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Sergii Koziakov, Andriy Karnaukhov & Andrii Pylypenko
Koziakov & Partners represents major public and commercial enterprises in complex disputes in Ukraine and abroad, including handling matters involving state players. The practice is driven by Andrii Pylypenko, who handles much of the firm’s high-value litigation and arbitration, alongside Sergii Koziakov, noted for acting in pre-trial investor–state negotiations, and Andriy Karnaukhov, whose experience spans foreign investment and cross-border disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'This company specialises in dispute resolution of any kind and in any industry. They handle administrative and commercial litigation with ease, conduct negotiations and pre-settlement proceedings, and are perfectly suited to arbitrations of any kind.’
- ‘Andrii Pylypenko is extremely quick and responsive. He can meet extremely tight deadlines. Andriy Karnaukhov is a strategic thinker with a broad outlook.'
- ‘A team of experienced and distinguished lawyers, proficient in handling arbitrations and cross-border litigations. Engaged by Ukraine in complex and high-stakes legal disputes, comes with the highest recommendation.’
- ‘We worked with two lawyers: Andrii Pylypenko and Andriy Karnaukhov. They have proven themselves to be reliable and professional.’
- ‘From the very beginning it was obvious to us that we made the right choice by entrusting our matter to the Koziakov & Partners team. Under the leadership of Andrii Pylypenko, their dispute resolution team was nothing short of superb. At all times we were confident that we were in the best hands!’
- ‘The team excels in handling disputes. They are skilled at persuading opponents during pre-settlement negotiations or, if necessary, winning the case in court.’
Key clients
- The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
- The State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine
- SC “Lactalis Ukraine”
- Interpipe Ukraine LLC
- Interpipe Niko Tube LLC
- Arsenal-Bud Montage LLC
- Scanroc LLC
- Blissbrain
- Absolute Climate LLC
Work highlights
Acting for the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine in disputes and arbitrations under FIDIC construction contracts.
Acted for a Bulgarian agricultural company in ICAC arbitration at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in a dispute over a breach of contract.
Representing a major Ukrainian industrial corporation before Ukrainian courts and the Supreme Court in disputes over public procurement contracts worth approximately $50m.
Practice head
Sergii Koziakov; Andriy Karnaukhov; Andrii Pylypenko
Other key lawyers
Yevgeniia Zheliezniakova; Myron Golovachov