Aequo ‘stands out for its high level of professionalism and deep expertise’. The firm has a strong cross-disciplinary practice that advises large domestic and multi-national clients on tax, litigation and corporate transactions, as well as providing key services in anti-corruption compliance, investment planning and immigration. Corporate partner Anna Babych and international tax planning expert Denis Lysenko lead the practice. Counsel Vasyl Mishchenko focuses on tax and tax compliance issues for private clients.

Asters exhibits ‘the highest level of professionalism and client focus’. The firm handles the full spectrum of private client work, which encompasses international tax and corporate structuring, investment advice, trusts and family funds, inheritance matters, disputes, immigration and family law. Head of tax Constantin Solyar and head of family and inheritance law Talina Kravtsova, who is known for her ‘consistency, perseverance and effective communication’, are the main contacts. Counsel Yuri Neklyaev has ‘deep knowledge of laws and court practice’.

Avellum is known for its ‘unwavering commitment to professionalism, exceptional availability and comprehensive support’. The firm is sought after for advice on wealth management, trusts, immigration law, family disputes and much more. It is particularly well known for its understanding of international wealth transfer and tax compliance matters. Tax expert Vadim Medvedev leads the practice. Tax partner Anton Zaderyholova (who ‘always has total command of the project’) and highly regarded corporate and M&A specialist Mykola Stetsenko are also active members of the team.

Integrites provides advice that is ‘clear, straightforward, easy to understand and practical’. The firm climbs the ranking on the basis of its varied and high-value work for high-net-worth individuals. Tax expert Viktoriya Fomenko and litigator Dmytro Marchukov lead the practice. They are ably supported by head of domestic litigation Oleksandr Onishchenko and a deep bench of associates with experience in such areas as tax, asset recovery, family law, insolvency and real estate disputes.

PwC Legal is best known for its advice on international tax issues, but its private client offering also encompasses many aspects of private wealth preservation, residency and visa matters, business restructuring and litigation. Head of tax Maksym Dudnyk, head of financial services Anna Nevmerzhytska and lead immigration and employment law partner Olga Melnychenko are the main contacts. Newly promoted partner Olga Trifonova is a recognised expert in transfer pricing.

The ‘pragmatic and punchy’ private wealth management team at Sayenko Kharenko handles compliance and KYC checks involving foreign institutions, banks and service providers; the acquisition of property abroad; the restructuring of assets to comply with new controlled foreign companies legislation; personal investments; relocation issues; and matrimonial law. The group is led by Alina Plyushch, who is supported by experienced Dmytro Riabikin and Roman Drozhanskyi, who focuses on gambling regulation, private capital management and sanctions.

Vasil Kisil & Partners has a dedicated multi-disciplinary practice that is well versed in the key aspects of law required by private clients, including family disputes, tax, investments and inheritance matters. Oksana Voynarovska, who is the local representative of the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA), is also an expert in labour and employment law. She leads the practice along with private wealth management specialist Alexander Borodkin. They frequently act for Ukrainian businesspeople, politicians, musicians and high-net-worth individuals, as well as international clients.

AGA Partners stands out for its ‘unique international experience’ in contentious matters, particularly family law disputes. Managing partner Aminat Suleymanova and family law specialist Iryna Moroz lead a practice that is ‘not just technically proficient but also adaptable and innovative’. ‘Direct, smart, helpful and hardworking’ counsel Oleksandr Gubin also plays a key role in the firm’s growing family law practice. The firm is local counsel for the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund with regard to enhancing Ukrainian legislation for the protection of children.

Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office has a strong wealth management practice. Lead partner Hennadiy Voytsitskyi and senior associate Roman Koren are key advisers to high-net-worth individuals on tax planning matters, including issues such as change of tax residence, managing the risks of multiple tax residences, personal tax, asset protection and succession planning. They call up on the firm’s broader local team to assist with trusts, litigation and reporting obligations arising from high-value, cross-border transactions.

Expatpro has a ‘results-oriented team with profound knowledge of legislation’. The firm’s work for foreign high-net-worth individuals and global companies comprises immigration advice, cross-border investment and business establishment and restructuring, and support with employment law matters. Immigration expert Vasyl Cherednichenko and Tetiana Yashchenko, who handles tax residency issues, employment law and work permits, lead the practice.

EY Law has a strong people advisory and global mobility practice that is best known for advising on cross-border tax issues, but which is also active in other key areas of private client law. The team led by Olga Gorbanovskaya and tax and immigration specialist Halyna Khomenko remain active in matters concerning the new controlled foreign companies reporting rules, and issues arising from the state of martial law in Ukraine.

Ilyashev & Partners is widely recognised for its prowess in litigation, and its private client practice benefits from the vast disputes and asset recovery experience of practice heads Mikhail Ilyashev and Roman Marchenko. They ‘focus on creating an environment of trust that allows to discuss their most sensitive matters openly without hesitation’. Yevgen Solovyov advises high-net-worth clients on inbound investments. Together they form ‘a dream team to guide clients through a storm’.

The team at Selepey, Volkovetsky & Partners is ‘not just highly skilled but also truly cares about the outcomes’. Lead partner Andriy Selepey has a broad practice that encompasses complex bankruptcy and litigation cases, and advice on mitigating risks arising from corruption and government pressure in Ukraine. Nazar Bilotserkovets also plays a key role in major private client disputes, and is recommended for his ‘exceptional talent, creativity and diligence’. They recently assisted shareholders' largest organic sunflower oil producer with a $70m dispute.

‘The team is very responsive and available’, say clients of Arzinger, where practice head Timur Bondaryev and managing associate Denys Ersoi are the main contacts. The firm handles tax, corporate, real estate and investment transactions for private clients. They are also active in supporting clients with worldwide assets in complying with the new controlled foreign companies rules in Ukraine.

GOLAW is heavily involved in family business and taxation matters, corporate risk audits, succession planning, trusts and funds work, residence and immigration issues and the registration of foreign properties. Senior partner Sergiy Oberkovych is a specialist in corporate and international law. He draws on specialists in property, immigration, tax, family and wealth planning to advise high-net-worth individuals. Oleksandr Melnyk handles corporate and finance matters.

Gracers joins the ranking this year and is a key adviser to high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs in a range of private client matters, notably criminal defence, and the safeguarding of property rights. Serhii Lysenko and Liudmyla Kusa, who specialise in criminal matters, lead the practice, which is particularly active for senior military officials and executives of charitable funds, luxury brands, banks, state enterprises and companies in the beauty industry.

Hillmont Partners LLC strikes ‘the perfect balance of legal and commercial’. The firm handles many types of litigation and complex international investigations, including investment conflicts, criminal cases, divorces and professional negligence claims. Managing partner James Hart leads the private client practice, and clients remark that he is ‘an outstanding example of expertise and client relations’. He is supported by experienced litigator Andrii Nyzhnyi and corporate partner Valentyn Zasukha.

KPMG Law in Ukraine stands out for its expertise in private asset structuring and complex international tax matters. Lead partner Oleksandr Boboshko calls on a multidisciplinary team to handle personal tax residence concerns and wealth management issues for high-net-worth individuals. His own expertise covers international tax planning, pre-IPO tax diagnostics and advice on tax compliance.

LIGRO focuses predominantly on litigation, which includes family disputes and divorce, contentious real estate matters, criminal defence and cases concerning political persecution and economic sanctions. The standout partners are Yuriy Demchenko, whose recent work includes the defence of individuals accused of war crimes and military misconduct, and Denys Dyomin, who not only handles litigation, but also develops tailored wealth management and estate planning strategies for high-net-worth clients.

LLC “Deloitte & Touche Ukrainian Services Company” joins the ranking this year and clients remark its tax group ‘understands the client’s needs, provides high-quality service and doesn’t violate the deadlines’. Lead partner Andriy Servetnyk is supported by a deep bench of ‘professional and very experienced ‘lawyers, among them senior tax manager Natalia Rudenko. They handle tax consulting and compliance matters for private companies, entrepreneurs, business owners and other high-net-worth individuals.

At the ‘efficient and dedicated’ Mitrax Attorneys at Law, Yurii Babenko focuses on family and inheritance law, and his solid track record includes the defence of a client’s interests in a family dispute in the European Court of Human Rights. Yana Babenko focuses primarily on medical and reproductive law, but also has experience in property division, alimony, pre-nuptial agreements and banking disputes.

MORIS, which joins the ranking, offers 'a unique blend of legal expertise, personalised service, and a deep understanding of complex financial and personal matters'. Managing partner Andriy Romanchuk, corporate and M&A specialist Maryan Martynyuk, and head of tax Vasyl Andrusyak lead a nine-lawyer group that handles tax, succession planning, investment strategies, charity structuring, shareholders and family disputes for domestic and international clients.

‘A great team to have on your side’, Skliarenko, Sydorenko and Partners handles a broad range of contentious matters for private clients. Managing partner Oleksandr Skliarenko has an ‘outstanding market reputation and delivers effective results’. He leads the practice along with white-collar crime partner Andriy Trigub and experienced litigator Andriy Sydorenko. Their work spans business disputes, divorce proceedings, enforcement, bankruptcy and matters concerning real estate and financial assets.