
Aequo handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for major Ukrainian importers and global exporters. The team guides clients across the agribusiness, energy, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, finance and tech spheres through complex customs regimes, export control requirements, sanctions compliance, and the structuring of sophisticated cross-border trade transactions. The firm is also active in obtaining customs rulings and navigating regulatory risks surrounding foreign trade operations. Practice head Mariya Nizhnik has extensive expertise across the gamut of trade and competition issues, while Oleksandr Tereshchenko assists with much of the group’s day-to-day customs, export control and distribution advisory work.
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Testimonials
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- 'We are satisfied with the cooperation with Oleksandr Tereshchenko and the Aequo company as a whole.'
Key clients
- Petronas Lubricants
- European Business Association (EBA)
- Miele
- Pirelli
- ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih
- Philip Morris International
- Thales
- NEQSOL Holding
- Darnytsia
- Meganom (leading Ukrainian cable producer)
- VELUX
Work highlights
Advised Miele on consumer protection, technical regulation and eco-design issues.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head
Mariya Nizhnik
Other key lawyers
Oleksandr Tereshchenko
