Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office excels in negotiations with trade unions, international corporate investigations and employment law audits. The practice is well-placed to develop internal corporate policies, as well as advise on the drafting of legislation and regulations of employment relations and migration policies. The team is regularly called upon to handle disciplinary sanctions and sensitive issues, such as terminations, and boasts an active ADR practice for employee grievances and legal claims. Practice head Lina Nemchenko specialises in labour law, particularly data protection matters. Advising both Ukrainian and foreign clients, Mariana Marchuk's diverse labour and migration practice ranges from transfers and terminations to international investigations and harassment to collective disputes and agreements. Anna Stepanowa leverages her specialist knowledge of labour and migration legislation to provide day-to-day compliance and HR advice, while Olga Sikorska is experienced in advising on the employment aspects of market entry. Anastasiia Ladan provides extensive support on migration law issues.

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  • ‘High level of expertise, integrity and professionalism.’

  • ‘We work closely with Mariana Marchuk. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in her field and provides pragmatic solutions to our legal issues. She is very accessible and responsive. It is a pleasure working with her.’

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Lina Nemchenko