What Vasil Kisil & Partners does

Vasil Kisil & Partners is a full-service Ukrainian law firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in Kyiv at 17/52A Bohdan Khmelnytsky Street. The firm operates as an independent private partnership with approximately 50+ lawyers and 101-250 total employees, staffed by 11 senior partners and a managing partner, Andriy Stelmashchuk. It serves Ukrainian and international enterprises across practice areas including dispute resolution (domestic litigation, international arbitration, ECHR case-law, tax litigation), corporate/M&A, intellectual property, white-collar crime, real estate and construction, labor and employment, anti-corruption, and public advocacy. The firm also operates a pro bono 'Захист' (Defense) program providing free legal aid to military personnel and their families.

The firm generates revenue through professional legal services billed on a fee-for-service basis (hourly or fixed-fee arrangements), with no publicly disclosed pricing. Client acquisition is driven by international legal directory rankings (Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500, IP Stars, WTR 1000), thought leadership publications (189+ articles on the website), referrals, and exclusive memberships in two global networks: TerraLex (131 firms in 118 countries) and Ius Laboris (largest global employment law alliance). Notable clients include Piraeus Bank, Avrora Group, USAID, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, McDonald's Ukraine, Lekkhim Group, and Wikimedia Ukraine. The firm has no software product, API, or technology platform; its 'IT Law' offering is a legal advisory service rather than a technology product. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Vasil Kisil & Partners

Legal name

Василь Кісіль і Партнери

Website

https://vkp.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vasil Kisil & Partners is a full-service Ukrainian law firm founded in 1992, serving Ukrainian and international enterprises across dispute resolution, corporate/M&A, tax, IP, labor, and real estate practice areas, with exclusive Ukrainian membership in TerraLex and Ius Laboris global networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Policy Management, Training & Ethics/Whistleblowing (BPAEAPAI)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Dispute resolution
• International arbitration
• Corporate law
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal advisory and representation services: The firm generates revenue through professional legal services billed on a fee-for-service basis, typically hourly rates or fixed fees for defined matters. Services span multiple practice areas including dispute resolution, corporate/M&A, tax, labor, IP, real estate, antitrust, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vasil Kisil & Partners is a full-service Ukrainian law firm offering comprehensive legal services through multiple specialized practice areas. The firm provides advisory, litigation, and representation services in dispute resolution (domestic litigation, international arbitration, ECHR cases, tax disputes), corporate and M&A, intellectual property, anti-corruption compliance, labour and employment, real estate and construction, white collar crime, and public advocacy. Services are delivered through partner-led engagement with multidisciplinary teams assembled per matter.

Product overview

Vasil Kisil & Partners is a full-service Ukrainian law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services structured as distinct practice areas rather than a unified software product or platform. The core offering comprises multiple specialized practice areas including dispute resolution (domestic litigation, international arbitration, ECHR case-law, and tax litigation), anti-corruption, corporate and M&A, intellectual property, white collar crime, real estate and construction, labour and employment, public advocacy, and military law. The firm also operates a dedicated pro bono program called 'Захист' (Defense) providing free legal aid to military personnel and their families. The practice areas function as distinct service lines managed by specialized teams of lawyers and partners, rather than as modules of a software platform. The firm does not offer a technology product, API, or SaaS offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Litigation (Національний судовий процес) Represents client interests in all types of court disputes in Ukrainian courts, developing comprehensive litigation strategies and ensuring procedural economy across all court instances.
• International Arbitration (Міжнародний арбітраж) Represents client interests in international arbitration proceedings under ICC, LCIA, SCC, and UNCITRAL rules, including cross-border disputes and enforcement of arbitral awards.
• ECHR Case-Law (Прецедентне право ЄCПЛ) Represents client interests before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, preparing applications and developing protection strategies for cases involving human rights violations.
• Tax Litigation (Податкові спори) Provides legal support during tax audits, appeals decisions of tax authorities, and represents clients in tax disputes across all court instances.
• Anti-Corruption (Антикорупційні питання) Covers electronic declaration support, NAZK audit reviews, compliance with anti-corruption legislation, development of anti-corruption programs, and representation in corruption-related proceedings.
• Corporate and M&A (Корпоративне право та M&A) Assists foreign businesses entering Ukraine, supports transactions and M&A deals, performs corporate restructurings, and advises on corporate governance.
• Intellectual Property (Інтелектуальна власність) Provides IP protection including trademark registration, damages recovery, dispute resolution in multiple jurisdictions, licensing, and IP aspects of M&A transactions.
• White Collar Crime (Кримінальне право) Defends clients in criminal proceedings including financial investigations, asset recovery, extradition proceedings, and cases involving digital assets and cybercrime.
• Real Estate and Construction (Нерухомість та будівництво) Provides comprehensive legal advice on real estate transactions, construction projects, FIDIC contract adaptation, boutique leasing, and investment fund operations.
• Labour and Employment (Праця та зайнятість) Aligns corporate HR standards with Ukrainian labor law, handling restructuring, employment contracts, trade union relations, and labor disputes. The firm is the exclusive Ukrainian member of Ius Laboris.
• Public Advocacy (Публічна адвокація) Facilitates dialogue between business, government, and civil society outside Ukraine, prepares and advocates for normative acts, and consults on overcoming investment barriers in Ukraine.
• Military Law (Військове право) Provides legal assistance on military registration, mobilization, deferrals, reservation of employees, and legal support on military service matters, including pro bono support for military personnel and their families.
• Defense (Захист) – Pro Bono Military Legal Aid Program Free legal pro bono assistance program for military personnel and their family members covering military registration, mobilization, leave, combat injuries, prisoner-of-war matters, veteran benefits, and related topics.
• IT Law (Інформаційні технології) Legal advisory on information technology matters, including data protection compliance, IT contracts, and regulatory issues in the technology sector.

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stratulat AlbulescucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian law firm engaged as counsel on Romanian law matters for the Avrora Group expansion project. Part of the TerraLex network. Stratulat Albulescu advised on local regulatory requirements, corporate formation, and banking matters for Avrora's entry into the Romanian market.
• TerraLexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of 131 independent law firms across 118 countries. Vasil Kisil & Partners is the exclusive member firm for Ukraine. The network enables the firm to refer matters and coordinate cross-border legal work with member firms worldwide.
• Ius LaboriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest global alliance of leading employment and labor law firms. Oksana Voynarovska is the exclusive Ukrainian representative. The alliance provides the firm and its clients access to employment law expertise in over 50 countries, and enables cross-border referrals in labor and employment matters.
• KYIV Legal HackersminorOthersVasil Kisil & Partners supports KYIV Legal Hackers and Legal Tech Hackathons, believing the future of the legal market belongs to technology. The firm mentors and sponsors hackathon events as part of its commitment to legal innovation and the future of the profession.
• European Business Association (EBA)minorOthersThe firm supports the European Business Association, believing in civilized business in Ukraine. Membership provides networking and advocacy for international business community.
• American Chamber of Commerce in UkraineminorOthersThe firm supports the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine as part of its commitment to supporting civilized business in Ukraine and international business standards.
• Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UCAB)minorOthersThe firm supports the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club, believing in civilized business in Ukraine. UCAB membership connects the firm with agricultural sector clients and industry advocacy.
• Professional Association of Corporate Governance (PACG)minorOthersVolodymyr Igonin is a member of the Board of the Professional Association of Corporate Governance and participates in development of legal acts in corporate governance.
• Ukrainian Bar AssociationminorOthersAndriy Stelmashchuk served as President of the Ukrainian Bar Association (2017-2019). The firm maintains active engagement with the professional legal community.
• National University Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA)minorOthersThe firm teaches masters of law at the NaUKMA Faculty of Law. Several partners serve as mentors in the NaUKMA Professional Mentorship Programme. The firm also organizes the Ukrainian round of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition.
• Ministry of Economy of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm developed the State Ownership Policy for the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine as a public advocacy project. This policy is a key government document defining how the state manages its ownership stakes in companies.
• USAIDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVasil Kisil & Partners consulted on reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine's melioration (irrigation) networks as part of USAID's development assistance programs in Ukraine.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asters: One of Ukraine's largest full-service law firms and a top-tier competitor across dispute resolution, corporate/M&A, antitrust, IP, and energy. Asters competes for the same Chambers Tier-1 rankings and enterprise clients as Vasil Kisil.
• Integrites: Ukrainian law firm providing cross-border legal services across dispute resolution, corporate, IP, and energy. Competes for similar enterprise and government mandates, especially in agribusiness and infrastructure sectors.
• Sayenko Kharenko: Top-tier Ukrainian law firm consistently ranked alongside Vasil Kisil in Chambers and Legal 500 for dispute resolution, corporate/M&A, and banking. Direct competitor for premium enterprise mandates and government advisory work.
• Aequo: Ukrainian law firm known for energy, infrastructure, and cross-border transactions. Direct competitor for energy-sector mandates and large enterprise clients, frequently co-appearing in Chambers rankings.
• Redcliffe Partners: Full-service Ukrainian law firm with strong international network presence. Competes with Vasil Kisil in cross-border M&A, banking, and dispute resolution mandates and is recognized in similar Chambers and Legal 500 rankings.
• Avellum: Specialist Ukrainian law firm particularly strong in M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution. Competes directly with Vasil Kisil in upper-mid-market and large-cap corporate transactions involving international clients.

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper: Global law firm with a Ukrainian presence competing for premium cross-border mandates, particularly M&A, finance, and technology sector deals where international network coordination is required.
• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with a longstanding Kyiv office providing comprehensive legal services across all Vasil Kisil's core practice areas. Competes for top enterprise and multinational clients seeking integrated international coverage.
• CMS (Cameron McKenna): Major international law firm with an established Ukraine practice and a much broader geographic and sector footprint. Competes on cross-border mandates where international coordination is required, often via Magic Circle-style positioning.

Regional players

• Stratulat Albulescu: Romania-based law firm in the TerraLex network that partnered with Vasil Kisil on the Avrora Group Romanian expansion. Comparable full-service profile (corporate, regulatory, dispute resolution) but operating in the neighboring market where direct competition is minimal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vkp_law
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VasilKisilPartners
• Facebookfacebook.com/VasilKisilPartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vasil-kisil-&-partners

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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