Ilyashev & Partners’ 'absolutely outstanding' team advises both domestic and international clients on corporate governance frameworks, compliance programs, and anti-corruption audits. The practice is co-led by 'exceptional leader' Mikhail Ilyashev, who specialises in restitution, and Roman Marchenko , who has expertise in asset alienation matters. The group frequently conducts due diligence, document reviews, and risk assessments for its corporate clients.
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Testimonials
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- I'm satisfied as a client with their performance, approach, and cooperation!
- ‘The partners that have given us advice seem to have an ability to quickly analyse the crux of the matter at hand. The advice has always been technically detailed, with practical suggestions on how to solve the issues at hand.’
- ‘Absolutely outstanding corporate team, true leaders in corporate law. They understand our business better than anyone else. Advice is always clear, precise, and practical. We trust them with the most sensitive corporate matters. They handle massive, high-stakes projects with ease. They bring together deep knowledge of Ukraine and international benchmarks. Compared to other firms, they are faster, smarter, and more strategic.’
- ‘Mikhail Ilyashev is an exceptional leader. He combines vision, authority, and unmatched deal-making experience. He is always focused on results and commands absolute trust in negotiations.’
- ‘Ilyashev & Partners is the firm I turn to whenever significant corporate issues arise. Over the years, they have supported us in a wide range of matters – from restructuring and governance to acquisitions and joint ventures. A precise and flexible team, the team responds rapidly, adapts to unexpected changes, and always keeps our interests at heart.’
- ‘Mikhail Ilyashev is the person I trust most in corporate matters. He has a unique talent for balancing legal complexity with commercial reality, making even the most difficult transactions feel manageable. In negotiations, he is firm but fair, able to secure outcomes that protect his clients while keeping the deal moving forward. What makes him different is his personal involvement – he is always present, available, and fully committed to achieving the best result. With Mikhail, I always feel that nothing is left to chance.’
Key clients
- Nestle
- Mondelez
- Centravis
- Coca-Cola
- SMK Group
- Unilever
- Inditex
- Grupa PZU
- CRH
- Syngenta
- CHS
- Volynholding
Work highlights
Led the corporate governance transformation of a leading Ukrainian company, aligning its corporate policies and governance framework with international best practices and ESG standards.
Advised a logistics company on a corporate restructuring and debt reallocation project across its Ukrainian and European entities to improve operational efficiency and financial stability.
Advised a major manufacturing group on restructuring ownership of production assets in Ukraine to mitigate wartime risks and ensure business continuity.
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Practice head
Mikhail Ilyashev; Roman Marchenko