Vasil Kisil & Partners‘ dispute resolution practice has recently been particularly active on mandates focused on pursuing war damages, helping clients enforce insurance for lost property. Managing partner Andriy Stelmashchuk brings his tax expertise to the fore, regularly appearing in relevant disputes before the Supreme Court. Oleg Alyoshin takes the lead on complex international arbitrations, representing clients before arbitral tribunals both in Ukraine and abroad. Oleg Kachmar oversees domestic litigation, representing clients in real estate and construction disputes, as well as insurance and insolvency cases. Vsevolod Mazurenko also brings valuable international experience to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The dispute resolution and arbitration team at Vasil Kisil & Partners is unique in Ukraine for its ability to act as a true hub for multi-jurisdictional disputes. They combine strong Ukrainian law expertise with seamless coordination of proceedings in England, the Baltics, and Eastern Europe, offering London-standard advocacy with local insight.'
- ‘Oleg Alyoshin stands out as one of the leading advocates in the Ukrainian market. What distinguishes him from competitors is his ability to combine deep legal expertise with strategic foresight and commercial judgment. He is not only a strong courtroom advocate but also an excellent strategist who anticipates procedural risks and opportunities well in advance. Clients value his clarity of communication, his ability to explain complex issues in a practical, business-oriented way, and his skill in leading and motivating a talented team.'
- ‘This law firm stands out for its cooperative and well-structured team. While each member has their own zone of responsibility, they equally remain actively engaged in the case as a whole, always keeping the global picture in view.'
- ‘The case was managed by partner Oleg Alyoshin, who demonstrated strategic vision and the ability to keep even the most complex matters under control.'
- 'Vsevolod Mazurenko is highly respected for his rigorous analysis, precision in drafting, and strong case management skills. He ensures that complex cross-border disputes remain well organised, with consistent arguments and evidence across jurisdictions. What makes him stand out is his reliability under pressure and ability to translate high-level strategy into concrete, well-executed legal workstreams.'
Key clients
- Private Joint Stock Company ‘Galicia Distillery’
- Garant Capital Financial Company, LLC
- Poletekhnika LLC, group of companies
- Judge Vitaliy Usatyi
- Bank Alliance, Joint Stock Company
- UNIQA ІNSURANCE COMPANY, PJSC
- Motronivsky Mining and Processing Plant, LLC
- Reuters News & Media Limited, Representative Office in Ukraine
- Shakoor Capital Limited, J.P. Morgan Securities Plc, Pala Assets Holdings Limited, UBS AG, Concorde (Bermuda) Limited, Avalia Investments Limited
- Carlyle Aviation Partners
- MASSYV PLUS LLC
Work highlights
Representing Private Joint Stock Company Galicia Distillery in a claim against a foreign counterparty arising from quality defects and non-payment under a wine supply contract.
Representing a major Ukrainian bank in disputes with UkrEnergo, a private joint stock company with 100% state-owned shares managed by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, and United Energy, an electricity market participant and UkrEnergo’s debtor.
Representing the interests of UNIQA, the international insurance company, in a dispute related to recovery of the insurance indemnity covering wind power plants in Southern Ukraine.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Andriy Stelmashchuk; Oleg Kachmar; Oleg Alyoshin
Other key lawyers
Vsevolod Mazurenko; Ivan Yavnych