Aequo handles a wide range of structurally sensitive, multi-jurisdictional disputes, including commercial arbitrations, sanctions-related cases, and restructurings. The team has recently built a focus on developing litigation strategies in disastrous damage recovery, where it has represented a range of clients from various industries across the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology spaces. Practice head Oleksiy Filatov stands out as ‘a real star of the profession’, routinely acting in landmark disputes before the Supreme Court. On the corporate and regulatory side, Olena Pertsova is a key senior name, with Vadym Maistruk assisting in high-stakes litigation across corporate, commercial, banking, and regulatory disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We are sincerely grateful to the Aequo team for their highly professional assistance in resolving complex legal disputes.'
- ‘Aequo are a phenomenal firm. I have worked with them on a complex high-value cross-border fast-moving dispute. They delivered an exceptional result for their client: total dedication, brilliant tactical and strategic planning, long and tireless hours, a perfect result, delivered on time and a stand-out success in every way.’
- ‘This company provided timely and high-quality legal advice and support.’
- ‘The team consistently delivers practical outcomes from high-stakes, unprecedented disputes. We’ve seen this in matters reaching the Grand Chamber and the Joint Chamber of the Supreme Court. We particularly value their innovative and practical approach, which includes exceptional document drafting, technology-supported knowledge sharing, and close partner-associate collaboration.’
- ‘We have been pleased to work with Olena Pertsova and Vadym Maistruk, exceptional litigators, for many years. Olena and Vadym stand out through their significant courtroom impact, unmatched document drafting, and pragmatic business approach. Olena sets the strategic direction early, keeps the case on track, and excels in the courtroom. Vadym is an accomplished attorney and a key driver of progress.'
- ‘Matured, pragmatic and experienced, especially in courts.’
Key clients
- Agroprosperis Group
- ArcelorMittal
- Auchan
- Register of Damage for Ukraine
- Corteva Agriscience
- Danone
- Darnytsia
- Guala Pak
- Deposit Guarantee Fund
- Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine
- Inditex Group
Work highlights
Represented national gas pipeline operator GTSOU in disputes against regional gas networks regarding underpayment and miscalculated gas transportation charges.
Represented the Agroprosperis Group in over 80 complex disputes with the Ukrainian tax authorities concerning the application of a reduced withholding tax rate under the Ukraine–Cyprus Double Tax Treaty.
Represented Kusum Pharm in a dispute with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine which related to the issue of nationalising 50% of the shares in a Ukrainian pharmaceutical company belonging to an Indian investor.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Vadym Maistruk
Practice head
Oleksiy Filatov
Other key lawyers
Olena Pertsova; Yevgen Levitskyi; Vadym Maistruk