Baker & McKenzie has helped clients navigate the complexities of disputes at home and around the world for more than 60 years. We have experience and in-depth knowledge of local cultures, business practices, legal systems and rules of procedure to deal effectively and efficiently with substantive issues and the subtle nuances of managing disputes wherever they arise. The greatest strength in our global disputes group lies in our proven ability to quickly and efficiently assemble a team with all the knowledge and experience required to prevent, pursue, defend and resolve disputes in one jurisdiction or many.
Our Kyiv office’s Dispute Resolution team is an integral part of the firm’s Global Dispute Resolution Practice. The team is led by partner Svitlana Romanova, and comprises 6 lawyers practicing Dispute Resolution exclusively. The team represents both Ukrainian and international clients in all business related disputes, and strives to function as a one-stop shop for resolving disputes of any complexity. Our team is knowledgeable about disputed issues in their areas, and is well-equipped to draft contracts and agreements that limit exposures and foster favourable choices of law and forum. Among others,
- In cooperation with our European and US colleagues, we are leading the international commercial arbitration and investment treaty disputes. Our high-profile, eminently respected lawyers have thorough knowledge of the rules, procedures and cultural dynamics of the world’s leading arbitration institutions
- We have credentials acoss a range of public and administrative law issues, and regulatory disputes in Ukraine. Our lawyers routinely help clients interpret and react to developments in judicial review and regulations, and understand the complexities and strategies necessary if disputes arise
- We represent commercial and investment banks, financial institutions and insurers in complex litigation and regulatory issues that often arise in corporate transactions
- We have extensive experience assisting Fortune 500 companies in conducting internal investigations, independent corporate investigations, FCPA violations, representing corporations, officers and directors in criminal investigations and prosecutions, and advising on corporate governance and internal controls issues
- Our Insolvency & Bankruptcy team has an impressive track record in complex restructuring transactions, debtor/creditor disputes and insolvency proceedings on a local, regional and international level. We have experience in exit financing and recovery of assets
- We have successfully handled dozens of tax controversies — including some of the most complex and high profile cases — both through efficient use of administrative dispute resolution methods and through aggressive defence of our clients in appropriate courts
- We protect some of the world’s most famous global brands and collaborate with authorities, customs officials and private investigators to take swift and effective action through administrative proceedings before courts