Asters' IP Practice Recognised Among the World's Leading by WTR 1000 2026

Asters reaffirmed its international standing in the field of Intellectual Property, being ranked in the Silver Band by WTR 1000 2026.

The ranking commends Asters' IP practice for "making waves in trademark law with a sharp, cross-sector approach that blends legal precision with commercial sagacity. From clearance and prosecution to enforcement and anti-counterfeiting, the firm's IP team handles it all, backed by a wealth of expertise across M&A, media, and tech."

The 2026 edition also recognises two of the firm's leading practitioners:

• Partner and Head of IP Julia Semeniy (Gold Band)
• newly appointed Counsel Olena Kozhokar (Bronze Band)

According to WTR 1000, both IP experts are "forces to be reckoned with, handling high-profile IP transactions, litigation, licensing, and anti-counterfeiting matters."

WTR 1000 – the World's Leading Trademark Professionals – a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. It focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.

Asters is the largest full-service law firm in Ukraine with offices in Kyiv, Brussels, London, and Washington, D.C. The firm has access to over 125 jurisdictions through a well-developed network of partner law firms.