Andriy Nikitin

Partner

Andriy Nikitin specializes in the areas of corporate law and M&A, as well as in banking and finance. 

In more than 15 years of working for the company Andriy has handled the most complex and innovative transactions for Ukraine, including the first historic IPO of a company with assets in Ukraine on London Stock Exchange (premium listing).

Partner successfully handled high-profile corporate disputes, including the dispute over recognition of ownership right to 40% of shares of Poltava Ore Mining and Processing Plant, as well as the dispute of Zaporizhstransformator PJSC with the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU). EQUITY lawyers supervised by Andriy consulted Ferrexpo AG, one of the world mining leaders, regarding multi-million loan agreements.

Education: Institute of Advocacy in Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (diploma with honors).

Membership of professional associations:

• Ukraininan Advocates' Association;
• Ukrainian Bar Association;
• International Bar Association.

Recognition:

• a leader in banking and finance, Client’s Choice. TOP 100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2023-2017; 
• a leading lawyer in litigation, corporate law, M&A and tax practice, Best Lawyers 2022;
• recommended in the area of banking and finance law, The Legal 500 EMEA 2024;
• a leading lawyer in corporate law and M&A, Best Lawyers 2021 and Best Lawyers 2020; 
• leading attorney-at-law in Banking and Finance, Lawyer of the Year 2019;
• nominated as a leading attorney in the area of banking and finance law, Ukrainian Law Firms 2018-2017: A Handbook for Foreign clients and Ukrainian Law Firms 2017: A Handbook For Foreign clients;
• a leading lawyer in the area of banking and finance law, The Legal 500 EMEA 2018-2016.