Aequo's tax law department is frequently involved in cross-border transactions, acting for major multinationals on inbound deals, as well as for Ukrainian companies on outbound transactions across the CEE region. Representation in tax audits, investigations, and litigation is a further strength, along with indirect tax and tax-driven restructuring. Denis Lysenko is widely recognised as one of Ukraine’s leading tax practitioners and is adept on both the advisory and contentious sides of the practice. He leads the team, which also includes Vasyl Mishchenko, the day-to-day lead on numerous transactional and advisory matters, and Anna Konovalova, who was promoted to counsel in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- Excellent experience, professional knowledge, orientation in all pressing issues, systematic approach, honesty.
- Denis Lysenko - a very systematic approach based on comprehensive analysis and professional experience and knowledge, Anna Konovalova - great practical experience and professional knowledge, Vasyl Mishchenko - deep analysis of the most difficult issues, professional experience and knowledge.
- ‘This company provided timely and high-quality legal advice and support.’
- ‘This company, in our opinion, is client-oriented.’
- ‘We turned to Aequo for advice on taxation issues. The conclusion we received was clear and easy to apply in practice. It contained clear recommendations from lawyers, which allowed us to make informed decisions. We highly appreciate the professional approach of the team and their ability to explain complex issues in simple language.’
- ‘Denis Lysenko and Vasyl Mishchenko demonstrated a high level of expertise and flexibility in their approaches.'
Key clients
- Inditex Group
- OLX Group
- Quipu
- Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine
- ProCredit Bank
- DTEK
- NCH Capital
- LTG Cargo
- ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih
- Agroprosperis Group
- Arricano Real Estate
- Darnytsia
Work highlights
Representing an international agribusiness group in over 80 complex disputes with Ukrainian tax authorities regarding application of a reduced withholding tax rate under the Ukraine–Cyprus Double Tax Treaty.
Advised an EU-based defence corporation on the tax structuring of its strategic cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
Advising an investment holding on the tax and corporate structuring of its investment into a 120 MW windfarm development project in Ukraine.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Anna Konovalova
Practice head
Denis Lysenko
Other key lawyers
Vasyl Mishchenko; Anna Konovalova