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Aequo offers expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, regularly acting for clients in audits, tax structuring, and transfer pricing matters. The group has additional strength acting in pro bono mandates. Denis Lysenko leads the department, and is praised for his ‘professionalism, honesty and responsibility’. Lysenko’s practice covers both tax disputes and commercial matters, and includes supplementary expertise in the energy sector. Also key are Vasyl Mishchenko, who is active for businesses and high net worth individuals, and litigator Anna Konovalova.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Comprehensive analysis, tailor-made approach to the reported issue.'
  • 'Professional, systematic and multifaceted analysis when investigating the issue.'
  • 'Denis Lysenko - professionalism, honesty and responsibility.'
  • 'I would like to acknowledge Vasyl Mishchenko. Vasyl is very responsive and professional.'
  • 'Their team of professionals covers all points of interest we raise, and the interaction is smooth. They demonstrate a good understanding of our needs and respond promptly and professionally.'
  • 'Vasyl Mishchenko is known for his exceptional attention to detail and thorough understanding of legal matters. He consistently provides well-researched and practical advice, ensuring that all aspects of a case are meticulously covered.'

Key clients

  • DXC Technology
  • Concorde Capital
  • Luxoft
  • Splitmetrics Inc.
  • DOK.ua
  • ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih
  • Inditex Group
  • DTEK
  • Lithuanian Railways
  • ProCreditBank
  • Agroprosperis Group
  • Dragon Capital
  • ATB Market
  • Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine
  • Arricano Real Estate
  • Darnytsia
  • NCH Capital
  • Cameco Corporation
  • Mythical Games
  • Superhumans
  • Quipu
  • Epicentr K
  • OLX Group

Work highlights

  • Representing subsidiaries of Agroprosperis Group in a series of disputes against Ukrainian tax authorities defending the client's application of a reduced WHT rate that involves interpretation of the concept of beneficial owner of interest income.
  • Advising Inditex Group in Ukraine on various tax matters contributing to resumption of the client’s local operations in 2024 despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
  • Advising Vodafone Ukraine and Neqsol Holding on tax matters in an acquisition of a fixed-line Internet access services provider.

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.
Anna Konovalova
Aequo
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.

Denis Lysenko

Other key lawyers

Vasyl Mischchenko, Anna Konovalova