Competition

Integrites

Praised for its ‘deep expertise, proactive approach, and attention to detail’, Integrites’ competition team is active in large-scale and high-profile transactions, obtaining merger control filings and clearances on behalf of key market players for JVs, mergers and acquisitions. It remains a go-to for representation in investigations related to unfair competition issues, particularly in reference to advertising. The practice is well-placed to advise on abuse of dominance matters, as well as violations of Ukrainian antitrust law. Distinguished by his ‘his strategic mindset and keen analytical skills’, practice head Vyacheslav Korchev is renowned for solving competition disputes and handling complex competition enforcement matters. His expertise spans abuse of dominance, public procurement and concerted practices. Bringing to the team a wealth of public-sector experience, the ’sharp and quick’ Nataliya Kovalova specialises in advising both national and multinational clients on merger control. She joined the team in March 2023 as counsel. Yevgen Blok joined the team from Aequo in December 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Impressive team of very experienced and knowledgeable competition lawyers with an impressive number of lawyers located in Kiev despite the war. Strong relations with major Ukrainian companies. Very proactive and creative, internationally minded and a true pleasure to work with. Senior partner Vyacheslav Korchev: a very impressive competition lawyer with vast experience and strong international connections. Counsel Nataliya Kovalova: very knowledgeable, broad competition law experience, sharp and quick.’
‘Integrites' competition team is very dynamic and pleasant to work with. They have a stellar understanding of Ukrainian competition rules. Due to the team's previous experience in criminal law matters, they also are able to navigate the practice of the Anti-Monopoly Commission with ease, despite the fact that the Commission is much less experienced than most EU authorities. Partner Vyacheslav Korchev and counsel Nataliya Kovalova are very clear communicators and understand the business needs of clients.’
‘Intergites' legal team has been one of the best in competition practice on Ukrainian market for a long period of time; highly recommended due to its unique and solid legal practice in competition/antitrust.'
‘Integrites is distinguished by its sharp focus on competition and antitrust law. As we also practice in the competition sphere, we have analysed the market and concluded that they offer a depth of expertise that sets them apart from other practices.'
‘Vyacheslav Korchev is the senior partner of the team and is well-known for his strategic mindset and keen analytical skills, particularly in handling complex antitrust cases.’
‘The team's ability to continue handling matters in the present circumstances is absolutely impressive. We highly recommend Vyacheslav Korchev, an excellent practitioner both technically proficient and business oriented.’
‘We have had an excellent experience working with this team of lawyers from INTEGRITES, consistently impressed by their deep expertise, proactive approach, and attention to detail. Their collaborative style and clear communication have made complex matters manageable, and ensured successful outcomes.’
‘What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to blend legal knowledge with practical business insight.’

Key clients

MHP
Bank Alliance
Kovalska Group
Ferrero Ukraine
Imperial Tobacco Ukraine
LLC 'Izumrud LTD'

Work highlights

Acted for Perutnina Ptuj D.O.O., a subsidiary of MHP, on obtaining seven merger control clearances in Ukraine relating to the establishment of a joint venture, and a subsequent acquisition of certain assets and several companies in Albania and Kosovo.
Advising Kovalska Group on matters of abuse of dominance by two cement and concrete producers.