Providing a ‘full range of high-class legal services’, SDM Partners LLC is regularly called upon by a roster of both local and international banks and financial institutions for its knowledge of financial law and corporate governance. Financial leasing and debt restructuring are particular areas of expertise. Dmytro Syrota is active in both domestic and international M&A. Serhiy Dzis is another active member of the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ability to operate efficiently in Ukraine under extremely adverse conditions.’

  • ‘The team is small but experienced. Has good knowledge of the market practice.’

  • ‘Dmytro Syrota is good in managing his team and is very client-friendly.’

  • ‘The main value is the introduction of innovative approaches to solving current problems. SDM Partners LLC works out certain financial and regulatory issues, given the existing legal restrictions imposed by the martial law in Ukraine. In particular, concerning the transfer of money across the border, credit registration, foreclosure mechanisms, etc. The lawyers cope with their tasks, which proves their expertise.’

  • ‘The main difference from other lawyers is the way of thinking and approach to finding answers. Although one often has to face a different type of vision of a particular issue, in the case of partners Serhiy Dzis and Dmytro Syrota, it is a completely new experience. Complex legal support and understanding of the intricacies of the operation of the lending system in the conditions of martial law in Ukraine.’

  • ‘A transparent approach is very important to us. In solving problems, it is valuable for us to understand the stages of solving all problems. Here we are guaranteed maximum transparency and honesty in project implementation. This is a guarantee of mutual trust and successful long-term relations. We would like to emphasise confidentiality separately. All case data and personal information provided to lawyers is protected by the firm's privacy policy. In today's realities, getting the maximum protection of one's rights is an invaluable experience.’

  • ‘The firm's lawyers immediately immerse themselves in all the tasks and provide effective solutions almost immediately. Taking into account the increased risks in solving certain issues, confidentiality is preserved for us and a full range of high-class legal services is provided.’

Key clients

  • Mars
  • RCU
  • PJSC (TAS Insurance Group)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dmytro Syrota

Other key lawyers

Serhiy Dzis, Andrii Poleshko, Vladyslav Kepko, Kateryna Petrushyna