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Asters

Dispute Resolution: Domestic

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Asters

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Asters has one of the leading Dispute Resolution practice in Ukraine and provides a full range of litigation, white-collar crime and arbitration services. The Firm offer high quality legal assistance in a broad spectrum of disputes, including corporate and contract disputes, debt recovery, tax and regulatory disputes, antitrust/competition disputes, copyright and intellectual property disputes, criminal proceeding, etc. Asters attorneys have handled a number of landmark cases and successfully acted for clients in all instances of general, commercial and administrative courts. 

Firm's team has extensive experience in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. We have handled disputes under the Rules of a wide range of arbitral institutions and assisted our clients in enforcing foreign arbitral awards and judgments in Ukraine.

Asters Dispute Resolution Group has proven highly successful in resolving disputes quickly and efficiently, both by employing various alternative dispute resolution techniques and combining them with traditional forms of litigation. Regardless of complexity or the size of the litigation, we are always focused on delivering practicable and commercially focused solution, whether through negotiating fair, reasonable, and timely settlement or by vigorous legal representation in the courts.

Clients (7)

  • The State of Ukraine
  • JSC CB PrivatBank
  • PJSC Myronivsky Hliboproduct
  • Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
  • Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
  • Home Box Office
  • Saga Development

Industries (15)

  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Chemicals
  • Retail & Consumer goods
  • Chemicals
  • Energy
  • Food & beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Retail
  • IT & Communications
  • Aviation
  • Real estate & constructions
  • Military & defence

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - Ukraine

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Asters houses comprehensive disputes expertise in litigation and arbitration matters, including international arbitration. The legal practice acts for a range of clients, including large commercial entities, Nasdaq-listed companies, state-owned companies and public authorities. Asters assists international firms with complex cross-border litigation and international arbitration. The law firm is also noted for its frequent representation of banks in high-value domestic litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Asters represented the State of Ukraine in an investment treaty proceedings initiated in 2024 by ABH Holdings, concerning expropriation of its investment following the nationalisation of Sense Bank.

Strengths

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  • We value Asters for its creativity, meticulous preparation, analytical strength and ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes while considering the practical realities of our business.

    Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentEurope
  • The lawyers at Asters are very smart, always available and have tremendous bedside manner with in front of the client. They are exceptional to work with.

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  • This is a fantastic department. They are very knowledgeable, very hard-working and diligent. They have an attitude towards work which is ambitious and as focused as anything I've come across.

    Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentEurope
  • Asters understands what a legal case means for the client and, on a wider scale, even for the client's industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersOleksiy Didkovskiy
    Eminent PractitionersOleksiy Didkovskiy

    Oleksiy Didkovskiy

    Co-managing partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy has a well-established reputation in the Ukrainian market. He provides strategic assistance in high-impact international disputes.

    • Oleksiy Didkovskiy is a heavyweight in this market.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentEurope
    • Oleksiy is one of the titans of the Ukrainian Bar. He has maintained a very strong commercial operation in the face of the war, extremely collaborative and user-friendly and connected in the country.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentEurope
  • Band 2Gleb Bialyi
    Band 2Gleb Bialyi

    Gleb Bialyi

    Co-head of the firm's domestic litigation team, Gleb Bialyi handles a range of cases relating to the insolvency of financial institutions. He has extensive expertise in representing local and international clients in various commercial disputes in court.

    • Gleb Bialyi is the lawyer you need if you face a complicated litigation.

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  • Band 3Andriy Pozhidayev
    Band 3Andriy Pozhidayev

    Andriy Pozhidayev

    Co-head of the firm's domestic disputes practice, Andriy Pozhidayev is visible in the market for his work relating to disputes within the banking sector.

    • Andriy is a very prominent commercial partner who I continue to work with on complex matters.

      Dispute Resolution: Domestic respondentEurope
    • Andriy Pozhidayev is very bright and we trust him.

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  • Band 4Oleksandr Volkov
    Band 4Oleksandr Volkov

    Oleksandr Volkov

    Oleksandr Volkov is well regarded for his extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration proceedings. He is well placed on assist with LCIA arbitrations as well as enforcement of arbitral awards.

    • Oleksandr Volkov brings a thoughtful, analytical approach and asks the right questions, which often uncovers angles we had not considered.

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