Ilyashev & Partners is a go-to for representation in unfair competition, abuse of dominance and violation of antimonopoly legislation cases. It also demonstrates particular prowess in alleged cartel cases. The team’s broad competition practice ranges from obtaining merger and concerted clearances to advice on competition aspects of commercial agreements and public procurement to state aid matters. Oleksandr Fefelov leads the team and excels in matters related to unfair competition, abuse of dominance and anti-competitive practices. He brings to the team a wealth of experience and a successful track record representing clients before the Antimonopoly Committee in disputes, violations and state aid cases. Valeriia Gudiy is regularly called upon to represent clients in courts at all levels in unfair competition appeals.
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‘The team at Ilyashev & Partners includes experienced and highly qualified lawyers across various sectors of the economy, thus meeting all the needs of our company. We encounter many complex issues, which require the expertise and practical skills of lawyers with different specialisations. Choosing Ilyashev & Partners allows us to receive comprehensive legal services without needing to consult specialists from other law firms. Another significant advantage of this firm is the presence of regional branches, which speed up task execution and reduces financial burden.’
‘Alexander Fefelov is a highly qualified specialist in antitrust law.’
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
Work highlights
Obtaining permits for the acquisition of distilleries of the Ukrspirt Concern.
Representing a Ukrainian industrial manufacturer within the framework of an appeal to the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine on abuse of the monopoly position by the regional electricity supplier.
Preparing a defense strategy for exploration companies accused of anti-competitive concerted actions to distort the results of the auction for the purchase of special permits for the use of subsoil.
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Practice head
Oleksandr Fefelov
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Valeriia Gudiy