VB Partners reaffirms its leadership in White-Collar Crime and strengthens its position in Dispute Resolution according to The Legal 500 2026.
The White-Collar Crime practice, led by Denys Bugay, has traditionally maintained its Tier 1 ranking. At the same time, partners Denys Bugay, Oleksandr Lukianenko, and Denys Shkarovsky are recommended in the Leading Partners category.
The ranking analysts noted the growth of the Dispute Resolution practice and upgraded it to Tier 2. Denys Shkarovsky was specifically recognized in the Next Generation Partner category.
Our attorneys handle complex commercial and regulatory disputes, including bet-the-company cases. Notable projects include representing JKX Oil & Gas in a $90.6 million dispute regarding the potential nationalization of assets.
«VB Partners’ Dispute Resolution team demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking and a deep understanding of regulatory disputes. Their ability to work with complex, unconventional judicial practices and to build strong procedural positions makes them a truly reliable partner for high-stakes litigation» – our clients note in their reviews.
For the second year in a row, VB Partners has been ranked in Tier 3 in the International Trade category, confirming the firm’s consistent growth in the sanctions practice.
In the Tax category, the firm has held its position in Tier 4.
The Legal 500 is an independent international legal market research publication that has been analyzing the performance of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions for over 30 years. The rankings are based on market research, client feedback, and an assessment of the complexity and significance of cases.
