Rising Stars

Tax in Ukraine

Aequo

Responsables de la pratique:

Denis Lysenko


Les références

‘Very high qualification of team.’

‘Very high qualification of each lawyer, especially Anna Konovalova (associate).’

‘Aequo provides high-quality legal services with individual approach in every case.’

Principaux clients

Wabtec


Cameco Corporation


Brave1


SuperHumans


Teiva Systems


Mythical Games


Global Logic


Playrix


Lithuanian Railways


Osnova


Quipu


Arcelor Mittal Kryvyi Rih


ProCredit bank


Agroprosperis Trade


Inditex


ATB Market


Darnitsa


Dragon Capital


Epicentr K


UkrGasVydobuvannya


Naftogaz of Ukraine


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Naftogaz of Ukraine on tax implications of contemplated $ 1.4 billion debt restructuring under its notes placed on the Irish Stock Exchange.
  • Representing ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih in the Supreme Court in a series of disputes over procurements’ economic substance and illegality of tax audits during the COVID-related moratorium.
  • Advising Superhumans on various tax matters on a pro bono basis.

Asters

Responsables de la pratique:

Constantin Solyar


Les références

Diverse tax practice offering excellent and complex services. The tax team is known for responsiveness, commercial approach, and excellent team of lawyers!

Kostyantyn Solyar is a superstar partner and lawyer. Extremely friendly, responsive, commercial and pragmatic in his approach. I never hesitate reaching out to Kostyantyn Solyar whenever I or my colleagues have a complex tax matter. Dmytrenko Yurii is a great senior tax associate and a rising star in Kostyantyn’s team.

Principaux clients

ED&F Man


International Finance Corporation


JSC CB PrivatBank


Molson Coors


Toyota Ukraine


Avellum

Responsables de la pratique:

Vadim Medvedev


Les références

‘Avellum is top choice when it comes to tax matters. Very strong and versatile practice led by partner Vadym Medvedev. They grasp details of every case regardless of complexity and focus on the business oriented solutions. Avellum is exceptionally strong in all tax matters – tax structuring, transfer pricing, succession planning etc.’

‘Vadym Medvedev and Anton Zaderyholova are two points of contact regarding all tax matters in this firm. Mr. Medvedev is a star while Mr. Zaderyholova is a stellar communicator, very calm and composed in all situations.’

Principaux clients

DMarket Inc.


Investment Capital Ukraine (ICU)


The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine


Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office

Responsables de la pratique:

Hennadiy Voytsitskyi


Les références

‘We consider tax practice in Kyiv office a one with truly deep expertise and commitment. ’

‘The main person for us who really managed the whole process of collaboration, talks, meetings and discussions was Hennadiy Voytsitskyi. His sound expertise and depth of tax advice and knowledge was exactly what we have been looking for. The other important thing for us was time because the project involved very complicated time planning on our side as well as on the side of our international partners. Kyiv team was able to follow our timeline without losing the quality of legal advice provided.’

‘A strong team demonstrating technical and commercial expertise, and good use of technology to enhance the quality of service and reduce costs.’

Principaux clients

Biopharma


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the shareholders of Biopharma on the tax implications of the carve-out of its non-plasma business and its further sale to Stada AG.

EY Law

Responsables de la pratique:

Vladimir Kotenko


Principaux clients

DTEK Oil&Gas


Ukrgasvydobuvannya


Ministry of Energy of Ukraine


Geo Alliance Partnership


WellCo


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised WelCo on tax structuring matters and amending its production sharing agreement

Integrites

Responsables de la pratique:

Viktoriya Fomenko


Les références

‘The team has a broad range of experience and don’t shy away from complex cross-border matters. They often work with colleagues from other practice areas to deliver a bespoke solution to a client.’

‘Viktoriya Fomenko is an extremely capable, commercial and practical lawyer who knows how to explain complex issues in a business-friendly way. Her team is responsive and works tirelessly to service clients across the globe.’

‘Integrites is a team of legal professionals who possess extensive knowledge and experience in tax as well as tax in fintech. This industry-specific expertise allows them to provide tailored legal solutions that align with the unique challenges and opportunities our business faces. With their extensive network Integrites can seamlessly handle international legal matters. This global perspective is a significant advantage for clients with cross-border interests.’

Principaux clients

Syvashenergoprom


Gradoil Group


Dunapack Packaging


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Syvashenergoprom on ongoing tax and customs issues related to the development and operation of the Syvash wind farm, and representing the client in a dispute with the Ukrainian customs authorities
  • Representing Gradoil Group in six tax disputes with Ukraine’s state tax authorities, five of which arose during the martial law in Ukraine.
  • Advising Dunapack Packaging on various taxation matters in Ukraine, including a dispute with the State Tax Service which is currently considered by the Supreme Court of Ukraine.

KM Partners

Responsables de la pratique:

Alexander Minin; Alexander Shemiatkin; Ivan Shynkarenko


Les références

‘Without any doubts KM Partners’ team is leading and one of the best tax team on the market. They reach solutions through deep knowledge of the matter, details of business and estimation of all risks.’

 

KPMG Law in Ukraine

Responsables de la pratique:

Sergey Popov; Oksana Olekhova


Les références

‘This practice distinguishes itself through its remarkable responsiveness, demonstrating a strong commitment to meeting client needs promptly. Clients appreciate the team’s agility in making quick adjustments, especially for small issues, which saves time and resources.

‘The individuals I have primarily worked with, particularly Kateryna Hamretska, stand out for their exceptional qualities. Kateryna’s notable strengths include her excellent communication skills, being highly responsive, and her ability to streamline complex coordination efforts both within her teams and when interacting with our own. Her dedication to making processes more straightforward greatly enhances collaboration. These attributes set her apart from competitors and have proven invaluable in our working relationship.’

Principaux clients

Solidarites International


Whirlpool Company Ukraine LLC


Roche Ukraine


ProCredit Bank


Interstarch Ukraine LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised ProCredit Bank regarding issues related to implanting Ukrainian rules on the “Common Reporting Standard”, including consulting on compliance requirements, and support with developing internal regulations, procedures, and documents.
  • Advised Solidarites International on issues related to the Ukrainian tax implications and risks arising from performing charitable activities in Ukraine.

PwC Legal

Responsables de la pratique:


Oleksiy Katasonov; Maksym Dudnyk; Olga Trifonova; Anna Nevmerzhytska; Vita Miroshnychenko; Inna Andrushchenko


Les références

‘PwC Ukraine has acted as a trusted advisor, putting the client relationship first and doing their best to assist with practical answers and solutions.’

‘Always available to assist with queries and respond in a timely manner. Advice is always clear and concise and deals with the specific concerns we have raised.’

‘Engaged and committed to providing high-quality, practical advice.’

Principaux clients

Beiersdorf


Yves Rocher Ukraine


Epiroc


Pepsico Ukraine


Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraine LLC


Sayenko Kharenko

Responsables de la pratique:

Svitlana Musienko; Vitaliy Odzhykovskyy


Les références

‘We like their focus on our tax cases. They actually predict the results they can achieve. And they reach it. They truly show maximum engagement.’

‘We can always discuss new tax cases that are just opening. In our opinion, this is a unique opportunity to quickly approve further steps. We especially highlight Vitaliy Odzhykovskyy and Tetiana Bolotna.’

‘SK’s tax practice always provides top notch legal service on any matter despite the complexity. Always a client oriented approach aimed at achieving the best result possible in any situation.

Principaux clients

Agromino


Bacardi Martini Ukraine


Eurofins Agrotesting Ukraine


Fyrsy Energy LLC (Fas Enegry Group)


Goldman Sachs Asset Management


Konica Minolta


Philip Morris Ukraine


Reckitt Benckiser Household and Healthcare


Samsung


VFS Global


Vasil Kisil & Partners

Responsables de la pratique:

Andriy Stelmashchuk; Alexander Borodkin


Autres avocats clés:

Tetyana Berezhna


Principaux clients

WIX.COM LLC


Rost Agro LLC


Miniso Ukraine LLC


European Business Association


Vitaland LLC


Arcona Property Fund N.V.


ROMAD Holding (Cyprus)


Tchibo GmbH (Germany)


Imperial Tobacco Ukraine


USAID Project Credit for Agricultural Producers (CAP)


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Miniso Ukraine, an international retail company, in a dispute with the tax authorities regarding a VAT return.
  • Representing WIX.COM in a dispute with the tax authority relating to refusal to accept VAT returns.
  • Advising Arcona Property Fund on various tax issues arising as a result of fund increase transactions.

ADER HABER

Responsables de la pratique:

Stanislav Karpov; Tatiana Daniltseva


Les références

‘Client oriented approach, outstanding level of expertise, comprehensive knowledge of Ukrainian tax legislation, successful representation of client’s interests in administrative courts on tax matters.’

‘Tatiana Danyltseva is very knowledgeable, experienced, creative and helpful professional. Tatiana not only provides legal advice on a vast set of general and specific finance matters, including taxation, but also successfully represents client’s interests in courts and tax authorities. Tatiana Danyltseva is a strategic and creative thinker, result oriented professional. She has a keen eye for detail, exceptionally good problem solving skills.’

‘Responsive, good listening skills and complete answers. Good team spirit.’

Principaux clients

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY STAROKOSTIANTYNIV DAIRY PLANT


COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL LLC


PJSC METLIFE


INDITEX UKRAINE LLC


CMS

Responsables de la pratique:

Anna Pogrebna; Ihor Olekhov


Principaux clients

SOS Children’s Villages


Children of Heroes


Ilyashev & Partners

Responsables de la pratique:

Roman Marchenko


Autres avocats clés:

Ivan Maryniuk


Les références

‘When it comes to tax expertise, Ilyashev & Partners go above and beyond to ensure your peace of mind. Their quick understanding, swift work delivery, and excellent interpersonal contacts are unmatched. Putting clients at the centre of everything they do, the team’s commitment to delivering top-notch client-service has earned them a well-deserved reputation.’

‘Working with Roman Marchenko is an invaluable experience. He is the embodiment of confidence and competence. With his exceptional multitasking skills, he effortlessly tackles numerous complex legal challenges simultaneously.’

‘Ivan Maryniuk is a highly skilled and promising lawyer excelling in the complex realm of international taxation. Ivan has a knack for resolving the most challenging tax issues. With a focus on delivering exceptional client service, Ivan has consistently exceeded expectations.’

Principaux clients

SMK Group


COFCO Agri Ukraine


Vitagro


CLAAS Ukraine


CENTRAVIS


Ukrspecexport


AVSI Foundation


Ecolab


Elme Messer Gaas AS


Ferrexpo AG


Ukrrichflot


FSC Morye


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising AVSI Foundation on the taxation of charitable aid in Ukraine.
  • Assisting Centravis with budgetary VAT reimbursement.
  • Advising on tax risks for shareholders of foreign companies related to the introduction of rules of controlled foreign companies in Ukraine.

Kinstellar

Responsables de la pratique:

Illya Muchnyk; Lyudmyla Dzhurylyuk


Les références

‘Kinstellar have a technically excellent team that deliver advice in a commercial manner. Their tax offering is top of the market in their jurisdiction.’

‘Lyudmyla Dzhurylyuk is an excellent lawyer and a joy to work with. She is very experienced in transactional matters and has a vast knowledge of transfer pricing. She also has a keen understanding of the market and delivers her advice in a commercial manner. ’

‘Nowadays a flexible approach in any situation, in addition to the present high professional level, adds such strengths as efficiency to Kinstellar team.

Lexwell & Partners

Responsables de la pratique:

Igor Nagai


Les références

‘The team was very responsive and offered practical solutions.’

‘Olena Tregubova was always keen to assist with progressing the matter.’

‘A very professional team with a very strong reputation. Goal and client oriented. They really very effective.’

Principaux clients

ArcelorMittal


CRH


Euroventures


Sumitomo


Toyota


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing ArcelorMittal in its $200m+ tax disputes.
  • Advised CRH on tax-related aspects in connection with its €100m+ acquisition.
  • Advising an Austrian-based company on tax-efficient investment structures in Ukraine.

Redcliffe Partners

Responsables de la pratique:

Oleksandr Markov


Principaux clients

Nafta RV


Seven Energy


Eni


Yazaki Ukraine


Aspect Energy and its subsidiary Ukrainian Energy, LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Eni on all issues arising out from the company’s activity in Ukraine.
  • Advising Yazaki Ukraine on matters including taxation, corporate, contract, commercial, investment, currency control.
  • Advised Seven Energy on storage of natural gas in gas storages of Ukrtransgaz with further re-export to the EU.

AMBER Law Company

Responsables de la pratique:

Semen Khanin


Les références

‘Amber’s team of lawyers is well known and respected in the Ukrainian legal and business community as one of the best in tax advisory, tax litigation, banking and finance and compliance.

Semen Khanin is able to solve the most complex issues, understand the client, and offer the most optimal way to solve the problem. He is a very decent, intelligent and professional lawyer.’

‘I am very pleased with the cooperation.’

Principaux clients

Volyntobacco


Kagarlyk Resource


NIK


Technospace Hold


Salabrius Grand


Ashton Trade House


Luvers


Lotos Union


ALTIKA CIG


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Volyntobacco in a tax dispute with the local tax authority.
  • Represented Kagarlyk Resource in its response to a tax investigation.
  • Advising Healthy and Happy on tax issues.

Arzinger

Responsables de la pratique:

Oleg Chayka; Kateryna Gupalo; Nikita Larionov


Les références

‘The team were extremely helpful and gave us efficient responses and expert advice.’

‘Denys Ersoi and Oleg Chayka: very helpful and detailed advice on a range of matters.’

‘Arzinger’s tax team has a fresh, solution-oriented mindset. Their proactive thinking and experience with the tax litigation practice really move the needle for business in Ukraine. We had very good results in courts with tax matters due to Arzinger’s team ability and experience in setting up the strategy and following it up. ’

Principaux clients

Adaptavist


Elementum Energy


Samaritan’s Purse


McDermott Will & Emery Studio Legale Associato


Porsche Ukraine


CHS


Labcorp


Reynaers Aluminium


Hogan Lovells


OLAM


Louis Dreyfus Company


Air Liquide


STADA


New World Grain Ukraine (Invivo Group, ex-Soufflet Group)


DCH


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Adaptavist on the acquisition of Rozdoum, and application for the Diia City preferential tax regime that is available for IT companies.

Crowe Mikhailenko

Responsables de la pratique:

Dmytro Mikhailenko; Vitaliy Smerdov; Olga Bogdanova


Les références

‘The team is very well organized and proactive, has tons of experience in different areas of taxation. Highly recommended for the engagement as a tax advisor.’

‘Dmitriy Mikhailenko, Vitaliy Smerdov, Viktoriya Vlasenko – the team I work with. They have proven through the years of mutual cooperation their reliability and high professional level. Would recommend them to be chosen as a tax team to support the business.’

Principaux clients

MAN Energy Solutions


OH HOLDING (LUXOPTICA)


TRECKIMO


TC NIKOLSKY (BUDHOUSE GROUP)


INTEGO


LEMTRANS


TANGOME UKRAINE


AUTOMAGISTRAL


REGINA CENTER


SUSHI MASTER


PROMINVEST PLASTIC


REGNO


UNITED TOBACCO


SVG


FKMBP


EASYPAY (TREATY HOUSE)


HOMEGROUP


DELICIA


LANTMANNEN AXA


YURIA-PHARM


CEMENT (CRH GROUP)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Ciklum in their tax dispute over application of penalty for the untimely issuing of VAT invoice. of Ukraine.

EUCON Legal Group

Responsables de la pratique:

Yaroslav Romanchuk; Larysa Vrublevska


Principaux clients

APIKO SOFTWARE OU


Ukrainian Grain Logistics, LLC


VORWARTS Pharma


Plastics Ukraine, LLC


Representative office Electrum Concreo Sp. z o.o.


Cersanit-Invest, LLC


ELECTRUM UKRAINE, L.L.C


АGROTERRA, L.L.C


Louis Dreyfus Commodities Ukraine Ltd


HERAEUS Electro-Nite Ukraine, LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising VORWARTS Pharma  on Transfer Pricing issues and drafting of TP documentation.
  • Representing Plastics Ukraine, LLC in a tax dispute regarding the appeal of tax notices on the imposition of fines on the client for storing fuel (gas) for own needs.
  • Advising HERAEUS Electro-Nite Ukraine, LLC on Transfer Pricing issues and drafting Transfer Pricing documentation.

GOLAW

Responsables de la pratique:

Valentyn Gvozdiy; Viktoriia Bublichenko; Sergiy Oberkovych


Les références

‘Sergiy Oberkovych I feel confident to go to.’

Gramatskiy&Partners

Responsables de la pratique:

Ernest Gramatskiy; Vitalii Tymchuk; Igor Reutov


Les références

‘The Gramatskiy and Partners team is extremely business-oriented in this practice; they helped us cancel several decisions of the tax service to charge us additional VAT, land tax, and income tax. They helped structure real estate sales from the point of view of legal tax optimization. Also, our account lawyer Andii Trembich regularly advises us on complex tax law issues.’

‘Ernest Gramatskiy has the decisive final vote in any legal issues related to our business. A man of great talents and competencies. You can absolutely rely on his judgment and know that it will always be the best decision possible. Ernest Gramatsky is synonymous with due diligence and maximum reasonableness in the field of law.

Andrii Trembich is our long-time partner and friend. Always with sharp thinking and developed logic, an expert in law with a convincing language – he always knows how to choose the words to convince the person on whom your fate depends. Emphasizes legal design and simple evidentiary language.’

Principaux clients

PTS UA Services


Software Co-work


Danfoss


KSTT Services


LLC «Mgt Black Sea»


LLC «Park Lane»


ID Legal Group

Responsables de la pratique:

Oleg Dobrovolskyi; Anna Ignatenko


Principaux clients

GOODWILL


СELL-FAST UKRAINE LLC


Naya Cosmetics


Ukrtranslogistic 2 LLC


IQ Distribution


TAS Insurance Company


DisNa


Future Security Systems LLC


Revival


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised TAS Insurance Company on substantiating compliance with the “arm’s length” principle and communicating it to the tax authorities.
  • Advised Naya Cosmetics on declared negative VAT issues.
  • Advised DisNa on State Tax Service simultaneous fact-checks at various branches of the company due to possible violations in the sale of excise goods.

LCF Law Group

Responsables de la pratique:

Andriy Reun


MORIS

Responsables de la pratique:

Vasyl Andrusyak


Les références

‘We have been working with Moris Group for many years. This law firm has always provided exceptional legal services. We were met with professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to all our cases. Their dedication and attention to details were evident, and they demonstrated an impressive mastery of legal intricacies involved.’

‘Thanks to the efforts of Maryan Martynyuk and Victoria Volodina and the entire Moris Group team, we have always achieved favorable outcomes that exceeded our expectations. I am truly grateful for the dedication and hard work invested by both of them in our cases.

‘Its people, who through the company’s culture, are committed to follow the ethics in all assignments they are involved with. They are offering high quality services.’

Principaux clients

CemInWest


IFCEM


Radomyshl


First Private Brewery


Ukrlogistica


Karpatnaftokhim


Vici Group


Promprylad.Renovation


Frankof


Music Brothers


IF-Gips


Softjourn


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised FCEM on the process of tax planning.
  • Advised IF-Gips in a tax structuring of a project focused on the establishment of a new business venture in the mining industry.
  • Advised the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the process of inheritance of $1m.

SDM Partners LLC

Responsables de la pratique:

Mykola Melnyk; Serhiy Dzis


Sokolovskyi and Partners Law Firm

Responsables de la pratique:

Vladyslav Sokolovskyi


Alcor

Responsables de la pratique:

Dmytro Ovcharenko


Les références

‘They’re highly communicative with us and amongst themselves, very organized and prompt. The team works very efficiently.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable on all topics at hand, very transparent in their communication and responsive to our requests. Working with individuals at Alcor is the same experience as having in-house advice.’

‘ALCOR has consistently proven itself as a dependable and enduring business partner, and we keep our cooperation with this company in high regard. ALCOR team demonstrates outstanding proficiency in both domestic and international tax affairs.’

Principaux clients

Grammarly


thredUP


Sift


Insightful Science


BIScience


Ledger


People.ai


IT Ukraine Association


Questrade


PX


Tubular Labs


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising thredUP on the acquisition and sale of shares under the Restricted Stock Unit Award to be granted by the Client to its Ukrainian and foreign teams, and further declaration and taxation of investment profits received thereunder in Ukraine, Canada, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Finland.
  • Advising Tubular Labs on the requirements of Ukrainian tax legislation.
  • Advised a UK-based foreign exchange financial technology company on the special tax regime for technology companies in Ukraine – Diia City.

Legal Alliance Company

Responsables de la pratique:

Vitalii Savchuk


Principaux clients

Ecomed LLC


Ecomedika LLC


Charley PE


Amaxa LLC


University Research Co., LLC


Lekhim PJSC


Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories LLC


Perrigo Ukraine LLC


MEDA Pharmaceuticals Switzerland GmbH


Johnson & Johnson Ukraine LLC


Abbott Ukraine LLC


Roche Ukraine LLC


VB PARTNERS

Responsables de la pratique:

Vladimir Vashchenko


Les références

‘One of the market’s very few boutique law firms, which is specifically targeted at dealing with complicated disputes. They are strong in tax disputes. ’

‘Vladimir Vashchenko is a highly intelligent. Understands both the legal details and the commercial nuances of matters. He is always available for clients. Has deep industry knowledge. Denys Shkarovsky – very smart and skilled litigator. ’

‘Excellent quality of people. Advice is easy to understand and relevant for the business. ’

Principaux clients

Shareholders and top managers of Delta Bank, PJSC


Svitland Development


Helios


Colliers International Group Inc.


Quarter Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Representation of the interests of a shareholder of one of the largest banks in criminal proceedings being investigated by the National Police of Ukraine regarding alleged tax evasion in the amount of $1m.