Dentons has been named "Best Energy Law Firm in Ukraine" and "Best Compliance Law Firm in Ukraine" at the twelfth annual Legal Awards, organized by the weekly Yuridicheskaya Praktika (Legal Practice). The awards gala, regarded as Ukraine’s legal Oscars, took place in Kyiv on May 26, 2018.

Dentons was also shortlisted for the Law Firm of The Year in: M&A, Banking and Finance, Employment, Real Estate, Healthcare and Pharmacy and as Best Foreign Law Firm of the Year. In addition, Dentons lawyers received individual nominations, including: Best Managing Partner of the Year – Oleg Batyuk; Best Lawyer in Debt Restructuring – Natalia Selyakova; Best Lawyer in Corporate and M&A – Adam Mycyk; and Best Lawyer in Banking and Finance – Natalia Selyakova.

Established in 2006, the Legal Awards recognize the best law firms and lawyers in Ukraine in terms of quality legal services, significant transactions or disputes, strong financial performance, high-profile Ukrainian and foreign clients, management excellence, and pro bono activities.

Oleg Batyuk, Dentons Ukraine Managing Partner comments: “We are honored to receive this recognition from the local legal community.  These awards reflect our landmark projects in the energy sector, including our recent DTEK deal, as well as our compliance work for leading international and domestic companies. I would like to thank each of our lawyers for their hard work and commitment. These awards inspire us to continue our efforts to provide high quality legal advice, while further contributing to the rule of law in Ukraine.”