EVERLEGAL maintains a high dispute resolution profile, representing clients in conflicts with suppliers, regulators and business partners, as well as acting in strategic international arbitrations. The firm has recently been active in matters concerning compensation for war-related damages. Andriy Porayko leads on complex domestic disputes and regulatory proceedings, while Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi focuses on human rights protection and criminal defence work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘EVERLEGAL’s dispute resolution team stands out for its strategic thinking, deep understanding of both Ukrainian and international legal frameworks, and ability to act proactively in legally untested and politically sensitive contexts.'
- ‘This company provided timely and high-quality legal advice and support.’
- 'The team combines legal innovation with practical, results-oriented advice, showing exceptional responsiveness, attention to detail, and a clear commitment to the client’s long-term interests.'
- ‘Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi is our first call for any critical business crime or complex litigation matter. His strategic insight is simply unparalleled. Oleksandr possesses a rare ability to remain calm and focused under immense pressure, providing clear, pragmatic guidance that has successfully navigated our company through its most challenging crises. He is a truly exceptional lawyer and a trusted advisor whose judgment we rely on implicitly.’
- ‘What distinguishes Andriy Porayko from his peers is his rare combination of strategic vision, deep legal knowledge, and pragmatic problem-solving skills.'
- ‘What makes EVERLEGAL's dispute resolution practice unique is their exceptional blend of profound legal acumen with an ingrained commercial pragmatism. From the outset, they operate not just as external legal advisors, but as a strategic extension of our own in-house team.'
Key clients
- Agromino UkrSibbank The National Bank of Ukraine Concorde Capital
Work highlights
Successfully defended the rights of a European chemical manufacturer in a case against the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
Represented a major steel making company in criminal proceedings related to tax payments for natural resources.
Representing a regional landscape park Rivne in a $5m dispute concerning the protection of private ownership rights to a land plot on which a project for the construction of a hotel and restaurant complex is being implemented.
Practice head
Andriy Porayko; Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi
Other key lawyers
Svitlana Teteria; Vsevolod Volkov