Drawing on its network of offices throughout Ukraine, Ilyashev & Partners is well-placed to advise on cross-border matters. The team excels in multi-creditor restructurings on both a domestic and international basis, as well as boasting an established insolvency and debt recovery practice. It is also active in the insurance and online payment sectors, with expertise in e-commerce, cryptocurrency and licensing matters. Practice head Mikhail Ilyashev counts several prominent banks and corporations among his clientele and is regularly engaged to advise on debt collection. An established figure in the restructuring and insolvency space, Roman Marchenko leverages his experience in both the dispute resolution and corporate sectors. Oleksandr Rudenko fields expert knowledge of banking regulations and licensing and financial regulation.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We believe the Ilyashev & Partners team is one of the top law firms to trust when it comes to bank regulatory and dispute resolution matters. We have a very pleasant collaboration with all members of the team, from the executive team to individual associates. We set Ilyashev & Partners as an example for everyone when it comes to customer service and quality of services.'
  • 'Mikhail Ilyashev is a trusted partner, and we greatly value that he remains available and easy to reach at any time. As an excellent litigator with extensive experience in the banking industry, he always considers the client's best interests and makes solid arguments.'
  • 'The team we worked with was open to discussions, flexible in finding solutions and engaged and interested in finding the best result in the shortest possible time.'
  • 'We would like to recognise Oleksandr Rudenko and Valeriia Gudiy; their professionalism and flexibility are very valuable. Our cooperation with Oleksandr was very creative and exclusive; he proves to be very client-oriented and focused on the result for the client. Valeria is always open to interaction and provides quick, high-quality answers to any question.'

Key clients

  • Altares Capital
  • Astound Commerce
  • PZU Ukraine
  • BTA Bank
  • Clearing House Bank
  • USG (Vienna Insurance Group)

Work highlights

  • Conducting a complex legal due diligence of the Technological Operator of Payment Serviceslicenced by the National Bank of Ukraine.
  • Providing support to a manufacturer in restructuring an intra-group loan portfolio in order to secure long term stability and asset protection in light of wartime risks.
  • Representing an ex-Chairman of the Board of Nadra Bank Valentyna Zhukovska in a dispute with the Deposit Guarantee Fund.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mikhail Ilyashev

Other key lawyers

Roman Marchenko, Oleksandr Rudenko, Valeriia Gudiy