Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office

The ‘established' banking and finance practice at Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office continues to expand its industry specialisation, advising clients across the agricultural, payment services and financial regulations, financial sector reform and fintech sectors. Drawing on the firm’s global network, the team is called upon by a host of financial institutions, such as banks, payment institutions and asset managers. It excels at advising international companies on operations within Ukraine, including regulatory matters. The firm’s capital markets practice, led by Viacheslav Yakymchuk, is also active, alongside the project finance team, which excels in the energy and aviation sectors. Head of the banking and finance practice Serhiy Chorny is a go-to for finance and debt restructuring matters, operating on an international level. Bohdan Diakovych focuses his practice on banking regulatory issues, from financial monitoring matters to local currency and capital controls. Hanna Smyrnova is another key member of the team, along with Stepanyda Badovska.