Boutique firm Sterling Law is praised for its ‘rare combination of legal acumen, empathy, and professionalism’, offering expertise on citizenship, human rights and asylum claims and appeals. Ruslan Kosarenko advises high-net-worth individuals on business immigration, human rights and extradition matters, while Yuriy Lysenko ’brings a thoughtful, meticulous approach’ to the full gamut of personal immigration cases. Michael Iatsukha, Oksana Demyanchuk and Edward Meade are other key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- 'Sterling Law’s strength lies in its cross-disciplinary collaboration and ability to pivot quickly in response to changes in immigration policy and case law. Their team’s communication is outstanding — they are transparent, always accessible, and proactive in updating clients and instructing parties.'
- 'The individuals I have worked with at Sterling Law demonstrate an exceptional blend of legal expertise, strategic thinking, and genuine care for their clients. What sets them apart is their unwavering dedication, responsiveness, and ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure — often in time-sensitive or emotionally intense cases. I am endlessly thankful to Oksana Demyanchuk.'
- 'Sterling Law’s team stands out for its exceptional commitment to complex and often emotionally charged cases. The team combines deep legal knowledge with a client-centred approach that goes beyond procedural advice — they offer strategic, empathetic, and often urgent support to their clients.'
- ‘Oksana Demyanchuk possesses a rare combination of legal brilliance and genuine empathy. They took the time to truly listen to my story, never making me feel like just another case. Every step of the asylum process was explained clearly and patiently. They meticulously prepared my case, ensured every document and detail was correct, and powerfully advocated for me throughout.'
- ‘The individuals I’ve worked with at Sterling Law have consistently impressed me with their rare combination of legal acumen, empathy, and professionalism. What truly sets them apart from their peers is not just their command of complex human rights and immigration law, but their human-centred approach to every client relationship.'
- 'Yuriy Lysenko brings a thoughtful, meticulous approach to his work, with a clear strength in case preparation and legal argumentation. He stands out for his patience, integrity, and ability to guide clients through complex processes with steady reassurance and clarity.'
Practice head
Ruslan Kosarenko; Yuriy Lysenko; Michael Iatsukha
Other key lawyers
Oksana Demyanchuk; Edward Meade; Andrei Luca; Alexandra Mokrova