Avellum once again was recognised as a leading firm by one of the most prestigious legal directories, Chambers Europe.

In the recently released Chambers Europe 2016 Avellum is the only independent Ukrainian law firm ranked in the highest Band 1 in all four practices, which comprise Corporate Finance – Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Corporate/M&A. Avellum's leading position in Corporate Finance is strongly supported by its Dispute Resolution practice, which is ‘best known for handling contentious cases arising from large financing restructuring matters as well as M&A transactions and assists clients with high-stakes shareholder conflicts.’

This year Avellum’s ‘market leading’ Restructuring practice ‘climbed the top band’ of the rating reflecting our high-profile work on the most significant restructurings in Ukraine, including the landmark sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed debt restructuring of Ukraine for USD15 billion. The editors recommend our ‘distinguished Banking and Finance team advising creditors as well as blue-chip borrowers, particularly on trade and export finance matters.’ Top ranked Corporate/M&A practice is highly recognised for its broad experience in different industry sectors, including banking and agriculture as well as real estate and construction. Our Dispute Resolution, Аntitrust, and Real Estate practices have also received high rankings by Chambers Europe.

Chambers Europe recommends Avellum lawyers as the leading experts in their fields. Glib Bondar, Partner and Head of Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Debt Restructuring practices, remains a notable practitioner in the top band in his practice areas due to excellent feedback, with sources praising his experience and hard work. Senior Associate Artem Shyrkozhukhov was also recognised among the ‘associates to watch’ in Banking and Finance. The guide also highlights our M&A team as ‘business-oriented’ and taking ‘pragmatic approach.’ Managing Partner Mykola Stetsenko is ranked in Corporate/M&A Band 1 for several years in a row, and Counsel Yuriy Nechayev was listed among the ‘up and coming’ notable lawyers. Dmytro Marchukov, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution practice, is highlighted as a notable practitioner in Ukraine in the area of Arbitration. Associate Yuriy Zaremba was for the first time noted as the ‘associate to watch’ in Employment law. Clients state that their ‘interactions with Yuriy were excellent. He responded quickly and always provided the information needed to execute agreements.’

Chambers and Partners have published guides to the legal profession since 1990. It identifies and ranks the world’s best lawyers and law firms and offers in-depth analysis of the legal market within a specific region, based on in-depth, objective research.