Clients of Ilyashev & Partners note that ‘a hallmark of the firm is calmness under pressure and a methodical approach to problems’. Members of the team led by Valeriia Gudiy, Roman Marchenko and managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev are ’extremely well-prepared and provide timely and user-friendly service’. The firm handles both the protection of victims and witnesses, and the defence of individuals under criminal investigation, or who have been accused of economic or corporate crimes. The firm is currently involved in numerous criminal cases allegations of high treason and complicity with Russia levelled at civil servants and corporate executives.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Illyashev has a big network of collaborators worldwide.’

  • ‘All lawyers of the company are highly qualified and skilled.’

  • ‘A hallmark of Ilyashev & Partners is their calmness under pressure and methodical approach to problems. Each member of the team is extremely well-prepared and provides timely and user-friendly service in all of the cases that they handle.’

  • ‘Known as an exceptionally skilled drafter and litigator, Roman Marchenko has a high reputation as a top-class attorney. In addition to his practical style, he always answers questions in a concise and straightforward manner. In addition, we had the opportunity to work with Kostiantyn Kryvenko and gain some valuable insights. It is clear that he has extensive experience in the field. With respect to complex issues, Kostiantyn offers a great deal of assistance.’

Key clients

  • Plant 410 CA
  • Gökşin İnşaat
  • First Kyiv Machine-Building Plant
  • Stalkanat
  • PZU Ukraine
  • Ferrexpo AG
  • BTA Bank

Work highlights

  • Protecting the interests of a foreign company as a victim in criminal proceedings initiated by the National Police of Ukraine for tender abuse and corruption.

  • Representing the interests of a Ukrainian company as a victim in criminal proceedings launched by the Security Service of Ukraine due to an authorised leakage of confidential information and disclosure of trade secrets.

Lawyers

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.

Valeriia Gudiy, Roman Marchenko, Mikhail Ilyashev

Other key lawyers

Kostiantyn Kryvenko