Dmytro Donenko · Frankfurt am Main

Ukrainian
Law Desk
for International Business

Legal support for foreign counsel, investors and businesses operating in or dealing with Ukraine — provided from Frankfurt, in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

Due Diligence Law Opinions M&A Support Sanctions Enforcement Reconstruction
Dmytro Donenko
Admitted
Ukraine · Frankfurt Bar
Languages
English · Ukrainian · Russian
Who's Who Legal
Future Leader — Arbitration
The Legal 500
Leading Individual
01Who We Work With
01 —
Foreign Law Firms
Firms without a dedicated Ukrainian practice that need a reliable local law opinion, document review or procedural guidance — for litigation, arbitration or transactional matters.
02 —
Investors & Asset Managers
International investors with existing or contemplated exposure to Ukrainian assets — seeking legal due diligence, risk assessment or asset protection advice.
03 —
Banks & Financial Institutions
Banks dealing with Ukrainian counterparties, frozen assets, sanctions screening or NPL portfolios with Ukrainian exposure requiring specialist legal analysis.
04 —
Corporates Entering Ukraine
European and international businesses planning investment or partnerships in Ukraine — needing legal framework analysis, contract structuring and risk advisory.
02Services
01
Ukrainian Law Opinions
Formal legal opinions on Ukrainian law for use in foreign court or arbitration proceedings, financing transactions and regulatory filings.
02
Due Diligence
Legal due diligence of Ukrainian companies, assets and counterparties — ownership structure, encumbrances, litigation exposure and regulatory compliance.
03
M&A & Investment Support
Legal support for cross-border transactions with Ukrainian elements — structuring, contract negotiation, regulatory approvals and closing.
04
Sanctions & Compliance
Analysis of sanctions exposure involving Ukrainian parties, frozen assets and restricted transactions — for EU, UK and US sanctions regimes.
05
Dispute Support
Expert opinions on Ukrainian law for international arbitration and litigation. Co-counsel coordination for parallel Ukrainian court proceedings.
06
Reconstruction Advisory
Legal framework guidance for foreign businesses participating in Ukraine's reconstruction — procurement, concessions, PPP structures and risk allocation.
03Why This Desk

Most international firms lack fluency in Ukrainian law — and most Ukrainian firms lack the international arbitration and cross-border perspective to serve sophisticated foreign clients effectively.

This desk bridges that gap. Based in Frankfurt with full admission to practice in Ukraine and at the Frankfurt Bar, I provide Ukrainian law advice that is directly usable by international counsel — without translation friction, without jurisdictional gaps.

Having handled disputes exceeding $7bn across ICSID, ICC, LCIA and SCC proceedings, I understand how Ukrainian law issues arise in international context — whether in due diligence, transactional risk allocation or evidentiary questions before international tribunals.

I work with a small number of clients at a time. Mandates receive direct senior attention from day one.

Admitted
Ukraine — Attorney-at-Law
Frankfurt Bar · International Attorney (§ 206 BRAO)
Languages
English · Ukrainian · Russian
C2 · Native · Native — no translation layer
Location
Frankfurt am Main
CET timezone · EU jurisdiction
Recognition
Who's Who Legal · Legal 500 · Best Lawyers
International arbitration rankings
Experience
15+ years · $7bn+ in matters
ICSID · ICC · LCIA · SCC
Recent Publication
The Russia-Ukraine War: Can International Arbitration Be a Last Resort Remedy to Achieve Justice?
The American Review of International Arbitration · Vol. 34, No. 2 · 2023 · Columbia University

An analysis of the role international arbitration has played in Ukraine-related disputes — from the Crimea cases to the full-scale war — and the prospects for using arbitration to hold Russia accountable and compensate Ukrainian investors.

Ready to
discuss
your matter.

Ukrainian law advice for international business — provided in English, from Frankfurt, with full Ukrainian law admission.

English Українська Русский Deutsch B1
LocationFrankfurt am Main, Germany
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