In 2023 The Legal500 EMEA recommends INTEGRITES in all 12 practice areas and ranks the firm as Tier 1 in 5 areas of law. In view of the large-scale Russian war in Ukraine, The Legal500 EMEA team has not undertaken conventional research for Ukraine. However, the recently published rankings are complemented by a number of client testimonials and matter highlights.
In 2023, INTEGRITES reaffirms its positions and receives recognition as follows:
Dispute Resolution – Tier 1 Leading Individuals: partners Olena Perepelynska, Dmytro Marchukov Next Generation Partners: partner Serhii Uvarov
Clients say: “Smart lawyers with a good practical sense. They worked smoothly alongside our team.” “Serhii Uvarov is knowledgeable in arbitration work in particular. Dmytro Marchukov offered good practical advice on proceedings in Ukraine. Olena Perepelynska provides a great profile for the group externally.”
Banking, Finance and Capital Markets – Tier 1 Leading Individual: partner Oleh Zahnitko Rising Stars: counsel Olena Savchuk
Tax – Tier 1 Leading Individual: partner Viktoriya Fomenko
Testimonials: “Integrites tax team is very professional and well-regarded on the market. They handle our tax disputes, and we are very happy about the results. We have even assigned Integrites to handle several already existing tax disputes (on different stages) because they do it very professionally.”
“I know Viktoriya Fomenko, a tax partner for many years, and appreciate her knowledge and attitude to clients’ assignments. She has deep knowledge of taxes and can explain complicated things in easy language. Viktoriya is very responsive and would be the one to call if I have complicated tax questions.”
“The tax team has solid experience in any tax matters that may arise in a dynamic IT business. The team delivers advice of utmost quality, efficiency and proficiency.”
Energy – Tier 1 Leading Individual: managing partner, Dr. Oleksiy Feliv
Clients’ feedback: “This firm is an excellent team of pros known in the market for their expertise in energy. The go-to firm for companies working in the energy and renewables – top-notch service and value for money.” “The team is adaptive to situations no matter how difficult these are. They are putting the client’s operations first place. Mobility and problem-solving are their strength.” “Oleksiy Feliv is very experienced and perfectly oriented on the market. He was detailed and specific, very attentive and anticipated all challenges which may occur. An expert and advisor I can rely on.”
International Trade – Tier 1
The Legal500 EMEA 2023 also recommends the firm in the following areas:
Commercial, Corporate and M&A – Tier 2: Leading Individual: senior partner Illya Tkachuk
Testimonial: “The team is always business oriented with best solutions delivery.”
Private Clients – Tier 2 Leading Individual: partner Viktoriya Fomenko
Feedback: “The team at Integrites is exceptional (even during these extraordinarily difficult times). They are intelligent, hardworking and creative. They are head and shoulders above the many other Ukrainian law firms that I have worked with.”
“My point of contact is Viktoriya Fomenko. She is very smart and goal-oriented, using all possible efforts to make clients happy. At the same time, she always makes sure all tax and legal issues are handled with due care.”
“Dmytro Marchukov is my main point of contact. He is scarily clever, has an extraordinary work ethic and speaks perfect English. He has a great ability to understand and translate the legal practices and norms of both the East and the West. I have worked with him on a number of matters, the biggest of which is an ongoing multi-billion dollar, multijurisdictional dispute. He is a truly outstanding lawyer, and a pleasure to work with.”
Real Estate and Construction – Tier 2 Leading Individual: managing partner, Dr. Oleksiy Feliv
Testimonials: “The team has an international approach, local legal knowledge and fulfils client expectations.”
“We’ve worked with Integrites for quite a long time. They’ve proved to be diligent, patient and hardworking. I like how they leverage their cross-practice expertise. 100% recommendation.”
“Oleksiy Feliv is our key contact, a reliable and knowledgeable practitioner, very well-connected in the market. He is intelligent, far-sighted, with a strategic mindset and excellent in advocacy. He has led our projects for years and has been incredibly comfortable to deal with.”
Employment – Tier 2
Testimonial: “Educational events conducted by the company are very valuable – practical and useful.”
“Inna Kostrytska is very professional and punctual in all legal tasks. Illya Tkachuk has an individual approach to the client and is very professional.”
Competition – Tier 2
Testimonials: “Integrites has been our go-to advisor for many years. Their knowledge of domestic law is impeccable. I’m impressed with their attitude and commitment to us as a client. They are a great team of bright minds, know their job and do it great.”
“Vyacheslav Korchev is our point of contact with Integrites. I’ve known him as a talented mind, superb at negotiating complicated issues, dependable and in tune with the market. He always supervises the case until it’s resolved. He’s got a firm grasp of the key points in the case and beyond.”
White-Collar Crime – Tier 2
Testimonials: “Integrites was our counsel for a long time, and we appreciate their loyalty and approach. They deliver on their commitments, which is the main argument in favour of the firm. My experience with them has been excellent. I like responsible consultants with expertise that distinguishes them on the market.”
“Oleksandr Onishchenko is a respected litigator with a solid track record, a great negotiator and a project manager.”
Intellectual Property – Tier 3
For more information and client feedback on the recognized experts of the firm, please visit INTEGRITES profile on The Legal500 website. This year the profile has been complemented by additional tabs – International Capabilities; Corporate Social Responsibility; Diversity; Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance; Awards and Accolades.
Covering over 2700 firms in 80 jurisdictions, The Legal500 EMEA 2023 Guide is based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers.