ADER HABER continues to act on a wide range of high-value disputes, including complex arbitration proceedings and contentious mandates for major energy and IT sector clients. Andrii Hvozdetskyi and Yuriy Petrenko oversee the work; between them, they brings deep expertise in asset protection, forensic audits, highly specialised energy-related disputes, and financial restructurings to the group. Counsel Artem Vitsenko also plays a key role within the group, and is noted for his 'thorough preparation, precision in procedural matters and strong advocacy at trial'.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Yuriy Petrenko is a born negotiator and legal expert.'
- ‘Their team provide a 360 degree service 24/7, they very client responsive and responsible.’
- ‘Andrii Hvozdetskyi is an experienced lawyer when it comes to complex matters. He quickly grasps the client’s environment and key challenges. His strong technical expertise enables him to address issues with high quality and within the required timeframes.’
- ‘ADER HABER stands out for its responsiveness and availability on complex matters, even within very short timeframes. I prefer working with them rather than with another firm whenever possible, particularly because of the depth of their analysis and their ability to provide risk-based recommendations, even regarding very recent regulations with little established case law or practical guidance.’
- 'Artem Vitsenko plays the pivotal role in representing clients in court and implementing litigation strategies plays firm’s. His thorough preparation, precision in procedural matters and strong advocacy at trial significantly contribute to the team's success. His hands-on involvement and attention to detail make him an invaluable member of the practice.'
- 'We can’t help but appraise Andrii Hvozdetskyi for his strategic mindset and in-depth knowledge of financial regulation and litigation. His exceptional ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining control over procedural details makes his guidance both pragmatic and visionary.'
Key clients
- RVS Bank JSC
- Ukrnafta PJSC
- Limited Liability Company Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU)
- DICEUS INCORPORATED
- GMC Alliance LLP
- Porshe Ukraine LLC
- Sense Bank
- Unex Bank
- INVESTCAPITAL LLC
- EURO-RECONSTRUCTION LLC
Work highlights
Representing DICEUS INCORPORATED in a cross-border debt recovery dispute against Lean Business Services, a Saudi government-owned company.
Represented SENSE BANK in an international arbitration case against ABH Ukraine.
Represented SENSE BANK in a lawsuit regarding the termination of forward contracts due to hardship and in a counterclaim for recovery of over $4m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrii Hvozdetskyi; Yuriy Petrenko
Other key lawyers
Artem Vitsenko