International Dispute Resolution Boutique for High-Stakes Cases

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40+

years of continuous legal practice

12

international investment arbitrations

30+

international commercial arbitrations

24

high-profile cross-border litigations

About us

AMV Law Offices of Martinenko, Volkovetskyi and Partners is an international dispute resolution boutique based in Ukraine, with over 40 years of continuous legal practice.

AMV advises and represents multinational corporations, sovereign states, governmental organisations, and private clients in high-profile cross-border disputes.

AMV specialises exclusively in dispute resolution: international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, cross-border litigation, special investigations, compensation of damages, and sanctions-related matters.

AMV manages the full lifecycle of a dispute, from initial strategy, evidence gathering, and interim measures, through hearings and final award, to recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and court judgments. Clients can engage AMV at any stage of proceedings.

AMV’s lawyers are qualified under Ukrainian law and regularly serve as Ukrainian law experts and expert witnesses in international arbitration and foreign court proceedings, providing expert opinions, legal opinions, and affidavits.

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Selected experience

Acting as Ukrainian law expert to NPC Ukrenergo in UNCITRAL investment arbitration against Russia

Our team is acting as Ukrainian law expert for NPC Ukrenergo, a state-owned electricity transmission system operator, in UNCITRAL investment arbitration under the Russia–Ukraine BIT concerning the unlawful expropriation of strategic energy assets in Crimea following the annexation of the peninsula.

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Represented a financial leasing company in ICAC arbitration

Represented a financial leasing company in ICAC arbitration in the case involving a large fleet of cargo railway cars, where the claimant sought amendment or termination of the lease agreement due to a material change in circumstances.

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Representing the Republic of Moldova before Ukrainian courts in the cases regarding recognition and enforcement

Represented the Republic of Moldova in proceedings before the Ukrainian courts (including the Supreme Court) in the case concerning the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award rendered in the investment arbitration Energoalians LLC v. Republic of Moldova as well as in the case concerning recognition and enforcement of the Paris Appellate Court judgment.

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Represented City-State N.V. in an ICSID investment arbitration

epresented City-State N.V. in an ICSID investment arbitration (City-State N.V., Praktyka Asset Management Company LLC, Crystal-Invest LLC and Prodiz LLC v. Ukraine) concerning alleged treaty breaches by the Ukrainian state.

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Represented RAGA in an LCIA arbitration against SCM

Our team represented RAGA in an LCIA arbitration against SCM in the case related to the historic privatization and subsequent indirect sale of Ukrtelecom, Ukraine’s largest telecommunications company

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Represented a private equity firm in an LCIA arbitration

Represented a private equity firm in an LCIA arbitration arising out of an electricity supply agreement, involving complex contractual claims, including alleged breaches of exclusivity and reciprocal performance obligations.

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Representing companies of a leading European defence industry group in multiple arbitration proceedings.

Representing companies of a leading European defence industry group in the disputes spanning ICC and ICAC arbitrations.

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Representing NPC Ukrenergo in an international arbitration arising out of a complex construction contract

Representing NPC Ukrenergo in an international arbitration arising out of a complex, high-value construction contract. The arbitration is conducted under the Arbitration Rules of the European Arbitration Chamber (Brussels).

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Represented Olympic Entertainment Group AS in a UNCITRAL investment arbitration against Ukraine

Represented Olympic Entertainment Group AS in a UNCITRAL investment arbitration against Ukraine under the Estonia–Ukraine BIT in the dispute arising from the government-imposed ban on gambling and the subsequent revocation of operators’ licenses

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Services

We provide support to our clients on every stage – from early strategy to full representation in courts and enforcement.

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International Commercial Arbitration
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Investment Treaty Arbitration
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Cross-Border Disputes
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Domestic Litigation
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Compensation for Damage
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Sanctions Compliance
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White-Collar Crime and Special Investigations
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Team

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Olexander Martinenko
Managing Partner
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Danylo Volkovetskyi
Counsel
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Mariana Antonovych
Managing Associate
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Arina Kolesnyk
Associate
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Karyna Kryvytska
Junior Associate
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Iryna Babich
Marketing and Business Development Manager
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Recognition

Proven experience, acklowledged by top legal rankings

Consistent recognition from leading global directories for our work in complex disputes.

Chambers Europe

one of the best Ukrainian law experts available on the market

The Legal 500

dedicated, responsive and highly effective

The Legal 500

they have a fantastic depth of knowledge

The Legal 500

competent and well-organised