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CMS

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Ukraine


CMS

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About

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With over 25 years’ experience in CEE, we are the preferred M&A adviser to corporates and financial institutions, and have topped the deal tables by volume for a number of consecutive years. With domestic experts and English law practitioners on the ground in 15 offices across the region, we can mobilise international specialist teams quickly to manage your cross-border transactions.

Whether a global multinational group or a dynamic domestic business, we can deliver a tailored, commercial, cost effective solution for you, covering areas such as M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, outsourcing, group restructuring and privatisations. Our cross-border teams include experts in sectors such as banking, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, lifesciences, real estate and construction, technology and media. 

Our first-rate corporate team in Ukraine works on the most sizeable cross-border transactions in Ukraine, throughout Europe and beyond. We are the only law firm in Ukraine with an international private equity team, staffed locally by an English- and Austrian-qualified lawyers dedicated to private equity, and transactional work.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Ukraine

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
CMS is a popular choice for cross-border deals as a result of its in-house English law expertise and its widely recognised strength in the CIS and CEE regions. The law firm's solid transactional practice handles M&A instructions in a broad range of industries, including agriculture, banking, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure, as well as advising on key energy matters. The team is active on transactions involving private equity while also handling corporate restructuring projects and high-impact joint ventures, with further expertise in regulatory issues. CMS also boasts German-speaking capability in Ukraine.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at CMS advised Horizon Capital and NJJ Capital on a USD674 million acquisition of DATAGROUP-Volia and Lifecell Ukraine.

Strengths

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  • CMS shows exceptional capability in setting up complex cross-border joint ventures. Its proactive monitoring of regulatory developments and ability to interpret complex market rules is instrumental.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • CMS offers responsiveness, openness, attention to detail and client-friendly communication.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team at CMS is very proactive, reasonable, flexible and creative.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • CMS's advice is always practical and straight to the point.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Tetyana Dovgan
    Band 2Tetyana Dovgan

    Tetyana Dovgan

    Tetyana Dovgan regularly assists domestic and international clients with joint ventures and M&A transactions.
    • Tetyana Dovgan is a dream to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Tetyana Dovgan is always available, quick in her response and strategic. I really value her feedback on each step.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 4Maria Orlyk
    Band 4Maria Orlyk

    Maria Orlyk

    Maria Orlyk regularly advises on corporate governance and regulatory matters, as well as handling M&A transactions.

    • I have only good things to say about Maria Orlyk.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Maria Orlyk has a great personality, open-mindedness, responsiveness, expertise and experience.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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