Ilyashev & Partners’ competition practice provides comprehensive antitrust support, including merger and concerted action clearances, as well as representation in unfair competition proceedings. The team is led by Oleksandr Fefelov, who is sought out for his expertise in antimonopoly regulation, PPP-related competition issues, and state aid matters. Valeriia Gudiy advises during regulatory inspections and administrative disputes, including matters involving regulated prices and tariffs. Alina Borovets is also recommended for her competition law expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Ilyashev & Partners conducted a thorough legal review of our procurement regulations and supported us in the antitrust clearance of our property acquisitions. These matters were highly technical and required careful alignment of our humanitarian mandate with the strict demands of Ukrainian competition law.’
- ‘Ilyashev & Partners have been of great assistance in ensuring compliance, while preserving transparency and integrity. We value their ability to deliver efficient and reliable solutions.’
- ‘I recommend Oleksandr Fefelov, widely recognised as Ukraine’s leading competition lawyer, and with good reason. He is practical, insightful, and knows exactly how regulators think. His guidance on procurement and antitrust clearance has been critical for us.’
Key clients
- UPD Holdings Limited
- COFCO Agri Ukraine
- Ivano-Frankivsk Cement Plant
- The Association of Cement Producers Ukrcement
- Tribo Group
- Biopharma
- Ukrrichflot
- BTA Bank
- PZU Ukraine
- Omnifarma
- Golden Tile Ceramic Group
- PlasmaTec
Work highlights
Represented a manufacturer in competition proceedings before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine and the commercial courts, defending against bid-rigging allegations in multiple state auctions for extraction permits.
Represented a national industrial company in an abuse of dominance case before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine concerning obstructed access to electricity infrastructure, successfully defending the client’s right to connect to the energy grid and start production.
Advised a humanitarian organisation on adapting its procurement policies to comply with Ukrainian competition and procurement regulations while meeting international donor standards.
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Practice head
Oleksandr Fefelov
Other key lawyers
Valeriia Gudiy; Alina Borovets