Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Resolving disputes in court is perhaps the least pleasant task for any business. Regardless of whether you act as a claimant or a defendant, it is extremely important to choose the right representative who will help you develop and execute a winning strategy.
The dispute resolution team at Kucherenko & Partners, staffed by experienced lawyers, has many years of experience representing clients in Ukrainian courts of all instances and jurisdictions. Our deep expertise in resolving court disputes ranges from recovering funds under defaulted loan agreements to resolving high-stakes commercial disputes and challenging unlawful actions or inaction of public authorities. The Kucherenko & Partners team includes qualified criminal defense attorneys who help clients reduce significant legal, commercial and reputational risks related to regulatory and white-collar crime matters, in particular in tax and anti-corruption proceedings in Ukraine.
Drawing on the resources of Kucherenko & Partners' various practices and the industry specialization of our lawyers, we can assemble teams ready to resolve disputes effectively, taking their specifics into account. The Kucherenko & Partners arbitration team represents clients in arbitration proceedings under investment agreements, in disputes over the creation of joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions, as well as in high-profile arbitrations in the energy, construction, infrastructure, pharmaceutical, banking and finance, insurance and telecommunications sectors.
Services
- representation at the pre-trial stage;
- out-of-court settlement, including mediation;
- representation in the court of first instance, including in Ukrainian courts of all jurisdictions;
- appealing decisions at all stages up to the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court;
- enforcement of court decisions;
- representation in international and national arbitration proceedings;
- drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses in commercial contracts;
- developing defense strategies and providing strategic recommendations in arbitration;
- advising on the choice of arbitration institutions and jurisdictions;
- recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Ukraine and abroad;
- challenging arbitral awards in national courts;
- risk analysis and forecasting of arbitration outcomes;
- resolving disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions and involving multiple parties.