Competition

Avellum

Avellum's team of ‘market-leading antitrust lawyers’ is involved in the drafting of Ukrainian competition legislation and works closely with the Antimonopoly Committee. The team is experienced in representing clients before both Ukrainian and international courts, in antitrust litigation and investigations. State aid is a particular area of expertise, along with large-scale privatisations and corporate restructurings. Mykyta Nota leads the team, with a strong background in obtaining merger clearances for both national and international acquisitions and JVs. He is a go-to representative in cross-border competition litigation. Promoted to counsel in January 2023, Anton Arkhypov advises on cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, distribution practices and merger control issues, often on a multi-jurisdictional basis.

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Testimonials

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‘Working with Avellum is a seamless experience from start to finish. Their team is incredibly easy to reach, always responsive to calls and emails, and keeps communication clear throughout the process. They complete the task promptly, ensuring all details are handled with efficiency and professionalism.’
‘Mykyta Nota's expertise and dedication are truly exceptional. Not only does he provide insightful legal guidance, but he is also consistently available and approachable whenever we have questions. Mykyta Nota advises us with remarkable efficiency, ensuring everything is completed on time and to the highest standard. His professionalism and commitment to delivering excellent service make a significant difference, and we couldn’t ask for better representation.’
‘They are market-leading antitrust lawyers and always deliver outstanding results. The team is well-experienced in dealing with the local regulator, demonstrating an unrivalled ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. You get great service working with all levels top to bottom.’
‘Mykyta Nota stands out for his strategic and pragmatic advice. He can quickly grasp issues and develop the best merger filing strategy for the client. He seems very well-respected at the agency.’
‘The Avellum team has extensive knowledge of the merger control process in Ukraine and is incredibly helpful in navigating the complex filing form and requirements. The Avellum team does a great job of clearly communicating what to expect throughout the process, keeping surprises to a minimum and making sure the client knows what is coming.’
‘We are consistently impressed by Mykyta Nota's responsiveness, attention to detail and thoughtful answers to questions regarding the Ukrainian merger control process.’
‘The team led by Mykyta Nota is strong local legal counsel in Ukraine for a complex and demanding client. The team has the necessary knowledge of the practicalities and commercial solutions to regulatory hurdles that the client needed at their fingertips, ready for use. The team is responsive and ready to attend to any whims or questions at any time of day or week.’
‘The team provides standout support. They offer remarkable combination of expertise, dedication and strong communication skills towards navigating the complicated logistics of a merger filing. Their expertise is respected by the competition authority. The team has delivered consistently on difficult transactions. First choice in Ukraine.’

Key clients

Knorr-Bremse AG
NJJ Group
Horizon Capital
Mondelēz International
The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC)
British American Tobacco (BAT)
Siemens Energy

Work highlights

Advised Efes Breweries International B.V. and secured merger clearance for a buyout of 50% in AB InBev Efes B.V. from AB InBev Western European Holding B.V.
Advised Ukrnafta and obtained merger clearance for taking under management Tatneft’s petrol stations, which were seized because of their connection to a Russian oligarch and the government of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Advised Knorr-Bremse AG and secured merger clearance for its acquisition of Alstom Signalling Inc. for approximately €630m.