According to the recently published Chambers Global 2013, an internationally-recognized annual directory, Vasil Kisil & Partners maintains its strong position among the leading law firms and lawyers in Dispute Resolution, Banking and Corporate/M&A practices.

The publication ranks VKP as the leading Ukrainian firm in Dispute Resolution (Band 1). Oleksiy Filatov, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution practice group, is equally renowned by the directory for his expertise in litigation and international arbitration, and is lauded as one of the best lawyers in the market. Chambers particularly emphasized his being well known for specialisation in corporate, commercial, and IP disputes. "Everything he predicted was proved right. I have great trust in him," said one client.

Oleg Makarov, VKP’s Managing Partner, is recognized by the directory as one of the most famous and experienced litigators in Ukraine with broad practice covering general domestic litigation, as well as tax disputes and private client cases. An impressed interviewee calls Mr Makarov “an excellent litigator, highly involved and hands-on.”

Vadym Belyanevych, Senior Counsellor with VKP enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his in-depth knowledge regularly advising clients on contentious privatization issues.

Chambers Global 2013 also recommends Oleg Alyoshin, Partner and Head of Real Estate & Construction, Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Recourses practice group, as a skilful litigator and arbitrator. According to one market observer, he “provides high-quality advice, and is insightful and smart.”

Corporate/ M&A practice of Vasil Kisil & Partners is also praised by the directory (Band 2). Vasil Kisil, Senior Partner, is recognized as Senior Statesman for advising clients on complicated strategic issues. The sources say, “Everybody knows him and respects him.”

Another outstanding individual according to Chambers Global 2013 is Denis Lysenko, Partner and Head of Corporate/ M&A practice group, who is well versed in a wide range of corporate matters, as well as banking and finance and competition instructions. He is described as an "approachable and effective lawyer."

Anna Babych, who became a partner in 2012, is a newly ranked individual and is said to be valued by client for her commercial approach and clear advice.

Chambers Global 2013 highly recommends VKP’s Banking practice (Band 3) in particular due to Denis Lysenko, an "effective lawyer who is pleasant to work with."