Ilyashev & Partners is a leading Ukrainian law firm consistently recognized among the best law firms in Kyiv for complex litigation, international arbitration, corporate law, and investment protection. With over 25 years of experience, the firm advises multinational corporations, foreign investors, financial institutions, and major Ukrainian businesses on high-stakes legal matters requiring strategic judgment and deep local expertise.
Our team delivers full-service legal support in dispute resolution, cross-border litigation, international commercial arbitration, white-collar defense, sanctions and export controls, corporate structuring, M&A, and regulatory compliance. We are particularly known for representing clients in complex, precedent-setting disputes before Ukrainian courts, international arbitral tribunals, and enforcement proceedings involving foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Ilyashev & Partners combines international-level legal expertise with a practical business-oriented approach. We help global companies successfully enter and operate in Ukraine, structure investments, protect assets, manage regulatory risks, and resolve critical business conflicts. Our lawyers work seamlessly with international law firms, investment funds, and corporate legal departments, ensuring efficient coordination in multi-jurisdictional matters.
The firm’s reputation is built on proven results in high-stakes cases, strategic thinking, and long-term client relationships based on trust and measurable outcomes. Continuous recognition by leading international legal directories confirms our position among the top law firms in Kyiv and Ukraine for dispute resolution, corporate and investment matters.
"The team remained highly responsive, promptly addressing requests for additional analyses."
Feb 10, 2026
CEO, Shipbuilding Company
Anonymous
Other industries
Ukraine
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Ilyashev & Partners provided litigation support for a shipbuilding firm. They conducted legal and factual analysis of the circumstances, created a litigation strategy, and collected and verified documentation.
Ilyashev & Partners helped the client win the case and get awarded $154 million in damages. The team applied a structured project management approach, establishing a clear work plan with defined milestones, responsibilities, and reporting timelines. Their litigation expertise impressed the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of a shipbuilding company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Ukrainian state-owned strategic shipbuilding enterprise specializing in the construction of naval vessels, high-speed patrol boats, and hydrofoil ships for defense and civilian use.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ilyashev & Partners to accomplish?
To represent a Ukrainian state-owned strategic shipbuilding enterprise in legal proceedings aimed at recovering damages caused by the unlawful seizure of its assets in Crimea following the Russian Federation’s occupation of Ukrainian territory.
SOLUTION
How did you find Ilyashev & Partners?
Referral
Why did you select Ilyashev & Partners over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Ilyashev & Partners were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Scope of Work
The mandate covered comprehensive legal representation of our company in proceedings seeking recovery of damages resulting from the unlawful expropriation of the company’s shipbuilding facilities and related assets located in Crimea following the occupation of Ukrainian territory by the Russian Federation. The work included detailed legal and factual analysis of the circumstances of asset seizure; development of a litigation strategy under applicable Ukrainian and international law; collection, systematization, and evidentiary verification of corporate, financial, technical, and valuation documentation confirming ownership and the extent of losses; engagement and coordination with financial, forensic, and valuation experts to quantify damages; preparation and filing of procedural documents, claims, legal opinions, and evidentiary submissions; representation of the client before courts and relevant authorities; management of procedural timelines and interactions with counterparties; and strategic advisory support regarding enforcement prospects and parallel legal remedies.
Key Deliverables
Legal assessment memorandum outlining available legal remedies and litigation strategy.
Comprehensive evidence package confirming title to assets and documenting expropriation circumstances.
Independent expert-supported damages calculation and valuation reports.
Drafting and submission of statements of claim, procedural motions, and supporting legal briefs.
Court representation throughout all procedural stages, including hearings and evidentiary proceedings.
Advisory memoranda on enforcement mechanisms and post-judgment recovery strategies.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
In November 2024, the Commercial Court of Kyiv Region awarded our company USD 154 million in damages against the Russian Federation, recognizing the losses resulting from the occupation and unlawful expropriation of the company’s assets.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The legal team applied a structured project-management approach, establishing a clear work plan with defined milestones, responsibilities, and reporting timelines, while maintaining continuous coordination with the client and external experts involved in evidence collection and damages assessment. All key deliverables - including legal memoranda, evidentiary submissions, expert-supported valuation materials, and procedural filings - were prepared and submitted within the agreed deadlines, ensuring full procedural compliance. The team remained highly responsive, promptly addressing requests for additional analyses, adapting the litigation strategy to procedural developments, and providing regular progress updates and strategic recommendations throughout the engagement.
What was your primary form of communication with Ilyashev & Partners?
In-Person Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Most impressive was the company’s ability to combine deep litigation expertise with strong strategic coordination of technical, valuation, and forensic experts, ensuring a well-substantiated damages claim supported by rigorous evidence and delivered through a highly disciplined, deadline-driven approach.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Ilyashev & Partners could have done differently?
Given the complexity and geopolitical sensitivity of the matter, the engagement was handled effectively overall; the only potential area for improvement could be expanding the early-stage parallel enforcement and asset-tracing strategy in additional jurisdictions to further accelerate post-judgment recovery prospects, although this did not affect the quality or timeliness of the core legal work delivered.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Founded over 25 years ago, Ilyashev & Partners delivers international-level legal expertise in Ukraine, focusing on high-stakes disputes, complex transactions, and investment protection. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep legal knowledge with a business-oriented approach, helping international and Ukrainian clients successfully operate, invest, and grow while managing legal risks in dynamic markets.
What Sets Us Apart
Proven High-Stakes Experience
We represent clients in complex litigation, international arbitration, and precedent-setting disputes involving significant business and regulatory risks.
International-Level Expertise in Ukraine
Our lawyers combine deep knowledge of Ukrainian law with extensive cross-border experience, working seamlessly with global law firms and multinational clients.
Business-Focused Legal Strategies
We deliver practical, results-driven solutions designed not only to resolve legal issues but also to protect investments and support long-term business growth.
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