About

Provided by Ilyashev & Partners

Dispute Resolution is a core practice at Ilyashev & Partners, consistently recognized by Chambers and The Legal 500 as one of the leading teams in Ukraine. We represent clients in complex disputes before all levels of Ukrainian courts, including the Supreme Court, and in high-profile international arbitration proceedings.

Our expertise covers the full range of commercial disputes: shareholder conflicts, contractual and corporate claims, IP litigation (trademark, patent and anti-counterfeiting), employment and labour disputes, real estate and construction, insurance, and regulatory matters. We also advise on disputes in public procurement, competition, tax, customs, and sanctions compliance, as well as large-scale insolvency and restructuring cases involving state-owned enterprises and multinationals.

We have extensive experience in international arbitration under ICSID, UNCITRAL, SCC, ICC, LCIA, and LMAA rules, handling multi-billion investment claims and acting as Ukrainian law experts abroad. Our team also excels in white-collar defence and investigations, including fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and corporate misconduct.

Each year we manage over 500 disputes, many cross-border and highly complex. With 40+ lawyers across Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, we have the scale, reputation, and local presence to deliver effective dispute resolution in Ukraine and internationally.

More details are available at: https://attorneys.ua/en/service/dispute-resolution/

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Domestic - Ukraine

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What the Team is Known For

Ilyashev & Partners is renowned for its strong presence on the domestic litigation scene, with outstanding capabilities in commercial dispute resolution. The law firm is particularly active in corporate, contractual, tax and major debt recovery disputes, and in assisting with matters against state authorities and banks. The legal practice acts in notable disputes within the energy sector. Ilyashev & Partners is also active in cross-border disputes, including international arbitration, with particular experience in commercial arbitration mandates. The law firm has noteworthy activity in shareholder disputes and in defence of significant businesspeople against allegations of embezzlement and fraud. The legal practice is active in applying to the ECtHR in disputes relating to alleged infringement of property rights.

Work Highlights

  • Ilyashev & Partners represented Creative Group in the client's bankruptcy case, managing creditor claims that amounted to USD660 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roman Marchenko
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Roman Marchenko
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Senior partner Roman Marchenko is a market-leading litigator handling disputes in Ukrainian courts. He also has a notable presence in international arbitration, representing clients from the banking, aviation and energy sectors.

Roman Marchenko turned what seemed like an impossible battle into a complete success. With Roman leading the charge, we always knew we had the strongest advocate on our side.

Roman Marchenko is an exceptional litigator. His strategic mindset, deep understanding of complex disputes and unwavering dedication to his clients are truly impressive.

Roman Marchenko is a brilliant lawyer and very responsive. He is an excellent expert in Ukrainian courts and litigation in general.

Mikhail Ilyashev
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Mikhail Ilyashev
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Managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev is highly regarded for his wealth of expertise in handling a broad variety of litigation, including in relation to the agriculture, manufacturing and energy industries.

His negotiation skills and ability to find compromises are truly unique.

Mikhail Ilyashev is a lawyer who does not know defeat - he leads his team to victory even in situations that seem hopeless at first glance.

Mikhail is renowned for his litigation expertise and persuasive courtroom advocacy. He combines procedural mastery with strategic insight, ensuring that each case is approached with precision.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Domestic

Roman Marchenko
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Mikhail Ilyashev
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Dispute Resolution: International

Roman Marchenko
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Members

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Alina Borovets

Alla Tsymanovska

Andrii Konoplia

Andriy Lytvyn

Denys Shevchenko

Dmytro Hruba

Dmytro Hrybov

Dmytro Lazebnyi

Ivan Maryniuk

Kateryna Solodovnyk

Kostiantyn Kryvenko

Marina Riashchenko

Oleh Trokhymchuk

Oleksandr Denysenko

Oleksandr Fefelov

Oleksandr Kamsha

Olena Omelchenko

Roman Protsyshyn

Sergey Nedelko

Sergiy Kliestov

Vadym Kizlenko

Valeriia Gudiy

Volodymyr Adonin

Vyacheslav Sytyi

Yaroslav Mudryi

Yevgen Solovyov

Clients

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American Club

Auchan

Biopharma

British Marine

COFCO

CRH Ukraine

Centravis

Claas

Coca-Cola Beverages Ukraine

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Ferrexpo AG

Gard

Golden Tile Ceramic

GrainCorp

Grindeks

Group DF

Gökşin İnşaat

Japan P&I Club

Macleods Pharmaceuticals

Mondelēz Ukraine

Nestlé

PZU Ukraine

Plant 410 Civil Aviation

Royal Randers

Skuld

The London P&I Club

The Standard Club UK Ltd

The Swedish Club

Ukrainian Red Cross Society

Ukrrichflot

Ukrspecexport

Unilever Ukraine

Industries

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Advertising & Marketing

Agribusiness

Aviation

Defence & Security

Energy & Natural Resources

FMCG

Financial Technologies

IT Technologies, Media and Telecommunications

Industrials and Manufacturing

Infrastructure

Insurance

Martial Law & War Crimes

Medicine & Healthcare

Mining

Pharmaceuticals

Private Client

Public Sector

Real Estate & Construction

Retail

Shipping

Transport & Logistics