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Dispute Resolution: International - Ukraine
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.
Strengths
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.
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.
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.
Asters understands what a legal case means for the client and, on a wider scale, even for the client's industry.
Work Highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
Co-managing partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy has a well-established reputation in the Ukrainian market. He provides strategic assistance in high-impact international disputes.
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.
Oleksiy Didkovskiy is a heavyweight in this market.
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.
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 Pozhidayev is very bright and we trust him.
Andriy is a very prominent commercial partner who I continue to work with on complex matters.
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.