AEQUO Law Firm

What AEQUO Law Firm does

AEQUO Law Firm is a privately held, Kyiv-based full-service Ukrainian law firm operating under a partnership structure with 94 professionals as of 2025. The firm provides legal advisory across 18 practice areas — including antitrust, banking and finance, dispute resolution, M&A, intellectual property, compliance, corporate, restructuring, and capital markets — and serves 13 industry verticals such as energy, defence, agribusiness, financial institutions and fintech, infrastructure, and private equity. Its client base spans major Ukrainian corporates (Kyivstar, Dragon Capital, Bank Credit Dnipro, Power One, WEAGROBANK), international development finance institutions (EBRD, Norfund), and private equity funds operating in Ukraine, with mandates covering landmark cross-border transactions, regulatory reform, and complex domestic and international disputes.

The firm supplements traditional legal advisory with an Alternative Legal Solutions offering — Start-up Desk, Outsourcing and new collaboration models, Systems Integration, Legal Function Transformation, and Legal Engineering and Design — and operates the Legal Tech Challenge (LTC) innovation initiative at aequo.tech alongside the Aequo Friends paid internship programme, which has engaged students from over 50 Ukrainian universities since 2017. AEQUO generates revenue through professional-services billing on a quote-based engagement model, with no publicly disclosed pricing, and sells exclusively through direct partner-led client engagement from its single Kyiv office.

Its positioning is reinforced by sustained tier-1 third-party validation: Chambers Global Band 1 in Dispute Resolution (Domestic) and Corporate/M&A (2026), Chambers Europe Awards 2026 Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine, IAM Patent 1000 Silver ranking, IFLR 1000 recommended firm status, and recognition by The Lawyer European Awards. The senior partnership includes former senior government officials, notably the former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine and the former First Deputy Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, providing regulatory and institutional access that differentiates AEQUO from peer Ukrainian firms.

Name

AEQUO Law Firm

Legal name

Aequo Law Firm

Website

https://aequo.ua/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AEQUO is a Kyiv-based, privately held Ukrainian full-service law firm with 94 professionals delivering advisory across 18 practice areas and 13 industry verticals — including M&A, dispute resolution, banking and finance, IP, antitrust, and capital markets — to leading Ukrainian corporates, international financial institutions, and private equity investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH), Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law practice
• Dispute resolution
• Banking and finance law
• Mergers and acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal services including M&A advisory, dispute resolution, banking and finance, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AEQUO is a full-service Ukrainian law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation across 17 distinct practice areas — including dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, antitrust, intellectual property, corporate crime, international trade, tax, and capital markets — supported by Alternative Legal Solutions such as Start-up Desk, Legal Function Transformation, and Legal Engineering. The firm serves leading Ukrainian corporates, international financial institutions, private equity funds, and global brands on high-value transactions, complex disputes, regulatory matters, and cross-border advisory work anchored in Kyiv.

Product overview

AEQUO is a full-service Ukrainian law firm providing comprehensive legal services across 18 practice areas (Antitrust, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, M&A, IP, Compliance, Corporate, Corporate Crime, International Trade, Real Estate, Tax, Environment, Employment, Private Clients, Public Law, Restructuring, and Capital Markets) and 13 industry sectors (Agribusiness, Energy, Financial Institutions & Fintech, Defense, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Retail, Private Equity, and others). The firm also offers 5 Alternative Legal Solutions (Start-up Desk, Legal Function Transformation, Legal Engineering, Systems Integration, and Outsourcing) designed to bring innovation to traditional legal service delivery. Key initiatives include Legal Tech Challenge (LTC) by Aequo for legal tech innovation and Aequo Friends, a paid internship program for university students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LTC by Aequo (Legal Tech Challenge): Legal Tech Challenge by Aequo — an initiative to create and develop an innovative legal tech environment in Ukraine, serving as an agent of change in the traditional legal services world.
• Aequo Friends

Products and services

• Antitrust and Competition Law Practice Full-service antitrust and competition law practice covering merger control, AMCU investigations, cartel defense, abuse of dominance cases, and unfair competition matters for corporate clients.
• Banking and Finance Practice Banking and financial law practice covering bilateral and syndicated loans, project financing, trade and export financing, corporate financing, construction financing, and fintech advisory for banks, DFIs, and corporate borrowers.
• Dispute Resolution Practice Litigation and arbitration practice representing clients in Ukrainian courts and international arbitration across commercial, investment, banking, corporate, tax, and IP disputes.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Practice M&A practice covering legal due diligence, transaction structuring, private and public acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and private equity transactions.
• Intellectual Property Practice IP practice covering registration, management, licensing, and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and domain disputes.
• Compliance and Anti-Corruption Practice Compliance practice providing anti-corruption policies, audits, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and representation before law enforcement for corporations and financial institutions.
• Corporate and Commercial Practice Corporate practice covering business creation, corporate governance, restructuring, commercial contracts, and personal data protection for corporate clients.
• Corporate Crime and Investigations Practice Practice covering anti-money laundering, asset tracing, crisis management, fraud prosecution, internal investigations, sanctions advisory, and internal policy development.
• International Trade Practice International trade practice covering trade investigations, customs matters, export control, distribution and franchising, WTO rules, sanctions, and trade disputes.
• Real Estate and Construction Practice Real estate and construction practice covering property transactions, development, land issues, PPP, property registration, and mortgage enforcement.
• Tax and Customs Practice Tax practice covering corporate taxation, international tax planning, transfer pricing, CFC rules, tax audits, and tax and customs disputes.
• Environment Practice Environmental practice covering environmental audits, regulatory compliance, permits, emissions trading, climate change, renewable energy, and environmental disputes.
• Labour and Employment Practice Employment practice covering HR documentation, hiring, foreign worker permits, executive compensation, restructuring, trade unions, data protection, and labor disputes.
• Private Clients Practice Private clients practice covering wealth structuring, tax planning, estate planning, family business, philanthropy, art, immigration, and reputation management.
• Public Law Practice Public law practice covering government relations, regulatory impact analysis, legislative drafting, and representation before government bodies.
• Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Restructuring practice covering debt restructuring negotiations, distressed asset transactions, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor representation.
• Capital Markets Practice Capital markets practice covering IPO/SPO, private placements, eurobonds, asset securitization, GDR/ADR, and corporate structuring for capital market transactions.
• Start-up Desk Alternative legal solution offering specialized support for startup companies including legal structuring, investment documentation, and regulatory advisory for the Ukrainian startup ecosystem.
• Legal Function Transformation Alternative legal solution helping organizations transform their internal legal function for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Legal Engineering and Design Alternative legal solution applying design thinking and engineering principles to develop innovative legal products and processes.
• Systems Integration Alternative legal solution helping integrate legal processes with client business systems and workflows.
• Outsourcing and New Models of Collaboration Alternative legal solution providing flexible legal support models including outsourced legal functions and collaborative engagement structures for corporate clients.
• Legal Tech Challenge by Aequo (LTC) Legal tech innovation initiative by Aequo aimed at developing and promoting legal technology solutions in Ukraine, served at aequo.tech.
• Aequo Friends Innovative paid internship program for university students (3rd-6th year of study), running twice yearly for 3 months each since 2017.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as Law Firm of the Year: Ukraine at Chambers Europe Awards 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Bank Credit DnipronotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAequo acted as legal advisor to Bank Credit Dnipro in launching an innovative financial product with Kasta marketplace, implementing embedded finance solutions including co-branded Kasta Visa Card with credit limits and loyalty programs
• KastanotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bank Credit Dnipro and Aequo for embedded finance product launch - co-branded card enabling credit limits during purchases, marketplace loyalty programs, and real-time secure transactions
• KyivstarnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAequo provided legal advisory for Kyivstar's acquisition of Tabletki.ua, expanding digital services portfolio to include largest Ukrainian online pharmacy comparison platform
• Power OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAequo advises Power One and Dragon Capital on landmark decentralized energy project in western Ukraine combining flexible gas generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and renewable sources
• Dragon CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on decentralized energy project and M10 Lviv Industrial Park - Dragon Capital's 23.5 hectare project with 6 phases of production, warehouse, and office facilities
• ProCredit Bank UkrainenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of EUR 20 million EBRD loan for further financing of MSME clients, supporting working capital and investment needs while preserving jobs
• Brave1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAequo is legal partner of Brave1 defence tech cluster supporting Ukrainian defence technology ecosystem development
• Ukrainian Export Credit AgencynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAequo supports development of Ukrainian Export Credit Agency enabling insurance of investments against war and political risks
• Superhumans CenternotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAequo provides comprehensive legal support to Superhumans Center as pro bono partnership

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arzinger: Arzinger is one of the largest Ukrainian full-service law firms with comparable headcount and practice breadth including dispute resolution, corporate, banking, and IP. Direct competitor for Ukrainian and international clients operating in Ukraine.
• Redcliffe Partners: Redcliffe Partners is a Ukrainian law firm with comparable full-service practice areas including M&A, banking & finance, and dispute resolution. Overlaps with Aequo on mandates for EBRD, IFC, and major Ukrainian corporates.
• Sayenko Kharenko: Sayenko Kharenko is one of Aequo's closest direct competitors in Ukraine, ranked Band 1/2 in Chambers for M&A, dispute resolution, banking & finance, and IP. Comparable size, comparable full-service positioning, and overlapping mandates for multinational clients in Ukraine.
• Integrites: Integrites is a Ukrainian law firm with a comparable full-service platform covering dispute resolution, banking & finance, M&A, and energy. Overlaps with Aequo on cross-border mandates and IFU-backed transactions.
• Asters: Asters is a top-tier Ukrainian full-service law firm consistently ranked alongside Aequo in Chambers and IFLR1000 for corporate, M&A, banking & finance, and dispute resolution. Closely comparable in headcount, client roster (multinationals, IFIs), and sector focus.
• Avellum: Avellum is a leading Ukrainian full-service law firm frequently cited alongside Aequo in Chambers Global and Legal 500 rankings for M&A, dispute resolution, and antitrust. Directly comparable in size (~50-80 lawyers), client base (Ukrainian corporates and international investors), and core practice focus.

Broad incumbents

• CMS (Kyiv office): CMS is a top-10 global law firm with a Kyiv office offering corporate, M&A, banking, and dispute resolution. Competes for the same cross-border mandates (EBRD, large M&A) but operates as part of a wider global platform rather than a Ukraine specialist.
• Dentons (Kyiv office): Dentons operates a significant Kyiv office as part of the world's largest law firm network. Overlaps with Aequo in M&A, banking, and dispute resolution but competes through global scale and cross-border integration rather than local specialism.
• DLA Piper (Kyiv office): DLA Piper maintains a Kyiv office with full-service capabilities, frequently advising on cross-border M&A and infrastructure projects in Ukraine. Competes with Aequo on large institutional mandates but leverages global reach rather than local expertise.
• Baker McKenzie (Kyiv office): Baker McKenzie has a longstanding Kyiv office offering full-service legal coverage with international reach. Competes for premium cross-border mandates involving multinational clients with Ukraine exposure, but as part of a global network rather than as a local specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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