Dispute Resolution

Every successful business or private initiative eventually encounters legal conflicts. Failure by counterparties to perform obligations, aggressive actions by competitors, pressure from public authorities or internal corporate conflicts require a firm yet precise litigation strategy. Passivity or mistakes at the earliest stages of a dispute may cost millions in assets and damage reputation.

KAVCHUK & PARTNERS Law Office provides comprehensive representation and protection of rights before commercial, civil and administrative courts of Ukraine at all levels. We do not merely participate in proceedings — we develop defence and litigation strategies focused on a tangible financial and legal result.

Stages and components of our service

Our approach is based on thorough pre-trial preparation and full control of the litigation process at every procedural stage.

1. Pre-trial case assessment and dispute resolution (Mediation)

• Assessment of litigation prospects: we thoroughly study the case materials, evaluate the available evidence and assess the prospects of resolving the dispute with reference to current Supreme Court practice.
• Claims work: we prepare and send substantiated pre-trial claims, demands and responses.
• Mediation and negotiations: we participate in negotiations to resolve a conflict before or during court proceedings, with the aim of reaching a settlement on terms favourable to the client while saving time and litigation costs.

2. Interim measures and building the evidence base

• Activation of preventive protection (Interim relief): where legal grounds exist, we promptly apply for freezing of the opponent’s assets and funds, prohibition of specific actions or suspension of enforcement.
• Evidence collection: we build a strong evidentiary record, submit lawyers’ requests, initiate independent forensic examinations (economic, technical and commodity examinations), and engage witnesses and specialised experts.

3. Court representation at all levels

• Commercial and corporate disputes (B2B proceedings): recovery of contractual debts under supply, construction, lease and logistics agreements; invalidation of agreements; and protection against counterparties’ failure to perform obligations.
• Administrative disputes (Protection against pressure from public authorities): challenges to unlawful decisions, actions or omissions of the State Tax Service, State Customs Service, State Labour Service, licensing authorities and local government bodies.
• Civil disputes: protection of property rights, contractual disputes, recovery of pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages, and protection of business reputation, honour and dignity.
• Appeal and cassation: we prepare substantiated appellate and cassation complaints and responses and defend the client’s position before appellate courts and the Supreme Court until a final decision is issued.

4. Enforcement proceedings (Implementation of a court judgment)

• Compulsory enforcement: obtaining a judgment is only half the task. We support its actual enforcement through cooperation with private enforcement officers and the State Enforcement Service of Ukraine.
• Tracing debtor assets: we oversee identification, seizure and compulsory sale of debtor property through transparent electronic auctions to secure recovery of the amounts due.

What do you receive as a result?

• An expert litigation strategy: a clear step-by-step action plan tailored to Ukrainian procedural law and the specifics of your dispute.
• Minimisation of financial risks: reliable protection of your accounts and assets against unlawful enforcement or unfounded claims by opponents.
• Actual debt recovery: we pursue the matter through to actual receipt of funds, not merely obtaining a court judgment.
• Recovery of litigation costs: lawful recovery from the unsuccessful party of legal fees, court fees and expert examination costs.