Aequo
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Overview
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Aequo is a leading Ukrainian law firm advising on high-stakes transactions and disputes. Recognised by Chambers as the only Ukrainian firm Band 1 in both Dispute Resolution and M&A, and named Law Firm of the Year by The Lawyer, Legal 500 CEE and Women in Business Law Awards. The firm is also ranked among FT’s Top 25 Most Innovative Law Firms in Europe.
Work & experience
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Aequo advises investors and corporates on complex transactions and disputes in Ukraine’s evolving market, combining international standards with deep local insight. Through Aequo.Rebuild, the firm links legal advice with reform and investment support for Ukraine’s long-term recovery. It handles cross-border investments, PE and complex structuring in energy, infrastructure and defence, and represents clients in high-value commercial, regulatory and investment disputes across the region.
Notable work
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Advising NEQSOL on UMCC privatization
Landmark wartime privatization of Ukraine’s largest titanium producer, including M&A, structuring and merger control.
Advising Naftogaz on EBRD sovereign-backed loan
Advised Naftogaz on EBRD-backed financing to secure gas supply and ensure energy stability during wartime
Aequo acts for Naftogaz in USD 1.3 billion arbitration victory
ICC arbitration Naftogaz vs Gazprom for failure to comply with a 2019 contract for 2020–2024 gas transit through Ukraine
Ranked Offices
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Ukraine - Head office
Kyiv City Municipality
Senator Business Center, 15th Floor, 32/2 Kniaziv Ostrozkykh St. , Kyiv, Kyiv City Municipality, Ukraine, 01010, Kyiv
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Articles, highlights and press releases
57 items provided by Aequo
Aequo releases its Sustainability Report 2022-2023
Over the past 2 years, Aequo continued progress in implementing the principles of sustainable development, continuing its systematic efforts in this direction, as we believe that sustainability should serve as the bedrock of Ukraine's resilience and further recovery.
AEQUO HELPED VODAFONE UKRAINE TO ACQUIRE FREENET
Aequo advised Vodafone Ukraine on the acquisition of a large Ukrainian internet provider Freenet.
Aequo advised Zubr Capital on the attraction of investments in Oro
Oro closed a $13 million strategic growth funding round led by Zubr Capital.
Aequo advised Mythical Games on Ukrainian law matters in its acquisition of DMarket
Aequo advised Mythical Games, a next-generation gaming technology studio, on Ukrainian law matters in its acquisition of DMarket, a marketplace for trading gaming and esports digital assets.
Aequo won a decisive victory for Darnitsa in a landmark case on Корвалол Corvalolum trademark
Aequo, acting in the interests of Darnitsa, succeeded in having revoked the decision of the PTO Appellate Chamber on recognition of the "Корвалол Corvalolum" trademark as well-known in the dispute against Farmak JSC, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ukrainian National IP Office.
Aequo advises Solvd on the raise of investment from Siguler Guff
Aequo acted as a legal adviser to Solvd, an emerging leader in digital engineering services and its shareholders, in connection with the sale of the majority stake in Solvd, Inc.
Aequo advised Cameco Corporation in a deal valued at $7.875 billion
Aequo advised one of the largest global suppliers of uranium fuel for nuclear energy on its strategic partnership with Brookfield Renewable Partners, together with its institutional partners, to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company in a deal valued at $7.875 bln.
Aequo advises Naftogaz on deferral of its external debt worth over EUR 600 mln
Aequo advised “Naftogaz of Ukraine” on the consent solicitation exercise in relation to its EUR 600 million 7.125% Notes
Aequo won final victory in a landmark Corvalol-Darnitsa trademark case
Aequo defended rights of Darnitsa Pharmaceutical Company in a dispute initiated by Farmak seeking invalidation of the trademark certificate for "Corvalol-Darnitsa".
Aequo named Ukraine Law Firm of the year at Chambers Europe Awards 2022
Aequo has been named Ukraine Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Europe Awards 2022’s ceremony
Aequo strengthens its Real Estate & Construction practice with new counsel
Aequo is pleased to announce that Iurii Gorda has joined the firm as a Counsel of the firm’s Real Estate & Construction practice.
Aequo Announces Five Partnership Promotions
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our partnership with the appointment of 5 new partners to the firm. Our newly promoted colleagues have a mix of experience across the firm’s key practices including corporate/M&A, dispute resolution, and intellectual property.
Aequo advises Raiffeisen Bank International on financing for Epicentr Group
AEQUO has acted for Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) on the extension of ECA-covered finance in the amount of approximately EUR 18 million for Epicentr Group, being the leading Ukrainian DIY retailer and one of the largest agriculture producers.
AEQUO advised AlmaStone on DWR-secured lending transaction to the group of grain trading companies
AEQUO has advised a foreign direct financing business, AlmaStone, that provides secure, short to medium duration trade finance facilities, on Ukrainian law matters of granting a USD 10-million loan to the group of grain trading companies. The loan is secured by grains and oilseeds that are pledged.
Aequo develops a concept of digitalization of trade finance and invoices in Ukraine
Aequo develops a concept of digitalization of trade finance and invoices in Ukraine for the USAID-funded Financial Sector Transformation Project
AEQUO secures a victory for ArcelorMittal in a precedent setting tax dispute
We have achieved success for the client in this case at all levels of the court system, culminating in a precedent-setting Supreme Court victory.
Aequo advised Vodafone Ukraine
Aequo advised Vodafone Ukraine within the acquisition of control over Farlep-Invest and Cable TV-Finance.
Oleksiy Filatov Joins Aequo as a Senior Partner
Oleksiy Filatov has joined the firm as Senior Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution practice group.
Aequo Advised Kyiv City Council on EBRD Loan to Finance Purchase of New Metro Cars
AEQUO has advised Kyiv City Council on a EUR 50 million loan from EBRD to Communal Enterprise "Kyivskiy Metropolitan".
Aequo Advises Dragon Capital on the Acquisition of Unex Bank
AEQUO advised Dragon Capital and Ivan Svitek on the acquisition of a share stake in Unex Bank from Withine Investments
Aequo Once Again Named Among Leading Law Firms in Ukraine in 8 practices by Chambers Europe 2021
Aequo is once again highly recommended in its 8 key practices and industries in Europe by Chambers Europe 2021, and six of Aequo’s lawyers were recognized among top practitioners in Ukraine.
Aequo Shortlisted for Chambers European Awards 2021
Aequo has been shortlisted for the Chambers European Awards 2021 as Ukraine Law Firm of the Year.
Mariya Nizhnik Re-joins Aequo as Partner, Head of Antitrust & Competition
Mariya Nizhnik, one of Aequo’s founding partners, has returned to the firm as a partner to head up its Antitrust and Competition practice from December 1, 2020, following four years of service at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
Aequo releases its Sustainability Report 2022-2023
Over the past 2 years, Aequo continued progress in implementing the principles of sustainable development, continuing its systematic efforts in this direction, as we believe that sustainability should serve as the bedrock of Ukraine's resilience and further recovery.
AEQUO HELPED VODAFONE UKRAINE TO ACQUIRE FREENET
Aequo advised Vodafone Ukraine on the acquisition of a large Ukrainian internet provider Freenet.
Aequo advised Zubr Capital on the attraction of investments in Oro
Oro closed a $13 million strategic growth funding round led by Zubr Capital.
Aequo advised Mythical Games on Ukrainian law matters in its acquisition of DMarket
Aequo advised Mythical Games, a next-generation gaming technology studio, on Ukrainian law matters in its acquisition of DMarket, a marketplace for trading gaming and esports digital assets.
Aequo won a decisive victory for Darnitsa in a landmark case on Корвалол Corvalolum trademark
Aequo, acting in the interests of Darnitsa, succeeded in having revoked the decision of the PTO Appellate Chamber on recognition of the "Корвалол Corvalolum" trademark as well-known in the dispute against Farmak JSC, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ukrainian National IP Office.
Aequo advises Solvd on the raise of investment from Siguler Guff
Aequo acted as a legal adviser to Solvd, an emerging leader in digital engineering services and its shareholders, in connection with the sale of the majority stake in Solvd, Inc.
Aequo advised Cameco Corporation in a deal valued at $7.875 billion
Aequo advised one of the largest global suppliers of uranium fuel for nuclear energy on its strategic partnership with Brookfield Renewable Partners, together with its institutional partners, to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company in a deal valued at $7.875 bln.
Aequo advises Naftogaz on deferral of its external debt worth over EUR 600 mln
Aequo advised “Naftogaz of Ukraine” on the consent solicitation exercise in relation to its EUR 600 million 7.125% Notes
Aequo won final victory in a landmark Corvalol-Darnitsa trademark case
Aequo defended rights of Darnitsa Pharmaceutical Company in a dispute initiated by Farmak seeking invalidation of the trademark certificate for "Corvalol-Darnitsa".
Aequo named Ukraine Law Firm of the year at Chambers Europe Awards 2022
Aequo has been named Ukraine Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Europe Awards 2022’s ceremony
Aequo strengthens its Real Estate & Construction practice with new counsel
Aequo is pleased to announce that Iurii Gorda has joined the firm as a Counsel of the firm’s Real Estate & Construction practice.
Aequo Announces Five Partnership Promotions
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our partnership with the appointment of 5 new partners to the firm. Our newly promoted colleagues have a mix of experience across the firm’s key practices including corporate/M&A, dispute resolution, and intellectual property.
Aequo advises Raiffeisen Bank International on financing for Epicentr Group
AEQUO has acted for Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) on the extension of ECA-covered finance in the amount of approximately EUR 18 million for Epicentr Group, being the leading Ukrainian DIY retailer and one of the largest agriculture producers.
AEQUO advised AlmaStone on DWR-secured lending transaction to the group of grain trading companies
AEQUO has advised a foreign direct financing business, AlmaStone, that provides secure, short to medium duration trade finance facilities, on Ukrainian law matters of granting a USD 10-million loan to the group of grain trading companies. The loan is secured by grains and oilseeds that are pledged.
Aequo develops a concept of digitalization of trade finance and invoices in Ukraine
Aequo develops a concept of digitalization of trade finance and invoices in Ukraine for the USAID-funded Financial Sector Transformation Project
AEQUO secures a victory for ArcelorMittal in a precedent setting tax dispute
We have achieved success for the client in this case at all levels of the court system, culminating in a precedent-setting Supreme Court victory.
Aequo advised Vodafone Ukraine
Aequo advised Vodafone Ukraine within the acquisition of control over Farlep-Invest and Cable TV-Finance.
Oleksiy Filatov Joins Aequo as a Senior Partner
Oleksiy Filatov has joined the firm as Senior Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution practice group.
Aequo Advised Kyiv City Council on EBRD Loan to Finance Purchase of New Metro Cars
AEQUO has advised Kyiv City Council on a EUR 50 million loan from EBRD to Communal Enterprise "Kyivskiy Metropolitan".
Aequo Advises Dragon Capital on the Acquisition of Unex Bank
AEQUO advised Dragon Capital and Ivan Svitek on the acquisition of a share stake in Unex Bank from Withine Investments
Aequo Once Again Named Among Leading Law Firms in Ukraine in 8 practices by Chambers Europe 2021
Aequo is once again highly recommended in its 8 key practices and industries in Europe by Chambers Europe 2021, and six of Aequo’s lawyers were recognized among top practitioners in Ukraine.
Aequo Shortlisted for Chambers European Awards 2021
Aequo has been shortlisted for the Chambers European Awards 2021 as Ukraine Law Firm of the Year.
Mariya Nizhnik Re-joins Aequo as Partner, Head of Antitrust & Competition
Mariya Nizhnik, one of Aequo’s founding partners, has returned to the firm as a partner to head up its Antitrust and Competition practice from December 1, 2020, following four years of service at the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
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