Widely considered a one-stop-shop for tax advice at the highest level, Asters' team is instructed from the early stages of business transactions by a client base that covers an extensive range of industries. Its tax structuring expertise spans debt and equity securities issuance, lending, security provision, corporate reorganization, M&A, joint ventures, real estate, and project financing. Both international and domestic companies look to the team for the full suite of tax planning services, and the department is also well versed in representation in court in tax cases. For disputes, Larysa Antoshchuk is the lead contact, while the practice head of the advisory side is Constantin Solyar, whose expertise covers Ukrainian general and special tax regimes, direct and indirect taxes, and international taxation. Yurii Dmytrenko is valued counsel to multinational and local businesses and HNWIs on tax planning, and Roman Podzizei assists with advisory, planning, transactional, and investment taxation. Pavlo Shovak is particularly strong on tax issues relating to digital sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'We particularly value their responsiveness, clarity in communication, and readiness to explain complex tax concepts in a way that is understandable to both legal and business teams.'
- 'What makes the team unique is their combination of deep expertise in tax law and a very pragmatic, business-oriented approach. They are able to translate complex tax issues into clear, workable strategies that take into account both regulatory requirements and commercial realities.'
- ‘Asters’ tax practice stands out for its ability to provide solutions that are not only technically accurate but also highly practical for the specific business situation. Unlike firms that give generic advice, the team invests the time to understand the details of our business and industry, and then designs structures that work in practice, not just on paper.'
- 'Their strength lies in tailoring advice to the client’s specific circumstances and in supporting implementation at every stage — from structuring to compliance and communications with the authorities.'
- 'Compared to other firms, Asters delivers more bespoke and actionable solutions, with a clear focus on practical outcomes. The practice also shows innovation in using scenario modeling to test different restructuring options in advance, and in its cross-practice collaboration, which ensures that tax advice is integrated with corporate, finance, and regulatory considerations.’
- 'Among the stand-out practitioners, Constantin Solyar impresses with strategic vision and the ability to see “the big picture” while staying attentive to details. Yurii Dmytrenko demonstrates remarkable diligence and technical accuracy, ensuring that the practical implementation of advice runs smoothly. Together, they form a team that inspires trust and delivers consistently high-quality results.’
Key clients
- Arricano Real Estate LLC
- FC Shaktar Donetsk
- Public Joint Stock Company Lebedin HPP
- LLC SUNVIN 13
- Molson Coors
- Representative Office of Delta Medical Promotions AG
- ROZETKA.UA
- Siguler Guff
- Toyota Ukraine
- Western Oil and Gas Company
Work highlights
Advising Siguler Guff, a private markets investment firm, on tax issues related to a project aimed at repurposing the client's land plot in Bucha for charitable initiatives aiming to support reconstruction efforts and aid local communities as a response to the ongoing war and destruction in Ukraine.
Representing ROZETKA.UA in a dispute with the tax authorities.
Representing Arricano Real Estate LLC in a dispute with the tax authorities.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Constantin Solyar; Larysa Antoshchuk
Other key lawyers
Yurii Dmytrenko; Roman Podzizei; Pavlo Shovak