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Integrites' employment team is composed of ‘outstanding and business-oriented lawyers’, who continue to take on new clients and mandates across the full spectrum of labour law. The introduction of martial law has seen the practice advise on business continuity and workforce optimisation, as well as mobilisation and employee retention. Other areas of expertise include terminations and labour disputes, and the group boasts a strong background in litigation against government agencies. It is also active in legislative changes, contributing to the drafting of laws and programmes. Inna Kostrytska brings to the team specialist industry knowledge of the IT, energy and retail and distribution sectors. Her strong background in corporate transactions makes her well-positioned to advise on restructurings and post-merger integration, as well as representing clients in labour disputes, audits and investigations and trade union negotiations.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Integrites employment law team is very professional, with a strong focus on what their client needs. They have an excellent market reputation, known for handling a lot of work. They deliver top-notch advice, especially in war-related employment matters. Inna Kostrytska is very professional, with a strong strategic mindset; she is great to work with.’

  • ‘We value Integrites' willingness to deliver top-quality results and readiness to go the extra mile for the client. Illya Tkachuk provides excellent client care, and is very responsive to needs and feedback.’

  • ‘Their exceptional service, coupled with innovative and tailored solutions, makes them our go-to firm for all employment law matters.'

  • ‘They are always online whenever needed, quick and smooth service, great sense of responsibility and deadlines. Their overall performance has been beyond our expectations. We were mainly in contact with Inna Kostrytska, head of the employment team. Technically strong, very empathetic. Excellent and succinct advice with great backup when needed. Iryna Karazhbei-Truska is a bright young talent, professional and responsive.’

  • ‘Inna Kostrytska is the best legal professional on the market - both with theoretical knowledge and a practical approach to individual clients.’

  • ‘Inna Kostrytska is extremely helpful and precise in her advice. She is always available and keeps us consistently updated. We can recommend her as a reliable person in any law case.’

  • ‘The team is well-organised and staffed with outstanding, business-oriented lawyers. They are in capacity to provide creative and pragmatic solutions in very tight deadlines.’

  • ‘Illya Tkachuk is an exceptionally skilled international lawyer, adept at guiding clients through both complex cross-border and domestic transactions. He demonstrates remarkable reliability and dedication, always ensuring his availability when needed. We are thrilled to collaborate with Illya and his team, and we highly recommend them to anyone seeking a sharp, pragmatic and dynamic lawyer to navigate Ukraine's sometimes complex and formalistic legal landscape.’

Key clients

  • Servier
  • Savencia Fromage & Dairy Europe
  • Vetropack Hostomel Glass Factory PRJSC
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
  • Autodoc Ukraine
  • Sixt

Work highlights

  • Advising Saint-Gobain Construction Products on various employment issues related to the reservation of key employees from conscription to military service during martial law in Ukraine and personnel outstaffing.
  • Advising Sixt on various issues related to engaging and retention of staff in Ukraine, military recordkeeping and communication with territorial recruitment offices regarding employees liable to military service, reservation of key employees from conscription for military service.
  • Advising Autodoc Ukraine on various employment and human resource management issues, including recruitment of persons with disabilities, requirements to employees’ military registration, reservation of key employees from conscription to military service during martial law.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Inna Kostrytska

Other key lawyers

Illya Tkachuk, Iryna Karazhbei-Truska