EVERLEGAL’s team is regularly instructed on mandates arising from martial law and ongoing military mobilisation, including internal policy compliance and complex labour disputes. The practice is jointly led by Yevheniy Deyneko, whose expertise spans employment, corporate, and commercial law, and litigator Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi who is a key port of call for clients in the agribusiness and manufacturing sectors, as well as high-profile international organisations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its strategic thinking and foresight, consistently anticipating risks and providing forward-looking guidance in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.’
- ‘Communication is clear, timely, and solutions-oriented, enabling quick and confident decision-making.’
- ‘EVERLEGAL demonstrates a highly innovative approach to client service, particularly in navigating complex mobilisation legislation and securing the retention of key employees.’
- ‘What distinguishes the practice is its values-driven partnership: the team aligns its legal advice with the mission and values of its clients, going beyond purely technical support.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, EVERLEGAL offers international-standard professionalism combined with deep, practical knowledge of Ukrainian employment law.’
- ‘Svitlana Teteria and Dmytro Trut are outstanding for their legal competence, delivering precise, well-reasoned advice grounded in a strong command of the law.’
Key clients
- Norwegian Refugee Council
- Global Communities
- Embassy of Japan in Ukraine
- VisionFund International
- Lifeline Ukraine
Work highlights
Advised VisionFund International, a US company providing microloans to small businesses (e.g., farmers) in Ukraine which belongs to World Vision International, on establishment of the "VISIONFUND UKRAINE" LLC, including different employment matters.
Advised the world’s first and leading independent children’s organisation on obtaining critical status for the purpose of the reservation of employees, on issues of mobilization, military registration, and summons delivery.
Advised a part of a global merchant company that is involved in agriculture, food processing, making up to 10% of the global agricultural trade, on various disputes with an employee.
Practice head
Yevheniy Deyneko; Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi
Other key lawyers
Svitlana Teteria; Dmytro Trut