In the 2013 edition of theauthorised British legal research Chambers Europe Arzinger and its partners arehighly ranked as leading experts for antitrust and competition, energy, tax,real estate, dispute resolution, and corporate law in Ukraine.

Arzinger is in band 2 for antitrustand competition. The firm’s antitrust and competition team is particularlynoted for its experience of contentious competition matters, compliance andunfair competition issues, distribution agreements, antitrust investigations.

The research recommends Arzinger fordispute resolution (band 2) having acknowledged its move up in the rating thisyear following extensive praise from clients and peers alike. Sources say: 'Itlistens to our needs and offers an optimal solution.' 'It is able to solvenon-standard matters.' 'It is willing to take on cases in different parts ofUkraine.'

Having a strong track record in realestate Arzinger features in the according chapter of the rating (band 2).'Known and very visible’ Timur Bondaryev heads the team which is described byclients as ‘responsive and very specific in their advice.'

The company is also recommended asan expert in energy sector (band 2). Its energy team stands out for its adviceon alternative energy projects, oil and gas, excellent expertise in realestate. ‘It understood the needs of an international investor’, sources say.

Within tax the research notedArzinger and its prominent tax group, which has a strong following ofhigh-profile international clients, handles tax structuring and general taxissues, assists clients with criminal investigations and contentious taxmatters, and is ‘visible in tax courts.’

‘Extremely responsive’ corporateteam is highly ranked by the research as well. It has a well-earned reputationfor transactional advice in the real estate and energy sectors.

Moreover, besides recognition of thecompany the rating has also noted Arzingr partners as key individuals and legalexperts for Ukraine. Managing Partner Timur Bondaryev is recommended for realestate being a well-established name in the practice area.

Sergiy Shklyar, Dr.jur., FoundingPartner, is listed in dispute resolution and antitrust/competition chapters. Heis particularly recommended for his expertise in unfair competition anddescribed as a ‘knowledgeable and quick.’

Up-and-comer Markian Malskyy,Dr.jur., Partner, head of West Ukrainian Branch, is highly ranked in disputeresolution.

The guide recommends WolframRehbock, Senior Partner, for energy and cites interviewees: ‘He is one of thefew really dedicated energy lawyers’.

Pavlo Khodakovsky, Partner joinedthe rankings in the tax chapter following a busy year and recommendations frommarket commentators.

Chambers Europe is an authorisedlegal rating researching the legal profession in Europe, identifying theleading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers andtheir clients. The Europe guide provides in-depth analysis of the legal marketsin 51 jurisdictions.