Imagine Lawyers LLC was established in October 2024, and its employment offering is led by Margarita Karpenko, who advises employers on termination strategies, employer-employee negotiations, benefits planning, and collective bargaining processes.

ADER HABER’s practice advises its clientele on executive hires and exits, regulatory inspections, and on employment-related compliance risk assessments. The team is jointly headed by Oleksandra Fedotova, whose broader practice spans public procurement, PPP, energy, and real estate, and Anna Movchan, who specialises in handling complex labour disputes, advising on the implementation of EU employment legislation, and assisting with employment-related compliance and risk management.

Aequo’s team’s workload includes advising on the development of employment regulation frameworks in the tech sector and assisting with the employment-related structuring aspects of new ventures. The team also handles complex compliance matters relating to military service obligations. The practice is led by Anna Babych, who often supports clients regarding the employment aspects of investment transactions. Iryna Halych focuses on high-stakes termination matters for clients in highly regulated industries and state-owned enterprises. Olena Radko assists international clients with establishing and scaling their operations in Ukraine.

Arzinger’s team acts in high-profile employment-related disputes and advises on a broad range of matters, from those regarding state registration, to those involving military service legislation compliance. The practice is jointly headed by Kateryna Oliinyk, who specialises in IP and TMT matters, and Kseniia Lotosh, a labour specialist frequently involved in HR regulatory compliance matters, cases regarding trade union negotiations, and in matters relating to the development and implementation of corporate governance procedures.

Asters’ team advises across the full range of labour and employment matters, including advising on complex workforce reorganisations, acting in employment disputes, and handling corporate governance-related employment issues. The practice is jointly helmed by Vadym Samoilenko, who focuses on employment planning and labour risk management, and Inesa Letych, who is regularly instructed on collective bargaining, labour protection, and industrial safety matters.

Avellum’s team is recognised for its strength in advising on the labour law aspects of M&A and cross-border transactions, including business spin-offs, complex restructurings, and the transfer of employees. The practice is jointly headed by Mykola Stetsenko, a key adviser to clients in the pharma, agribusiness, banking, and IT sectors, and Bogdana Parkhomchuk, whose practice focuses on immigration-related issues alongside commercial and corporate governance advice.

The Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office team’s workload includes conducting employment audits, advising foreign nationals on work permits, and handling the insurance aspects of employment-related claims. The practice is led by Lina Nemchenko, an employment and data protection specialist. Mariana Marchuk is a key team member who frequently advises on employee compensation frameworks, executive mobility, and anti-discrimination matters. Anna Trishnevska is recommended for her experience in terminations, workforce transfers, mass redundancies, and internal investigations.

CMS Ukraine’s team advises on complex military-related employment compliance, including military accounting obligations, employee reservation and mobilisation exemptions, and critical enterprise designation. The practice is led by Olga Belyakova, who focuses on dismissals and employee transfers, and also has a particular specialism advising on commercial and TMT sector-related matters. Maria Orlyk brings additional strength through her experience in corporate, M&A, energy, and IP.

Dentons’ team advises on corporate and government investigations, benefits-related litigation, and compliance training, as well as broader HR projects. The practice is led by Volodymyr Monastyrskyy, who focuses on employment terminations, remuneration policies, and employment due diligence matters. Another name to note is Oleksandra Piskun, who advises on employment issues arising from commercial and corporate matters, in particular.

Impacta Law’ team, which is noted by clients as the ‘number one choice in terminations and trade union negotiations’, advises on workforce optimisation initiatives, employment issues arising from military conscription, and complex labour disputes. The practice is led by 'empathetic leader' Inna Kostrytska, who is recognised for her expertise at the intersection of corporate and labour and for her active involvement in labour legislative developments, and who 'always puts the client company's interest in focus'.

Kinstellar’s team advises across the full range of labour matters, including military-related employment obligations, employee reservation and mobilisation exemptions, hiring and termination issues, and the development of internal corporate policies. The practice is jointly headed by Olena Kuchynska, who focuses on ESG-related employment matters and regularly advises on state-owned enterprise mandates, and Maksym Tesliar, an immigration specialist who is frequently involved in labour audits, workforce restructurings, and broader employment compliance projects. Iryna Shaposhnikova is recommended for her work supporting both international and domestic clients across a broad range of employment matters.

KPMG Law in Ukraine’s team delivers a full-service offering, advising clients on market entry, workforce optimisation, and obtaining work permits for foreign nationals. The practice is led by Yuriy Katser, who is frequently instructed on compliance, corporate governance, and business transfer matters, and is a key port of call for public sector clients. Sona Mursalova is a key practitioner who advises on employment due diligence and internal investigations, drafts HR policies, and assists with employee dismissals.

Sayenko Kharenko’s team is jointly led by Oleksandr Nikolaichyk, whose practice spans corporate governance and investment matters, and Oksana Ilchenko, who specialises in handling transactional and associated regulatory employment cases. Svitlana Kheda is sought out for experience in privacy and data protection, anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance. Olga Kyriusha is also recommended for her expertise in collective bargaining, internal labour policies, and complex dismissals.

Vasil Kisil & Partners’ team is a key adviser to clients across the energy, tech, pharma, and retail sectors. The practice is led by Oksana Voynarovska, whose noteworthy experience includes advising on matters involving collective bargaining agreements, senior executive contracts, and complex dismissals. Vitalii Meliankov, Kateryna Kyshenia, and Anna Odynokova are also recommended team members.

Ante Law Firm’s team is a key port of call for clients in the aviation, pharma, machinery manufacturing, and tourism sectors. The practice is led by Andriy Guck and is equipped to handle complex employment disputes, dismissals, and employment issues arising from clients' entry into the domestic market. Mariia Tereshchenko and Liubomyr Bahan are key members of the team.

EVERLEGAL’s team is regularly instructed on mandates arising from martial law and ongoing military mobilisation, including internal policy compliance and complex labour disputes. The practice is jointly led by Yevheniy Deyneko, whose expertise spans employment, corporate, and commercial law, and litigator Oleksandr Ruzhytskyi who is a key port of call for clients in the agribusiness and manufacturing sectors, as well as high-profile international organisations.

EY Law’s team is frequently instructed on advisory mandates relating to market entry, M&A transactions, and navigating Ukraine’s evolving employment regulatory landscape. The practice is jointly led by Olga Gorbanovskaya, who focuses on the advisory and compliance aspects of tax and employment cases, Halyna Khomenko, whose expertise includes HR administration outsourcing and immigration, and Anton Kurach, a labour specialist experienced in anti-discrimination matters.

GOLAW’s team advises on a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from employee dismissals and transfers to reinstatement proceedings. The practice is jointly headed by Kateryna Tsvetkova, who frequently supports clients during regulatory inspections and leads on employment contract drafting and labour-related audits; litigator Kateryna Manoylenko, who is skilled in contractual disputes, enforcement proceedings, and debt recovery matters; and labour specialist Oleksandr Melnyk.

Corporate clients turn to Ilyashev & Partners’ team for advisory support on transactional employment issues, staff outsourcing, and employee transfers and relocations. The practice is led by the 'outstanding' Valeriia Gudiy, who focuses on trade union and collective bargaining disputes, and regularly undertakes HR due diligence and corruption risk management assignments. The team also advises on confidentiality and IP protections, as well as non-compete matters, and is noted for its 'mastery of every nuance'.

KM Partners’ team advises on transactional and operational employment matters, including drafting collective bargaining agreements and advising on employment terminations. The practice is led by Alexander Shemiatkin, who focuses on dispute resolution. Yaroslava Ivasyuk and Iryna Hochachko handle the judicial and out-of-court settlement of labour disputes, while Olena Mazurets advises on employment agreements, internal policies, and local orders.

Legal Alliance Company’s team advises on compliance with trade union legislation and personal data protection regulations, and supports clients in complex employment litigation. The practice is led by Vitalii Savchuk, who regularly advises on the development of outstaffing models, dismissal procedures, and documentation for employee financial support. Yaroslav Furiaka’s practice spans tax and dispute resolution, while Anna Minakova focuses on employment advisory matters.

The team at Deloitte & Touche Ukrainian Services Company is frequently engaged on global mobility matters, restructuring and layoff projects, mergers, and broader employment compliance mandates. The practice is jointly led by Dmytro Pavlenko, an employment and immigration specialist with extensive experience in tax matters and insight into the infrastructure sector, and Viktoriia Sydorenko, who focuses on corporate, banking, and finance. Anton Bychkov has notable abilities in PPP and EPC projects and privatisation matters.

PwC Legal’s team is sought out for its risk mitigation strategies, and capabilities advising on business relocations and employee mobilisation support, and assisting with clients' market entries and exits. The practice is jointly led by tax specialist Oleksiy Katasonov, and Olga Melnychenko, who advises on corporate and HR transformations, collective agreements, and mediation processes. Yuriy Fil is recommended for his expertise in immigration, corporate, and contract matters.

Wolf Theiss’ team is regularly instructed on restructurings, terminations, and employment risk management mandates, with notable expertise across the IT, private equity, manufacturing, and life sciences sectors. The practice is jointly led by Olga Ivlyeva, who advises on CEO-level employment contracts, due diligence exercises, and immigration matters, and Olena Kravtsova, whose practice encompasses corporate and real estate issues and employment litigation.

Headed by Oleksiy Kot, the team at Antika Law Firm advises on matters regarding personnel planning, holiday management, and the termination of employment relationships. Oleksandra Fedorenko brings experience in litigation, arbitration, and tax matters, while Oleksander Tretiakov focuses on employment and residence permit matters and drafting employment contracts.

Attorneys’ Association Gestors' team is regularly instructed on dispute resolution mandates, documentation audits, corporate policy adaptation, and staff reductions. The practice is led by Andriy Tsvyetkov, a seasoned litigator specialising in trade and anti-dumping protection, EU and antitrust regulation, and corporate matters. The team is a key port of call for clients in the military tech, agribusiness, construction, transportation, and logistics sectors.

NOBLES’ team advises across the full-employment lifecycle, from internal policy development and compliance frameworks to termination procedures. The practice is jointly led by Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko, whose expertise spans competition and antitrust, IP, and labour management; Volodymyr Yakubovskyy, who handles corporate and M&A mandates alongside dispute resolution; and Alexander Weigelt, who advises clients operating in regulated industries.

PETERKA & PARTNERS LLC's team advises on mobilisation-related employment risk, employee relocations, and wider labour compliance mandates. Led by Taras Utiralov, the team also handles contentious matters, including dismissals, mobbing claims, and redundancy procedures. Anastasiia Kusherets advises on employer risk exposure linked to missile strikes and government inspections, while Yuliia Sereda focuses on psychological harassment disputes.

Redcliffe Partners’ team is a key point of contact for clients across the energy, pharma, IT, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. The practice is jointly led by Albert Sych, whose work focuses on employment due diligence and the labour aspects of M&A transactions, and Rob Shantz, who specialises in executive contracts and workforce reorganisations.

SDM Partners LLC’s team advises on mass dismissals, corporate restructurings, and regulatory audits, and handles employment disputes. The team also handles collective redundancy processes, risk mitigation, and internal investigation cases. The practice is led by Dmytro Syrota, whose expertise spans M&A transactions, corporate and commercial matters, and antitrust issues. Serhiy Dzis is a noteworthy IP specialist.