Medicine & Healthcare Law in Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv

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Medicine & Healthcare

Medicine & Healthcare Practice of Ilyashev & Partners is one of the most experienced in Ukraine when it comes to advising medical institutions, healthcare professionals, investors in the healthcare sector, and patients on complex legal issues.

The firm advises Ukrainian and international clients on the establishment and operation of medical businesses in Ukraine – from setting up healthcare institutions and ensuring regulatory compliance to supporting clinical trials, implementing new medical practices, and handling disputes and crisis situations. Particular focus is placed on advising private healthcare providers, multidisciplinary clinics, and cross-border healthcare projects.

The practice covers, in particular, legal support of clinical trials, including interaction with regulatory authorities, compliance with ethical and legal standards, as well as addressing liability issues and protecting the rights of trial participants. We also advise on assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including surrogacy arrangements, which require comprehensive legal structuring of relationships among all parties involved and consideration of cross-border issues.

A key strength of the practice is its deep expertise in handling complex disputes related to the quality of medical care, medical malpractice, compliance with clinical protocols, and the liability of healthcare professionals. The team regularly handles cases involving a combination of civil, criminal, and regulatory aspects, including interaction with law enforcement authorities, healthcare regulators, and expert institutions.

The firm has significant experience in managing evidence in medical disputes, including the analysis of medical records, the organisation and support of forensic medical examinations, and the development of legal strategies in high-stakes cases involving significant reputational risks.

We also advise insurance companies and medical assistance providers on claims handling, particularly in cross-border treatment cases, which require coordination between medical institutions, insurers, and patients across multiple jurisdictions.

Legal support for the establishment of medical institutions, including obtaining licences and permits
Comprehensive legal support for healthcare providers, including compliance with healthcare regulations
Support during inspections and interactions with state supervisory authorities in the healthcare sector
Legal support for clinical trials, including interaction with regulatory authorities and compliance with ethical and legal standards
Advising on the legal regulation of medical innovations and new treatment methods
Legal support for projects involving assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy
Legal structuring of relationships between participants in surrogacy programmes, including cross-border arrangements
Defending the interests of medical institutions and healthcare professionals in disputes involving quality of care and compliance with treatment standards
Representing healthcare professionals in criminal proceedings relating to their professional activities
Representation of patients in personal injury claims, including compensation for material and moral damages
Initiation and support of forensic medical examinations, handling medical evidence and working with expert institutions
Pre-trial settlement of disputes between medical institutions and patients
Legal audits of medical institutions and risk assessments
Advising on professional liability insurance for healthcare professionals
Advising on the processing and protection of medical data, including responding to patient data requests
Legal support for insurance companies and medical assistance providers, including handling cross-border insurance claims

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Today we are working on projects for more than 400 active clients

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Founded in 1997, Ilyashev & Partners is one of the most prominent law firms in the Eastern European region. With offices in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, Ilyashev & Partners employs more than 120 people. The firm has been recognized by the most prestigious legal market research guides, according to which it occupies a leading position in Ukraine.

29
years on the market
40+
attorneys and lawyers
400+
clients regularly serviced
1000+
court hearings annually

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“The success of our firm results from the professionalism and expertise of our team”
Roman Marchenko, Senior Partner

Team

Leading experts

Alla S. Tsymanovska
Attorney at Law

One of the leading medical lawyers in Ukraine. Specialises in medical disputes, defence of doctors and patients, and legal support of healthcare institutions.
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Yana O. Trynova
Attorney at Law, Dr. iur., Professor

Attorney specializing in criminal defense and medical malpractice cases. Focuses on representing clients in matters involving criminal and administrative liability.
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Our cases

Protecting trademark rights of Latvian pharmaceutical company “Kalceks” in Ukraine for “Promedol”
- #Pharmaceuticals
- #Intellectual Property
Result
"Promedol" was ruled by the Supreme Court to be an international non-proprietary name (INN) of a medicinal product and therefore cannot form the basis for a trademark, as it would cause monopolization and unfair competition in the market. An official publication of the invalidation of the Ukrainian manufacturer's certificates for the "Promedol-ZN" and "Promedol" trademarks was ordered by the Court.

Mikhail I. Ilyashev
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Head of Corporate and M&A Practice
Legal support for ESTDEV international technical assistance projects in Ukraine
- #Non-Profit Organizations
- #Tax Law
Result
Within the donor-funded infrastructure projects of the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), a regulatory and tax framework for their implementation was developed and the projects were registered as International Technical Assistance projects. Application of the ITA regime made it possible to preserve tax incentives, including VAT exemption, and to ensure uninterrupted funding and project execution with a foreign donor.

Oleksandr Y. Fefelov
Attorney at Law, Partner, Head of Antitrust and Competition Practice
First-ever application of definitive anti-dumping duties in Ukraine for circumvention of trade restrictions
- #International Trade
Result
The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has, for the first time in Ukraine, imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of goods from Malaysia due to the circumvention of duties previously introduced on products originating from the PRC. The duty rates were set at up to 67.40%. The decision established the precedent for counteracting the circumvention of trade restrictions through a change of the country of origin of goods.

Olena L. Omelchenko
Attorney at Law, Partner, Head of International Trade Practice
Advising Ukrainian Red Cross Society on the legal regulation of the Mobile Health Units Program
- #Medicine & Healthcare
- #Compliance
Result
Development of the legal mechanism of work, step-by-step instructions and accompanying legal documents for implementing the Mobile Health Units Program, including the method of involving medical personnel in the provision of medical assistance; the method of medicines procurement and the scheme of their transfer; patient data collection, storage and processing.

Alla S. Tsymanovska
Attorney at Law

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50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine 2025. Recognition Rating Leading Firm in Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine 2025 Top position in Medical Law
Ukrainian Law Firms 2025. A Handbook for Foreign Clients Leading Firm in Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

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“In the entire history of our firm, there has not been a single insured event”
Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner

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Audit of Private Medical Facility for Acquisition by Foreign Investor: Key Legal Aspects

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