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We live in turbulent times yet must all do our best to develop and move forward. With decades of experience behind us, we founded a Ukrainian law firm with international business acumen, to serve our clients well, to nurture young legal talent and contribute to our communities

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who we are

A full-service Ukrainian law firm
founded by experienced partners who have worked in global and international law firms, as well as in the Big Four firms, and are recognized leaders in the legal market.
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A few years ago, we didn’t imagine that we would launch out on our own. Not only do we imagine it now, but we are making it come true as IMAGINE LAWYERS.

01. Our Background

Ukrainian born and internationally driven full-service law firm, established by renowned partners, who worked at top-tier global and international law firms or Big-4 firms, and who are recognized leaders on the legal market.

02. our Mission

Our mission is to be the law firm of choice and a trusted advisor in Ukraine for international and Ukrainian businesses, global organizations, financial institutions and NGOs, and to support their landmark transactions and projects.

Our purpose is to bring value and expertise to our clients, positively impact our people and work for the benefit of our country.

Our values are teamwork and support, resilience, quality, constant learning and development.

03. our clients

We represent a mixture of international and major domestic players, ranging from Global 1000 and Fortune 500 enterprises to start-up and medium-size companies.

We work in accordance with the highest world standards and collaborate with top global law firms in supporting cross-border transactions and projects.

04. our Team

Our team is multi-disciplinary in nature, with the capability to provide tailored, technically astute, and pragmatic legal advice on all aspects relevant to doing business in Ukraine.

We are committed to the principles of corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and actively promote pro-bono work and engagements by our lawyers.

Our recognition

Legal 500 EMEA
Legal 500 EMEA
Legal 500 EMEA
The Clients Guide to the best Law firms Legal 500 EMEA
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Recommended lawyer in Tax
2019
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Leading Individual in Commercial, Corporate and M&A Competition
2016-2025
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Leading Individual in Employment
2023-2025
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Leading Individual Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2022-2025
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Leading Individual
2012 - 2025
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Rising Star in Tax
2020
Chambers Europe/Global
Chambers Europe/Global
Chambers Europe/Global
Chambers Europe/Global
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Spotlight for Competition
2024-2025 (Band 1 before 2023)
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Band 4 in Corporate/M&A
2021-2026
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Band 5 in Corporate and M&A
2023-2026
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
“Up and Coming” in M&A in Ukraine
2021-2022
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
“Up and Coming” for Tax in Ukraine
2018-2019
ILFR 1000
ILFR 1000
ILFR 1000
ILFR 1000
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Highly Regarded for Corporate and M&A in Ukraine; Notable Practitioner
2018-2023 2024-2025
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Notable Practitioner, Corporate and M&A
2023-2025
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Highly regarded for Corporate and M&A
2019-2025
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Notable practitioner for M&A
2018
Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Recommended in life sciences, transactional
2022-2025
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
leading expert in corporate taxation
2016
World Tax
World Tax
World Tax
World Tax
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Promoted in General Corporate Tax
2026
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Recommended in Tax Controversies in Ukraine
2014-2021
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Lawyer of the Year in Competition/Antitrust in Ukraine
2022
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Recommended in Bet-the-Company Litigation and Competition
2020-2022
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Corporate, M&A and Tax Law
2009-2022
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Leading lawyer in tax
2017-2021
Thompson Reuters  Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
Thompson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
Thompson Reuters  Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
Thompson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Stand-Out Lawyer
2019-2022
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Stand-Out Lawyer
2019-2021
ExpertGuides Women in Business Law
ExpertGuides Women in Business Law
ExpertGuides Women in Business Law
ExpertGuides Women in Business Law
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Recommended for Competition
2022
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
The best lawyer in Labour and Employment in Ukraine
2020
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Shortlisted for “Thought Leader of the Year – CEEMEA”
2025
LMG Life Sciences Award
LMG Life Sciences Award
LMG Life Sciences Award
LMG Life Sciences Award
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Shortlisted as the Lawyer of the Year in Competition
2023
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Shortlisted as the Lawyer of the Year in Competition and Corporate
2022-2023
100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine, by Yurydychna Gazeta
100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine, by Yurydychna Gazeta
100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine, by Yurydychna Gazeta
100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine, by Yurydychna Gazeta
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
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Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Leading Individual (top-5) for Antitrust/Competition
2011-2021
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Notable Practitioner for Corporate/M&A and Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
2016-2021
Sergiy Portnoy Sergiy Portnoy
Recommended practitioner in Transport and Infrastructure.
2015
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Recommended in Corporate, Employment
2011-2021
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
notable practitioner in Corporate and M&A in Ukraine
2017-2021
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Notable practitioner in Tax consulting
2015-2020
Ukrainian Women in Law by Yurydychna Gazeta
Ukrainian Women in Law by Yurydychna Gazeta
Ukrainian Women in Law by Yurydychna Gazeta
Ukrainian Women in Law by Yurydychna Gazeta
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Listed among the most successful lawyers in Ukraine
2021
Ukrainian Legal Award
Ukrainian Legal Award
Ukrainian Legal Award
Ukrainian Legal Award
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Best Competition Lawyer in Ukraine
2017
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
The Best Managing Partner of a law firm
2009
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