Chambers Europe
VB Partners ranks among the 7 firms in the White-Collar Crime practice according to Chambers Europe 2026.
The firm's partners, Denis Bugay and Denis Shkarovsky, are among the TOP-10 White-Collar Crime lawyers in Ukraine.
Our expertise is recognized by all international and national professional surveys
Legal 500
For the fifth year in a row, our firm has been recognized among the leaders in White-Collar Crime practice according to the international research.
VB Partners is Tier-1 in White-Collar Crime practice.
The firm and its partners are also recognized in Dispute Resolution (Tier-2), International Trade (Tier-3) and Tax (Tier-4).
Three leaders were recognized individually:
- Denys Bugay - recognized as Leading Individual in White-Collar Crime
- Oleksandr Lukyanenko - recognized as Leading Individual in White-Collar Crime
- Denys Shkarovsky - recognized as Leading Individual in White-Collar Crime and Next Generation in Dispute Resolution
Best Lawyers
VB Partners is the Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year according to Best Lawyers 2021.
Our Firm received a special award TOP-LISTED national awards: Criminal Defense – the largest number of recognized criminal defense attorneys in Ukraine.
Also, our leaders are recommended in key practices:
- Denys Bugay - Lawyer of the Year in Criminal Defense; one of the country's leading lawyers in Corporate, Litigation and GR
- Volodymyr Vashchenko - among the leading lawyers in Litigation and Tax
- Oleksandr Lukyanenko - one of the best lawyers in Real Estate, M&A and Criminal Defense
- Denys Shkarovsky - one of the best lawyers in Criminal Defense and Litigation
- Sergii Boiko is recognized as one of the best lawyers in Criminal Defense
- Mykyta Nuralin - one of the best lawyers in Criminal Defense
Lexology Index (ex Who is Who Legal)
Since 2019, VB Partners lawyers have been consistently recognised among Ukraine’s leading legal experts by the international Lexology Index. In 2026, the firm received recognition across three key practice areas: Business Crime Defence, Commercial Litigation, and Trade & Customs (International Sanctions).
The firm's lawyers received the following individual recognitions:
- Volodymyr Vashchenko — Thought Leader in Commercial Litigation
- Denys Bugay — Thought Leader in Business Crime Defence
- Oleksandr Lukianenko — Future Leader in Commercial Litigation and Recommended in Business Crime Defence
- Denys Shkarovsky — Recommended in Business Crime Defence and Trade & Customs (International Sanctions)
- Mykyta Nuralin — Recommended in Business Crime Defence
Benchmark Litigation
VB Partners – Tier-4 in Dispute Resolution practice.
In addition, the firm has been shortlisted for the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2025 in the category Central & Eastern Europe Specialist Firm of the Year.
Women in Business Law EMEA Awards
VB Partners – Pro Bono Firm of the Year.
We were also shortlisted for the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards in the Career Development Firm of the Year category.
50 leading law firms
VB Partners – in the TOP-10 best law firms in Ukraine.
Also, our team is among the leaders in the following practice areas: Criminal Law – #2, Business protection – #4. Partner Denys Bugay is among the best lawyers in the country in these categories.
In Litigation, the firm is ranked among TOP-15 leading firms, #12.
Partner Volodymyr Vashchenko is listed among the TOP-15 best lawyers in Tax Disputes.
Market Leaders
VB Partners – TOP White-Collar Crime Law Firm.
The firm is recognised in the TOP POSITIONS category in the following key practice areas:
- White-Collar Crime
- Criminal Law
- Business Protection
- Anti-Corruption
- Compliance
The firm is also recognised as a leading firm in:
- Litigation
- Private Clients
Partner Denys Bugay has been recognised among the Top 20 Most Effective Law Firm Leaders of the Past Decade.
