Ukrainian law firm Aequo, General Partner of the UBA, has released its ESG report capturing the firm’s experience over the past decade — a period of profound change both for Aequo and for Ukraine. The report explores how the team has combined professional excellence, innovation, and responsibility with active engagement in the country’s development.

“Aequo was established at a time when Ukraine’s course toward sovereignty, reform, and European integration became not just a political aspiration, but a defining societal shift. From the outset, we recognised that our mission was not only to provide top-tier legal advice, but to be a constructive force in that broader change — helping shape frameworks that enable stability, innovation, and opportunity,” said Oleksiy Filatov, Senior Partner at Aequo.

Throughout this time, Aequo has helped drive key reforms, supported defence-tech innovators, assisted international investors seeking to enter the Ukrainian market with confidence, invested in young legal professionals and the development of the legal field, and implemented pro bono and humanitarian initiatives. This is not a separate track of work, but rather a natural part of how Aequo thinks, advises, and operates.

“We see ourselves as a legal partner not only to clients, but to the country — supporting Ukraine’s rebuilding, its integration with European legal standards, and its long-term transition into a more open, resilient, and just society. And ultimately, our work is rooted in shared purpose — standing with the people of Ukraine, including our own team, as we face this moment with resilience, courage, and deep love for our country,” added Oleksiy Filatov.

For more details, please refer to the full report available here.

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Aequo is a leading Ukrainian law firm trusted by industry front-runners to navigate high-stakes transactions and complex disputes. In 2024, Aequo was named Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine at the The Lawyer European Awards, reaffirming our reputation for excellence and impact. We're proud to be the only Ukrainian firm ranked among the FT’s Top 40 Most Innovative Law Firms in Europe, as recognised by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Report. Aequo is ranked Tier 1 in 11 practice areas by The Legal 500. In Chambers Europe, we stand alone as the only Ukrainian firm ranked Band 1 in both Dispute Resolution and M&A. Year after year, our performance continues to be recognised by the Chambers Europe Awards.

Our edge? A blend of strategic insight, sector-specific expertise, and a client-centric mindset. We deliver solutions that are both forward-thinking and grounded in deep legal acumen — helping clients succeed in a fast-moving, complex world. Our work is also consistently acknowledged by international legal directories such as IFLR1000, World Trademark Review 1000, ITR World Tax, Global Arbitration Review 100, IAM Patent 1000, IP Stars, and others. As Ukraine rebuilds, Aequo remains a trusted legal partner — ready to meet the moment.