INTEGRITES Doubles Number of Tier 1 Ranked Practices in Legal 500 EMEA 2025, Securing 15 Individual Recognitions
In 2025, INTEGRITES has doubled the number of Tier 1 ranked practices, with eight core practices recognised at the top-tier level by The Legal 500 EMEA. Marking another significant achievement of the firm during wartime, 15 lawyers of the firm have received individual recognition, including four newly ranked professionals.
Advancements in 2025 include:
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
The practice team has elevated to Tier 1, with Senior Partner Illya Tkachuk reconfirming recognition as a Leading Partner, and Associate Sofiia Movchanets entering the ranking as Leading Associate.
Client testimonials:
“The INTEGRITES team is a leading provider of legal services, offering a unique combination of expertise in both local and international law, with a special focus on the commercial, corporate and M&A sectors. Their strengths include the ability to adapt to client needs, a strategic approach to deal management and the active use of innovative technologies to optimise workflows. The team is committed to diversity and inclusivity, attracting talented professionals with unique expertise. Compared to competitors, INTEGRITES offers clients personalised solutions with a high level of client-centric service.
Illya Tkachuk is second to none in sophisticated M&A deals. He is highly competent, provides outstanding service in every way, and is personally and deeply involved in all matters to assure prompt and excellent service and successful outcome. We also recommend Vasyl Yurmanovych as a highly competent lawyer, able to offer tailored guidance that aligns with our commercial needs.”
Competition
The practice team has advanced to reach Tier 1, featuring Counsel Nataliya Kovalova as NEXT GENERATION PARTNER.
Clients say:
“Impressive team of very experienced and knowledgeable competition lawyers with an impressive number of lawyers located in Kiev despite the war. Strong relations with major Ukrainian companies. Very proactive and creative, internationally minded and a true pleasure to work with.
Senior partner Vyacheslav Korchev: a very impressive competition lawyer with vast experience and strong international connections. Counsel Nataliya Kovalova: very knowledgeable, broad competition law experience, sharp and quick.”
Employment
With the practice stepping up to Tier 1, Counsel and head of practice Inna Kostrytska has entered the ranking as Next Generation Partner.
Clients say:
“The Integrites employment law team is very professional, with a strong focus on what their client needs. They have an excellent market reputation […]. They deliver top-notch advice, especially in war-related employment matters.
Inna Kostrytska is very professional, with a strong strategic mindset; she is great to work with. Iryna Karazhbei-Truska is a bright young talent, professional and responsive.”
Private Client
The practice has achieved Tier 1, with Partner Viktoriya Fomenko reaffirming her individual recognition as Leading Partner.
Clients say:
“My impression is that INTEGRITES perceives their private client offering more seriously than most of their market peers.
For us, it is important to have an advice that is clear, straightforward, easy to understand and practical, and INTEGRITES' advice covers all the characteristics.
Dmytro Marchukov and Viktoriya Fomenko: both are excellent at what they do and have a wealth of practical experience.”
Continued Excellence
Banking and Finance
The team maintains Tier 1 ranking, with partner Igor Krasovskiy entering the tables as Leading Partner, Partner Dr. Oleh Zahnitko and Counsel Olena Savchuk reaffirming their recognition as Leading Partner and Leading Associate respectively.
Clients say:
“Thanks to its outstanding experience and exceptional legal knowledge, Integrites’ banking team proves that it can handle very complex cross-border financings involving multiple stakeholders in an extremely efficient way despite extremely challenging business environment in Ukraine.
Igor Krasovskiy is definitely a go-to person when it comes to complex multi-jurisdictional and innovative financings. Igor is very good at finding a balance between lender and borrower interests when negotiating finance documents. He is energetic, responsive and provides first-class service.
Olena Savchuk and Yuriy Korchev are extremely knowledgeable and professional, but at the same time, humble and down to earth. If problems arise when working on a transaction, they are open to suggestions and comments to find the best solution. Easy to work with, a pleasure to collaborate with them.”
Dispute Resolution
The practice team confirms their market leadership as Tier 1, with Senior Partner Dmytro Marchukov and Partner Olena Perepelynska recognised as Leading Partners, Partner Serhii Uvarov – as Next Generation Partner.
Clients and editorial team say:
“Integrites' ‘hard-working and dedicated team’ is composed of industry-focused dispute resolution experts. Most of all, they are the kind of law firm you want on the other end of a call when you need help. They are ready to assist even when there are tight deadlines.
We would like to specifically mention: Olena Perepelynska, whose strategic vision and deep understanding of international arbitration is instrumental in numerous successful outcomes; and Nadiya Mykiyevych, whose meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills prove invaluable in complex cases.
Serhii Uvarov is incredibly bright, responsive and the quality of his work is always outstanding.
Integrites has one of the leading and best-known asset recovery practices in Ukraine.
Dmytro Marchukov is a stand-out figure: a leading figure in the asset recovery world. Hardworking, committed to his client's cause and a pleasure to work with.
Integrites demonstrated an outstanding litigation expertise, and their domestic litigation team is a pleasure to work with. Their unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible result and their strategic vision are impressive. 100% recommendation for complex litigations. Oleksandr Onishchenko has a strong grasp of the market and our business. The name to remember is senior associate Mykola Yerema – thoughtful, skilled, collaborative, smart. We truly appreciate their meticulous approach and dedication to what we see as our success.”
Energy
The team reaffirms its Tier 1 position, with Managing Partner Dr. Oleksiy Feliv acknowledged as Leading Partner.
Client testimonials:
“INTEGRITES' energy practice stands out for its deep expertise in the energy sector, especially in renewable energy and energy transition projects.
The firm covers all the disciplines needed in order to operate in Ukraine. […] Well-connected to policy makers. Ability to influence policy and law-making.
Oleksiy Feliv is the top renewables expert in Ukraine. International development experience coupled with in-depth local knowledge, and a strong network in country. He brings exceptional insight into the regulatory framework governing energy projects, particularly in renewable energy and infrastructure.
Serhii Datsiv is growing into a highly effective lawyer in the renewables sector. He presents advice in a commercial and user-friendly manner.”
Tax
The team again secures Tier 1 ranking, with Viktoriya Fomenko as Leading Partner and Senior Associate Vitalii Labadinentering the ranking as Leading Associate.
Clients say:
“INTEGRITES' tax team is a unique combination of tax consulting background with strong expertise and a proven track record in tax litigation. It is important that INTEGRITES has all tax services under one roof including transfer pricing, direct and indirect tax advice, cross-border tax consulting and tax litigation.
Viktoriya Fomenko is very client-oriented […], well-known on the market as a highly regarded tax consultant with great experience and a strong focus on cross-border operations.
I used to work with Kostiantyn Kharchenko and Vitalii Labadin and was completely satisfied with the advice they provided.”
Real Estate and Construction
The practice has been ranked as Tier 2, featuring Managing partner Dr. Oleksiy Feliv and Partner Anna Pogrebna as Leading Partners.
Selected client feedback:
“Their real estate lawyers provide top-notch, cost-effective advice across the entire property sector. Their deep expertise and proven experience give us complete confidence that they can handle any real estate challenge we face. Plus, they are incredibly easy to work with, highly competent and extremely responsive.
We are very impressed with their readiness and expertise to handle the most complex cases, especially those related to Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts in the healthcare industry. Their lawyers have in-depth knowledge of construction, financing and corporate law matters. They perfectly understand the needs of businesses and advise accordingly.”
International Trade: Tier 2
“The ‘easy-going and open-minded team’ at Integrites has in-depth understanding of unfair trade practices, WTO legislation and procedure, and litigation. The practice led by Yevgen Ivanets is heavily involved in anti-dumping investigations involving imports from China and Turkey, and is also advising numerous Ukrainian companies subject to trade restrictions in foreign countries”, editorial says.
Intellectual Property: Tier 3
Client feedback:
“The most competent IP team we have ever worked with, they always approach matters with a positive, problem-solving attitude.
They are all practical, knowledgeable, insightful and thoughtful. Happy to work with them.”
White-Collar Crime: Tier 3
Detailed rankings and client feedback on the recognised experts of the firm are available on the INTEGRITES profile on The Legal500 website.
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