News date: 14 February 2025
Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has received the highest recommendation from the international ranking Chambers Global 2025, securing Band 1 in Dispute Resolution in Ukraine. The research results were published on February 13, 2025.
Senior Partner Roman Marchenko and Managing Partner Mikhail Ilyashev have also achieved individual recognition, being ranked Band 1 and Band 2 among lawyers in Domestic Dispute Resolution.
Roman Marchenko is the only lawyer recommended in both Domestic Dispute Resolution and International Dispute Resolution practices.
Dispute Resolution
Domestic Dispute Resolution (Band 1)
Leading Lawyers: Roman Marchenko (Band 1) and Mikhail Ilyashev (Band 2)
International Dispute Resolution (Band 2)
Leading Lawyer: Roman Marchenko (Band 3)
What the Team is Known For
Ilyashev & Partners is renowned for its strong presence on the domestic litigation scene, with outstanding capabilities in commercial dispute resolution. The law firm is particularly active in corporate, contractual, tax and major debt recovery disputes, and in assisting with matters against state authorities and banks.
The legal practice acts in notable disputes within the energy sector. Ilyashev & Partners is also active in cross-border disputes, including international arbitration, with particular experience in commercial arbitration mandates.
The law firm has noteworthy activity in shareholder disputes and in defence of significant businesspeople against allegations of embezzlement and fraud. The legal practice is active in applying to the ECtHR in disputes relating to alleged infringement of property rights.
Strengths
Clients highlight that the Ilyashev & Partners team demonstrates a high level of coordination, responsiveness, and client orientation, ensuring swift and professional handling of inquiries of any complexity. The firm’s lawyers deeply analyze each case, considering all aspects to develop the best possible solutions. They efficiently identify the core of the issue and meticulously address even the smallest details, ensuring the success of projects.
Key Lawyers
Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev is highly regarded for his wealth of expertise in handling a broad variety of litigation, including in relation to the agriculture, manufacturing and energy industries.
“Mikhail Ilyashev is one of the few people who can distil very complex issues into manageable decisions”, “The opinion he provides to me regarding business matters is something I really value,” clients note.
Senior Partner Roman Marchenko is a market-leading litigator handling disputes in Ukrainian courts. He also has a notable presence in international arbitration, representing clients from the banking, aviation and energy sectors.
“Roman Marchenko exemplifies what it means to be a true leader by example. He is one of the best people I have ever worked with when it comes to finding solutions to complex and high-stakes situations,” a client is quoted in an international review. “Roman is always there to answer any of your questions. Various scenarios are described by him as he sees them, and he describes how he perceives them.”
Dispute resolution remains one of Ilyashev & Partners’ core practice areas, with the team handling over 500 court cases annually. The firm continues to lead in the largest global legal market research: since 2014, Ilyashev & Partners has consistently maintained the highest ranking in Dispute Resolution.
Chambers Global is a prestigious international legal directory, founded in 1990, that researches legal markets in over 200 jurisdictions. The publication conducts in-depth research, recognizing top lawyers and leading global law firms based on casework, client feedback, and peer reputation. In 2023-2024, due to the war in Ukraine, Chambers Global temporarily suspended the publication of ranking tables and the division of dispute resolution practices into national and international categories.