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1 DOBROVOLCHYKH BATALIONIV ST
KYIV 01015
Ukraine
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Integrites > The Legal 500 Rankings
Ukraine > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Practice head(s):
Igor Krasovskiy
Testimonials
‘I appreciate having the possibility to work with Integrites team during negotiation of term facility agreement with international fund. Intergrites support was crucial in the processs as they helped us benchmark and improve the terms of our agreement with the Fund. Our negotiation process was somewhat limited in time as we agreed tight deadlines with the Fund and considering this Integrites was with us all the time we needed. Integrites expertize helped us negotiate better limits for the covenants and negotiate exclusion of certain covenants contradicting the Ukraininan Laws. ’
‘Top-notch expertise within the area of our transaction Constant availability throught the transaction.’
‘Professional and ethical; work well under pressure and tight deadlines; positive outlook; easily accessible, attentive and responsive; friendly and courteous; client oriented.’
‘Olena Savchuk, Yuriy Korchev Knowledgeable and professional; extremely friendly and easy to work with; problem solving abilities; adaptable and open minded to find best solution for client when problems crop up.’
Key clients
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
European Investment Bank
FMO
Triodos Investment Management
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
Bank Pekao S.A.
Revolut
Getin Holding S.A. / Idea Bank
Ukrgasbank
Scatec
ArcelorMittal
Kovalska Group
Emergy AS
European Commission
Wartsila
Simmons & Simmons Solutions Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting as Ukrainian legal counsel to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A and Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. in connection with EUR 440 mln senior secured facility and EUR 100 mln super senior revolving credit facility for Barlinek Group, secured by, amongst others, guarantees of the Ukrainian companies of the group and various assets in Ukraine
- Acting as a lead counsel to Emergy AS on all aspects of financing and construction of the Alibunar wind farm in Serbia consisting of two greenfield wind farms with a total projected capacity of 168 MW and EUR 269 mln investment involved.
Ukraine > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Practice head(s):
Olena Perepelynska; Dmytro Marchukov; Oleksandr Onishchenko; Serhii Uvarov
Testimonials
‘The team is at the top of the game. They are fully receptive to our requests and provide customized solutions. Their knowledge of the market and best practices are impressive and trustworthy. They are able to give on-the-spot counsel that is thoughtful and useful for us. I recommend them without any doubts. ’
‘Oleksandr Onishchenko as our contact person is brilliant lawyer with superb legal expertise. He shines with a personal touch of wisdom, efficiency, and creativity to give us the best solutions. He is always available so I can rely on her in 100% times.’
‘The team is efficient, able, practical and a pleasure to work with. They are a real asset in assisting the UK team in understanding the foreign law issues in play. Their expert report work product was of very high quality, dealing with the issues comprehensively and intelligibly.. Would not hesitate to engage again.’
‘Dmytro Marchukov is a highly knowledgeable and experienced expert able to utilise those skills in a way that has the needs of the case/client/issue in mind. He is engaging, often available and able to produce high quality work in short time frames. A joy to work with.’
‘Integritеs are exceptional professionals. They consider the questions put to them very thoroughly. They have a lot of practical experience. Non-standard in the proposals sometimes. Extremely oriented for maximum customer support.’
‘MVP – Most Valuable People, Dmytro Marchukov, Olena Savchuk. They try their best to understand the client’s real problem.’
‘Highly responsive and proactive, the team is experienced in local and international disputes so are very well positioned to advise international clients.’
‘Dmytro Marchukov is highly experienced and knowledgeable in dispute resolution matters and also very commercial when it comes to providing advice and solutions to clients and instructing lawyers. Serhii Uvarov shows great knowledge of Ukrainian law and procedure and a great understanding of how to apply that knowledge to international arbitration or litigation in foreign jurisdictions. ’
Key clients
NPC “Ukrenergo”
Bank Frick & Co AG
Work highlights
- Acted for NPC Ukrenergo in the investment treaty arbitration against Russia as regards expropriation of assets in Crimea following Russia’s occupation of the peninsula in 2014.
- Acted for Bank Frick & Co AG in the USD 26 mln High Court litigation brought against it by the Ukrainian Deposit Guarantee Fund.
Ukraine > Energy Tier 1
Practice head(s):
Oleksiy Feliv
Testimonials
‘They are very good on follow up and serve us as a client, flexible and very good in the renewable sector.’
‘Oleksiy Feliv is only the best. Always positive, solution orientet, good negotiator and very good personality.’
‘The team is great to work with, they do deliver. Their key strengths are depth, width of expertise and integrity. We’ve worked with them for years, and their dedication to business ethics is outstanding. I’d recommend them as go-to consultants for companies working in energy and renewables. Their performance, responsiveness, and industry expertise set them apart from other firms.’
‘Oleksiy Feliv is highly knowledgeable lawyer and negotiator, well connected in the market and really proactive. He always gets to the heart of issues and helps to mitigate risks. His involvement and knowledge across complex issues is exceptional. He is ready to speak whenever I call with questions.’
Key clients
EMERGY AS
EuroCape/LongWing
GE Capital
PJSC NPC Ukrenergo
Scatec
Total Eren
Ümitli
VLC Renewables
Wärtsilä Corporation OU and Wärtsilä Finland OY
Notus Energy
Eni
Alpiq
Work highlights
- Acting as a Ukrainian law counsel for PJSC NPC Ukrenergo in the investment arbitration against Russia regarding the expropriation of the power grid.
- Advising Wärtsilä Corporation OU and Wärtsilä Finland OY on finance and security documentation of the EUR 1-2 bln project related to construction of several generation and power storage plants to implement country-wide program of enhancing electricity supply security.
- Advising Notus Energy on the development of three wind farms with the total capacity of 300 MW worth EUR 540 mln in Ukraine.
Ukraine > International trade Tier 1
Practice head(s):
Yevgen Ivanets
Key clients
Centravis Production Ukraine
Epiroc Mining India
Epiroc Ukraine
Work highlights
- Representing Centravis Production Ukraine in the review of price undertakings of a Chinese exporter regarding the suspension of the dumped imports of seamless stainless-steel pipes originating from the PRC into Ukraine.
- Represented Epiroc Mining India and Epiroc Ukraine, both local subsidiaries of Epiroc Group in India and Ukraine, in the safeguard investigation on the imports of three-cone drill bits into Ukraine.
Ukraine > Tax Tier 1
Practice head(s):
Viktoriya Fomenko
Testimonials
‘The team has a broad range of experience and don’t shy away from complex cross-border matters. They often work with colleagues from other practice areas to deliver a bespoke solution to a client.’
‘Viktoriya Fomenko is an extremely capable, commercial and practical lawyer who knows how to explain complex issues in a business-friendly way. Her team is responsive and works tirelessly to service clients across the globe.’
‘Integrites is a team of legal professionals who possess extensive knowledge and experience in tax as well as tax in fintech. This industry-specific expertise allows them to provide tailored legal solutions that align with the unique challenges and opportunities our business faces. With their extensive network Integrites can seamlessly handle international legal matters. This global perspective is a significant advantage for clients with cross-border interests.’
‘Our main point of contact is Viktoriya Fomenko. She possesses a unique blend of legal acumen, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to our organization’s success. Their in-depth industry knowledge and ability to foresee potential legal challenges have consistently set them apart. What we value most in Viktoriya is their dedication to understanding our business intricately, allowing them to provide tailored solutions that align perfectly with our goals.’
‘Integrites combines good legal knowledge with practical application.’
‘Viktoriya Fomenko is exceptional. Calm and detailed but also a good and natural communicator.’
‘The team is top-notch. They possess deep expertise, excellent judgment, and are able to simplify complexity for me as a client. The team is well organized, very good at communication and very supportive as well. I would recommend them for the most challenging situations and cases. ’
‘I work with Tax partner Viktoriya Fomenko. She is a strong lawyer and a brilliant strategist. I would recommend her without hesitation for the most complicated matters. I have a high level of trust in her advice and value her personal attention to the case. Viktoriya is bright, experienced, thorough, it’s a pleasure to work with her.’
Key clients
Syvashenergoprom
Gradoil Group
Dunapack Packaging
Work highlights
- Advising Syvashenergoprom on ongoing tax and customs issues related to the development and operation of the Syvash wind farm, and representing the client in a dispute with the Ukrainian customs authorities
- Representing Gradoil Group in six tax disputes with Ukraine’s state tax authorities, five of which arose during the martial law in Ukraine.
- Advising Dunapack Packaging on various taxation matters in Ukraine, including a dispute with the State Tax Service which is currently considered by the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
Ukraine > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Practice head(s):
Illya Tkachuk
Testimonials
‘Business oriented, solution, flexibility ’
‘Ilya Tkachuk – customer, solution oriented’
‘This is one of the most professional and experienced teams I know on the market. They have a great knowledge of laws and judicial practice. In addition, they have a deep knowledge of business processes, so I do not need to explain to them the peculiarities of our business.’
‘My main contact is Illya Tkachuk, the сorporate and M&A partner, a skilled lawyer who is deeply involved in each our project. He works alongside his team which often makes the difference with other firms from my previous experience. I mostly communicate with the senior team which includes Vasyl Yurmanovych and Inna Kostrytska, both great lawyers.’
‘In our particular case, an individual approach and confidentiality were important to us. The Integrities company not only takes into account the specifics of our market, it helps to find a solution to a non-standard situation. It is very difficult to balance between maintaining your company and at the same time helping other companies. I have never met such professionals with a very flexible work schedule, which is very important for us.’
‘We are incredibly pleased to work with Ilya Tkachuk. This specialist takes a broad view of the business, helps find vulnerabilities and offers specific solutions. Constant contact with him at any time of the day is very valuable. I would also like to mention Victoria Fomenko, she knows her business just perfectly and does not overload us with unnecessary information, while bringing to our attention the risks and consequences of certain decisions. The work is carried out comprehensively, individually, promptly and mega professionally.’
‘We mostly work with Illya Tkachuk who is our prior contact. He is an experienced transactional lawyer and skilled negotiator. We trust his opinion on many practical issues and we never loose with it. Apart from this, there is a good team working for Illya. ’
‘Integrites is an exceptional firm for me as they combine international standards with deep knowledge of local laws, regulations and judicial practice. Their main advantage compared to others is the great team of lawyers. I also like their billing transparency and communication skills. I always know what is the status of works and fees.’
Key clients
Acino Pharma AG
Air Products
Autodoc
Concorde Capital
Dunapack Packaging
Emergy
InTiCa Systems AG
Itron
Kovalska Group
Layher
Logoplaste
Saint-Gobain Construction Products
Savencia
Servier
Vetropack
Work highlights
- Advised Itron on complex corporate restructuring of its Ukrainian subsidiaries.
- Advising Bas IP on the pre-sale structuring of business in multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising Hypra Fund on the acquisition of shares in a US-based product company.
Ukraine > Competition Tier 2
Practice head(s):
Vyacheslav Korchev
Testimonials
‘A team very knowledgable, available and with a strong connection with the local authorities. ’
‘Vyacheslav Korchev is very available, despite the circumstances. He is solution-driven, which is very valuable for us and our clients. Always a pleasure to work with him. ’
‘Integrites is known and respected in the market, they have wide expertise and reputable lawyers. The team is resourceful and diligent, I like how easily they handle complicated legal issues.’
‘Vyacheslav Korchev is a brilliant trouble shooter, smart and discreet. He combines remarkable negotiation skills, wide network and practical outlook. I greatly appreciate his ability to find solutions for the intricate cases and strongly recommend him for all kinds of competition issues. ’
‘They are quick, competent, pleasant. ’
‘Vyacheslav Korchev is really cool. Clever, charismatic, nice. ’
‘The team is well-organized and skillfully combines and implements the skills of each member. I must note the high level of communication, loyalty and focus on the client’s interests.’
‘ I must mention Vyacheslav Korchev and Viktoriya Fomenko, attentive to the essence of the task and the desired result. What makes them different from their competitors is their non-standard approach, attentiveness and informality in communication.’
Key clients
Market Universal
MHP
Bank Alliance
Kovalska Group
Megogo
Q Partners
MTI
Winner Imports
Khlibni Investytsiy
Yuria-Pharm
Work highlights
- Advising Market Universal on a number of issues related to the analysis of the Ukrainian pharmacy market, selection and acquisition of new assets, merger control and market competition issues
Ukraine > Employment Tier 2
Practice head(s):
Inna Kostrytska
Testimonials
‘I am happy to work with Integrites employment team. They are experienced lawyers and provide a wide range of services, from day-to-day HR support to complex dismissals and staff optimizations. They were very attentive to our needs and very responsive providing all details.’
‘The head of the practice Inna Kostrytska is very professional and gifted lawyer. She always takes proactive approach and helps to solve any our problems in the most efficient way. Our HR specialists attend the Integrites HR club, which is led by Inna, and it is always very useful to get to know legal news and practical solutions. We also worked with other lawyers of the team (Vasyl Yurmanovych, Sofiia Movchanets and Iryna Karazhbei Truska) and they were very helpful, nice in communication and and provided advice timely.’
‘Sr Partner Illya Tkachuk and Counsel Inna Kostrytska have shown excellent knowledge in Martial and Employment laws, providing handy and practical advice. While delivering a training course, Counsel Inna Kostrytska demonstrated deep knowlede, her responses to spontaneous questions during Q&A were instant and precise.’
‘The team is really very competent and professional, with client-oriented approach. They provide high-quality advice and show not only good knowledge of law, but also knowledge of the industry. Quickly respond to any requests. ’
‘Partner Illya Tkachuk is an exceptional example of professionalism, business expertise and leadership. The head of employment, counsel Inna Kostrytska, is a brilliant lawyer, very competent, reliable and available 24/7 to offer support in any unforeseen circumstances. Her responses and pieces of advice were accurate, prompt and professional. She seems to be a good leader of her team and I strongly recommend her and her team. We also worked with Vasyl Yurmanovych and Iryna Karazhbei-Truska, both bright lawyers, always ready to help. ’
Key clients
Servier
Savencia Fromage & Dairy Europe
Vetropack Hostomel Glass Factory PRJSC
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Voodoo
Autodoc Ukraine
Itron
Dunapack Packaging
DHL
Johnson&Johnson
Work highlights
- Advising the Ukrainian subsidiary of Servier on numerous Ukrainian labour law issues.
- Advising the Ukrainian subsidiary of Savencia Fromage & Dairy, Zvenyhorodskyi Cheese Processing Plant, on various employment and human resources management issues in Ukraine, including issues related to employees working outside Ukraine, reservation of key employees from conscription to military service during martial law, conscription to military service.
- Advising Autodoc Ukraine on various employment and human resource management issues, including recruitment of persons with disabilities, requirements to employees’ military registration, reservation of key employees from conscription to military service during martial law.
Ukraine > Private client Tier 2
Practice head(s):
Viktoriya Fomenko; Dmytro Marchukov
Testimonials
‘Our experience with the Private Client Practice at Integrites has been truly exceptional. What makes this practice stand out is their extensive experience in providing tailored legal solutions that have consistently met our unique needs. Their team’s dedication to understanding our specific goals and delivering personalised strategies sets them apart from other firms. Moreover, Integrites brings innovation to the forefront with their transparent billing practices that build trust, and a commitment to diversity and collaboration within their team. This combination of expertise and client-centric innovation makes them our preferred choice for private client services.’
‘ The standout quality of the individuals we’ve had the privilege to work with at Integrites is their unwavering dedication to our legal needs, particularly exemplified by Viktoriya Fomenko. Her exceptional expertise in various areas of law, including tax, has consistently set her apart from competitors. Viktoriya’s deep understanding of our unique challenges and her ability to provide innovative, tailored solutions has been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes. In comparison to other firms, it’s her commitment to our success and her exceptional legal acumen that truly distinguishes her and makes Integrites our preferred choice for legal representation.’
Work highlights
- Advising the family of a Ukrainian military serviceman who has allegedly been held captive by the Russian army.
Ukraine > Real estate and construction Tier 2
Practice head(s):
Oleksiy Feliv
Testimonials
‘The firm excelled in delivering services of top-notch quality. They keep deadlines, always come ready, and provide profound expertise in real estate and construction matters.’
‘The project was led by Tetiana Storozhuk, a senior associate. She’s been perfect to deal with. Tetiana is especially skilled in contract drafting, knowledgeable in the architectural monument regulations and construction requirements. I can also acknowledge Oleksiy Feliv who is excellent at unblocking bottlenecks in negotiations and providing timely advice.’
‘Strong attention to detail and always applying a commercial mindset to the opinion and direction.’
‘Tetiana Storozhuk (Senior Associate) and Oleh Zahnitko (Partner) always provide feedback in a reasonable time, to good quality.’
‘I count on the firm 100%, they are always in touch. When you reach out to their lawyers, you can be sure that they will address the request immediately with a precise and detailed feedback to follow. Despite the circumstances and reality in Ukraine they always meet the deadlines and, what’s great, they are physically in Ukraine, ready to help on the ground. The team makes sure the client receives timely deliverables with a great value for money.’
‘I actually percept the firm’s team not just as lawyers but more like teammates. They care about your case as much as you do. During our last assignment we were in constant contact with Illya Tkachuk, partner, and senior associates Tetiana Storozhuk and Serhii Datsiv. They demonstrated the 10 out of 10 points performance which is the level the firm has traditionally kept up in working with us.’
‘I have collaborated with the Firm on numerous commercial real estate leasing projects and can note their exceptional knowledge and expertise in structuring landlord-tenant relationships to protect the client’s interests. Their provided practical guidance regarding the lease within the period of martial law.’
‘I would like to commend the efforts of Tetyana Storozhuk, a senior associate, who played a vital role in supporting these projects. Her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the commercial leases were instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of these projects.’ with remarkable proficiency in drafting intricate construction contracts aligned with international practices and standards, while also excelling in negotiations.’
Key clients
Adidas
METRO Ukraine
Limak Construction Holding
Makyol Group
Porsche Group
American University Kyiv
Kovalska Group
Emergy AS
Saint-Gobain Group
Intica Systems AG
Dunapack Packaging
Cisco
Verlagsgruppe Passau
City council of Truskavets (Ukraine)
Vamed
German-Ukrainian Intercultural School in Kyiv
Notus Estate
Unilever Ukraine
Kronospan
VA Intertrading
Work highlights
- Advising Vamed on three projects related to the design, (re)construction and (re)equipment of three healthcare facilities in Ukraine, including a top-level children’s hospital in Kyiv, with total value of €681m.
- Acting as a lead counsel to Emergy AS (Norway) as sponsor on all aspects of EUR270mln loan facilities from Erste Group Bank AG and Procredit Bank AG, covered by the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), to finance the construction of the Alibunar wind farm in northeast Serbia.
- Advising Saint-Gobain Group on real estate issues related to the establishment of a new plant producing construction mixtures in western Ukraine.
Ukraine > White-collar crime Tier 2
Practice head(s):
Oleksandr Onishchenko; Kristina Shyposha
Testimonials
‘Fast reaction and response, always in touch when need.’
‘The firm is well-established in the market, they know their job well and perform brilliantly. A thoughtful, collaborative and responsive team of pros. I would certainly recommend them as a legal counsel for the most intricate cases.’
‘Kristina Shyposha is my key contact. She is a name to remember – knowledgeable, talented and precisely focused. She is especially great at explaining complicated matters in an easy manner. Coupled with the strategic thinking and dedication, her ability to deliver results makes me 100% confident in her expertise.’
Ukraine > Intellectual property Tier 3
Integrites > Firm Profile
INTEGRITES is a full-service law firm with offices in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, contact offices in Germany and the UK. The firm provides legal service to companies seeking comprehensive advice on large deals and major disputes, as well as day-to-day operation.
INTEGRITES is highly recommended for its cross-border work – investment deals, sophisticated transactions, complex dispute resolution, and for projects which require in-depth industrial expertise.
With profound industry-focused expertise, the firm delivers legal solutions that add value to the business of clients 80% of which are international.
Alongside the countries of presence, INTEGRITES makes its legal expertise available to clients from other jurisdictions through foreign desks – teams of qualified lawyers with German and French language competence. The firm also closely cooperates with a well-established partner network of over 100 international law firms.
INTEGRITES is an internationally recognized legal counsel of choice to clients from the energy sector, in particular, renewables. Climate Change Task Force within the firm provides clients with comprehensive advice on projects targeted at the sustainable development of their business and the country in the context of energy transition and green technologies.
The firm and its lawyers are recognized by the leading legal rankings – Chambers Global/Europe, The Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR1000, GAR100, Who’s Who Legal. The firm has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year award by the Lawyer European Awards 2022 and Chambers Europe Awards 2022.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing Partner, Head of Energy and Natural Resources, Real Estate and Construction, Infrastructure | Dr. Oleksiy Feliv | oleksiy.feliv@integrites.com | |
Senior Partner, Antitrust and Competition | Vyacheslav Korchev | vyacheslav.korchev@integrites.com | |
Senior Partner, Corporate and M & A | Dr. Julian Ries | julian.ries@integrites.com | |
Senior Partner, Head of Corporate and M & A | Illya Tkachuk | illya.tkachuk@integrites.com | |
Senior Partner, Co-Head of Cross-Border Litigation, Private Client | Dmytro Marchukov | dmytro.marchukov@integrites.com | |
Partner, Head of International Arbitration Practice | Olena Perepelynska | olena.perepelynska@integrites.com | |
Partner, Head of Tax and Customs, Co-Head of Private Client | Viktoriya Fomenko | viktoriya.fomenko@integrites.com | |
Partner, Cross-Border Dispute Resolution (Co-Head), International Arbitration | Serhii Uvarov | serhii.uvarov@integrites.com | |
Partner, Head of Domestic Litigation and White-Collar Crime | Oleksandr Onishchenko | oleksandr.onishchenko@integrites.com | |
Partner, Head of Banking and Finance | Igor Krasovskiy | igor.krasovskiy@integrites.com | |
Partner, Banking and Finance | Dr. Oleh Zahnitko | oleh.zahnitko@integrites.com | |
Partner, Public Affairs, Private-Public Partnership, Regulatory | Yarema Kovaliv | yarema.kovaliv@integrites.com | |
Counsel, International Arbitration | Krystyna Khripkova | krystyna.khripkova@integrites.com | |
Counsel, Head of Employment | Inna Kostrytska | inna.kostrytska@integrites.com | |
Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Employment | Vasyl Yurmanovych | vasyl.yurmanovych@integrites.com | |
Counsel, Head of Foreign Desk | Dmitriy Nyshpal | dmitriy.nyshpal@integrites.com | |
Counsel, Banking and Finance | Olena Savchuk | olena.savchuk@integrites.com | |
Counsel, International Trade | Yevgen Ivanets | yevgen.ivanets@integrites.com | |
Counsel, Head of Business Protection, Compliance and Anti-Corruption | Kristina Shyposha | kristina.shyposha@integrites.com | |
Counsel, Antitrust and Competition | Nataliya Kovalova | nataliya.kovalova@integrites.com |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Dr Oleksiy Feliv | Managing partner | View Profile | |
Viktoriya Fomenko | Partner, Head of Tax and Customs, Co-Head of Private Client | View Profile | |
Krystyna Khripkova | Counsel, International Arbitration | View Profile | |
Vyacheslav Korchev | Senior Partner, Antitrust and Competition | View Profile | |
Inna Kostrytska | Counsel, Head of Employment | View Profile | |
Igor Krasovskiy | Partner, Head of Banking & Finance | View Profile | |
Dmytro Marchukov | Partner, Co-Head of Cross-Border Litigation | View Profile | |
Oleksandr Onishchenko | Partner, Head of Domestic Litigation | View Profile | |
Olena Perepelynska | Partner, Head of International Arbitration | View Profile | |
Dr Julian Ries | Senior Partner, Corporate and M&A, Head of German Desk | View Profile | |
Olena Savchuk | Counsel, Banking and Finance | View Profile | |
Kristina Shyposha | Counsel, Head of Business Protection, Compliance and Anti-Corruption | View Profile | |
Illya Tkachuk | Senior Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A, Head of French Desk | View Profile | |
Serhii Uvarov | Partner, Co-Head of Cross-Border Litigation | View Profile | |
Dr Oleh Zahnitko | Partner, Banking and Finance | View Profile |
Languages
Ukrainian English German Spanish TurkishMemberships
American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce Ukrainian Wind Energy Association Confederation of Builders of Ukraine Luxembourg-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (LUCC)International Capabilities
INTEGRITES is a full-service law firm with offices in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, contact offices in Germany and the UK.
To serve the needs of our clients globally, the firm has established French Desk and German Desk which bring together dedicated teams of lawyers with knowledge of specific legal systems and experience working with clients from selected jurisdictions.
Diversity
For years INTEGRITES has maintained a healthy gender balance in the team. In 2022-2024, the ratio between male and female lawyers in our team has remained close to 50% to 50%.
Olena Perepelynska, Partner and Head of International Arbitration, demonstrates a genuine commitment to promote gender diversity in the firm and legal profession in general.
Olena’s activities in the field in particular include:
- active membership in the Global Steering Committee of the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge since 2019
- active membership in ArbitralWomen since 2019
- Her comments on gender equality issues in ADR in Ukraine published in Resolver Magazine, CIArb in March 2023. The piece “Is your branch embracing equity?” included opinion pieces of a number of female ADR practitioners on gender- and diversity-related aspects in their home jurisdictions.
- speaking at International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity event hosted on March 8, 2023, by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators where Olena has been a Fellow (FCIArb) and member of the CIArb Approved Faculty List (since 2019)
- Sharing her experience on Arbitrating During Wartime: From Managing Basic Logistics to Addressing Bias at the Mute OFF Thursdays, networking and knowledge-exchange platform for women in arbitration, held in 2023
Interviews
Dr. Oleksiy Feliv, Managing Partner
Managing partner Oleksiy Feliv explains how INTEGRITES went through the year of war in UkraineWhat do you see as the main points that differentiate your firm from your competitors?
INTEGRITES is an independent Ukrainian law firm with a substantial international background (80% of our partners come from international firms). We have distinct industry focuses on energy, agriculture, heavy industries, IT and Tech, defense and healthcare. We are the first law firm in Ukraine specializing in energy transition projects with a positive climate effect.
The majority of our practices, including Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Construction, Energy, Dispute Resolution, are involved in the Climate Change Task Force established by the firm. Basically, it’s a large pool of dedicated lawyers with the in-depth knowledge of the energy transition projects’ peculiarities, who support clients in their business ventures related to green transition and zero carbon commitment. The Task Force also supports clients with green financing, policy framing and advocacy, development of renewables, trading of green energy, hydrogen and energy efficiency.
Another point of differentiation is in our corporate structure and talent management. INTEGRITES is known for its open attitude towards equity partnership. Our lawyers have a clear and transparent vision of their career path in the firm which enables them to grow from a paralegal to a senior (or equity) partner – and this is quite a rare case in the Ukrainian legal market.
Finally, INTEGRITES is unique in its active business development approach providing partners with the respective infrastructure within the firm. This ensures permanent and healthy development of each partner’s business case.
All the above helped INTEGRITES to safely go through the war. We managed to keep all our staff and remunerations and even make new hires.
Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?
Real estate and Construction, Energy, M&A, Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance – we see immense potential for the transactional and industry-focused practices in the post-war period. Ukraine will undergo massive transformations and
see many investors entering our country during probably the largest reconstruction in Europe in decades. Energy and infrastructure, housing stock are among the key priorities in the Government’s rebuilding plan. This very well matches our core competences. The reconstruction of Ukraine is envisaged to be green which also corresponds with the firm’s strategy and focus. Additionally, our Dispute Resolution practices will remain busy over the next years, suing Russia for the damages it caused to our clients.
What’s the main change you’ve made in the firm that will benefit clients?
Our clients enjoy the combination of lawyers and industry experts when they work with us. We believe that being an expert in your area of law is no longer enough. That’s why we encourage mid to senior level lawyers to choose and explore the chosen industry, deepen their expertise and knowledge of its peculiarities, stakeholders, network. This approach proved to be very effective.
Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?
We came prepared to the difficulties which the war and power outages brought to our business. We moved all our IT infrastructure to the cloud during the pandemic and got used to the productive remote work. Actually, cloud technology was one of the key factors which helped us to continue serving clients even during the initial stage of war and till now.
Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?
- We handle many cases with a project finance element. In most of them, leveraging its broad network and experience in the market, the firm engages in negotiations with the potential donors, from the initial stage to the agreement.For example, In 2019, INTEGRITES became the pioneering law firm to implement the first non-resource project financing (Syvash wind farm) in Ukraine’s renewables. The agreement between NBT AS (now – EMERGY AS), Total Eren and the EBRD was signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos in presence of the President Petro Poroshenko. Since then, most of the firm’s client work in renewables included project finance element which implies assistance in building lender-to-investor partnerships and support with negotiations on financing.
- We have a solid experience in policy shaping and advocacy in a number of industries, helping our clients reach their business goals with these instruments. To name just one example out of many, I have been an active contributor to elaboration of the Memorandum between the Ukrainian Government and investors into renewable energy sector which subsequently became the basis for the new sectoral law on the feed-in-tariff passed in July 2020.
- We are engaged in the industry-focused pro bono work. A good example is our partnership with the Affordable Housing Institute (USA) for the Rehousing Ukraine Initiative. RUI involves the lawyers from the firm’s Banking & Finance, Real Estate & Construction, and Corporate Law practices, in-house analytical and PR teams. As part of RUI, INTEGRITES volunteered to advise the Ministry of Communities and Territorial Development of Ukraine and other agencies of the Ukrainian government on policy development and to advise local communities and territories on their projects to receive and integrate internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms – where do you see the firm in three years’ time?
In three years (and actually much longer ahead) I see INTEGRITES sticking to its declared corporate values and reflecting them in its business strategy. Our main values are our people and our clients. We are committed to actively contribute to the rebuilding of Ukraine and to bring foreign business into the country. We see our firm significantly growing over the next years.