Asters is ranked among the leaders of the national legal market by Chambers Global 2026 with distinctions across all researched practice areas – Dispute Resolution: International and Dispute Resolution: Domestic, as well as Corporate / M&A. Six firm's lawyers receive individual recognition.
Dispute Resolution: International and Dispute Resolution: Domestic
The ranking mentions that Asters assists international firms with complex cross-border litigation and international arbitration, it is also noted for its frequent representation of banks in high-value domestic litigation. The practices receive positive feedback from multiple sources, with the most representative:
- "This is a fantastic department. They are very knowledgeable, very hard-working and diligent. They have an attitude towards work which is ambitious and as focused as anything I've come across".
- "We value Asters for its creativity, meticulous preparation, analytical strength and ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes while considering the practical realities of our business".
Individual recognition goes to:
- Managing Partner Oleksiy Didkovskiy (Eminent Practitioner) is highly ranked in Dispute Resolution: International for providing strategic assistance in high-impact international disputes. He is "one of the titans of the Ukrainian Bar. He has maintained a very strong commercial operation in the face of the war, extremely collaborative and user-friendly and connected in the country" and "is a heavyweight in this market.
- Partner Gleb Bialyi (Band 2) is recognised for Dispute Resolution: Domestic for extensive expertise in representing local and international clients in various commercial disputes in court. One source says: "Gleb Bialyi is the lawyer you need if you face a complicated litigation".
- Partner Andriy Pozhidayev (Band 3) is ranked for Dispute Resolution: Domestic and is visible in the market for his work relating to disputes within the banking sector. The client says: "Andriy is a very prominent commercial partner who I continue to work with on complex matters".
- Partner Oleksandr Volkov (Band 4) is newly ranked for Dispute Resolution: International for his extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration proceedings. He receives positive feedback: "Oleksandr Volkov brings a thoughtful, analytical approach and asks the right questions, which often uncovers angles we had not considered".
Corporate / M&A
Asters' Corporate Practice is well-equipped to assist with general corporate and commercial governance matters, as well as due diligence processes for both domestic and international clients. The ranking highlights that:
- "Asters lawyers are extremely responsive, helpful and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise".
- "The Asters team is very business-focused and commercially oriented and always provides good value for money".
- "Asters has been helpful in providing practical solutions to complex issues".
Two practice experts receive individual recognition:
- Senior Partner Armen Khachaturyan (Eminent Practitioner) is highly respected for his wealth of expertise in corporate and financing matters, being "a leader with huge experience and very easy to work with".
- Partner Oleksiy Demyanenko (Band 4) is noted for his experience in acting for international clients on inbound transactions and market entry, with further activity in fund formation. Clients' mention that he "is easy to work with, very responsive and proposes practical solutions to complex problems".
The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top global lawyers, law firms and in-house counsels in over 200 countries worldwide. The ranking is based on in-depth research and unparalleled analysis of the legal landscape.
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.
