News date: 15 October 2026
Partners at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm Olena Omelchenko, Valeriia Gudiy, Counsel Marina Riashchenko, and Lawyer Kateryna Solodovnyk have been named among the Market Leaders according to the results of the Ukrainian annual national survey Ukrainian Women in Law 2026. Survey results were published by Yurydychna Gazeta on 15 October 2026.
Olena Omelchenko, Partner and Head of International Trade Practice at Ilyashev & Partners, and Partner Valeriia Gudiy were recognized by Ukrainian Women in Law 2026 as the Women Leaders in Legal Market for their systematic contribution to the development of the firm’s core practice areas, advising on projects strategic to the country, high level of international recognition, and proactive position in protecting the interests of Ukrainian and foreign businesses.
Counsel Marina Riashchenko was recognized by the survey Ukrainian Women in Law 2025 in the nomination of Women Leaders: Practice Impact for her significant professional achievements in litigation, handling complex high-stakes disputes, high standards of client service, and substantial legal rights advocacy contribution.
Lawyer Kateryna Solodovnyk was highlighted in the Women Leaders – New Generation Stars in Legal Market category as one of the most promising professionals demonstrating outstanding performance in project management, deep expertise, and active involvement in the development of the legal profession.
Founded in 2016, the annual nationwide research Ukrainian Women in Law honors female legal professionals driving qualitative change across private practice, the corporate sector, and the public domain in Ukraine. This year, the survey analyzed the performance track record of 125 law firms in Ukraine. The rankings were derived from an analysis of law firm submissions, peer feedback from market surveys, and expert evaluations by legal market professionals, bar representatives, corporate counsel, and the editorial board of Yurydychna Gazeta.