Avellum handles the full range of IP matters in support of its thriving corporate practice. Its work spans the protection, filing and prosecution of trade marks and patents, litigation, infringement claims and IP due diligence in M&A transactions. Managing partner Mykola Stetsenko, who leads the M&A group, oversees the work of Oleksandr Kozhukhar, whose work focuses heavily on IP, data protection and cybersecurity. Clients recommend his ‘expertise and client-focused approach’. Head of tax and litigation Vadim Medvedev also plays a key role in the practice.
Testimonials
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‘The M&A team is known to be the best in Ukraine. They are used by most of the international law firms, as we all know that the services will be exactly as expected, which is not that usual in that region.’
‘We have had the pleasure of working with the firm on a complex contract negotiation, particularly focusing on compliance with Ukrainian law. Their team demonstrated exceptional availability, flexibility and a deep understanding of the legal landscape. What stood out the most was their ability to respond quickly to our needs and provide practical, well-founded advice that was critical to the success of our project. Their professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services have made them a trusted partner for us.'
- 'We highly recommend Avellum and especially Oleksandr Kozhukhar for his expertise and client-focused approach.’
‘Oleksandr Kozhukhar: what truly set him apart was his ability to quickly respond to our needs, offering practical, well-reasoned advice that played a crucial role in the success of our project. His professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality legal solutions made him a valuable and trusted partner throughout the process. We highly recommend Oleksandr for his expertise and client-centric approach.’
Key clients
- Stellantis NV
Work highlights
- Acted as Ukrainian legal counsel to Stellantis N.V., a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, in connection with acquiring the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models and intellectual property rights and patents of CloudMade, a developer of smart and innovative big data-driven automotive solutions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mykola Stetsenko