In our experience, litigation and arbitration can result not only in monetary damages but, more importantly, in the disruption of a company’s business due to over-zealous scrutiny of the regulatory authorities.
We believe that most disputes have the potential for an amicable resolution. To this end, we try to position a case for an early settlement. Because of our pro-active approach, our clients often reach peaceful settlements instead of heading into full-blown litigation. Should negotiations fail, however, we can immediately respond through the appropriate legal channels.
Our advocates are top Ukrainian experts in complex commercial litigation. For that reason, we usually succeeded in difficult and sometimes precedent-setting cases involving consumer products, maritime and aviation law, intellectual property, employment-related disputes and real estate claims. The broad range of our local knowledge also allows our lawyers to serve as expert witnesses on Ukrainian legislation in foreign arbitration and litigation settings.
We have defended numerous foreign companies in Ukrainian courts over the last 20 years. For instance, we represent KLM Royal Dutch Airlines against passengers’ claims and any trademark infringements. In the area of real estate, we successfully protected the property rights of a well-known international school in local courts, in regional courts and in the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
We have also assisted Fiat Auto, an Italian automobile manufacturer, in a major product liability case. In this complex case, we made use of key expert witness testimony to emasculate the plaintiff’s legal position. In cases involving ship arrests or commodity-related disputes, we use our extensive infrastructure of local consultants to gather information about assets and individuals subject to legal disputes.
In addition to participating in litigation with local and foreign entities, we act as legal counsel in arbitration matters administered worldwide by major arbitration institutions and ad hoc arbitration bodies.We can provide immediate advice in numerous jurisdictions and coordinate complex, cross-border actions quickly and effectively.