Ario Law Firm

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Counsel Mykola Sokolov boasts nearly two decades of experience in jurisprudence. His primary specialization lies in debt restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings. As one of the pioneers in Ukraine, Mykola began advising clients on personal bankruptcy cases and initiated the first legal process aimed at restoring solvency for individuals. Today, he has successfully restructured millions of hryvnias in debts for numerous Ukrainians. At Ario Law Firm, Mykola supports cases involving bankruptcy procedures for large enterprises, representing both debtors and creditors. He also manages matters related to debt recovery and business solvency restoration, among others.

Counsel Serhii Derkach specializes in corporate law and M&A, competition law, and dispute resolution. With 18 years of legal experience, including 6 years as an attorney, Sergiy handles a diverse range of cases, including: Providing legal support for investment attraction; Developing corporate structures and establishing consortiums; Obtaining preliminary conclusions and permits from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (including in the process of small-scale privatization of state-owned enterprises “Ukrspirt” and a single property complex grain mills); Establishing a joint venture with the participation of a foreign investor to build waste recycling plants in the Kyiv region (the project is implemented within the framework of international programs and the Ministry of Environment strategy); Conducting antimonopoly investigations and representing clients’ interests during proceedings on violations of competition law; Providing ongoing support for numerous corporate projects of one of the most famous Ukrainian breweries – “Opillya” and one of the market leaders in electronic auctions in Ukraine, UBIZ.UA; Supporting the sale of a controlling stake in PJSC “Tourist Complex “Cheremosh”; Reorganizing financial companies and coordinating significant participation acquisitions, bringing their activities in line with NBU licensing requirements; Apealing contesting auctions for the sale of special permits for subsoil use and other public procurement.

Partner Andriy Fylyk specializes in a variety of legal practices, including “Bankruptcy and Restructuring,” “Litigation,” “Construction and Real Estate,” “Banking and Financial Law,” and “Business Defense.” Andriy brings substantial expertise in defending clients against raiding attempts, asset tracing, courtroom advocacy, and managing bankruptcy proceedings, representing the interests of both debtors and creditors Among Andriy’s notable cases are the bankruptcy of LLC “Avtodom,” LLC “Belotserkovsky Dairy,” Plant State Enterprise “Ukrburshtyn,” representing the top management of bankrupt Daniel Bank and UKOOPSPILKA, restoring the solvency of the “Eldorado” household appliance network, and more. Andriy’s legal practices consistently receive accolades from leading national and international rankings, underscoring his expertise and commitment to his profession.

YEVHEN HRUSHOVETS

Partner Yevhen Hrushevets is a leading authority in Ukrainian law, specializing in criminal and anti-corruption law, as well as white-collar crime and business protection. He is widely acclaimed for his expertise in criminal law and has handled numerous high-profile cases that have garnered significant attention. His client list includes prominent figures such as former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, Member of Parliament across four terms, Serhiy Pashynsky, and Member of Parliament of the VIII convocation, Maxim Mykytas. He also represents major automobile dealerships like “Arma Motors” and “Viking Motors,” alongside commercial banks and various businesses. In addition to his legal practice, Yevhen Hrushevets is actively engaged in pro bono work. He provides legal representation for families affected by tragedies like the 2020 Ukraine International Airlines plane crash in Iran and victims of large-scale financial scams such as the “B2B Jewelry” scheme. Furthermore, he diligently documents crimes committed by the Russian army in de-occupied territories of the Kyiv region. Since February 24, 2022, Yevhen has voluntarily joined combat missions to defend Ukraine, including participating in the liberation of Zmiiniy Island. In 2023, he was elected to the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and assumed the role of its chairman. Consistently recognized by both domestic and international rankings, Yevhen Hrushevets is esteemed as one of the top legal practitioners in criminal law, business protectin, and white-collar crime.

JULIAN KHORUNZHIY

Senior Partner Julian Khorunzhiy stands out as one of Ukraine’s leading legal minds, repeatedly honored among the nation’s top 100 lawyers. His expertise spans a wide array of legal domains, including “Bankruptcy and Restructuring,” “Corporate Law and M&A,” “Litigation,” “Competition Law,” “Banking and Financial Law,” and more. Among his notable cases, Julian has navigated complex legal landscapes, including the “apartments for 1 UAH”; he has represented high-profile figures such as Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych and Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi. He has also championed causes like returning land in downtown Lviv for community ownership and supporting the financial revival of prominent entities like LLC “LAZ” and the “Eldorado” home appliance network. Additionally, he has represented Concord Bank in disputes with the National Bank of Ukraine, among other significant matters. Furthermore, Julian has played a pivotal role in shaping legal reforms, contributing to initiatives in judicial enforcement, bankruptcy procedures, corporate governance, and beyond. His outstanding contributions have earned him consistent recognition from both Ukrainian and international rankings as one of the foremost legal practitioners in the fields of insolvency recovery, litigation, corporate law, and M&A.

Counsel Olha Koval brings over a decade of legal expertise to the table, with significant courtroom experience, including serving as a session clerk. She currently specializes in criminal law, business protection, and White-Collar Crime, offering extensive guidance to clients during investigative procedures such as searches and interrogations. Additionally, Olha conducts corporate training on these matters. Within Ario Law Firm, she supports high-profile cases, representing a diverse clientele ranging from public officials and politicians to businessmen, enterprises, and financial institutions. Notable representations include advocating for the Lviv City Council in a case involving the unlawful appropriation of land in the city center, fighting for the return of Mikheil Saakashvili to Ukraine, and successfully defending the interests of a state institution director accused of property misappropriation, resulting in an acquittal for her client, among other achievements.

Partner Anna Sydorovych heads the Ario Law Firm Western Ukrainian office. She is specializing in corporate law and M&A, business and tax law, as well as dispute resolution. At Ario Law Firm, Anna provides legal support in cases such as Concord Bank vs. the National Bank of Ukraine, the return of a land plot in the center of Lviv to community ownership, compensation for damages caused by Russian aggression, and many others. Anna Sydorovych has been recognized as one of Ukraine’s leading female lawyers, according to the annual survey conducted by the “Ukrainian Women in Law” by Legal Gazette. She has also earned acclaim in national rankings for her expertise in dispute resolution practice.

ZORYANA SKALECKA

Zoryana Skaletska is a leading figure in the area of medical law, recognized as one of the few experts in Ukraine. She held the position of Minister of Health of Ukraine from 2019 to 2020. As an analyst in medical and pharmaceutical law, Zoryana provides consultancy services to international organizations and contributes to legislative initiatives and expert opinions on healthcare regulation. She has been actively involved in medical reform as an expert in the Reanimation Package of Reforms, leading the medical group from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she has served as a member of the Advisory Council on Healthcare of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Healthcare (2007–2009) and as Chair of the Commission on Healthcare Reform of the Public Council at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (2011–2014). Zoryana is currently Chair of the Board of the NGO “Ukrainian Medical-Legal Association,” a member of the Board of the NGO “Ukrainian League for Palliative and Hospice Care Development,” and Director of the NGO “Health Forum.” She is also a member of the World Medical Law Association. Since 2006, Zoryana has been associated with the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy,” where she serves as an associate professor and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law. She teaches courses on “Human Rights and Biomedicine” and “Medical Law” and directs the program “Ethical and Legal Issues of Bioethics, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Law” at the Center for International Human Rights Protection at NaUKMA. Zoryana’s expertise in medical law has earned her recognition from prestigious national rankings as one of the top experts in Ukraine in her area.

OLEKSII VORONKO

Managing Partner Oleksii Voronko specializes in bankruptcy and restructuring practice and holds a PhD in Juridical Science. He has overseen numerous cases involving the financial rehabilitation of Ukrainian enterprises and individuals. The total sum of creditor claims resolved under his guidance, including those from state and commercial banks, as well as private and state-owned enterprises, amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars. His portfolio includes high-profile projects such as the bankruptcy of Lysychansk Glass Factory “Proletariat,” LLC “Autodom,” LLC “Vik R.S.F.,” and LLC “Koron Agro,” among others. Consistently recognized by prestigious national rankings as one of the leading experts in his area, Oleksii also serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Bankruptcy Law at the Ukrainian Bar Association. In addition to his organizational and managerial duties within the firm, he actively manages projects and represents the company in negotiations with clients and partners.