Oleksandr Padalka, a recognized expert in corporate law and M&A, as well as in the intellectual law, has been providing legal support in projects in the fields of information technology, pharmaceuticals, media and entertainment, manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods for over 30 years. He has an extensive and successful experience in cases pertaining to unfair competition.

“Oleksandr has a good experience to contribute to the team and we are glad to have him at our firm, – commented Mikhail Ilyashev, the Managing Partner of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm. – Ilyashev & Partners already has quite strong corporate law, M&A and intellectual law practices in Ukraine. Oleksandr’s joining to Kyiv office will strengthen the range of services provided to the clients and expand the firm’s capabilities in these practices”.

Throughout his career Oleksandr advised various companies on the entire life cycle of their operation: from incorporation and day-to-day operations to major cross-border transactions and market exit. He is experienced in advising clients in all major sectors of the economy, has been involved in projects in the fields of information technology, media and pharmaceuticals.

“Ilyashev & Partners is a well-known and reputable law firm with significant potential and prospects. The professionals are highly valued here and I am glad to join the team and practices of the firm, which are leading not only in the Ukrainian market but in the Eastern European region as well”, – said Oleksandr Padalka.

Oleksandr Padalka is an active participant in the activities of the International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property, International Trademark Association (INTA), Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, Ukrainian Bar Association, and is the co-chair of the Competition Commission of the Ukrainian Committee at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC of Ukraine). Recommended by international ratings The Legal 500, World Trademark Review, Managing IP Stars, Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers International.

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm was founded in 1997 and is one of the most prominent and authoritative law firms in the Eastern European region. With its offices in Ukraine, Estonia and Russia, the law firm employs more than 120 people.