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Dispute Resolution Team

Ario Law Firm

Kyiv 01011, Ukraine
+38 044 247 55 77
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CONCORD BANK WAS ILLEGALLY LIQUIDATED. THE ARIO LAW FIRM TEAM HAS CHALLENGED THE NBU’S DECISION IN COURT

Dnipropetrovsk Circuit Administrative Court has declared the decision of the National Bank of Ukraine to liquidate and revoke the license of Concord Bank to be unlawful and has overturned it. If the appeal upholds the original court’s decision, the bank’s shareholders will have a clear right to seek compensation from the NBU for the damages caused by its decision. Concord Bank’s interests are represented by the team of Ario Law Firm: Senior Partner Julian Khorunzhiy and lawyers Vadym Slyusar, Anton Didenko and Nadiia Hryshchenko.

SUPREME COURT RULING: ARIO LAW FIRM SUCCESSFULLY RESTRUCTURES $60M IN DEBT

The Ario Law Firm team has successfully led an individual client through a debt restructuring process exceeding $60 million.

Providing full legal support in an individual insolvency case, Ario’s lawyers secured the forgiveness of over 90% of the debt. With the restructuring plan now fully implemented, the Supreme Court has confirmed that no creditor claims remain.

The case was handled by Ario’s legal team, including Partners Oleksii Voronko and Julian Khorunzhyi, Senior Associate Mykola Sokolov, and Associate Serhii Bukhalenkov.

ARIO LAW FIRM SECURES ACQUITTAL FOR STATE ENTERPRISE CEO

The criminal law team at Ario Law Firm, led by Partner Yevhen Hrushovets and Senior Associate Olha Koval, successfully obtained an acquittal for a client accused of misappropriating a company-issued phone and tabletthrough abuse of office.

The appeals court upheld the trial court’s verdict, reaffirming the client’s innocence. The case spanned over six years from initiation to the final appellate ruling.

ARIO LAW FIRM DEFENDS UKRAINIAN BANK AND ITS TOP MANAGEMENT IN DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST “ANTIKOR”

The Ario Law Firm team, led by Senior Partner Yulian Khorunzhyi, alongside Associates Anton Didenko and Nadiia Hryshchenko, successfully defended a commercial bank and its top management in a defamation lawsuit.

The court ruled that the information published by the “Antikor” portal was false. The domain registrant, Teka Group Foundation, was ordered to pay UAH 100,000 in moral damages.

ARIO LAW FIRM SUCCESSFULLY HOLDS ‘STOP CORRUPTION’ NGO ACCOUNTABLE IN DEFAMATION CASE INVOLVING THE PRESIDENT OF THE ‘OPEN DIALOGUE’ FOUNDATION

Ario Law Firm is changing the legal landscape for defamation cases involving online platforms. For the first time in Ukraine, the firm successfully argued that not only the formal owners of websites but also those who directly control the content and operations of the site should be held accountable in such cases.

In this instance, the Obolonsky District Court of Kyiv partially upheld the claims of Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialogue Foundation, in her legal dispute with the Stop Corruption NGO. The court ruled that the information published on www.stopcor.org in 2018 was false and damaging to Kozlovska’s honor, dignity, and business reputation.

As a result, the court ordered the Stop Corruption NGO, rather than the nominal owner of the website, to pay Kozlovska 50,000 UAH in moral damages and to publish a retraction on the website within 10 days after the decision becomes legally binding.

The case was represented by Julian Khorunzhyi, Senior Partner at Ario Law Firm.

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JULIAN KHORUNZHIY-Dispute resolution/ Litigation/Corporate and M&A/Restructuring and Insolvency/GR

JULIAN KHORUNZHIY

Dispute resolution/ Litigation/Corporate and M&A/Restructuring and Insolvency/GR

phone number

+38 067 674 85 64

 emailkh_julian@ario.law
ANNA Partner-Litigation/Restructuring and Insolvency

ANNA Partner

Litigation/Restructuring and Insolvency

phone number

+38 050 370 07 06

 emailann.sydorovych@ario.law
ANDRIY FYLYK-Restructuring and Insolvency

ANDRIY FYLYK

Restructuring and Insolvency

phone number

+38 099 411 00 88

 emaila.fylyk@ario.law
SERHII DERKACH-Corporate and M&A/Competition Law

SERHII DERKACH

Corporate and M&A/Competition Law

phone number

+38 097 923 32 23

 emails.derkach@ario.law
YEVHEN HRUSHOVETS-Criminal Law/White-Collar Crime/Business/Protection Litigation

YEVHEN HRUSHOVETS

Criminal Law/White-Collar Crime/Business/Protection Litigation

phone number

+38 097 156 99 91

 emaile.grushovec@ario.law
OLHA KOVAL-Criminal Law/White Collar Crime

OLHA KOVAL

Criminal Law/White Collar Crime

phone number

+38 096 857 59 60

 emailo.koval@ario.law
JULIAN KHORUNZHIY-Dispute resolution/ Litigation/Corporate and M&A/Restructuring and Insolvency/GR Name:

JULIAN KHORUNZHIY

Dept:

Dispute resolution/ Litigation/Corporate and M&A/Restructuring and Insolvency/GR

 Phone:

+38 067 674 85 64

 Mail:

kh_julian@ario.law

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Team Services

We’ve secured dozens of victories in the Supreme Court and the High Anti Corruption Court. We’re undeterred by the development of Supreme Court new legal positions.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate Litigation
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Debt Collection Litigation
  • Defense in Criminal Proceedings (White Collar Crime, Anti-corruption Cases)
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Reputation Protection and Defamation Cases
  • Antitrust Litigation
  • Tax Disputes
  • Construction and Real Estate Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Disputes
  • Imposing Subsidiary Liability on Beneficiaries and Other Parties

Achievements

Our team is composed of top-tier, seasoned attorneys, led by partners Julian Khorunzhy, Anna Sydorovych, Yevhen Hrushovets, and Andriy Fylyk. With a deep understanding of laws and the best practices in dispute resolution, we remain up-to-date with the latest legal trends. We have a track record of successfully resolving hundreds of client disputes.

We have experience representing clients in the European Court of Human Rights and international commercial arbitrations.

Ario Law Firm’s Senior Partner, Julian Khorunzhiy, has consistently been recognized by both national and international rankings as one of Ukraine’s top lawyers in litigation practice.

Industries

  • Financial Sector
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
  • Retail
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Oil Refining Industry
  • IT Sector
  • Construction and Real Estate
  • Private Clients: Members of Parliament, Government Officials, Mayors of Ukrainian Cities, etc.

Testimonials

‘Julian Khorunzhyi, the senior partner at Ario Law Firm is among Ukraine’s foremost legal experts, demonstrating strategic insight and a deep mastery of his domain. He boasts a rich background in negotiations and adeptly bridges communication gaps, even between entrenched adversaries in a case.”’

‘My experience with the legal team has been overwhelmingly positive. They’re proactive, innovative, and not afraid to venture into uncharted territory where others might tread cautiously. I truly appreciate their approach and their swift responsiveness.’

‘This team consistently delivers winning results. I’ve collaborated with them on multiple cases, some even international in scope.’

‘Julian Khorunzhyi, the senior partner at Ario Law Firm is among Ukraine’s foremost legal experts, demonstrating strategic insight and a deep mastery of his domain. He boasts a rich background in negotiations and adeptly bridges communication gaps, even between entrenched adversaries in a case.”’

‘My experience with the legal team has been overwhelmingly positive. They’re proactive, innovative, and not afraid to venture into uncharted territory where others might tread cautiously. I truly appreciate their approach and their swift responsiveness.’

‘This team consistently delivers winning results. I’ve collaborated with them on multiple cases, some even international in scope.’

‘Julian Khorunzhyi, the senior partner at Ario Law Firm is among Ukraine’s foremost legal experts, demonstrating strategic insight and a deep mastery of his domain. He boasts a rich background in negotiations and adeptly bridges communication gaps, even between entrenched adversaries in a case.”’

Awards and Recognition

LEGAL 500

In the Dispute Resolution practice, Ario Law Firm is placed among the third tier of leading Ukrainian law firms for its performance in 2023.

LEXOLOGY INDEX

Lexology Index (formerly known as Who's Who Legal) is an international legal research platform trusted by leading companies and industry leaders around the world. This year it has recognised Julian Khorunzhiy, Senior Partner at Ario Law Firm, as one of the leading lawyers in the field of 'Commercial Litigation'.

UKRAINE’S 50 LEADING LAW FIRMS BY YURIDICHNA PRAKTYKA

Litigation Ario Law Firm ranks among the top 10 in litigation practice, with Senior Partner Julian Khorunzhiy recognized among the top 15 lawyers in the field.

UKRAINIAN LAW FIRMS. A HANDBOOK FOR FOREIGN CLIENTS

Litigation Ario Law Firm has been recognized as a standout firm in this field. Senior Partner Julian Khorunzhiy is among the most distinguished lawyers in the practice.