Aequo offers expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, regularly acting for clients in audits, tax structuring, and transfer pricing matters. The group has additional strength acting in pro bono mandates. Denis Lysenko leads the department, and is praised for his ‘professionalism, honesty and responsibility’. Lysenko’s practice covers both tax disputes and commercial matters, and includes supplementary expertise in the energy sector. Also key are Vasyl Mishchenko, who is active for businesses and high net worth individuals, and litigator Anna Konovalova.

Asters advises clients in numerous highly regulated sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure, as well as innovative areas such as telecoms and gaming. The group has strength in international, state, and local tax, and is active for high net worth individuals in all tax planning matters. Team lead Constantin Solyar advises on direct and indirect taxation, and is regularly active in complex cross-border mandates. Yurii Dmytrenko is active in corporate restructurings, project financings, and M&A, and works alongside Roman Podzizei, whose expertise covers tax aspects of inbound and outbound investments for domestic and international clients.

Avellum advises on tax aspects of complex transactions and restructurings, including at the international level. The group additionally represents clients in tax disputes, with expertise extending to litigation and pre-trial negotiations. Vadim Medvedev leads the team, covering all aspects of tax. Medvedev has recently been active across the IT, logistics, and retail sectors, among others. Anton Zaderyholova is a specialist in international tax, and is described as ‘very impressive’. Oleksandra Zmazhenko is frequently active alongside Zaderyholova, sharing a focus on international tax.

Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office has strength in international tax planning, with a client base which includes numerous prominent multinationals from a range of industries. Transfer pricing, VAT planning, and customs advice are all covered by the department, which additionally advises on contentious matters. Lead partner Hennadiy Voytsitskyi specialises in providing international tax advice, and acts for both multinationals and domestic clients. Voytsitskyi has further expertise in criminal tax matters, including tax evasion. Roman Koren provides support on transactional tax planning, indirect tax, and tax structuring.

EY Law fields a deep tax and customs team, active for key market players across sectors such as IT, manufacturing, and telecommunications, with energy as a particular area of strength. The group covers the full scope of tax, in addition to its strength in broader corporate governance and employment matters. Vladimir Kotenko spearheads the team, representing clients across tax and regulatory issues, as well as taking a key role in the development of tax legislation. Igor Chufarov ‘stands out for his ability to navigate complex tax issues’, and has significant tax litigation experience. Iryna Kalyta is an additional key name for contentious matters.

Integrites has a particular focus on dispute resolution, representing clients in numerous evolving areas of tax controversy, including transfer pricing, legislation relating to martial law, and private client tax. The group is increasingly active in matters relating to cross-border taxation. Team lead Viktoriya Fomenko is ‘very client-oriented’, and in addition to her expertise in business tax advice, co-leads the private clients practice. Kostiantyn Kharchenko is adept in direct and indirect tax, and advises on transfer pricing matters. Vitalii Labadin is a name to note.

KM Partners fields a broad team active across contentious and non-contentious tax mandates, with further expertise in white collar crime matters. Both direct and indirect tax are covered by the department, which is active in audits and both pre- and post-trial procedures, in addition to handling litigation. Alexander Minin, who is highly experienced as a litigator, co-leads the department alongside Alexander Shemiatkin, an expert in tax and customs litigation, and Ivan Shynkarenko, who contributes strength in transfer pricing. Elena Bukuyeva and Inna Taptunova are other key names; Bukuyeva has experience with white collar crime investigations, while Taptunova is noted for her work with NGOs.

KPMG Law in Ukraine fields a tax offering which operates with the support of its specialised audit, legal, deal advisory, and management consulting departments, equipped to cater to both major multinationals and high net worth individuals. Co-leading the team are Sergey Popov, Oksana Olekhova, and Oleksandr Boboshko; Popov advises on tax aspects of M&A and corporate restructurings, while Olekhova covers tax optimisation, deal structuring, and due diligence, and Boboshko has particular strength in international tax. Daryna Lomantsova has experience in the pharmaceutical, IT, and retail sectors, among others.

PwC Legal‘s team includes specialists in Kyiv, L’viv, and Dnipro, offering a joined-up service to clients active nationwide. Infrastructure, IT, and construction are all covered by the team, which benefits from the support of tax specialists from numerous disciplines. The team is jointly led by commercial tax expert Oleksiy Katasonov and transfer pricing lead Olga Trifonova, alongside Maksym Dudnyk, who contributes strength across audits, due diligence, and personal taxation.

Sayenko Kharenko‘s growing team supports clients across transactions, restructurings, and disputes, and offers support in transfer pricing mandates. Vitaliy Odzhikovskyy  leads the team, and has broad expertise in domestic and international tax matters. Odzhykovskyy advises on customs law, tax litigation, and currency regulation, in addition to tax audits and a range of other issues. Kateryna Utiralova advises on transfer pricing, and Anton Kerimov-Varanytskyi has key experience in real estate.

ADER HABER is adept in the tax aspects of audits, appeals, and insolvencies, and is praised for its ‘excellent expertise in taxes and tax litigation’. Stanislav Karpov, who specialises in disputes, leads the department alongside Tatiana Daniltseva, whose tax expertise is augmented by further aptitude in insurance.

Arzinger‘s tax team is consolidated into the two key areas of tax advisory and tax and customs litigation. The group has recently expanded its focus to include a greater emphasis on real estate and private client tax. Kateryna Gupalo, an expert in tax litigation and white collar crime, leads the department alongside Nikita Larionov, who is additionally adept in customs law, and Denys Ersoi, a key name for international tax.

CMS demonstrates broad sector expertise, and is regularly active across the TMT, energy, and financial services sectors. Ihor Olekhov leads the tax team alongside Maria Orlyk. Olekhov additionally leads the banking and finance practice, while Orlyk leads the corporate and M&A team. Viktoriia Stavchuk-Mulundkar is experienced in international tax issues, including transfer pricing and double tax treaties.

EUCON Legal Group utilises a multidisciplinary approach to tax support, drawing on the firm’s broader corporate and criminal expertise. The group additionally benefits from its presence in Poland, strengthening the cross-border offering. Yaroslav Romanchuk, who is managing partner of the firm, co-leads the department alongside Larysa Vrublevska. Romanchuk has a broad practice, which includes corporate transactions, criminal matters, and customs law. Vrublevska heads the internal transfer pricing practice, with key expertise in audits and accounting.

Ilyashev & Partners has key strength in tax matters with international elements, regularly advising clients based outside the country on inward investments. The department is active in the industrial, agricultural, and technology sectors, and demonstrates experience advising NGOs. ‘Highly competent and promising lawyer’ Ivan Maryniuk leads the team, specialising in international tax planning. Roman Marchenko is a key name for contentious tax matters, including litigation. Dmytro Lazebnyi provides additional support in tax disputes, and acts for both businesses and private individuals.

Kinstellar is particularly adept in the IT sector, regularly advising clients on matters pertaining to the Diia City regime. The group additionally provides expertise on a broader range of commercial tax matters, including M&A, structuring, and transfer pricing matters. Jointly leading the department are Illya Muchnyk, who additionally heads the broader fintech offering, and Lyudmyla Dzhurylyuk, an expert in international tax, and deputy head of the banking and finance practice.

Lexwell & Partners is well known for its contentious offering, advising clients on the full lifecycle of disputes, including audits and litigation. The department is led by ‘really good professional’ Igor Nagai, who is active for both domestic and international clients. Andrei Kolupaev is a key name, and works alongside Nagai in the mining, real estate, and construction sectors, among others.

LLC “Deloitte & Touche Ukrainian Services Company” fields a substantial tax team with experience across contentious and non-contentious mandates. Audits and litigation are covered by the department, as are tax elements of commercial transactions and transfer pricing, among other issues. Dmytro Pavlenko leads the department, and advises on tax aspects of M&A and labour law, as well as contentious issues. Pavlenko has key expertise in infrastructure, taking a thought leader role in this area. Other core team members include the ‘intelligent’ Roman Makarchuk, who has experience in contentious tax matters, and Mykhailo Koliadintsev, whose tax practice is supplemented by broader commercial litigation experience.

Vasil Kisil & Partners advises on general corporate tax and international tax structuring, in addition to coverage of tax disputes. The group handles tax issues relating to M&A transactions and corporate restructurings, and takes an active role in lobbying and the development of policy. Jointly leading the offering are Andriy Stelmashchuk, Alexander Borodkin, and Yehor Svidlo. Stelmashchuk is a litigator with sector expertise in agriculture, banking and finance and IT, while Borodkin covers non-contentious issues such as restructurings and international tax plannning, and Svidlo is frequently active alongside Stelmashchuk representing clients in contentious matters.

AMBER Law Company has particular aptitude in tax disputes, with key strength in matters relating to VAT. The group additionally covers criminal tax matters, with experience appearing before the Supreme Court. Leading the team is Semen Khanin, a highly experienced practitioner in tax and banking and finance, with a record of acting on multi-jurisdictional mandates. Also key within the department are Andriy Valenko, who is active for major clients in the tobacco and agricultural industries, and Kateryna Drobyazko, whose practice covers both criminal and civil litigation.

Crowe Mikhailenko benefits from its robust international network, and offers support to clients on a diverse range of tax matters, including audits, transactions, and disputes. Dmytro Mikhailenko, who is highly experienced in tax optimisation, co-leads the department with Olga Bogdanova. Iryna Ogorodnikova contributes strength in contentious tax matters.

EQUITY Law Firm evidences particular expertise advising clients on tax issues relating to insolvency and other situations of financial distress. The group additionally covers tax optimisation and general tax matters, and acts for both businesses and high net worth individuals. Serhiy Chuyev and Sergiy Kyrych co-lead; Chuyev contributes expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy, alongside a robust contentious tax practice, while Kyrych covers customs and administrative law.

GOLAW is highly active in contentious tax, advising a domestic and international clientele on litigation and a range of pre-trial matters, including audits and out-of-court negotiations. Jointly leading the team are Valentyn Gvozdiy, Viktoriia Bublichenko, and Sergiy Oberkovych. Gvozdiy’s tax practice is supplemented by experience in the corporate and banking sectors. Oberkovych is a key contact for international tax matters, and acts on tax issues relating to M&A, real estate transactions, and investments. Bublichenko, who made partner in 2024, contributes key expertise in audits.

Gramatskiy&Partners covers tax compliance, corporate taxation, and indirect taxation, in addition to advising on private client taxation. The ‘highly responsive’ team provides additional coverage of transfer pricing matters, with experience acting for domestic and international clients. Ernest Gramatskiy co-leads the offering alongside VAT and corporate tax expert Igor Reutov and contentious tax specialist Vitaly Tymchuk. Artem Honcharenko is a key name, with experience in the IT and manufacturing sectors.

ID Legal Group fields a team of ‘true experts in every aspect of taxation’, with significant core strength in the field of contentious tax. Audits, out-of-court negotiations, and litigation are all covered by the department, which additionally demonstrates aptitude in the field of transfer pricing. ‘Standout partner’ Oleg Dobrovolskyi and ‘invaluable asset’ Anna Ignatenko, who together co-founded the firm in 2016, jointly lead the department, and both have prior experience working in the State Fiscal Service.

Lawv.Law, founded in 2022, has seen significant growth and is recognised for its strength in advising on tax structuring for clients active within Ukraine and internationally. Founding partner Mariya Zagryadska leads the team, and is ‘a well known international tax expert’ who previously worked within Avidbiz. The team also includes Helen Krashnevska.

LCF Law Group is highly active in contentious tax matters, with key strength in the gambling industry. Retail, agriculture, and real estate are additionally covered by the team, which provides further support on corporate transactions, tax due diligence, and the structuring of businesses, among other matters. Leading the department is Andriy Reun, whose practice encompasses both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including VAT, M&A, and issues relating to tax refunds. Ihor Bielitskyi specialises in tax disputes.

MORIS‘ team offers support on a range of non-contentious matters, including corporate transactions, tax restructurings, and customs law. The practice also advises on disputes, with strength in litigation. Vasyl Andrusyak leads the team, and has ‘exceptional expertise and knowledge’. Andrusyak represents clients in disputes, in addition to advising on transactions and international tax structuring.

SDM Partners LLC has particular aptitude in contentious matters, and is especially active in out-of-court negotiations, assisting clients in the life sciences and construction sectors, among others. Jointly leading the team are Serhiy Dzis and Mykola Melnyk; the latter has significant experience in litigation and international taxation.

Sokolovskyi and Partners Law Firm caters to a diverse swathe of clients, including prominent names in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and agricultural sectors, among others. Managing partner Vladyslav Sokolovskyi leads the department, and has key expertise in the energy sector. Other notable names include the highly experienced Tetiana Lysovets, and Ivan Balytskyi, whose practice additionally covers bankruptcies.

Stron Legal Services operates across Europe and beyond, with tax expertise across sectors such as e-commerce, gambling, and cryptocurrency. The group is jointly led by Oleg Derlyuk and Anna Shvydenko; Derlyuk is the firm’s managing partner, and additionally covers corporate and banking law, while Shvydenko has significant experience in the fintech sector, and advises on tax aspects of complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. Kateryna Strukova is a key name.

Alcor has an exclusive focus on the IT industry, and draws an international client base with prominent names from the US and UK, in addition to multiple domestic players. Dmytro Ovcharenko leads the team. Also key is Viktoriia Keliar, who advises both start-ups and multinationals.

LA Law Firm offers core expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, and has strength in international tax matters due to its network of partner firms. Vitalii Savchuk leads the team. Savchuk’s tax practice is supplemented by strength in IP matters. Yaroslav Furiaka has a focus on the pharmaceutical sector. Oleksandr Tsurkan contributes strength in transfer pricing.

VB PARTNERS is particularly adept in contentious tax, including criminal matters. The department acts for high net worth individuals, in addition to prominent businesses in the financial, mining, and retail industries, among others. Volodymyr Vashchenko leads the department, and has experience in both litigation and arbitration.