What Redcliffe Partners does

Redcliffe Partners is a Kyiv-headquartered Ukrainian law firm founded in 2008 that provides legal advisory services for complex cross-border transactions involving Ukraine. The firm operates as a private partnership led by Managing Partner Olexiy Soshenko and a senior team drawn from Clifford Chance, Chadbourne & Parke, DLA Piper, EY, and other international firms. Its practice spans Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Competition/Antitrust, Energy, Real Estate and Construction, Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, Employment, Tax, and IP/IT.

The firm's core proposition is top-tier Ukrainian law counsel for international corporations, private equity firms (Kingspan, Avedon Capital), and development finance institutions (EBRD, IFC, DFC, U.S. Department of the Treasury) operating in or entering Ukraine. Notable mandates include the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund ("Minerals Deal"), the USD 435 million EBRD/IFC financing of the Lifecell/Datagroup-Volia merger, and the Beko Europe joint venture formation. The firm holds Band 1 rankings in Chambers Europe 2026 for Banking & Finance, Competition/Antitrust, and Corporate/M&A, and Tier 1 in Legal 500 EMEA 2026 for Corporate, Commercial, M&A, Banking & Finance, and Capital Markets, with recognition across eight practice areas. It has won four CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year awards since 2017 and is shortlisted for the 2026 IFLR Europe National Law Firm of the Year.

The business model is professional services revenue earned through transaction-based fees, hourly billing, and retainer arrangements, with direct client engagement as the primary go-to-market motion. Marketing relies on directory rankings, awards, thought leadership publications, and professional referrals rather than inbound demand generation. The firm maintained continuous operations during the war, relocating some personnel abroad while sustaining deal execution despite infrastructure disruptions in Ukraine.

Name

Redcliffe Partners

Legal name

Redcliffe Partners

Website

https://redcliffe-partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redcliffe Partners is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian law firm founded in 2008 providing top-tier legal counsel for cross-border banking, finance, M&A, capital markets, and antitrust matters, serving international corporations, private equity firms, and development finance institutions including EBRD, IFC, DFC, and the U.S. Treasury.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Redcliffe Partners generates revenue through legal advisory fees for corporate transactions, M&A deals, banking and finance matters, capital markets work, competition law, energy law, dispute resolution, and other legal services. Fees are typically charged on a transactional basis for deals or hourly/retainer basis for ongoing advisory work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Redcliffe Partners is a Ukrainian law firm providing advisory and representation services across Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Competition & Antitrust, Energy, Real Estate and Construction, Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration, Employment, Tax, and IP/IT. The firm represents international corporations, development finance institutions, and government clients on complex cross-border transactions, financings, and contentious matters in Ukraine.

Product overview

Redcliffe Partners is a Ukrainian law firm providing legal services across multiple practice areas including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Competition/Antitrust, Energy, Real Estate and Construction, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Tax, and International Arbitration. The firm does not offer software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking and Finance Legal Services Legal advisory and representation for syndicated and secured financial transactions, project financing, debt restructuring, and cross-border lending involving Ukrainian elements, primarily serving international banks, development finance institutions, and corporate borrowers.
• Corporate, Commercial and M&A Legal Services Ukrainian law counsel for cross-border M&A, joint ventures, corporate structuring, and legal due diligence, advising international corporations, private equity firms, and Ukrainian companies on landmark transactions in Ukraine.
• Capital Markets Legal Services Legal advisory for securities offerings, debt and equity capital markets transactions, and regulatory matters for issuers and underwriters with Ukrainian exposure.
• Competition and Antitrust Legal Services Counsel on Ukrainian merger control (AMCU clearances), abuse of dominance, anti-competitive concerted actions, antitrust compliance, distribution agreements, and trade defense matters for clients operating in or transacting with Ukraine.
• Energy and Renewable Energy Legal Services Ukrainian law advisory for energy and renewable energy projects, including investments, M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory matters, serving corporates and PE sponsors active in the Ukrainian energy sector.
• Real Estate and Construction Legal Services Legal advisory on Ukrainian real estate and construction matters, including acquisitions, development projects, leases, and related regulatory issues.
• Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration Legal Services Representation in international investment arbitration, international commercial arbitration, cross-border and domestic litigation, and enforcement proceedings in Ukraine.
• Employment Legal Services Ukrainian employment law counsel, with particular specialization in employment matters under martial law, including workforce restructuring, military-related employment issues, and HR compliance.
• Tax Legal Services Tax advisory and planning on Ukrainian tax matters relevant to corporate, financing, and cross-border transactions, including tax structuring and compliance.
• IP, IT and Technology Legal Services Counsel on intellectual property, IT law, licensing, franchising, distribution, data protection, and telecommunications for technology and consumer-facing companies operating in Ukraine.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advised on US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (Minerals Deal) - recognised as 2025 CEE Deal of the Year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Bank of Ukraine (NBU)minorOthersThe NBU has introduced various FX liberalisation measures that affect the operating environment for clients. Redcliffe Partners advises clients on NBU regulations and has written publications on NBU policy changes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avellum: Kyiv-based Ukrainian law firm widely regarded as a peer to Redcliffe in M&A, capital markets, and banking & finance. Comparable Tier-1 rankings and similar cross-border client base (international funds and corporates) make it the closest head-to-head competitor in the Ukrainian legal market.
• Sayenko Kharenko: Top-tier Ukrainian law firm with overlapping practice coverage in banking & finance, M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution. Regularly appears alongside Redcliffe in Chambers and Legal 500 rankings and competes for the same international client mandates in Ukraine.
• Asters: Kyiv-based full-service Ukrainian law firm with comparable strength in banking, finance, M&A, and dispute resolution. Competes directly with Redcliffe for international corporate and financial-institution mandates involving Ukrainian law.
• INTEGRITES: Full-service Ukrainian law firm with comparable practices in dispute resolution, banking & finance, and cross-border transactions. Competes for similar mid-to-large international mandates involving Ukrainian law.
• Arzinger: Ukrainian law firm providing corporate, M&A, antitrust, and banking & finance services. Overlaps with Redcliffe on domestic and cross-border mandates for international clients active in Ukraine.

Regional players

• EY Law Ukraine: Ukrainian legal practice of Big Four firm EY, historically led by Redcliffe partner Albert Sych. Competes with Redcliffe on transactional, M&A, and due-diligence mandates and shares similar international institutional clients.

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper Kyiv: Kyiv office of global firm DLA Piper, with a long-standing presence in Ukrainian banking & finance, M&A, and IP. Competes with Redcliffe on cross-border deals involving Ukrainian elements and shares the international client pool.
• Clifford Chance Kyiv: Kyiv office of Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance, advising on Ukrainian banking, finance, and capital markets matters. Direct overlap with Redcliffe on cross-border finance mandates; Redcliffe's partners include several Clifford Chance alumni.
• Baker McKenzie Kyiv: Kyiv office of global full-service firm Baker McKenzie, advising international corporates and financial institutions on Ukrainian M&A, antitrust, and finance matters. Overlaps with Redcliffe on cross-border mandates but operates as part of a much larger global platform.
• CMS Cameron McKenna Kyiv: Kyiv office of global law firm CMS, providing cross-border M&A, banking, and dispute resolution services in Ukraine. Comparable in terms of serving international clients on Ukrainian-law mandates, but with broader geographic reach and significantly deeper bench across the CMS network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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