The banking, finance, and capital markets team at CMS Ukraine often acts in English law-governed mandates across the region. Practice head Ihor Olekhov advises on insurance, corporate governance, reorganisations, and the financial regulatory framework for banks. Kateryna Chechulina brings strong cross-border capabilities, with a focus on trade and commodity finance, syndicated and corporate lending, and project finance. Bohdan Ilchenko specialises in debt and project finance, cross-border financing structures, and regulatory compliance. Both Chechulina and Ilchenko are English-qualified solicitors.
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‘The CMS team is exceptional. They have supported us pro bono on complex cross-border tax deduction issues, seamlessly engaging experts from different jurisdictions. What makes them unique is their ability to seamlessly involve CMS experts from different countries, ensuring that we always receive well-rounded and practical advice. Their advice is always timely, practical, and delivered with remarkable professionalism and warmth.'
‘The team is very knowledgeable and extremely resourceful. CMS is reactive and reliable, one of the key law firms in Ukraine.’
Key clients
- IFU
- Revolut
Work highlights
Advised IFU on a EUR7m subordinated debt investment in Bank Lviv to support Ukrainian SMEs in sectors like manufacturing, trade, and agribusiness.