CMS Ukraine

CMS Ukraine’s sizeable competition practice houses a dedicated team that specialises in legislation and regulations issued by the AMC. The practice is well-placed to represent clients in investigations and regulatory appeals, as well as criminal liability and damages litigation. Cartels, abuse of dominance and state aid are other areas of expertise. It boasts specialist knowledge of the infrastructure, healthcare and energy and natural resources sectors. Olga Belyakova advises an impressive roster of domestic and foreign clients and leads the practice alongside Borys Danevych, who brings to the team specialist expertise in the life sciences sector, and Maria Orlyk, who is a go-to for representation in competition investigations. Nataliya Nakonechna has a strong track record obtaining clearance for various transactions, while Mykola Heletiy focuses on merger control, unfair competition and public procurement. Oleksandr Sytnyk is another name to note, alongside Diana Valyeyeva.