roman Marchenko, attorney, senior partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, and Arseniy Herasymiv, attorney of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, took part in the discussion of key issues and development prospects of the aviation industry of Ukraine at the panel discussion “Commercial aviation: international experience and Ukrainian reality” held on March 27, 2013. Roman […]

21.03.2013 The International Air Transport Association highly appreciated assistance of the lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in drafting IATA Aviation Liability Reporter 2013

Arseniy Herasymiv, Attorney at Law, earned honourable mention of The International Air Transport Association (IATA) for supplementing the annual report of Aviation Liability Reporter 2013 with his summary on air carrier liability in respect of international air travel in Europe, Middle East and Africa. IATA annually publishes Aviation Liability Reporter summarizing court decisions on air […]

26.02.2013 Oleksandr Fefelov became a member of Public Council at Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

Oleksandr Fefelov, attorney at law of Ilyashev & Partners, became a member of Public Council at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine. At the meeting of Public Council held on February 26, 2013, which was led by Michael Rusynskyy, Chairman of the Council, it was decided on limiting the number of its members to 40 people. […]

18.02.2013 VIII Annual Analytical Conference “Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Market. ReFARMAtting 2013”

On February 7-8, VIII Annual Analytical Conference “Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Market. ReFARMAtting-2013” was held. The conference was organized by “MORION”, “COMCON Pharma-Ukraine”, “Proxima Research” and “UkrKomEkspo”. The company “STADA CIS” was the title sponsor. Irina Kirichenko, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, Lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm spoke as an expert during the discussion at the […]

06.02.2013 On March 27 Kiev will host a round table “Commercial Aviation: International Experience & Ukrainian Realities”

On March 27 Kiev will host a round table “Commercial Aviation: International Experience & Ukrainian Realities” devoted to the problems of aviation industry in Ukraine and the prospects for its development. This is the first and the only platform for professional business communication of the members of Ukrainian aviation industry. Besides the problems unveiled by […]

21.01.2013 Оnline conference on the new land and real estate laws and regulations

On January 23, the online conference on the new land and real estate laws and regulations will be held at the RBC-Ukraine web portal with Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney, partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm. The conference will be devoted to the innovations expected in the real estate market due to the transfer of registration […]

04.01.2013 Maksym Kopeychykov moderated in the Effective hospital sales training

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12.11.2012 Oleksandr Fefelov – Speaker of III Competition Forum of Ukraine

Oleksandr Fefelov, Attorney at Law of Ilyashev & Partners, participated in the III Competition Forum of Ukraine on November 7-8, 2012 in the President Hotel.

02.11.2012 Irina Kirichenko spoke at I-Pharma Marketing Conference – 2012

Irina Kirichenko, Patent Attorney of Ukraine, Lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, made a report "Legal aspects of advertising content on the Internet" at the special conference on internet marketing in the pharmaceutical industry «I-Pharma Marketing Conference - 2012", organized by Morion and held on October 31, 2012 in Rus Hotel.

31.10.2012 Maksym Kopeychykov spoke at The Lawyer European Conference 2012

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney at Law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, made a report at the panel discussion of the conference on the most dynamic legal systems organized by The Lawyer Magazine and held on October 25-26, 2012 in Monte Carlo.

25.10.2012 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by IFLR 1000 2013

According to results of the international IFLR 1000 2013 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in M&A, banking & finance.

16.10.2012 Maksym Kopeychykov moderated in the Building Business Workshop “Simplifying construction permit procedures. Recent amendments”

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, moderated in the Building Business Workshop "Simplifying construction permit procedures. Recent amendments" held on October 15, 2012 in the conference hall of Opera Hotel.

15.08.2012 Maksym Kopeychykov took part in discussion “Financial pyramids: can the state protect the citizens and the financial system?”

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney at Law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, took part in the public discussion "Financial pyramids: can the state protect the citizens and the financial system?", which was held on August 14, 2012 in the press center of Ukrinform News Agency.

02.08.2012 Corporate INTL has recognised Ilyashev & Partners as the Corporate Law Firm of the Year 2012

Ilyashev & Partners has been named the winner of the Corporate INTL Legal Awards 2012 and recognised as the Corporate Law Firm of the Year 2012.

13.07.2012 Mikhail Ilyashev participated in the roundtable on the new rules of providing information about medicines

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, participated in the roundtable "Maundy Thursday before Friday the 13th" New rules of providing information about medicines, which took place on July 12, 2012 in the conference hall of PARUS Business Centre (Kyiv). The event was organized by Publishing House "Morion", Publishing House "Zaslavskyi", Publishing House "Zdorovia Ukrainy".

27.06.2012 PLC Which Lawyer 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners for dispute resolution

PLC Which Lawyer 2012 for many years recommends Ilyashev & Partners foe dispute resolution. Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner, is distinguished as one of the best lawyers in the field to work in Ukraine.

14.06.2012 Mikhail Ilyashev participated in the roundtable “Enactment of the new Customs Code of Ukraine”

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner, attorney at law of Ilyashev & Partners, participated in the roundtable: "Enactment of the new Customs Code of Ukraine", which was held on June 14, 2012 in the conference hall of the State Customs Service of Ukraine.

05.06.2012 Ilyashev & Partners is the best law firm in energy, pharmaceuticals and transport according to the magazine “GVardiya”

Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as the best law firm in energy, pharmaceuticals and transport. These results were published by the rating magazine "Gvardiya" (Galytski Kontrakty Publishing House).

31.05.2012 Mikhail Ilyashev received Legal Award 2012 as the best litigation lawyer

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, received one of the prestigious awards in Ukraine - Legal Award 2012 as the best litigation lawyer. This award is an acknowledgment of superiority and success in this field.

24.05.2012 Ilyashev & Partners was the general legal partner of a roundtable “Ukraine’s integration into the international transport system”

Ilyashev & Partners was the general legal partner of a roundtable "Ukraine's integration into the international transport system", which was held on May 22, 2012 in the conference hall of Kyiv Hotel. The event was organized by the International Chamber of Commerce.

21.05.2012 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by the legal guide Chambers Europe 2012

According to the results of the Chambers Europe 2012 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution, intellectual property, energy and natural resources. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev and senior partner Roman Marchenko were included in the best lawyers for dispute resolution in Ukraine. Рartner Maksym Kopeychykov was mentioned for real estate, and Irina Kirichenko as an expert in intellectual property.

16.05.2012 PLC Which Lawyer 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in tax

PLC Which Lawyer 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in tax. Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner, is distinguished as one of the best lawyers in the field to work in Ukraine.

10.05.2012 PLC Which Lawyer 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as an expert in intellectual property

PLC Which Lawyer 2012 for many years recommends Ilyashev & Partners as an expert in intellectual property. Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney, lawyer, is distinguished as one of the best lawyers in the field to work in Ukraine.

24.04.2012 Irina Kirichenko took part in V International Forum “Intellectual Property – XXI Century”

Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, took part in V International Forum "Intellectual Property - XXI Century", held on April 17-20, 2012 in Moscow.

20.04.2012 Ilyashev & Partners was a partner of V Annual Conference of Corporate Lawyers

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was a partner of V Annual Conference of Corporate Lawyers (Legal Counsels) organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association, which was held on April 20, 2012 in the conference hall of President Hotel.

11.04.2012 Ilyashev & Partners was admitted to the Kharkіv CCI and the Ukrainian CCI

Ilyashev & Partners, one of the leading law firms in Ukraine, was admitted to the Kharkіv Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

04.04.2012 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a TOP TIER FIRM

Following the results of independent research by the international directory “The Legal 500 - EMEA 2012” Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has the highest position in the ranking as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution and intellectual property. The firm is also recommended in banking and finance, real estate and construction, tax and corporate law.

26.03.2012 Mikhail Ilyashev participated in Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner, attorney at law of Ilyashev & Partners, participated in Independent Law Firms Forum, which was held in London on March 22, 2012. The one-day forum brought together more than 100 lawyers of the leading law firms around the world to discuss the current trends in the legal market.

22.03.2012 Ilyashev & Partners is recommended by the legal guide Chambers Global 2012

According to results of the Chambers Global 2012 survey Ilyashev & Partners is one of the best law firms in Ukraine for dispute resolution. Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev and senior partner Roman Marchenko were mentioned as one of the best lawyers for dispute resolution in Ukraine.

24.02.2012 Maksym Kopeychykov moderated in the Building Business Forum “Residential real estate market in Ukraine: from construction to mortgage deal”

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, moderated in the Building Business Forum "Residential real estate market in Ukraine: from construction to mortgage deal" held on February 22, 2012 in the conference hall of President Hotel.

13.02.2012 Irina Kirichenko spoke at the conference “Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Market between Crises”

Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney of Ukraine, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, spoke at the 7th Annual analytical сonference "Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Market between Crises", held on February 9-11, 2012 in Hotel "Rus", with the report "Business reputation: to develop and protect".

26.01.2012 World Bank acknowledged lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm for cooperation

Partner Maksym Kopeychykov and lawyer Valeriia Gudiy received certificates of appreciation from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation for participation in preparation of the international edition “Doing Business in 2012 - Doing Business in a More Transparent World”.

23.01.2012 Mikhail Ilyashev took part in roundtable dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the draft Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine based on the expert opinion of the Council of Europe

Mikhail Ilyashev took part in roundtable dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the draft Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine based on the expert opinion of the Council of Europe, which was held on January 23, 2012 in the conference hall of President Hotel.

29.11.2011 Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as a reliable business partner

According to the survey "TOP-100. Solutions for Business", Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as a reliable business partner among the leading law firms in Ukraine.

28.11.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov spoke at practical seminar “New rules of executing transactions with real estate and registration in BTI”

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney at Law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, spoke at the practical seminar “New rules of executing transactions with real estate and registration in BTI ", which was held on September 24, 2011 in the press center of IA LIGABusinessInform.

25.11.2011 PLC Which Lawyer 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in real estate

PLC Which Lawyer for many years recommends Ilyashev & Partners in real estate. Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner, is distinguished as one of the best lawyers in the field to work in Ukraine.

17.11.2011 Ilyashev & Partners co-organized a seminar-presentation of the new ICC Rules of Arbitration

On November 16, 2011, the seminar-presentation of the new ICC Rules of Arbitration was held in Kyiv with the support of six leading law firms of Ukraine and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

14.11.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov moderated in the Building Business Workshop “How to negotiate a project in the new conditions?”

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, moderated in the Building Business Workshop "How to negotiate a project in the new conditions?" held on November 11, 2011 in the conference hall of Opera Hotel.

09.11.2011 Ilyashev & Partners is the general partner of the round table “How to hold the Ukrainian capital from running abroad”

On November 8, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m upon initiative of Ilyashev & Partners a roundtable discussion "How to hold the Ukrainian capital from running abroad: settlement of partnership relations in Ukrainian and foreign law. Opportunities and threats for business" took place in the conference hall of Hyatt Regency Hotel.

04.11.2011 PLC Which Lawyer 2012 recommends Ilyashev & Partners in labour and employment

PLC Which Lawyer for many years recommends Ilyashev & Partners in labour and employment. Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner, is distinguished as one of the best lawyers in the field to work in Ukraine.

19.10.2011 Irina Kirichenko participated in Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Forum

Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney of Ukraine, Lawyer, Ilyashev & Partners, participated in the 4th annual conference of the Adam Smith Institute Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Forum held on October 17-19, 2011 in the InterContinental Hotel.

14.10.2011 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by IFLR 1000 2012

According to results of the international IFLR 1000 2012 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in M&A, banking & finance.

03.10.2011 Mikhail Ilyashev became a member of Public Council at Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

Mikhail Ilyashev, attorney at law, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, became a member of Public Council at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.

28.09.2011 Irina Kirichenko participated in International innovation forum of CIS countries

Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, delivered a speech at the International Innovation Forum of the CIS countries on September 28, 2011 in the exhibition center "KyivExpoPlaza", Kyiv.

21.09.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov took part in round table “The market of primary housing and construction in Ukraine: prices, lending, forecasts”

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, took part in the round table "The market of primary housing and construction in Ukraine: prices, lending, forecasts" held on September 21, 2011 in the press centre of IA LigaBusinessInform.

14.09.2011 Ilyashev & Partners is recognised by World Finance Legal Awards 2012

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was nominated by the professional award of World Finance Legal Awards 2012 and recognized as the Law Firm of the Year in real estate.

31.08.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov became a member of Public Council at The State Registration Service of Ukraine

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, became a member of Public Council at the State Registration Service of Ukraine. Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm considers membership in the Council necessary for active participation in ensuring successful law making work in the relevant fields.

29.08.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov took part in round table “The Importance, Peculiarities and Complexity of The Land Reform in Ukraine”

Maksym Kopeychykov, attorney at law, Partner of Ilyashev and Partners, took part in the round table "The importance, Peculiarities and Complexity of the Land Reform in Ukraine" held on August 29, 2011 in the press center of IA "LIGABusinessInform".

28.07.2011 Ilyashev & Partners supported the knowledge seminar “Innovating for a digital future”

Under the auspices of Ilyashev & Partners the knowledge seminar "Innovating for a digital future" was held on August 1, 2011; the seminar was presented by Deloitte in the conference hall of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.

08.07.2011 Ilyashev & Partners organized a round table “Free market of agricultural land: pros and cons”

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm in cooperation with the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association (UCAB), Baker Tilly Ukraine AC and Halytski Kontrakty Publishing House organized the round table "Free market of agricultural land: pros and cons", which was held on July 7, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

05.07.2011 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm becomes a legal partner of Ukrainian National Committee at the International Chamber of Commerce of Ukraine

In June 2011 Ilyashev & Partners, one of the leading law firms in Ukraine, was the legal partner of the Ukrainian National Committee at the International Chamber of Commerce of Ukraine (ICC Ukraine).

30.06.2011 Irina Kirichenko participated in seminar “Urgent problems of protection of intellectual property rights in a judicial procedure”

Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, delivered a speech at the research and practical seminar "Urgent problems of protection of intellectual property rights in a judicial procedure" held on June 30, 2011 at the Institute of Intellectual Property of the National University "Odessa Law Academy" in Kyiv.

18.06.2011 Oleksiy Khrystoforov participated at AgroInternational 2011

Oleksiy Khrystoforov, Head of Kharkiv office of Ilyashev and Partners, took part in the first German-Ukrainian agro-industrial forum AgroInternational 2011, held on June 18, 2011 at the Kharkiv Petro Vasylenko National Technical University of Agriculture.

08.06.2011 Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is among the top three legal managers

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, is among the top three legal managers according to the independent Ukrainian survey "Rating TOP-100. The Best Top-Managers of Ukraine. Tactics and Strategy".

01.06.2011 Ilyashev & Partners is the best law firm in pharmaceutical and transport industries according to the magazine “GVardiya”

Ilyashev & Partners is the best law firm in pharmaceutical and transport industries. The relevant results were published in the rating magazine "GVardiya" (Halytski Kontrakty Publishing House). Ilyashev & Partners also took the lead in energy, insurance, telecommunications, real estate, finance, securities and agriculture.

24.05.2011 Irina Kirichenko participated in business breakfast “Urgent problems of protection of intellectual property rights in the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market”

Irina Kirichenko, patent attorney of Ukraine, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, took part in the business breakfast "Urgent problems of protection of intellectual property rights in the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market" held on May 24, 2011 in Rus Hotel.

18.05.2011 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by the legal guide Chambers Europe 2011

According to results of the Chambers Europe 2011 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in dispute resolution and intellectual property.

12.05.2011 PLC Which Lawyer 2011 recommends Ilyashev & Partners

Legal directory PLC Which Lawyer 2011 recommends Ilyashev & Partners for dispute resolution, M&A and corporate law, banking & finance, employment, intellectual property, construction and corporate real estate.

27.04.2011 Lawyers World Magazine has recognised Ilyashev & Partners as the Project Finance Law Firm of the Year 2011

Ilyashev & Partners has been named the winner of the Lawyers World Law Awards 2011 and has been recognized Ilyashev & Partners as the Project Finance Law Firm of the Year 2011.

22.04.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, participated in round table “Land Reform: Challenges and Prospects”

Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, participated actively in the round table "Land Reform: Challenges and Prospects", which was held on April 21, 2011 in the conference hall of Kyiv Hotel.

14.04.2011 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2011 recommends Ilyashev & Partners

Following the results of independent research by the international directory ‘The Legal 500 - EMEA 2011’ Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine for dispute resolution, real estate and construction, tax, corporate law, banking, finance and capital markets.

08.04.2011 Maksym Kopeychykov participated in Land Reform Seminar in Ukraine

On April 7, 2011, Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney at Law, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, took part in the seminar on the prospects for land reform in Ukraine, organized by the Ukrainian Government in cooperation with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

05.04.2011 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2011 international directory recommends Ilyashev & Partners as an expert in the intellectual property

International directory The Legal 500 – EMEA 2011 that assigns ratings to law firms operating in 100 jurisdictions recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a leading law firm in the intellectual property.

23.03.2011 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by the legal guide Chambers Global 2011

According to results of the Chambers Global 2011 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine for dispute resolution.

16.03.2011 Lawyers of Law Firm “Ilyashev & Partners” are recommended by ‘Who’s Who Legal: CIS 2011′

Following the results of independent research by the international directory ‘Who’s Who Legal: CIS 2011’, lawyers of Law Firm “Ilyashev & Partners” – managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev, partner Maksym Kopeychykov and lawyer Denys Rabomizo – entered the list of leading lawyers recommended for work in Ukraine in three areas of practice.

11.03.2011 Irina Kirichenko spoke at round table “10 Myths about Advertising of Medicines”

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, participated in the round table “10 Myths about Advertising of Medicines” held on March 1, 2011 in the conference hall of the Industrial Television Committee.

25.02.2011 Corporate INTL has recognised Ilyashev & Partners as the Aviation Law Firm of the Year 2010

Ilyashev & Partners has been named the winner of the Corporate INTL Legal Awards 2010 and recognised as the Aviation Law Firm of the Year 2010.

17.02.2011 World Bank acknowledged Maksym Kopeychykov for contribution

Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, received diploma of acknowledgement from the World Bank and еру International Finance Corporation for participation in the preparation of international survey “Doing Business 2011 – Making a Difference for Entrepreneurs”.

11.02.2011 Irina Kirichenko spoke at the 6th annual analytical conference “Ukrainian pharmaceutical market in 2010-2011. The motion vectors in a spiral”

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, spoke at the 6th annual analytical conference "Ukrainian pharmaceutical market in 2010-2011. The motion vectors in a spiral", which was held on February 10, 2011 in the Premier Palace Hotel, Kyiv.

19.01.2011 Lawyers of “Ilyashev & Partners” are recommended by Legal Experts EMEA 2011

Lawyers of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm are recommended for work in Ukraine by the international legal directory Legal Experts EMEA 2011, which contains information about the legal market leading experts in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

15.12.2010 Mikhail Ilyashev was recognized among Top-100 Lawyers in Ukraine

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners, was recognized among the best lawyers of Ukraine according to the results of All-Ukrainian survey "Client Choice 2010. Top-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine". The research was conducted by Yurydychna Gazeta.

10.12.2010 Bankruptcy proceedings initiated against SJSC “Khlib Ukrainy” under the claim of F.J. Elsner & Co Gesellschaft mbH

The Kyiv Commercial Court initiated bankruptcy proceedings against the State Joint Stock Company "Khlib Ukrainy" under the claim of F.J. Elsner & Co Gesellschaft mbH (Austria). The reason for claim was non-fulfillment of contractual obligations of SJSC "Khlib Ukrainy". Interests of the Austrian company are represented by Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm.

29.11.2010 Evgen Solovyov, attorney at law at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, held training for students

(Українська) Євген Соловйов, адвокат ЮФ «Ілляшев та Партнери», провів для студентів Київського національного університету імені Тараса Шевченка тренінг на тему «Державна реєстрація підприємства – юридичні аспекти».

27.10.2010 Maksym Kopeychykov, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, participated in Judicial Reform Roundtable

Maksym Kopeychykov, Attorney at Law, Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, on October 26, 2010 took part in the roundtable "Judicial Reform in Ukraine and International Standards of Judicial Independence" organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) "Ukraine: Rule of Law".

18.10.2010 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm protected IP rights to trademark CHONDROXIDE of Nizhpfarm OJSC

On October 4, 2010, Kyiv Commercial Court of Appeal upheld the decision of Kyiv Commercial Court dated June 1, 2010, in the case on protection of rights to the trademark Chondroxide of Nizhpharm OJSC, which fully satisfied the claim of Nizhpharm OJSC against Farmak OJSC and the State Department of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

14.10.2010 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by IFLR 1000 2011

According to results of the international IFLR 1000 2011 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in M&A.

14.09.2010 Irina Kirichenko spoke at the XVI International Conference “Topical Issues of Intellectual Property”

Irina Kirichenko, lawyer of Ilyashev & Partners, spoke at the XVI International Research and Practice Conference “Topical Issues of Intellectual Property”, which was held on September 6-10, 2010 in Yalta.

16.06.2010 Ilyashev & Partners is the best law firm in three industries according to the rating magazine “GVardiya”

Ilyashev & Partners is recognized as the best law firm in the field of telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and transport. Such results were published by the rating magazine "GVardia" (Halytski Kontrakty Publishing House).

07.06.2010 Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was awarded in the listing of “Top-30 Most Successful Attorneys in Ukraine”

Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm, was awarded in the listing of “Top-30 Most Successful Attorneys in Ukraine”, which was prepared by Focus magazine and honored the best attorneys of Ukraine.

27.05.2010 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by the legal guide Chambers Europe 2010

According to results of the Chambers Europe 2010 survey Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of the best law firms in Ukraine in intellectual property and dispute resolution.

20.05.2010 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2010 international directory recommends Ilyashev & Partners as an expert in banking, finance and capital markets

International directory The Legal 500 - EMEA 2010 that provides recommendations to the leading law firms recommends Ilyashev & Partners in banking, finance and capital markets in Ukraine.

13.04.2010 The Legal 500 – EMEA 2010 international directory recommends Ilyashev & Partners as an expert in the intellectual property

International directory The Legal 500 – EMEA 2010 that assigns ratings to law firms operating in 100 jurisdictions recommends Ilyashev & Partners as a leading law firm in the intellectual property.

22.03.2010 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm is recommended by The Legal 500 – EMEA 2010 international directory for dispute resolution

Ilyashev & Partners is recommended as one of Ukraine’s best law firms for dispute resolution based on results of the independent research carried out by the international directory The Legal 500 – EMEA 2010 developing legal firm ratings in 100 jurisdictions.

19.02.2010 The Court rules on a multi-million dispute between the Ministry of Industrial Policy of Ukraine, the State Innovation Fund and ASTC Antonov

On 13 January, Kyiv Appellate Commercial Court made a decision on the dispute between the State Finance Institution for Innovations (SFII), ASTC Antonov and the Ministry of Industrial Policy. The Court upheld the decision made by the Commercial Court of Kyiv, which dismissed the claim of SFII to ASTC and the Ministry to recover from them, jointly and severelly 24 million UAH.

18.01.2010 Lawyers of Law Firm “Ilyashev & Partners” are recommended by ‘Who’s Who Legal: CIS 2010’

Following the results of independent research by the international directory 'Who’s Who Legal', lawyers of Law Firm “Ilyashev & Partners” – partner Maksym Kopeychykov and lawyer Denys Rabomizo - entered the list of leading lawyers recommended for work in Ukraine in two areas of practice.

22.12.2009 Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm awarded as an Honoured Lawyer of Ukraine

This honorary title was awarded to Mikhail Ilyashev for "development of the rule of law, high professionalism in protection of constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens" as mentioned in the Decree.

16.11.2009 Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm refunded UAH 5 mln. to Antonov ASTC

In October, Kyiv Appellate Administrative Court confirmed the right of Antonov ASTC for VAT budget refund. The dispute between ASTC and taxation authorities was due to ambiguous understanding of the provisions laid down in the Law of Ukraine "On the Value Added Tax", which specify the right of the payer for refund of VAT amounts paid in the previous tax period.

06.10.2009 Police instituted a criminal case related to misappropriation of BTA Bank funds by the prior management

On 1 October, the Interior Department of Shevchenkivsky District of Kyiv satisfied the petition filed by Attorney at Law Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm on behalf of BTA Bank JSC (Kazakhstan) and instituted a criminal case on the fact of use of a knowingly forged document. By using the forged minutes of BTA Bank JSC (Kazakhstan) Board meeting, a number of acts oriented towards misappropriation of the Bank's property were performed in Ukraine. Among other things, the forged document was used to unduly terminate the mortgage agreements and release of encumbrance, which existed as a security of multi-million loans invested in Ukrainian economy.

21.09.2009 Ilyashev & Partners topped the Law Firms most mentioned in Mass Media Rating

According to Context Media information agency, the five law firms most mentioned in mass media from 1 January to 31 May 2009 was headed by Ilyashev and Partners Law Firm.

04.02.2009 Kyiv office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm relocated

In early February, Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm relocated to its new Office in Kyiv based at 11 Kudryavska St.
 
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