Integrites has a particular focus on dispute resolution, representing clients in numerous evolving areas of tax controversy, including transfer pricing, legislation relating to martial law, and private client tax. The group is increasingly active in matters relating to cross-border taxation. Team lead Viktoriya Fomenko is ‘very client-oriented’, and in addition to her expertise in business tax advice, co-leads the private clients practice. Kostiantyn Kharchenko is adept in direct and indirect tax, and advises on transfer pricing matters. Vitalii Labadin is a name to note.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘INTEGRITES' tax team is a unique combination of tax consulting background with strong expertise and a proven track record in tax litigation. It is important that INTEGRITES has all tax services under one roof including transfer pricing, direct and indirect tax advice, cross-border tax consulting and tax litigation.’

  • ‘Viktoriya Fomenko is very client-oriented, always provides quick and professional feedback. Viktoriya is well-known on the market as a highly regarded tax consultant with great experience and a strong focus on cross-border operations.'

  • 'I used to work with Kostiantyn Kharchenko and Vitalii Labadin and was completely satisfied with the advice they provided.’

  • ‘The professional skills and persistence of INTEGRITES' team influenced the whole case at court.’

  • ‘We worked with Viktoriya Fomenko and Kostiantyn Kharchenko - both were ready to help. Cooperation, excellent tax knowledge, soft skills, and fast decision making helped to win the case in administrative appeal. We were totally satisfied with the result of their work.’

  • ‘My experience cooperating with INTEGRITES was positive and in fact exceeded my expectations. Tax team provided very professional tax advice related to new legislation and precise answers to all additional questions. I had great experience in terms of communication with INTEGRITES – always answering quickly.’

  • ‘I worked with Viktoriya Fomenko and Vitalii Labadin. Both were very cooperative and easy to deal with. Viktoriya manages to pay attention to all the clients, which is very important and highly appreciated.’

  • ‘INTERGITES have a specialised tax practice, they have deep knowledge in tax and great experience in tax controversy. The tax team of INTEGRITES is very stable in terms of the quality – I have received the same level of services for many years in a row. Viktoriya Fomenko as lead of the team provides the best client's journey experience I have ever had.’

Key clients

  • Gradoil Group
  • Syvashenergoprom

Work highlights

  • Defended Syvashenergoprom in a precedent-setting tax dispute and saved funds in a situation when the client had been deprived of any income sources because of the temporary occupation of the project area by Russia.
  • Represented Gradoil Group, a large exporter of seed oils, in 5 of 6 initially initiated complex tax disputes with Ukraine’s state tax authorities.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Vitalii Labadin
Integrites
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Viktoriya Fomenko

Other key lawyers

Kostiantyn Kharchenko, Vitalii Labadin