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CMS

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Ukraine

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Corporate/M&A - Ukraine

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.
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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 offers responsiveness, openness, attention to detail and client-friendly communication.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • CMS's advice is always practical and straight to the point.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team at CMS is very proactive, reasonable, flexible and creative.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tetyana Dovgan
    Tetyana 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 respondentGlobal

    • Tetyana Dovgan is always available, quick in her response and strategic. I really value her feedback on each step.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Maria Orlyk
    Maria Orlyk

    Maria Orlyk

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

    • Maria Orlyk has a great personality, open-mindedness, responsiveness, expertise and experience.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Graham Conlon
    Graham Conlon

    Graham Conlon

    UK-qualified Graham Conlon has a long track record of advising international corporations on transactions and joint ventures in Ukraine and the wider CEE region. He is now based in Dubai.

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