Transport & Logistics

SERVICES AND INFORMATION

Ilyashev & Partners successfully represents clients operating in the sea, air, road and rail transportation markets. Thorough knowledge of the national and international industry legislation, EU laws, European directives and many years of practical experience in the field of logistics and related industries allows us to implement projects of any complexity.

Legal support for investments in the transportation industry
Advising on and provision of legal support in relation to business activities of forwarding companies, as well as sea, river, road and air carriers
Developing and drafting forwarding and transportation contracts, as well as all types of consignment documents
Advising on tax legislation and customs clearance of goods
Resolution of disputes in national and foreign courts, international arbitration courts
Law-making, analyzing legislative acts and developing proposals for their improvement

OUR CLIENTS

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

About us

Reputable legal advisor

Founded in 1997, Ilyashev & Partners is one of the most prominent law firms in the Eastern European region. Today, Ilyashev & Partners employs more than 150 people in Ukraine, Russia and Estonia with its offices and representatives in Kyiv, Moscow, Tallinn, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Simferopol and Odesa. The firm has been recognized by the most prestigious legal market research guides, according to which it occupies a leading position in the markets of Ukraine, Russia and Estonia.

20+
years on the market
50+
attorneys and lawyers
400+
customers on service
1000+
hearings in courts annually

Reliability

We provide assistance by:

Helping at any stage of the project.
Discussing the task with you, analyzing all prospects and risks.
Thorough studying of the problem, taking into account the special aspects of your business activities.
Developing a strategy, suggesting solutions and action plan.

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

Team

Leading experts

Mikhail I. Ilyashev
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine

One of the most famous attorneys in Ukraine. Head of Corporate and M&A Practice, Co-Head of Dispute Resolution Practice.
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Olena L. Omelchenko
Attorney at Law, Partner, Head of International Trade Practice

One of the most successful legal consultants in the field of international trade, trade defense and the WTO law.
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Denys I. Nienov
Attorney at Law

A criminal defence attorney. Specializes in criminal proceedings in Ukraine and abroad, international extradition support, appeals against decisions of law-enforcement agencies.
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Mykola O. Skvortsov
Attorney at Law

Experienced Odesa-based attorney with major focus in dispute resolution and maritime law.
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Sergey M. Nedelko
Attorney at Law, Head of Odesa Office

Аn expert in maritime and transport law with 10 years of experience, has been advising shipowners, P&I Clubs, crewing, stevedoring and forwarding companies, ports and terminals, marine agents.
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TRUST IN THE COMPANY

Our cases

Representation of Altimo in dispute with Telenor related to the corporate governance in Kyivstar
- #Corporate and M&A
- #International Arbitration
Result
Thise five-year corporate conflict ended in a settlement agreement: the companies merged their stakes into the new company VimpelCom Ltd. VimpelCom and Kyivstar established one of the largest mobile operators in the emerging markets.

Mikhail I. Ilyashev
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine
Defending the interests of BTA Bank in international fraud case
- #International Arbitration
- #Dispute Resolution
Result
Following ten years of litigation and arbitration in Ukraine, Russia and other countries, the Bank regained its ownership of hundreds of facilities: seaports, land plots, real estate and industrial enterprises totaling over USD 2 billion.

Roman V. Marchenko
Attorney at Law, Senior Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine
Protection of the licensed right of Inter TV Channel for round-the-clock broadcasting
- #IT Technologies, Media and Telecommunications
- #Dispute Resolution
Result
Following litigation with the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine, the license of Inter TV Channel and the entire network of almost 400 communication channels for round-the-clock broadcasting was extended for seven years.

Mikhail I. Ilyashev
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine
Release of An-124-100 aircrafts from arrest in Canada and Belgium
- #Aviation
- #International Arbitration
Result
The An-124-100 (Ruslan) aircrafts belonging to Antonov Airlines were arrested within a framework of a claim filed by a foreign investor against the State of Ukraine and the State Property Fund. After 19 months of litigation, the aircraft were released and returned to the airline.

Roman V. Marchenko
Attorney at Law, Senior Partner, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine