Founded in 1995, Asters is Ukraine`s largest full-service law firm with offices in Kiev, Brussels, Washington, D.C. and London. The firm provides effective transactional legal advice and represents clients in a wide range of matters arising in the course of its business in Ukraine. Asters combines established world-class quality, international recognition and a strong local presence. Asters is named Ukrainian Law Firm of the Year by The Lawyer (2021, 2020), Who`s Who Legal (2021, 2020) and Chambers & Partners (2020); and was named the No. 1 law firm in Ukraine according to the annual national ranking of the weekly legal practice of the 50 best law firms 2020 and has been included in the top 3 law firms in Ukraine in the last 16 years. Asters was also named Law Firm of the Year and Law Firm of the Decade at Legal Practice Weekly`s 2020 and 2016 Legal Awards ceremonies. The firm is also highly recommended in Ukraine by major international reviews, including IFLR1000, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, The Legal 500. The firm`s partners and lawyers are distinguished by the best peer-reviewed surveys in the world, such as Best Lawyers, Expert Guides and Who`s Who Legal.

Asters provides a full range of legal services and enjoys a high reputation for its expertise in a wide range of practices, such as banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and mergers and acquisitions, competition and antitrust law, compliance and anti-corruption, dispute resolution, energy and resources, environment, family law, intellectual property, international trade, labour and employment, mediation, public-private partnership, real estate, restructuring and insolvency, sports, taxation, telecommunications and white-collar crime. The firm has extensive industry-specific experience and plays a leading role in advising clients in various market sectors, including agriculture, automotive, aviation, banking and finance, energy, infrastructure and transportation, insurance, media and advertising, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, private equity, real estate and construction, retail and consumer goods, telecommunications and IT. All Asters lawyers have obtained their Ukrainian law degrees from the best Ukrainian law schools and have developed problem-solving skills and experience during years of working in business law. Most lawyers are fluent in English. Some of our lawyers have earned Master of Laws degrees from leading American and European universities such as Yale Law School, Chicago Law School, Harvard and New York University, and have gained extensive international experience with leading international law firms in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ukraine. Asters has been named Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine by The Lawyer European Awards for the second year in a row. The 2021 ranking recognizes the company`s quarantine project, which required the revision of the company`s strategy combined with urgent tactics in these difficult times. He also highlights the team`s long-standing commitment and mentions that many of them will remain with the company for more than a decade.

The ranking summarizes the company`s successes and states that “Asters is a pioneer in Ukraine and beyond” for its quick and decisive response, as well as for its understanding of how to invest from a long-term perspective. Asters is an independent, full-service national law firm that has maintained a strong presence in Ukraine since 1995. The firm provides effective transactional legal advice and represents clients in a wide range of matters arising in the course of its business in Ukraine. “On behalf of Asters` Board of Directors, I would like to thank Olga Khoroshylova for her dedication and valuable contribution to the firm`s success as Sergiy`s predecessor in this position and wish her well in her future endeavours,” commented Armen Khachaturyan, Senior Partner of Aster. “We have already worked with Sergiy as a proactive and intelligent lawyer with extensive experience in various industrial sectors in Ukraine and the UK, and we are pleased to welcome him back into the professional family. The London office is of strategic importance as it allows closer access to our international clients and city-based law firms. Asters announces that Sergiy Burnus has returned to the firm as head of the London office and thanks Olga Khoroshylova for her contribution. In his new role as Head of the London office, Sergiy will focus on enhancing long-standing relationships with UK-based clients and international law firms.

Find this company`s services according to your needs using the location, practice area, or band filter below. Widely recognized as a benchmark of excellence, the Lawyer European Awards reward independent and global law firms operating in the European legal market. The companies nominated for the award were very carefully selected based on criteria such as perfect services for their clients, the ability to attract new clients, engagement in innovative transactions or cases and the ability to develop strategic legal achievements. A jury was made up of Europe`s top lawyers who have practiced at the Financial Times, KFC, Guardian Media Group, TikTok, Norton Rose Fulbright, Pinsent Masons, Dechert and others. Lexology`s Legal Influencers program recognizes companies and authors who offer great content in a workspace and region. Learn more. The office focuses on developing long-standing relationships with London clients and international law firms. “The recognition by such a prestigious international publication is a great honor and a strengthening of our market leadership in times of unprecedented global challenges,” said Armen Khachaturyan, Senior Partner at Aster. “This award will be presented in the year of Asters` 25th anniversary as a reflection of the ongoing selfless commitment of every member of the Asters exemplary team. On behalf of the company`s Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate and thank all Asters employees for their commitment, loyalty and teamwork. Asters is the largest law firm in Ukraine with offices in Kiev, Washington D.C., Brussels and London. Chambers Europe 2020 honors 21 Asters lawyers – the largest number of renowned practitioners in a single Ukrainian law firm.

This page is designed to keep readers up to date with the latest news and thought leadership articles from law firms around the world. www.asterslaw.comtel: +380 44 230 6000 | Fax: +380 44 230 6001Leonardo Business Center, 14th Fl. | | from Kiev 01054 | Ukraine If your law firm wishes to publish press releases or management articles, please contact content@legal500.com Asters is the largest law firm in Ukraine, operating since 1995. With offices in Kiev, London, Brussels and Washington DC, the firm provides effective transactional legal advice and client representation in a wide range of matters arising in connection with its operations in Ukraine. Asters combines established world-class quality, international recognition and a strong local presence. We address the most complex legal challenges of Aster`s offices in the jurisdictions most important to our clients. ■ Representation of Pelagia AS, one of the largest suppliers of fish (Egersund brand), in criminal proceedings related to fraudulent acts of its counterpart in order to avoid payment for the delivered goods ■ Successful defense of the Globus shopping center in a dispute with the tax administration over VAT and corporate tax adjustments totalling 300 million. UAH (including penalties) ■ Advising Hansa Reinsurance Brokers AG, an aviation reinsurance company, on Ukrainian aviation and damage reimbursement Law and practice regarding disputes regarding the reimbursement of damage caused by the plane crash Asters is again the Ukrainian law firm of the year of The LawyerAsters, December 2021 Asters is an exclusive Ukrainian member of Lex Mundi, World Services Group, Legalink, Biolegis, Life Sciences Practice Group and Energy Law Group. Asters maintains high standards of expertise across the full range of legal services. Its established history, workforce and extensive industry-specific experience allow it to play a leading role in advising clients in various market sectors.

■ Advising Ateliers de France, a construction and architectural office with offices in Paris, London and Sao Paulo, in connection with local construction projects, including the revision of the general contractor contract (FIDIC), as well as legal and tax support in structural, contractual and regulatory matters ■ Acting as local Ukrainian legal adviser in Ukraine in legal proceedings before the High Court of Justice in London, initiated by the trustee, The Law Debenture Trust Corporation, against Ukraine in connection with its alleged debts of less than $3 billion in bonds allegedly issued by Ukraine in 2013 and acquired 100% by the Russian Federation Armen KhachaturyanSenior Partner – WSG CIS Open Group Co-Leader We combine an established world-class quality, international recognition and a strong local presence.