LA Law Firm recognised as a top-tier legal performer in Legal 500 EMEA rankings 2026
LA Law Firm has once again been recognised by the prestigious international legal directory, The Legal 500, in its 2026 EMEA edition. This year, our firm has been ranked among the leading ranking performers in Ukraine, based on assessment of aggregated rankings across all practice areas.
Our commitment to providing precision-driven regulatory and commercial advice has resulted in high placements across several key practices as mentioned by the directory:
Commercial, corporate and M&A (Band 4)
The team at LA advises on entity formation, including the establishment of branches and representative offices, and provides ongoing support to clients in relation to business operations, restructurings, and wind-downs. The practice is jointly led by Dmytro Aleshko, who is noted for his regulatory and policy advisory work, and Vitalii Savchuk. The team frequently assists pharma and life sciences clients, in particular.
Testimonials:
“LA Law Firm’s practice stands out for its deep industry knowledge, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, where precision and regulatory awareness are essential.”
''The team combines excellent legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, making them a trusted partner on complex projects.”
Competition (Band 2)
LA competition team is led by Andrii Gorbatenko, whose practice spans antitrust and competition law, intellectual property, advertising, and promotion. The team is sought out for its experience in structuring and securing AMCU approval for vertical agreements in the pharmaceutical supply chain, as well as for representing clients in related investigations. Mykhailo Demianov is recommended for his work on commercial and antitrust matters, including mitigating high-risk situations and responding to immediate regulatory scrutiny.
Testimonials:
“Great experience in cooperation with antitrust authorities, a lot of insights and good knowledge of AMCU approaches and practices.”
“Andrii Gorbatenko has great experience in cooperation with antitrust authorities, a lot of insights, and good knowledge of AMCU approaches and practice.”
Dispute Resolution (Band 3)
LA focuses its dispute resolution practice on the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, representing clients in court proceedings at all levels, international commercial arbitrations, and related enforcement matters. The firm also handles IP-heavy disputes concerning trade marks, patents and chemical compositions, supported by its strong regulatory background in life sciences. Vitalii Savchuk heads up the practice.
Testimonials:
“Knowledgeable, responsive, resilient, flexible.”
“Deep understanding of the segment they are focusing on on, highly professional staff.”
Employment (Band 2)
LA team advises on compliance with trade union legislation and personal data protection regulations, and supports clients in complex employment litigation. The practice is led by Vitalii Savchuk, who regularly advises on the development of outstaffing models, dismissal procedures, and documentation for employee financial support. Yaroslav Furiaka’s practice spans tax and dispute resolution, while Anna Minakova focuses on employment advisory matters.
Testimonials:
“The employment practice at LA Law Firm is known for its in-depth knowledge of employment law.”
''The team is adept at managing complex employment challenges, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and resolving disputes efficiently.”
Intellectual Property (Band 2)
LA stands out in the Ukrainian IP law market for its expertise in the life sciences sector, wherein it has influenced the legislative landscape and continues to advise a large number of the major international players. The practice has also recently played a key role pro bono in assisting the government with IP changes. Practice head Vitalii Savchuk has developed significant experience in cross-border work, coordinating with the firm’s partners in other practice areas. Primary support comes from Oleksandr Tsurkan.
Testimonials:
“The practice stands out for its ability to combine deep expertise with a collaborative and client-focused approach. Unlike many firms, the LA team demonstrates strong adaptability and a genuine willingness to understand client needs, which makes their support feel both reliable and tailored.”
“We value the team’s responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to deliver consistent results under tight timelines. Their expertise across our case provides confidence that complex issues can be managed effectively.”
Tax (Band 4)
Pharmaceutical sector clients can rely on the services of LA in the full array of tax advice, from strategic structuring, to audits and disputes. Practice head Vitalii Savchuk has a strong track record in assisting major Ukrainian and international companies across the pharmaceutical and life sciences spaces. His team includes Yaroslav Furiaka, who has a broad practice for pharmaceutical clients, and tax-focused associate Oleksandr Tsurkan.
White-Collar Crime (Band 3)
The white-collar crime practice at LA routinely specialises in economic crimes and white-collar crimes, and has experience representing clients in proceedings initiated by the NABU, as well as advising clients during the pre-trial stages of investigations.
Being recognised amomg leading firms overall in Ukraine is a testament to the hard work of our lawyers and the trust our clients place in us. Whether we are navigating antitrust authorities or representing clients in high-stakes court proceedings, our goal remains the same: combining legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. We would like to thank our clients and colleagues for their continued partnership.
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