About VB PARTNERS
VB Partners is the #1 White-Collar Crime boutique law firm in Ukraine with a strong presence in Dispute Resolution. We have been implementing uncompromising standards of legal service in the national market for 20 years.In order to effectively confront the challenges posed by business crime, we possess a comprehensive understanding of both the national legal framework and the corporate landscape.Forty fully-qualified lawyers in our team advocate on behalf of our clients when interacting with law enforcement agencies at all stages of white-collar crime cases. In addition, we defend individuals entrusted with prominent public functions in anti-corruption cases subject to increased public and media attention.Our key expertise also extends to extradition and Interpol matters across the entire spectrum of cross-border investigations.Resolution of legal disputes in national courts and arbitration institutions of all levels and jurisdictions constitutes another priority for VB Partners. Government and regulatory disputes comprise a substantial portion of ongoing projects.Modern challenges demand high-caliber expertise in sanctions law. We were among the first in Ukraine who managed to lift sanctions against non-resident companies both in court and administrative proceedings.VB Partners and its accomplished attorneys are highly esteemed for their outstanding track record in Business Crime Defence and Litigation in all major international legal directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal and Best Lawyers.
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Office Locations
Kyiv, UA Headquarters
Porch 13, Business Center Bashnya Five, Rybalska Str. 22, Kyiv 01011
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Awards & Recognition
Featured Awards
THE BEST LAWYERS IN UKRAINE™ AWARDS: 6
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- Chambers EuropeFirm is among the leaders in Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime according (Band 2).Recognized partners: Denys Bugay – TOP-5 WCC lawyers of Ukraine, Oleksandr Lukyanenko and Denys Shkarovsky – Up & Coming.
- Legal 500For the 4 year in a row, the Firm is ranked Tier 1 in White-Collar Crime.The firm and its partners are also recognized in International Trade (Tier 3), Dispute Resolution (Tier 3) and Tax (Tier 4).
- Lexology Index (ex Who’s Who Legal)VB Partners were ranked among Ukraine’s TOP-10 in Business Crime Defense (2019–2023).Recognized Practice Leaders – partners Denys Bugay, Denys Shkarovsky, and counsel Mykyta Nuralin.
- Benchmark LitigationVB PARTNERS has been shortlisted for the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2025 in the category Central & Eastern Europe Specialist Firm of the Year.