Competition

CMS

Client Satisfaction

CMS’ sizeable competition practice houses a dedicated team that specialises in legislation and regulations issued by the AMC. The practice is well-placed to represent clients in investigations and regulatory appeals, as well as criminal liability and damages litigation. Cartels, abuse of dominance and state aid are other areas of expertise. It boasts specialist knowledge of the infrastructure, healthcare and energy and natural resources sectors. Olga Belyakova advises an impressive roster of domestic and foreign clients and leads the CMNO office alongside Borys Danevych, who brings to the team specialist expertise in the life sciences sector. Maria Orlyk heads the CMS RRH office and is a go-to for representation in competition investigations. Nataliya Nakonechna has a strong track record obtaining clearance for various transactions, while Mykola Heletiy focuses on merger control, unfair competition and public procurement. Oleksandr Sytnyk is another name to note, alongside Diana Valyeyeva in the RRH office.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘CMS helped us with developing commercial policy taking into account company needs and existing regulations in competition legislation.’
‘Borys Danevych and Nataliya Nakonechna provide great services.’
‘Unique mixture of knowledge of local Ukrainian business environment (which is tough) and international approach to legal practice makes this team a good choice for multinational companies seeking ethical solutions for business growth in Ukraine. They surprise us with the new attitude to presenting results of their work - short but comprehensive presentation instead of dozens of pages of legalese, which is not a common way of legal advising for international firms in Ukraine.’
‘Borys Danevych is a high-calibre professional in healthcare finance and pharma law. His ability to bring together a dedicated, fully multifunctional team of lawyers covers all needs of the demanding clients.’
‘The team combines deep expertise in competition law with a strong understanding of the infrastructure sector. They provide fast, efficient communication and consistently deliver high-quality, tailored advice.’
‘The team consistently delivers prompt, high-quality feedback across all projects, showcasing deep industry expertise and a well-rounded approach to project management.'
'We would especially like to recognise partner Olga Belyakova for her effective and efficient handling of projects, along with lawyers Mykola Heletiy and Oleksandr Sytnyk, both of whom stand out for their expertise, dedication and proficiency in addressing intricate matters.’

Key clients

Berlin-Chemie/Menarini Group
AstraZeneca
Lilly
Roche
Abbott
Johnson & Johnson
GE Healthcare
Novo Nordisk

Work highlights

Advised Berlin-Chemie/A. Menarini on the practices of the Ukrainian Antimonopoly Committee regarding vertical agreements in the pharmaceutical sector.
Securing AMC approval for European Investment Company's stake increase in a Ukrainian bank.