ADER HABER > Kyiv, Ukraine > Firm Profile

ADER HABER
7 Klovsky Uzviz 14th floor
Business Center “Carnegie Center”
01021, Kyiv
Ukraine

Ukraine > Employment Tier 2

ADER HABER provides comprehensive employment advice under martial law, including employment contracts, wages and changes in working conditions. The team is regularly called upon for representation in labour inspections under martial law. It regularly advises on suspensions and terminations, as well as the employment of foreigners in Ukraine. Anna Movchan leads the team, leveraging her specialist expertise in labour relations under martial law to advise on employee reservations, military records and legal relations with mobilised workers. She is regularly called upon to represent clients in labour disputes, negotiations with trade unions and in inspections of the State Labour Service of Ukraine.

Practice head(s):

Anna Movchan; Oleksandra Fedotova

Key clients

Ukrnafta JSC

Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine

I&U Group

Unex Bank

BISCUIT FACTORY No. 1, LLC

State Enterprise ‘Elitne Research Farm of Plant Production Institute named after V. Ya. Yuryev of NAAS’

PTAE ‘Uman Greenhouse Complex’

Work highlights

  • Representing the interests of Ukrtatnafta JSC in a dispute with a former top management employee regarding the collection of additional wages in the form of an annual incentive bonus.
  • Representing the interests of the company, which ensures the transportation of natural gas to consumers of Ukraine and the countries of the European Union, in the courts regarding the collection of bonuses based on the results of work for the year.
  • Representing a company that provides natural gas transportation to consumers in Ukraine and the European Union, in a dispute with the controlling body – the State Audit Service of Ukraine.

Ukraine > Private client Tier 2

Ukraine > Real estate and construction Tier 2

Headed by Oleksandra Fedotova, ADER HABER is commended as an ‘integrated team with cross-functional skills.’ Fedotova is knowledgeable of a broad range of natural resource matters, while Dmytro Nikolov is well-versed in agricultural matters. Yaroslava Lahan’s recent caseload encompasses office acquisitions.

Practice head(s):

Oleksandra Fedotova

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They have a very good brand image on the market, as well as reputation and experience.’

‘Tailor-made support by a integrated team with cross-functional skills.’

‘Very professional and structured support.’

‘Oleksandra Fedotova’s strategic vision makes her stand out. We also appreciate her personal qualities.’

Key clients

Watsons

I&U GROUP

MERX

Ukizv

Technova

Work highlights

Ukraine > Tax Tier 2

ADER HABER is adept in the tax aspects of audits, appeals, and insolvencies, and is praised for its ‘excellent expertise in taxes and tax litigation’. Stanislav Karpov, who specialises in disputes, leads the department alongside Tatiana Daniltseva, whose tax expertise is augmented by further aptitude in insurance.

Practice head(s):

Stanislav Karpov; Tatiana Daniltseva

Other key lawyers:

Vadym Ponomarenko

Testimonials

‘We are deeply satisfied by the level of expertise, client-oriented approach, and outstanding results manifested by the AH tax team. Highly recommend Ader Haber as a tax consultant on various tax matters, including the most complex ones.’

‘Tatiana Daniltseva is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and experienced tax lawyers in Ukraine. Tatiana has the proven record of successful representation of Ader Haber clients’ interests on various tax matters, including the most complex ones.’

‘Excellent expertise in taxes and tax litigation, goal-oriented team, paying attention to important details.’

‘I’ve worked a lot with Stanislav Karpov. I can note his significant experience, high level of expertise and ability to interact with clients’ in-house lawyers.’

Key clients

“MHP” PJSC

LLC “VINNYTSIA POULTRY FARM”

“STARYNSKA POULTRY FARM” AGRICULTURAL JSC

“MYRONIVSKY PLANT OF MANUFACTURING FEEDS AND GROATS” PRJSC

STAROKONSTANTYNIV DAIRY PLANT, Subsidiary

“EURO RECONSTRUCTION” LLC

“PANDA”

INVESTCAPITAL LLC

Work highlights

Ukraine > White-collar crime Tier 2

ADER HABER has ‘an outstanding reputation for criminal fraud cases’, thanks to its ‘deep bench of tenacious litigators able to take on any type of dispute’. Eleonora Yemets, who is currently chair of the White-collar crime Committee of the Ukrainian Bar Association, and Volodymyr Babichev lead the practice. The work spans investigations of misappropriation, embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, abuse of authority and corruption offences.

Practice head(s):

Eleonora Yemets; Volodymyr Babichev

Testimonials

‘High-quality legal analysis, strategic thinking, great responsiveness.’

‘Eleonora Yemets is excellent, very focused, commercial and excellent with customers. It is a pleasure to work with her.’

‘ADER HABER has an outstanding reputation for criminal fraud cases – which is fully justified. They have a deep bench of tenacious litigators able to take on any type of dispute. Volodymyr Babichev and Eleonora Yemets are particularly strong.’

‘Volodymyr Babichev is a true market leader. He is incredibly good at the strategy and client-handling, but remains completely on top of the details and the important facts. He motivates the whole team, including counsel, brilliantly, and is one of the genuinely big names in criminal law in Ukraine.’

‘A team committed to solving client matters. Up-to-date professionals with high technical knowledge. Procedural assertiveness.’

‘Volodymyr Babichev is one of the most knowledgeable people we have ever worked with on WCC matters. His understanding of the various issues are excellent. We would highly recommend him. Eleonora Yemets is equally a delight to work with. She is always available, never misses an internal deadline and has an in-depth understanding of the subject matter.’

Key clients

Porsche Ukraine LLC

Adidas Ukraine

State Enterprise ‘Elitne Research Farm of Plant Production Institute named after V. Ya. Yuryev of NAAS’

SENSE BANK

Kyivgaz JSP

I&U Group

Uman greenhouse complex

The Bar Association

Ukraine > Competition Tier 3

ADER HABER advises large manufacturers, brand and trade mark owners on antitrust compliance and regulations, including investigations by the Antimonopoly Committee. Practice head Denys Dutchak brings to the team particular expertise in the agro-industrial sector. He leads the group alongside Viktor Zalizniuk, who is experienced in interaction with state bodies and local governments, providing support on investment and PPP projects. Iaroslava Lahan co-leads, specialising in unfair competition and advertising law. Andrii Lozko is another name to note.

Practice head(s):

Denys Dutchak; Viktor Zalizniuk; Iaroslava Lahan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘In our opinion, the uniqueness of this practice lies in the approach to solve the most complicated issues. The advice prepared by the practice team is not only legal advice, but also contains a business component, which allows for a smooth and painless implementation in the company’s daily operations.’

‘The vast majority of consultants we have dealt with approach the issue as a legal problem, not a business one – this practice successfully combines these two aspects. The practice is made up of lawyers who have been in-house counsel in the past, which gives them the ability to provide advice in the style described above.’

‘This team has valuable in-house experience. One of the people we would like to highlight is Denis Dutchak. Denis is able to find a solution that will satisfy all parties, such solutions usually not only solve the problem today, but also construct a future without such problems.’

‘We would like to single out Andrii Lozko, senior associate of the practice. Andrii is skilful at finding non-standard solutions and often successfully defends the company’s position in front of parties who are negatively inclined in advance.’

‘Very good brand image on the market; reputation and experience; tailor-made support by an integrated team with cross-functional skills. Very professional and structured support.

‘Our company has been satisfied with the results of cooperation for many years.’

‘Iaroslava Lagan: very available, very attentive, a strong ability to understand issues.’

Key clients

SCATEС

The Carpathian mineral waters

Higher Education Institution ‘National Academy of Management’

Ukraine Sigmund Freud University

Universal Bank

The Coca-Cola-Ukraine Limited LLC

MetLife

Kyivgaz JSC

Urproduct Group

Work highlights

  • Provides corporate governance for the Ukrainian establishment of SCATEC’s business and is directly involved in making corporate solutions for the client’s current needs, in particular, license conditions and requirements of the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities.
  • Acted as a legal advisor to Sigmund Freud University Ukraine, supporting the client at all stages of obtaining licenses from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for educational activities and the necessary regulatory documents to start operating in Ukraine.
  • Acted as an advisor in the acquisition of the Private Joint Stock Company Higher Educational Institution ‘National Management Academy’ and developed a detailed step-by-step action plan for the purchase of securities of the said joint-stock company.

Ukraine > Dispute resolution Tier 3

‘An excellent litigation partner’, ADER HABER handles a range of disputes, from commercial and securities litigation to bankruptcy and creditors’ rights and enforcement cases. The practice also plays an active role in finding mechanisms for compensation for war-related damages. Yuriy Petrenko leads the team alongside Andrii Hvozdetskyi, who specialises in commercial litigation, debt restructuring, asset protection and forensic audits. He brings to the group expertise in the energy sector, advising on disputes in highly-specialised areas, such as oil and gas, electricity, petrochemicals and thermal energy.

Practice head(s):

Yuriy Petrenko; Andrii Hvozdetskyi

Testimonials

‘The firm is a real powerhouse in litigation. The team has excellent technical and writing skills and studies legal issues in depth.’

‘ADER HABER is an excellent litigation partner.’

‘Andrii Hvozdetskyi is an excellent lawyer with excellent knowledge of international litigation matters. He has a sharp legal mind, is very practical and always thinks about the client. It is a pleasure to work with him. He is someone a client can definitely rely on.’

‘Expertise, knowledge of precedents, speed of response.’

‘Yuri Petrenko provides great service and client support; he is a born negotiator and communicator.’

Key clients

LLC «Sumyteploenergo»

Kyivgazenergy, Subsidiary Company

Kyivgaz, JSC

LLC ‘EURO-RECONSTRUCTION’

LLC Firma ‘Technova’

PJSC ‘Cherkasske Khimvolokno’

FUDCOM LLC

BLOCKMASTER Ukraine, LLC

DICEUS

Work highlights

Ukraine > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

ADER HABER offers advice on corporate governance on an international basis, as well as assisting clients in opening representative offices in Ukraine. Joining the team as practice head in February 2023, Denys Dutchak specialises in restructurings and the creation of corporate governance structures on behalf of large companies. Viktor Zalizniuk specialises in large investment projects and PPP, while Iaroslava Lahan brings to the team particular expertise in the energy industry. Liudmyla Krokhmaliuk boasts extensive public-sector experience, and the addition of Andrii Lozko in March 2023 bolstered the team’s corporate governance offering.

Practice head(s):

Denys Dutchak; Viktor Zalizniuk; Iaroslava Lahan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The uniqueness of this practice lies in the approach to solve most complicated issues. The advice prepared by the practice team is not only legal advice, but also contains a business component, which allows for a smooth and painless implementation in the company’s daily operations. The vast majority of consultants we have dealt with approach the issue as a legal problem, not a business one: this practice successfully combines these two aspects. The practice is made up of lawyers who have been in-house counsels in the past, which gives them the ability to provide advice in the style described above.’

‘This team has valuable in-house experience. One of the people we would like to highlight is Denis Dutchak. Denis is able to find a solution that will satisfy all parties, such solutions usually not only solve the problem today, but also construct a future without such a problem. We would also like to single out Andrii Lozko, senior associate of the practice. Andrii is skilful at finding non-standard solutions and often successfully defends the company’s position in front of parties who are negatively inclined in advance.’

‘The team has extensive expertise in corporate and M&A. They are client-focused and always willing to better understand our operations in order to provide us with the best possible advice.’

‘We work with Denys Dutchak, who has become a true ally in our risk management and strategies. His mastery of his files leads us to trust him almost completely. Denys Dutchak is a very available and proactive lawyer.’

‘Denys Dutchak, the partner, and Andrii Lozko, senior associate, are very efficient in terms of time, costs and quality. They are always ready to provide a prompt opinion to the point on a complicated matter.’

Key clients

SCATEС

The Carpathian mineral waters

Higher Education Institution ‘National Academy of Management’

Sigmund Freud University Ukraine

Universal Bank

The Coca-Cola-Ukraine Limited LLC

MetLife

Kyivgaz JSC

Urproduct Group

Work highlights

  • Advises SCATEC on corporate governance for the Ukrainian establishment of its business.
  • Acted as a legal advisor to Sigmund Freud University Ukraine, supporting the client at all stages of obtaining licenses from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for educational activities and the necessary regulatory documents to start operating in Ukraine.
  • Acted as an advisor in the acquisition of the private joint stock company Higher Educational Institution ‘National Management Academy’ and developed a detailed step-by-step action plan for the purchase of securities of the said joint-stock company.

Ukraine > Energy

ADER HABER is emerging as a player in the energy market with tax and litigation specialist Tetiana Daniltseva and head of disputes Andrii Hvozdetskyi increasingly advising domestic and foreign businesses on projects for the extraction and processing of energy resources, waste management and power generation.

ADER HABER is a recognized leader in the provision of comprehensive legal services in Ukraine and is in the TOP 5 of leading law firms in Ukraine.

ADER HABER  enjoys a  reputation as a leading Ukrainian law firm with full-service practice. We confidently take a leadership role in business protection, GR, commercial and administrative law, bankruptcy, real estate, construction, land, energy, labor law, tax controversy and litigation practice.

Our team has both legal knowledge and experience, as well as industrial insight. This allows us to take into account forecasts, trends and possible risks of the industry, in which the client works, at all stages of project planning and implementation.

Our services are based on the three basic needs of each business: the creation of a business and the launch of operational processes, the development and reliable operation of the company’s system, and risk management.

We focus on spheres that form the country’s economic stability: industry, agriculture, service sector, wholesale and retail trade.

We have 18 years of successful work with foreign and local corporations, governments, state-owned companies, and public sector organizations, investors, banking institutions and private clients.

ADER HABER lawyers represent the interests of flagships of the national economy and international companies in national courts and international arbitration. We manage real estate portfolios of national and international brands.

Our experts advise on tax risks and protect the interests of large businesses in tax disputes.  We provide comprehensive legal assistance to banks, financial institutions and investors.

The list of our Clients includes global corporations  of the Fortune Global 500, big Ukrainian and foreign companies operating in various sectors of economy.

In addition, to the services covered by our practices and specialization, we provide advise on issues that have become relevant due to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation: business relocation, protection and return of assets, restructuring of credit obligations, taxation and insurance during martial law, issues of labor law, mobilization , migration.

Additionally, ADER HABER lawyers conduct analytical and practical work on issues of business functioning in force majeure circumstances and reconstruction of Ukraine after the war.

From February 24, 2022, the entire ADER HABER team works 24/7 and remains in Ukraine.

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STATEMENT OF ADER HABER LAW FIRM ON TERMINATION OF BUSINESS WITH COMPANIES WHO CONTINUE OPERATING IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION:

No violence can be justified or forgiven! The invaders are destroying our homes, killing civilians, including many children. They are destroying our infrastructure, which has been so carefully rebuilt; kindergartens, schools and hospitals have innocently been under the blows of the enemy. Some areas are already on the verge of ecological catastrophe. They are trying to destroy not only our history, but each of us.

In this difficult time, we cannot remain aloof. We refuse to provide services and also do not carry out any cooperation with legal entities and individuals of the Russian Federation and with everyone who is associated with them.

Our team helps ZSU and territorial defense in different parts of the state in all ways available to us.

We believe that victory will be ours! Glory to Ukraine!

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In 2024:

  • ADER HABER and the Turkish Association of Contractors concluded a memorandum of cooperation for the implementation of agreements between Ukraine and Turkey  regarding the participation of the Association’s members in the restoration of the infrastructure of Ukraine, damaged or destroyed as a result of the russian invasion
  • 96% – success rate
  • 410 + – complex cases
  • 998, 1 mln ​​$ – total amount of claims of our clients
  • 490 900 m2 – total area of purchased real estate for our clients
  • 23 500 ha – total land granted for our clients
  • 528,7 mln ​​$ – total value of assets recovered in favor of our clients
Department Name Email Telephone
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Yuriy Petrenko [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Andrii Hvozdetskyi [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Yuriy Petrenko [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Andrii Hvozdetskyi [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Sanctions Proceedings Andrii Hvozdetskyi [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Real Estate and Construction Oleksandra Fedotova [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Agribusiness Oleksandra Fedotova [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Employment & Labour Law Oleksandra Fedotova [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Corporate and M&A Denys Dutchak [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Antimonopoly Practice Denys Dutchak [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Tax disputes Tetiana Daniltseva [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Tax disputes Stanislav Karpov [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
GR Yuriy Petrenko [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
GR Viktor Zalizniuk [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Private client Eleonora Yemets (Salova) [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Business Defence Eleonora Yemets (Salova) [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Military Law Eleonora Yemets (Salova) [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Military Law Volodymyr Babichev [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Criminal Law Eleonora Yemets (Salova) [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Criminal Law Volodymyr Babichev [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
White-Collar Crime Eleonora Yemets (Salova) [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
White-Collar Crime Volodymyr Babichev [email protected] +380 44 280 88 87
Photo Name Position Profile
Tetiana  Daniltseva photo Tetiana Daniltseva Partner, Head of Tax Disputes Practice
Denys   Dutchak photo Denys Dutchak Partner, Attorney, PhD, Head of Corporate and M&A Practice
Volodymyr Babichev photo Volodymyr Babichev Counsel, Attorney, Head of White-Collar Crime Practice
Oleksandra  Fedotova photo Oleksandra Fedotova Partner, Attorney, PhD, Head of Real estate and Construction, Agribusiness
Andrii Hvozdetskyi photo Andrii Hvozdetskyi Partner, Attorney,  Head of Dispute Resolution Practice
Stanislav Karpov photo Stanislav Karpov Counsel, Attorney,  Head of Tax Disputes Practice
Yuriy Petrenko photo Yuriy Petrenko Managing Partner, Attorney,  Head of Dispute Resolution Practice
Eleonora Yemets (Salova) photo Eleonora Yemets (Salova) Counsel, Attorney, Head of White-Collar Crime Practice
Viktor Zalizniuk photo Viktor Zalizniuk Counsel, Attorney, Head of GR Practice
Partners : 5
Counsels : 5
Lawyers : 20
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American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine
European Business Association
Ukrainian Bar Association
Ukrainian Advocates' Association
Ukrainian Real Estate Club
  • ADER HABER is a recognized leader in the provision of comprehensive legal services in Ukraine and is in the TOP 5 of leading law firms in Ukraine : The annual study “Top 50 Law Firms of Ukraine”
  • Law Firm of the Year in Government Relations : Ukrainian Legal Awards of the Year is an annual research project by Yurydychna Praktyka
  • Law Firm of the Year in the Agricultural Sector : Ukrainian Legal Awards of the Year is an annual research project by Yurydychna Praktyka
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  • CLIENT: S. Naumov, Chairman of the Board
    COMPANY/FIRM: Piraeus Bank ICB
    TESTIMONIAL: “ADER HABER lawyers are responsive in their work, presenting a detailed project plan, taking into account all measures aimed at minimizing our costs to achieve the most effective result and obtaining the required success in the support of litigation projects.
    ADER HABER experts provide quality, comprehensive and clear legal advice with a detailed analysis of the specifics of the banking system and the peculiarities of the application of profile legislation.
    We are pleased to recommend ADER HABER as a high-profile representative of Piraeus Bank ICB in litigation projects and a reliable legal advisor for banks”.

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    CLIENT: I. Dushko, Chairman of the Management Board
    COMPANY/FIRM: Retail Group
    TESTIMONIAL: “We express our gratitude to ADER HABER for the fruitful cooperation, professionalism and quality in providing legal assistance for our company.
    During the long-term cooperation, we have been convinced of the high level of professional knowledge and considerable experience of the employees of ADER HABER. We are pleased to recommend ADER HABER as a reliable partner”.

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    CLIENT: M. Gnydka, Head of Legal
    COMPANY/FIRM: Merx
    TESTIMONIAL: We have been cooperating with ADER HABER for a long period, and are certainly impressed with the level of service provided, which is confirmed by our repeated requests for legal assistance in various fields.

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    CLIENT: S. Borislavskiy, Head of Big Data & Revenue assurance & Fraud management
    COMPANY/FIRM: Vodafone Ukraine
    TESTIMONIAL: “We highly appreciate the quality of service provided by the company’s lawyers and we see the prospect of further partnership.
    ADER HABER team can be characterized as professionals who are able to listen carefully and hear true wishes, deeply analyse the situation, explain the potential risks, possible consequences and ways to solve the problem in an accessible language.
    The distinctive feature of ADER HABER is the efficiency and high qualifications of employees, the readiness to respond quickly to the task and provide quality services in a short time”.

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    CLIENT: P. Wautelet, Chairman of the Board
    COMPANY/FIRM: AXA Insurance
    TESTIMONIAL: “ADER HABER is our partner in providing legal services and representing our interests in litigation and extrajudicial dispute resolution and in communication with public authorities.
    ADER HABER experts professionally carry out their duties in good faith, promptly prepare the necessary documents and conclusions, provide clear advice on the planned methods of work and apply them effectively.
    During our cooperation, ADER HABER has formed a strong impression of a highly skilled and competent team focused on achieving a positive result for their clients.
    AXA Insurance strongly recommends ADER HABER as a professional legal adviser”.

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    CLIENT: S. Pylypenko, CEO
    COMPANY/FIRM: Kovalska Industrial-Construction Group
    TESTIMONIAL: “We highly appreciate the cooperation with ADER HABER and are interested in strengthening business relations in the future.
    The work of specialists ADER HABER makes a pleasant impression. It is worth noting high-quality and operational communication at all stages of the project implementation: lawyers provide comprehensive interim reports on request, and initially report on key successes.
    Communicating with ADER HABER specialists creates a trustworthy attitude towards the team on our side, which in the future makes it possible to unambiguously decide to continue working with ADER HABER as one of the key legal counsel.
    We are pleased to recommend ADER HABER as a leading legal counsel for the industrial and construction sectors!”

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    CLIENT: S. Zakharchenko, Deputy CEO
    COMPANY/FIRM: The State Enterprise «Production Association Yuzhny Machine-Building Plant named after A.M. Makarov» (YUZHMASH)
    TESTIMONIAL: “ADER HABER lawyers analyse each practical situation qualitatively, identify potential and hidden risks, build complex strategies for solving identified problems, and propose the implementation of system solutions to prevent such risks in the future.
    ADER HABER team demonstrates a responsible and professional approach to studying the circumstances of the projects, getting additional comments and clarifying explanations, building a strategy for representing interests before public authorities and achieving the required intermediate results”.

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    CLIENT: O. Kozachok, CEO
    COMPANY/FIRM: Avistar
    TESTIMONIAL: “We thank ADER HABER for the quality of the accomplished tasks and fruitful cooperation.
    ADER HABER has established itself as a professional legal partner within the support of our projects in court and extrajudicial way and representation of our interests before the authorities.
    ADER HABER team comprises of specialists who respond promptly to inquiries, provide comprehensive and exhaustive conclusions, reveal hidden risks and explain the issues competently.
    We recommend ADER HABER as a highly professional and trusted legal partner!”

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    CLIENT: V. Zakusilo, Owner
    COMPANY/FIRM: IEAMS
    TESTIMONIAL: “During our cooperation, representatives of ADER HABER made us confident in their ability to provide quality business services.
    We are convinced of the high qualification of ADER HABER experts, their ability to respond quickly to all the nuances found during project support, the willingness to form an individual set of legal mechanisms to address our existing issues.
    Communication with ADER HABER experts builds a trusting attitude towards the team from our side, which in the future allows us to make a clear decision to continue working with ADER HABER as a priority legal counsel”.