Roman V. Marchenko

Education

Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, International Law Faculty (Master of International Law)

Experience

Having a strong background in both dispute resolution and international arbitration work, co-founder of Ilyashev & Partners Roman Marchenko has increasingly emerged as one of the strongest practitioners in the international dispute resolution in Ukraine. Each year Roman supervises over 500 disputes in Ukraine and abroad, in which the firm acts as an advisor.

Since 2001 Roman Marchenko acts as an arbitrator in the international arbitration proceedings on a regular basis. He was appointed as an arbitrator for LCIA, ICC, LMAA, SCC, a number of ad hoc arbitrations, including arbitral panels in Ukraine. As an arbitrator Roman Marchenko covers Aviation, Shipping, Energy & Natural Resources, Real Estate & Construction, Infrastructure sectors with geographical focus on Ukraine, England and Wales, EU and USA. Roman’s International Arbitration practice includes acting as a sole arbitrator and as a part of Arbitral Tribunal, mediation, conciliation, expert determination.

Membership

Vice-President, Ukrainian Law Firms Association
Chairman of Constantly Operating Court of Arbitration at Ukrainian Law Firms Association
The Bar Council of Kyiv region
INSOL Europe

Working languages

English
Ukrainian
Russian

Contacts

20+
years of practice as an advocate
20+
years of practice as an insolvency reciever
100+
cross-border projects per year
500+
litigations and arbitrations annually

AWARDS

Awards and recognition:

The Legal 500 Hall of Fame Inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame among the leading lawyers in Dispute Resolution for Ukraine
The Legal 500 – EMEA 2023 Leading Individual in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, White-Collar Crime, Tax, Private Client for Ukraine
Chambers Global 2023 Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution for Ukraine
Chambers Europe 2023 Leading Individual in Dispute Resolution for Ukraine
IFLR1000 2022 Recommended in Banking, Restructuring and Insolvency for Ukraine
Benchmark Litigation 2021 Dispute Resolution Star
Who’s Who Legal 2022 Leading Individual in Asset Recovery for Ukraine
Best Lawyers International 2022 Leading Individual in Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law and Aviation for Ukraine
50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine 2022. Recognition Rating Practice Leader in International Arbitration
Client’s Choice 2021: TOP-100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine Listed among 100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine. Practice Leader in Aviation, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Ukrainian Law Firms 2021. A Handbook for Foreign Clients Ranked among top-5 practitioners in Litigation and Aviation for Ukraine. Notable Practitioner in Bankruptcy, Cross-Border Litigation and International Arbitrition
Legal Awards 2021 Best Lawyer in Arbitration of the Year 2021 for Ukraine
Legal Awards 2019 Best Litigation Lawyer of the Year 2019 for Ukraine
Legal Awards 2016 Best Lawyer in Arbitration of the Year 2016 for Ukraine