Chambers Europe 2012 results: CMS Cameron McKenna in Ukraine is the only Band 1 law firm in Ukraine for Energy
According to the newly published Chambers Europe 2012, the leading international directory in Europe, CMS Cameron McKenna has been recognised for its excellence in the Energy and Natural Resources sector in Ukraine and has become the only Band 1 law firm in this practice area. In addition, Vitaliy Radchenko, senior associate and coordinator of the Energy and Projects practice of the firm, was ranked as a Band 1 lawyer with commentators identifying him as “a standout figure for energy law in Ukraine.” Partner Adam Mycyk achieved a Band 2 ranking. Adam is referred to as “a great professional who is very knowledgeable regarding the energy sector.” Chambers Europe 2012 reports the following comments from CMS's clients and other legal advisers: “The team is professional, flexible, responsive and has valuable knowledge in the sector.” “There was a regime change halfway through a deal we were doing, but the lawyers did an excellent job of chasing up the relevant people at the authority and making sure everything was successful.”
In addition CMS Cameron McKenna in Kyiv also achieved strong results in Corporate and M&A, with Adam Mycyk and Olexander Martinenko ranked as Band 1 lawyers for the fourth year in a row. “A strong competitor in terms of quality, this firm has a substantial presence.” “One of the best foreign entries into the local market.”, says latest Chambers Europe.
Olexander Martinenko, senior partner and Head of the CRD and EPC practices of the Kyiv office, has also been recognised as Band 1 lawyer for Competition and Antitrust.
Other practices with impressive results in the latest rankings are Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Tax.
Olexander Martinenko commented: “We are very pleased with the high rankings consistently achieved by our energy and other practices, which proves the high quality of our services and our outstanding client relationships.
