Aequo handles both contentious and non-contentious matters for major Ukrainian importers and global exporters. The team guides clients across the agribusiness, energy, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, finance and tech spheres through complex customs regimes, export control requirements, sanctions compliance, and the structuring of sophisticated cross-border trade transactions. The firm is also active in obtaining customs rulings and navigating regulatory risks surrounding foreign trade operations. Practice head Mariya Nizhnik has extensive expertise across the gamut of trade and competition issues, while Oleksandr Tereshchenko assists with much of the group’s day-to-day customs, export control and distribution advisory work.

Asters advises multinational and domestic companies on the full spectrum of customs, export control, sanctions compliance and trade defence matters. The team is deeply experienced in anti-dumping, safeguard and other trade investigations, and has recently expanded its focus on litigation, representing clients across key industrial sectors. Another notable development is the firm’s growing involvement in supporting Ukraine’s military and defence sector with complex import, export and customs issues. The practice is jointly led by Gleb Bialyi and Anton Sintsov, both widely recognised for their expertise in high-stakes trade disputes and investigations.

Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office assists clients with navigating sanctions, export control and international trade rules governing cross-border goods, technology and services. The team frequently advises on compliance with US, EU and Ukrainian regimes and helps multinational businesses design and implement global compliance frameworks. Embargoes, WTO matters, customs issues and trade-remedy investigations all form part of the core workload. The practice supports major industrial, financial, IT, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and energy clients. Managing partner Serhiy Chorny works closely with Nadiia Filozop, who bolsters the team's strength in anti-dumping and related trade investigations.

Ilyashev & Partners advises on trade remedies, export controls, customs compliance, sanctions and trade-preference arrangements, with a strong recent focus on anti-dumping work. The team represents major Ukrainian and international industrial producers, exporters and importers in complex investigations. Olena Omelchenko, head of the international trade practice and a ‘loyal and dependable partner’, is highly regarded for her success in anti-dumping, safeguard and anti-subsidy cases for well-known domestic and international clients.

PwC Legal advises on a wide range of customs and international trade matters, including compliance with customs requirements, customs disputes at the pre-trial and trial stages, and supply-chain and clearance process reviews. The team also supports market-entry planning and assists in anti-dumping investigations, often working jointly with the Ukrainian government and international organisations. Vita Miroshnychenko heads up the dedicated customs and international trade team, while managing partner Oleksiy Katasonov provides overarching strategic guidance.

Sayenko Kharenko is instructed on a broad range of international trade matters, from WTO disputes and free trade agreements, to Ukraine’s EU-accession processes and multi-jurisdictional trade defence proceedings. The firm boasts an extensive client roster across industries as diverse as chemicals, agriculture, manufacturing, energy and pharmaceuticals. Practice head Anzhela Makhinova, noted for her ‘meticulous attention to detail’, specialises in anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard investigations. Associate Oleksandra Sandul provides core support, particularly in the area of WTO functioning.

AGA Partners focuses heavily on high-value, cross-border trade disputes, with a strong emphasis on international trade and shipping contracts, particularly in the agribusiness sector. Ivan Kasynyuk handles a wide range of international dispute resolution mandates, including regularly representing clients in arbitration proceedings. Iryna Moroz brings ‘leadership and management skills’ as well as deep expertise in relevant arbitration to the group. Aminat Suleymanova effectively protects clients' interests before the European Court of Human Rights.

Avellum delivers multidisciplinary support across customs issues, trade finance, IP protection and regulatory matters. The team has developed targeted solutions for four priority areas, namely, defence-sector supply chains, reconstruction initiatives, foreign investment flows, and navigating regulatory constraints under martial law; this allows the firm to guide clients through heightened compliance demands, disrupted trade routes and evolving state controls. Vadim Medvedev, who heads up the tax and private client departments, and co-leads the dispute resolution team, also directs the international trade workstream, focusing on matters extending from cross-border structuring to trade-related disputes.

Impacta Law focuses its practice primarily on trade protection and trade defence matters, acting for both foreign exporters and domestic complainants in major investigations; the team is frequently involved in the complex economic assessments which underpin these cases, including evaluating margins and industry indicators relevant to trade remedies. The firm also advises on WTO-related issues and handles wider international trade disputes. Practice head Yevgen Ivanets is highly regarded for the ‘technical expertise’ which he brings to work applying trade defence instruments and representing clients throughout investigations.

Koziakov & Partners advises across the core pillars of international trade law, including export and import regulations, national treatment and most-favoured-nation issues, licensing, quotas and anti-dumping. The team delivers ‘legally sound and operationally effective solutions’ to both Ukrainian and international businesses. Practice head Nataliia Isakhanova specialises in international trade and competition matters, assisting clients across the manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, telecoms and commercial sectors.

NOBLES advises on a broad spectrum of international trade matters, including trade defence work such as anti-dumping and safeguard investigations, alongside regulatory, antitrust, financing and customs issues tied to product importation and distribution. The team frequently supports clients in complex cross-border and high-risk contractual matters. The practice is co-headed by a trio comprising Alexander Weigelt, Oleksandr Aleksyeyenko and Volodymyr Yakubovskyy; between them, they offer specialist expertise across regulated industries, competition and IP matters, and cross-border investments.

Attorneys’ Association Gestors acts across a broad range of international trade matters, supporting clients with the development of foreign economic strategies and safeguarding their commercial interests in both domestic and international markets. The team is frequently involved in significant government and business policy initiatives, including on matters concerning unfair competition and market access. The practice is jointly led by Andriy Tsvyetkov, an expert in trade law and anti-dumping protection, and Yaroslav Snigur, who focuses on WTO rules, EU trade law and relevant dispute resolution.

Gramatskiy&Partners frequently advises on the structuring of cross-border trade contracts, supporting export and import operations across sectors such as construction, agriculture, food production, technology and engineering. The team provides comprehensive guidance on customs clearance, export controls and rules of origin. The practice is co-headed by Igor Reutov, noted for his ‘remarkable leadership and acumen’; Ernest Gramatskiy, who focuses on incoterms and bills of lading; and Andriy Trembich, who leads on complex contractual structuring.

Operating across complex cross-border regulatory frameworks, KPMG Law in Ukraine advises clients on export controls, customs compliance, sanctions, tariffs and broader trade-related requirements. The team works with leading international and Ukrainian companies navigating market entry and operational risks. Sergii Popov guides clients through the trade-related regulatory landscape, while Yuriy Katser oversees the practice, advising on foreign investment, international joint ventures and strategic market expansion.

VB PARTNERS advises on cross-border commercial transactions and manages complex risks stemming from sanctions, export restrictions and customs issues. The team frequently handles sanctions violation assessments, mitigation strategies and relevant dispute resolution, as well as securing permits and licences for international operations. Denys Shkarovsky leads on high-stakes matters, regularly appearing before the Supreme Court and guiding clients through the most challenging regulatory environments.