Family Law
Ukraine
02 September 2025
Commodities arbitration is a key area of expertise for the team at AGA Partners. The team has noted an increase in maritime disputes, as well as developing mechanisms for compensation of damages against the Russian Federation. Aminat Suleymanova leads the team alongside Iryna Moroz, whose international arbitration practice sees her advise on trade disputes, and Ivan Kasynyuk, who focuses on GAFTA, FOSFA and LMAA arbitrations and boasts particular expertise in commodities sales contracts. Pavlo Lebediev represents clients of the Türkiye and MENA region, particularly in arbitration and pre-arbitral proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Iryna Moroz, Ivan Kasynyuk and Ievgen Boiarskiy are the market-leading legal experts in international commodity trade disputes.’
‘AGA Partners is a powerhouse in the international arbitration and commodities arbitration markets. Iryna Moroz is an excellent lawyer who can navigate multiple proceedings and issues to a successful outcome.’
‘The team of the law firm AGA Partners has gained sufficient practical experience in participating in international court proceedings and particular GAFTA/FOSFA disputes. We got valuable support from attorneys at different stages of pre-court negotiations, court hearings and execution of court awards. Partner Iryna Moroz advised our company in a few disputable situations concerning contract obligation fulfilment. She provided practical professional consulting services and demonstrated a deep knowledge of foreign economic contract standards, foreign law and rules of arbitrage proceeding.’
‘AGA Partners definitely stands out among all major law firms with whom we have worked in the past (including big international law firms). Their team combines excellent client service and communication skills with vast experience in international legal environment and deep knowledge and understanding of the law. They are very responsive and flexible, as opposed to some of the big international law firms and are able to tackle legal and practical problems that involve multiple jurisdictions.'
‘Numerous involvement AGA Partners for legal services in the field of pre-trial and court disputes have shown the high professional training of the company's lawyers, solid knowledge of dispute procedures and strict adherence to the rules of ethics in relations with clients. For particularly high professionalism and client orientation, we would like to mention Ivan Kasynyuk, Dmytro Izotov and Yurii Bedenko.'
‘AGA Law Firm stands out for its exceptional collaboration approach and unwavering commitment to integrity, making it a trusted partner for us. The firm has cultivated a culture where teamwork, transparency and ethical standards are at the forefront of every client interaction. This collaborative environment ensures that clients benefit not only from individual expertise but from the collective knowledge and experience of the entire team.’
Key clients
- Bunge SA
- Naftogaz Group
- PJSC 'Ukrhydroenergo'
- Orexim Trading Limited
- NCH Capital Inc. (UK)
- Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co. LTD
- TAS AGRO LLC
- LLC 'Syngenta'
- Vimeksim SRB DOO
- Boulias SA
- Myronivsky Hliboproduct (MHP)
- China National Building Materials and Equipment Import & Export Corporation
Work highlights
Advising Naftogaz Group on the possibility of filing a lawsuit in English court to claim previously paid amounts as prepayment under a contract.
Provided a successful defence of China National Building Materials and Equipment Import & Export Corporation in the Supreme Court, in a case regarding the invalidation of a banking guarantee in a dispute with a Ukrainian bank.
Representing the interests of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprise 'Ukrhydroenergo' at the ad hoc arbitration under the auspices of the UNCITRAL Rules in a dispute with Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG concerning the rehabilitation project, over increasing the capacity of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Practice head
Aminat Suleymanova; Iryna Moroz; Ivan Kasynyuk
Other key lawyers
Pavlo Lebediev; Ievgen Boiarskyi; Dmytro Izotov; Yurii Bedenko; Dariia Zyma