Several law firms, which are General Partners of the Ukrainian Bar Association, have been highly recognized in the prestigious international ITR World Tax 2025 rankings.

For instance, AEQUO has been recognized in the categories of General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy. Additionally, three firm's lawyers have received personal recognition in the ITR World Tax Leaders 2025:

• Denis Lysenko, Executive Partner, was named Highly Regarded in the areas of Tax Controversy and Transactional Tax;
• Vasyl Mishchenko, Counsel, was recognized as Rising Star in General Corporate Tax;
• Anna Konovalova, Senior Associate, was named Rising Star in Tax Controversy.

Asters' tax practice was recognized in two categories — General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy. The rankings highlighted two key lawyers from the practice:

• Constantin Solyar, Partner and Head of Tax Practice, is Highly Regarded for General Corporate Tax;
• Larysa Antoshchuk, Senior Associate, is named Rising Star for Tax Controversy.

AVELLUM’s tax practice maintained its recognition in the ITR World Tax 2025 in the categories of General Corporate Tax and Transfer Pricing.

The professionalism and recognition of the firm's partners were confirmed:

• Vadim Medvedev, Partner and Head of Tax Practice, as Highly Regarded for Tax Controversy and Indirect Tax;
• Anton Zaderyholova, Partner, as Notable Practitioner for Tax Controversy;
• Mykola Stetsenko, Managing Partner, UBA President, as Highly Regarded for Tax Controversy;
• Kostiantyn Likarchuk, Senior Partner, as Highly Regarded for Tax Controversy.

LCF Law Group was also included in the ranking, recognized in the categories of General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy. Three firm's lawyers received personal recognition:

• Andriy Reun, Partner, Chair of the UBA’s Committee on Tax and Customs Law — Highly Regarded;
• Olena Palamarova, Counsel — Rising Star;
• Ihor Bielitskyi, Senior Associate — Rising Star.

MORIS was acknowledged in the category of General Corporate Tax, and Vasyl Andrusyak, Partner at MORIS, was recognized as Notable Practitioner.

Sayenko Kharenko confirmed its leadership status in this year's rankings, placing in the top tier for General Corporate Tax and securing a leading position in Transfer Pricing. Additionally, three lawyers from Sayenko Kharenko received individual distinctions:

• Vitaliy Odzhykovskyy was named Highly Regarded; 

• Kateryna Kolos was recognized as Rising Star; 

• Kateryna Utiralova was acknowledged as Notable Practitioner. 

UBA congratulates its General Partners on these high recognitions and wishes them continued success in their tax practices.

Background information: International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax is a leading international guide to tax law, annually assessing tax professionals in more than 150 jurisdictions worldwide. The rankings are based on thorough research and client feedback, providing an objective evaluation of market leaders in tax law.

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