Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Benchers is one of the most prominent teams in the Ukrainian legal market, particularly known for their expertise in white-collar crimes. They are often the first choice when seeking recommendations in this field, thanks to their handling of high-profile cases involving officials, politicians, and other public figures. Despite the often politically charged nature of these cases, Benchers consistently excel in their pursuit of truth and justice.’
‘Partner Oleh Valendiuk stands out as a formidable figure in the Ukrainian legal landscape. With a wealth of experience from his time in the prosecutor's office, he now brings this invaluable expertise to serve his clients. Thanks to this, Mr. Valendiuk has successfully navigated numerous sensitive issues.’
Key clients
- Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill PJSC
- Mr. Dmytro Mormul
Work highlights
- Representing a Ukrainian politician and businessman, ex-MP of Ukraine, in criminal proceedings on suspicion of committing serious and especially serious crimes against public security and official activity crimes.
- Representing the former CEO of one of the state-owned banks of Ukraine, and later the CEO of the National Bank of Ukraine, in criminal proceedings regarding the seizure of funds of the state bank on a particularly large scale.