
Aequo excels in both competition and international trade law, notably trade remedies, customs consulting, export control, WTO advice, sanctions and conformity assessments. Led by Mariya Nizhnik, who is a former First Deputy Chair of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine and a member of the Interagency Trade Commission, the practice includes ‘professional, helpful and competent’ associate Oleksandr Tereshchenko, who is highly recommended for his work on complex antidumping and safeguard investigations. Recent work includes complex customs issues, including advice on customs valuation and preferences under Ukraine's free trade agreements.
Testimonials
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‘The team Aequo is most competent and always available to assist.’
‘We have recently worked with Oleksandr Tereshchenko, a professional, helpful and competent lawyer. ’
Key clients
- Sandoz
- UCAB
- Petronas Lubricants
- CHANEL
- Fifth Generation (Tito beverage)
- European Business Association (EBA)
- VELUX
- Superhumans
- BSN medical GmbH
- JSC Skuba
Work highlights
- Advising Velux Ukraine on complex contractual issues, different aspects of use of e-signature, on electronic data interchange for proper re-invoicing, etc.
- Advising Superhumans on supply contracts, tax and customs risks related to the delivery of medical equipment to Ukraine.
- Advising JSC Skuba on problematic issues of customs valuation, developing distribution schemes for Ukraine helping to mitigate customs and tax risks.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mariya Nizhnik