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White Collar Crime Team

Ario Law Firm

Kyiv 01011, Ukraine
+38 044 247 55 77
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ARIO LAW FIRM AND EQUITY LAW FIRM ARE REPRESENTING SERHIY PASHYNSKY IN THE SO-CALLED “KURCHENKO OIL PRODUCTS CASE

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP), and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have announced suspicion against former MP Serhiy Pashynsky in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of oil products confiscated in 2014 (which were imported into Ukraine by Serhiy Kurchenko) and causing nearly 1 billion UAH in damages to the state.

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.

 

 

PRO BONO: PREGNANT UKRAINIAN WOMAN WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED IN HUNGARY, ARIO LAW FIRM SECURES HER RELEASE

A client of Ario Law Firm was forced to flee Ukraine, including her native Kherson region, due to Russia’s military aggression. In addition to her newborn child, she was also caring for two minor daughters and elderly parents.

In September 2022, the woman was arrested by Hungarian authorities. The local court ordered her detention on charges of alleged involvement in a crime that Hungarian police categorized as human trafficking. She gave birth while in pretrial detention in Hungary, where neither she nor her child received proper medical or legal assistance.

Ario Law Firm attorneys, Partner Yevhen Hrushovets and Attorney Mykhailo Fliashchenko, successfully had the criminal case dismissed and secured her release, along with her child, from

ARIO LAW FIRM DEFENDS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT IN DISPUTE WITH THE NATIONAL AGENCY FOR CORRUPTION PREVENTION (NACP)

Ario Law Firm successfully defended a Member of Parliament from the 9th convocation of the Verkhovna Rada in a dispute with the National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NACP). The NACP had issued a protocol against the MP under Part 4 of Article 172-6 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (intentional failure to declare assets).

Ario Law Firm attorneys proved that the vehicle, which the NACP claimed was improperly undeclared, had been stolen from the MP’s husband in 2004, and therefore there was no obligation to declare it. As a result, the Pecherk District Court of Kyiv dismissed the case, ruling that no violations had occurred in the MP’s actions.

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Team Services

One of Ukraine’s Premier Legal Teams Specializing in Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime.

Areas of Expertise

  • Advocacy for crime victims in criminal proceedings
  • Defense of individuals under suspicion in criminal investigations
  • Legal counsulting for enterprise business operations
  • Legal representation for clients during investigative procedures: interrogations and searches. Our record for uninterrupted lawyer presence during a search is 2 days
  • Representation and protection of client interests before regulatory and law enforcement bodies, as well as in all levels of courts
  • Conducting attorney-led investigations

Achievements

At the helm of our division is Partner Yevhen Hrushevets, who also serves as Chairman of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. With a profound understanding of criminal law and extensive experience, we remain at the forefront of evolving legal landscapes. This knowledge empowers us to deliver top-tier consultations and support to our clientele. We meticulously conduct attorney-led investigations, scrutinize evidence, and craft robust defense strategies to safeguard the interests of our clients.

Our legal team handles prominent and impactful cases. Notable clients include former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, former Head of the Presidential Administration and ex-MP Serhiy Pashynsky, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, commercial banks, defense enterprises, financial institutions, parliamentarians, and municipal leaders.

Our team, led by Yevhen Hrushevets, has garnered acclaim from numerous national and international rankings.

Industries

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

Testimonials

‘Highly professional attorneys. What I love about them is their constant availability. They’re quick to respond and make prompt decisions. They’re a fantastic and friendly team; working with them feels right.’

‘Partner Yevhen Hrushovets boasts a wealth of experience, a unique strategic mindset, and undeniable credibility. Collaborating with him is always enlightening. As for Attorney Tetiana Melnyk, she’s practically an extension of our own team. She’s dedicated, unflappable, and ever-ready to lend a hand. A consummate legal professional.’

Awards and Recognition

THE LEGAL 500

The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa has released its annual assessment of Ukraine's top-performing law firms. Certainly, within the White-Collar Crime practice, the Ario Law Firm team has consistently held its place among the tier 1 leaders for the third consecutive year.

UKRAINIAN LAW FIRMS. A HANDBOOK FOR FOREIGN CLIENTS

Criminal Law (including White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption, War and Military Crimes) Yevhen Hrushovets, Partner at Ario Law Firm, is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in criminal law and White Collar Crime. Ario Law Firm is highlighted as one of the most prominent firms in this field. The firm is also noted for its expertise in anti-corruption law.

50 LEADING LAW FIRMS OF UKRAINE BY YURIDICHNA PRAKTYKA

Business Protection In the area of business protection, Ario Law Firm ranks among the top 10, with Partner Yevhen Hrushovets also recognized as one of the top 10 lawyers in the field. Criminal Law Ario Law Firm and Partner Yevhen Hrushovets are listed among the top 10 market leaders. White Collar Crime and Anti-Corruption Partner Yevhen Hrushovets is ranked among the top 10 lawyers in these areas. Ario Law Firm is also ranked among the top 15 law firms in the industry.

CHAMBERS EUROPE 2022

Chambers Europe 2022 has recognized Ario Law Firm as a leader in the Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime practice in Ukraine. Additionally, Chambers Europe 2022 ranked the partner Yevhen Hrushovets in the Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime practice.