Ilyashev & Partners’ banking and finance team advises financial institutions and online payment sector clients on cross-border transactions, corporate governance, cryptocurrency operations, and licensing compliance. The practice is led by managing partner Mikhail Ilyashev, who routinely handles debt recovery, sales of unfinished property shares, and complex insurance mandates, while co-founder Roman Marchenko specialises in insolvency, financial restructuring, and distressed asset management.
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Testimonials
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- ‘In banking and finance, Ilyashev & Partners provide a level of support that feels both highly professional and very personal. This is the best team when it comes to solving non-standard situations. They are highly effective in complex matters. Their advice always comes with concrete options and an honest assessment of risks. I appreciate their ability to reduce uncertainty.’
- 'In contrast to other lawyers I have met, Mikhail Ilyashev's personal commitment sets him apart: he is always available, fully involved, and treats every case with priority. For me, it is not just about his expertise – which is exceptional – but also about his trustworthiness and peace of mind. In this field, I could not recommend anyone more highly.’
- ‘Working with Mikhail Ilyashev is a privilege. In banking and finance matters, where every detail matters and the stakes are always high, Mikhail stands out with his keen strategic mind and ability to find practical solutions. He has guided us through refinancing, investment and regulatory challenges with absolute confidence, always staying one step ahead.'
- ‘I have been working with Ilyashev & Partners for many years, and what makes them truly special is the personal trust I have in the team and in Mikhail Ilyashev himself. Whenever I turn to them, I know that my problems will be taken seriously but also solved with the most satisfactory possible result.’
- 'In banking and finance matters, where the stakes are always high, Roman Marchenko's strategic vision and creativity make all the difference. At the same time, he is very down-to-earth and focused on what really matters for the client – results and peace of mind.’
- I would like to highlight Roman Marchenko: experienced, flexible, understands issues at a glance, offers alternatives, clearly identifies risks and ways to minimize them.
Key clients
- Estonian Center for International Development
- USG
- PZU Ukraine
- Motor (Transport) Insurance Bureau of Ukraine
- Thomas Miller Speciality
- BTA Bank
- Marka Capital
- Clearing House Bank
- Volynholding
- Plasmatec
Work highlights
Advised Volynholding (Nestlé Group) on its $45m production expansion project in Ukraine, covering investment structuring, construction, and regulatory compliance.
Assisted ESTDEV with the registration of the international technical assistance projects for the construction of housing for internally displaced persons in Ukraine.
Represented an insurance company in challenging the National Bank of Ukraine’s regulatory enforcement decision on licence revocation.
Practice head
Mikhail Ilyashev
Other key lawyers
Roman Marchenko