News date: 27 May 2026
Ilyashev & Partners, one of Ukraine’s leading law firms, has been officially shortlisted for the prestigious international corporate recognition – The Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Awards 2026.
The firm’s partners secured three nominations in key individual categories, reinforcing its position as a leading legal advisor for foreign investors, international corporations, and mid-to-large-scale businesses operating in Ukraine and the CEE region.
Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, has been nominated for the Ukraine Lawyer of the Year award. This international recognition highlights his profound expertise in handling the most complex dispute resolution cases, supporting large-scale corporate and M&A transactions, and providing strategic legal support for business.
Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, received dual recognition from the ranking experts, securing nominations in two major categories simultaneously – the Ukraine Lawyer of the Year and CEE Partner of the Year. The nomination for the cross-regional CEE award underscores his outstanding contribution to international arbitration, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and complex bankruptcy and restructuring projects. Roman Marchenko remains one of the few Ukrainian legal experts whose high authority and successful track record in international asset recovery and cross-border disputes are recognized across the entire macro-region.
The Legal 500’s international research team annually surveys hundreds of thousands of clients across more than 100 countries, including Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, and other countries in the region. Law firms are evaluated based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including the quality of legal services, professional expertise, cost justification, deep industry knowledge, and consistently high levels of client service. The Legal 500 Awards recognize market leaders who demonstrate exceptional client focus, innovative approaches, and impeccable professional standards.
The winners of the Legal 500 CEE Awards 2026 will be announced on October 15, 2026, in Warsaw, Poland, during a gala ceremony bringing together the region’s top law firms.