TOP-15 LAW FIRM IN KIEV 2025
Ukrainian Business Award 2025 Rating: Best Law Firms in Kyiv
The capital of Ukraine remains the main center of development of legal practice, where standards of corporate law, tax decisions and litigation advocacy are formed. The rating “TOP-15 Law Firms of Kyiv 2025” from Ukrainian Business Award covered the leading law firms that determine the dynamics of the industry.
The evaluation methodology was based on several criteria: number of practices, staff, digital presence, client experience, as well as expert assessment of the jury. The results reflect the balance between the scale of activity, professional stability and innovative approaches to client service.
Eternity Law International, which has 14 offices and works with international clients in various jurisdictions, demonstrates a record presence on the market. Ilyashev & Partners and ASTERS maintain high network activity – four branches each, which confirms their role in the system of comprehensive legal solutions.
The undisputed leader in terms of the number of legal practices is ETERNA LAW (35 areas), which operates in the format of a multidisciplinary firm. The top three also include ASTERS (26) and MORIS (25), which combine tax, banking and antitrust law. Such multi-vectority indicates the deep integration of Kyiv lawyers into international markets and arbitration institutions.
In 2025, Ilyashev & Partners has the widest coverage of industries — 21 areas, including banking, corporate governance, transport law and the agricultural sector. ETERNA LAW and ASTERS are actively developing international litigation practice, while MORIS and AEQUO are focusing on intellectual property and IT compliance. SAYENKO KHARENKO and GOLAW companies maintain positions in the field of M&A and business protection. Among the younger players, Eternity Law International and Olsten Partners demonstrate flexibility and high adaptability, working with technology startups, investment funds, and fintech companies.
Human potential remains the foundation of the legal business. SAYENKO KHARENKO has the largest staff of lawyers — 82 specialists, which makes it one of the largest employers in the market. High indicators are demonstrated by ASTERS (52), AVELLUM (51) and Vasyl Kisil and Partners (51), which maintain stability even during the period of regional challenges. The EVERLEGAL, MORIS and VBPartners teams also have a strong staff, which allows them to promptly support complex corporate disputes and cross-border agreements.
In the era of digital competition, client experience and web indicators play an important role. The maximum score on the CX Index (10 out of 10) was received by SAYENKO KHARENKO, EVERLEGAL, Olsten Partners, VB Partners, Eternity Law International and ETERNA LAW — companies that implement client-oriented communication models.
The highest level of digital efficiency was demonstrated by AEQUO, Ilyashev & Partners, ASTERS, MORIS and VB Partners (Web Performance Index — 10). Their sites work as integrated information hubs with analytical materials, practice news and transparent feedback mechanisms.
The legal market in Kyiv is extremely competitive, so brand awareness becomes crucial. The highest level of organic search queries is achieved by VBPartners, MORIS, Vasyl Kisil & Partners, EQUITY and SAYENKO KHARENKO. This confirms the steady interest in companies with an established reputation and developed PR strategies. At the same time, young brands — Eternity Law International and Olsten Partners — are actively increasing their media presence, attracting a new audience thanks to cases in the field of financial and corporate structures.
Google reviews have become an important part of assessing customer trust. The highest scores are for Ilyashev & Partners (14.43) and Olsten Partners (14.15), which confirms the quality of service and transparency in work.
The leader in website traffic is Eternity Law International — over 55,000 visits in three months, which indicates an active marketing policy and an international audience. In second place is Vasyl Kisil and Partners (48,000), followed by SAYENKO KHARENKO and GOLAW, which effectively use online communication to attract corporate clients.
Social networks have become another channel of professional influence. The most active in the digital space are GOLAW, Vasyl Kisil and Partners, and ETERNA LAW (9 points out of 10 each), which use LinkedIn and Telegram as business communication channels. AVELLUM, AEQUO, ASTERS and EVERLEGAL, which systematically publish cases, legal reviews and expert analysts, also hold notable positions. This confirms that a lawyer’s reputation is formed not only in courts, but also in the digital environment.
According to the results of the Ukrainian Business Award 2025 expert jury, the highest score of 5.0 was received by ASTERS – for many years of leadership and quality of management decisions. High indicators (4.8) also have Eternity Law International, ETERNA LAW, MORIS, AEQUO, AVELLUM, GOLAW, SAYENKO KHARENKO, VB Partners and Vasyl Kisil and Partners. The experts noted the systematic development, professional ethics and contribution to the formation of the legal image of Ukraine in the international arena.
The TOP-15 Kyiv law firms 2025 rating confirmed the maturity of the Ukrainian legal market. Leading companies combine scale, stability and human capital, creating a world-class competitive environment. Brands such as ASTERS, Vasyl Kisil and Partners, SAYENKO KHARENKO, ETERNA LAW and MORIS form the core of the market – professional, intellectual and ethical. At the same time, new players — Eternity Law International and Olsten Partners — bring flexibility, technology, and a new business culture. The Kyiv legal market in 2025 demonstrates a balance between experience and digital modernization, solidifying Ukraine’s status as a center of legal innovation in Eastern Europe.
Analytics developed by Ukrainian Business Award with the support of analytical partners Serpstat, Clarity Project.
The members of our jury also reviewed the analytics and gave their expert assessments: Ilya Slavgorodsky (CEO — Ukrainian Business Award), Oleksandr Stepanov (HBD — Head of Business Development Department UBTA — Ukrainian Business & Trade Association) and Dmytro Savytsky (psychologist, consultant, business trainer, partner of Tomalogy-Supervisor).
Conclusion based on the Results of the Ukrainian Business Award: TOP-15 Law Firms of Kyiv 2025.
Summing up all the information, we can announce the nominees of Law Firms of Kyiv 2025:
| Place in the rating | Company | Balls | Balls % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASTERS | 8,725006316 | 100,0 |
| 2 | Василь Кісіль і Партнери | 8,432194041 | 96,6 |
| 3 | Ілляшев та Партнери | 8,357376529 | 95,8 |
| 4 | SAYENKO KHARENKO | 7,849834016 | 90,0 |
| 5 | MORIS | 7,642350025 | 87,6 |
| 6 | Eternity Law International | 7,562679899 | 86,7 |
| 7 | ETERNA LAW | 6,906542446 | 79,2 |
| 8 | GOLAW | 6,179290723 | 70,8 |
| 9 | AVELLUM | 5,773519262 | 66,2 |
| 10 | AEQUO | 5,758463806 | 66,0 |
| 11 | VB Partners | 5,679391649 | 65,1 |
| 12 | Olsten Partners | 5,564993832 | 63,8 |
| 13 | EQUITY | 5,405463583 | 62,0 |
| 14 | EVERLEGAL | 5,340097419 | 61,2 |
| 15 | Алєксєєв, Боярчуков та партнери | 4,822796455 | 55,3 |
