AGA Partners is ‘very professional and has deep knowledge of the international trade of commodities’. The firm acts for a diverse client base that includes businesses based in Australia, China, Turkey, Morocco, Greece, Poland and beyond. Among the ’hardworking, professional and dedicated’ partners are: commercial arbitration specialist Aminat Suleymanova, experienced commercial litigator Iryna Moroz and commodities arbitration expert Ivan Kasynyuk. Moroz recently handled a series of disputes valued at $55m for an international food and agritech company.
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‘Involvement of the team in the process, willingness to quickly and honestly answer all our questions, as well as explain all possible risks in an accessible manner.'
‘We have been cooperating with Ivan Kasynyuk for many years, and every time we receive professional support with an understanding of our business and the industry as a whole. At the same time, the whole team is involved in the processes.’
‘Their professionalism is truly unmatched. From the very first consultation, they demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and provided us with clear, thoughtful guidance. We feel incredibly fortunate to have them as our legal partner.’
‘Pavlo Lebediev is the lawyer that we are working with in AGA Law Firm. His professionalism and dedication to his clients are evident in every interaction. We truly appreciate his attention to detail and the personalised support he provides.’
‘The AGA team is very professional and has deep knowledge of the international trade of commodities.'
‘Iryna Moroz and Pavlo Lebediev, and Ivan Kasynuk are the attorneys that provide valuable advice during our communication.’
‘AGA team is very integrated in international trade, especially grain and commodities trade and GAFTA practice.’
‘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.'
Key clients
- Bunge SA
- Naftogaz Group
- Orexim Trading Limited
- Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co. LTD
- TAS AGRO LLC
- LLC 'Syngenta'
- Vimeksim SRB DOO
- Boulias SA
- HARVESTREAM AG
- PE Zakhidniy Buh
Work highlights
- Successfully defended the interests of the TAS Group in a high-stakes trade dispute against a leading Chinese state-owned enterprise regarding non-acceptance of the delivered cargo in the sum of $1.6m.
- Represented MHP, an international food and agrotech company, in trade advice concerning the non-fulfilment of a contract for the delivery of oilseeds impacted by the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey.
- Developed and proofread numerous international trade contracts for COFCO International, a food producer in China.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Aminat Suleymanova; Iryna Moroz; Ivan Kasynyuk
Other key lawyers
Pavlo Lebediev; Ievgen Boiarskyi