Competition

Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office

Drawing on the firm’s global network, Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office advises a multinational roster of both public and private companies on merger control proceedings. The team is experienced in representing clients before the Antimonopoly Committee, boasting expert knowledge of antitrust violations, infringements and abuse of dominance. It excels in the rollout of competition compliance programs, and also represents clients in compliance investigations. Practice head Oksana Simonova is an expert in competition law infringements and compliance and is regularly called upon to advise on merger control, abuse of dominance and public procurement. Focusing on merger control, Olga Mikheieva‘s practice also encompasses anti-competitive concerted actions, unfair competition practices and abuse of dominance.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is utterly supportive, highly responsive and tenacious.’
‘Oksana Simonova and Olga Mikheieva are both excellent and provide good strategic insights into complex situations and the dynamics and priorities of the Serbian Competition Authority.'
'Volodymyr Nazarchuk is a great member of the team, providing clear and comprehensive legal advice.’

Key clients

Astellas Pharma
Berlin-Chemie
DS Smith plc
EDF
Electrolux
Flügger
GlaxoSmithKline
Grundfos Holding A/S
Metinvest Holding
MHP
Olam Agri
Public Investment Fund
Sika AG
Wargaming

Work highlights

Advised Public Investment Fund in connection with the merger control filing related to the establishment of a joint venture with Pirelli.
Advised MHP in connection with the merger control filing related to the establishment of a joint venture with Desert Hills Veterinary Services Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tanmiah Food Company.
Advised DS Smith in connection with merger control filing relating to disposal of shares in Rubizhne Cardboard and Paper Mill to its Ukrainian partner.