‘Offering a unique combination of expertise in both local and international law’, Integrites is a go-to for multinational companies and regularly receives referrals from foreign firms. Its specialisation in multi-jurisdictional M&A makes the team well-placed to advise Ukrainian businesses on investment in Europe. The group has wide-ranging industry expertise and has noted a recent influx of clients from the IT, app and game development and other tech-focused sectors. Practice head Illya Tkachuk is ’effective, diligent and attentive to detail’ and excels in the implementation of foreign investments and M&A. He brings to the team particular expertise in start-ups, JVs and corporate restructuring. ‘Highly competent lawyer’ Vasyl Yurmanovych is an expert in corporate finance, governance and restructuring, and is regularly called upon to handle due diligence aspects of transactions. Sofiia Movchanets is another name to note.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Illya Tkachuk is second to none in sophisticated M&A deals. He is highly competent, provides outstanding service in every way, and is personally and deeply involved in all matters to assure prompt and excellent service and successful outcome. We also recommend Vasyl Yurmanovych as a highly competent lawyer, able to offer tailored guidance that aligns with our commercial needs.’

  • ‘In our collective opinion, the most valuable asset the company provides is its expertise and the strategic options it offers for transactions. With its extensive experience in M&A deals, the company can not only offer the right advice but, more importantly, help streamline both the budget and the path to achieving the goals of the company and its owners.’

  • ‘In any business, including the legal field, the most important factor is the people and the quality of their interactions with clients. As clients, we feel that they truly care about us and provide support in a timely and sufficient manner. They accommodate us on any matter, even personal ones. This is why the personal qualities of lawyers should never be underestimated. You can rest easy only when you know you can rely on the steady shoulder of your lawyer, ready to assist at any moment.’

  • ‘The INTEGRITES team is a leading provider of legal services, offering a unique combination of expertise in both local and international law, with a special focus on the commercial, corporate and M&A sectors. Their strengths include the ability to adapt to client needs, a strategic approach to deal management and the active use of innovative technologies to optimise workflows. The team is committed to diversity and inclusivity, attracting talented professionals with unique expertise. Compared to competitors, INTEGRITES offers clients personalised solutions with a high level of client-centric service.’

  • ‘The M&A team of Integrites is able to control every little detail of the transaction and able to meet the toughest deadlines. The team always propose practical solutions and gives us confidence that all risks will be handled and mitigated.’

  • ‘We would like to recommend Illya Tkachuk as a highly experienced M&A expert. He is always quick in response, available at any time, diligent and polite with his clients.’

  • ‘Illy Tkachuk is extremely knowledgeable and professional in his approach. He has a good ability to see wider picture and able to manage large projects efficiently.’

  • ‘Illya Tkachuk is a top-notch lawyer, very good at managing the team, the tough tasks and timeframes. Effective, diligent, attentive to details. Highly recommend him and senior associate Vasyl Yurmanovych for complex transactions.’

Key clients

  • GEFCO
  • Kovalska Group
  • Hypra Fund
  • Concorde Capital
  • GrECo
  • Remington Seeds
  • BI Group
  • Naftogaz of Ukraine
  • Van Leeuwen

Work highlights

  • Advised Hypra Fund on the acquisition of shares in US-Ukrainian digital product manufacturer Trinetix.
  • Advised Kovalska Group on the $60m worth acquisition of 50% stake in two project companies for construction of commercial real estate.
  • Advising the supervisory board of Naftogaz of Ukraine on various aspects of the corporate governance.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sofiia Movchanets
Integrites
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Illya Tkachuk

Other key lawyers

Vasyl Yurmanovych, Sofiia Movchanets, Julian Ries