Asters deals with highly complex domestic and cross-border disputes and international arbitration matters, and has broad capabilities in various types of disputes spanning commercial, regulatory, criminal, insurance and family law. The team works with notable clients from a wide range of industries, including banking, telecoms, retail, transport and logistics. Managing partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy acts as head of the international arbitration and cross-border litigation practice, with a concerted focus on multi-jurisdictional matters. Gleb Bialyi and Andriy Pozhidayev jointly head up the domestic litigation practice; the former typically represents clients in commercial, civil and administrative proceedings, whilst the latter bolsters the team's expertise in banking, contractual, corporate and labour disputes. Oleksandr Volkov, Oksana Legka and Sergiy Dusanovsky bring further strength to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are extremely organised and highly responsive to any queries. The lawyers are genuinely committed to providing the best possible client advice and collaborate effectively with lawyers from other jurisdictions.’
- ‘Anna Tkachova stands out for her deep legal understanding and her continuous commitment to providing the best possible client service. She consistently thinks of innovative ways to support cases from a Ukrainian law perspective and brings real value to complex matters.'
- ‘Oleksandr Frolov is very responsive and knowledgeable.’
- ‘Reliable and skilled.’
- ‘Asters stands out for its attention to detail, flexible and practical approach, and strong strategic thinking. The team delivers excellent research and thorough analysis, enabling creative yet effective solutions. Compared to other firms, Asters distinguishes itself through consistency, precision, and the ability to anticipate risks several steps ahead, giving clients confidence and a sense of security.’
- ‘Daryna Ushchapivska stands out for her exceptional attention to detail, clarity of advice, and ability to translate complex legal matters into clear, practical solutions. She combines deep technical expertise with a client-oriented mindset, always remaining approachable and responsive.’
Key clients
- The State of Ukraine
- Ministry of Finance of Ukraine
- Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
- JSC CB PrivatBank
- Home Box Office
Work highlights
Representing the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the inter-state proceedings being brought by Ukraine against the Russian Federation before the European Court of Human Rights to address an unprecedented scale of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the occupied territories of eastern Ukraine.
Successfully acted as national legal counsel to PrivatBank in multi-billion dollar English litigation against its former owners.
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Practice head
Oleksiy Didkovskiy; Gleb Bialyi; Andriy Pozhidayev
Other key lawyers
Oleksandr Volkov; Oksana Legka; Sergiy Dusanovsky; Anna Tkachova; Oleksandr Frolov; Daryna Ushchapivska