Recognition

White-Collar Crime

Grain Law Firm ranked Tier 3 in the White-Collar Crime category thanks to its deep expertise in cases related to fraud, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, and extradition.

Over the 10 years since its founding, our team has earned a reputation as a key advisor to political figures, top executives, and owners of leading companies. Clients value us for our thorough defense strategies, impeccable preparation, and confidentiality.

The practice is led by Managing Partner Kostiantyn Doroshenko, known for his precision and analytical thinking, and Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi, distinguished for his “encyclopedic legal knowledge” and strategic vision.

Among recent achievements is the successful defense of the former acting head of PJSC “Ukrnafta” in a $458 million financial fraud case.

Dispute Resolution

Grain Law Firm was included in the Firms to Watch list in the Dispute Resolution category, according to The Legal 500: The Best Law Firms in Ukraine.

This recognition affirms our efficiency, strategic approach, and client trust.

We are a reliable partner for public officials, prominent figures, and business representatives — both Ukrainian and international companies. Clients entrust us with resolving disputes with state authorities, protecting corporate interests, and providing legal support in complex legal proceedings.

Additionally, Grain Law Firm represents clients in cases before the European Court of Human Rights, demonstrating our expertise in international law and the protection of fundamental rights.

In 2025, partners of Grain Law Firm received high recognition in the international ranking study Lexology Index in the Business Crime Defence category.

Managing Partner Kostiantyn Doroshenko was listed among the Thought Leaders in the Business Crime Defence – Individuals category for his significant contributions to criminal law and white-collar crime practice. Among all lawyers in Ukraine, only four professionals were included in this prestigious nomination.

Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi was awarded Recommended status in the Business Crime Defence – Individuals category, recognizing his high level of professionalism and deep expertise in criminal law and business crime. Only 11 Ukrainian lawyers were featured in this category.

In the ranking by Yuridychna Gazeta, which highlights a new generation of young leaders in Ukraine’s legal market, Grain Law Firm’s Counsel Yevhenii Isaienko was recognized among the TOP 35 Under 30 Lawyers – 2025.

Attorney Yevhenii Isaienko specializes in handling complex criminal proceedings requiring deep analysis, strategic thinking, and high-level expertise. His practice focuses on criminal law, particularly cases involving economic offenses and white-collar crime.

For the third consecutive year, Grain Law Firm has been listed in Ukraine’s “Market Leaders – 2025” legal ranking by Yuridychna Gazeta, receiving recognition in the category “Practice Leader. Leading Firm” across the following areas:

• Private Clients

• Anti-Corruption Practice

• Criminal Law and Procedure

• White-Collar Crime

• Litigation

• Business Protection

According to the results of the study by Yuridychna Gazeta in the ranking of Ukrainian law firms “Market Leaders – 2024,” Grain Law Firm secured Top positions in the “Public Service” category and was included in the “Practice Leader. Leading Companies” list in the following areas:

• Private Clients

• Anti-Corruption Practice

• Criminal Law and Procedure

• White-Collar Crime

• Litigation

• Business Protection

In 2023, Grain Law Firm also secured Top positions in the “Public Service” category and was included in the “Practice Leader. Leading Companies” list in the following areas:

• Private Clients

• White-Collar Crime

• Anti-Corruption Practice

• Criminal Law and Procedure

Business Crime Defence

In 2025, Kostiantyn Doroshenko received significant international recognition in the Client Choice nomination and became the only lawyer in Ukraine recognized in the Business Crime Defence category.

Based on the Yuridychna Gazeta research, in both 2024 and 2025, Grain Law Firm Partner Lidiia Karpliuk was recognized in the prestigious “Women Leaders: Impact on Practice” nomination as part of the Ukrainian Women in Law project.

In 2023, Lidiia Romanivna was honored as a “Rising Star Leader of the New Generation of the Legal Market.”

These recognitions highlight her leading role in the development of legal practice, particularly in the areas of criminal law and business protection.

Grain Law Firm ranked among the top 50 leading law firms in Ukraine according to the authoritative industry ranking by Jurydychna Praktyka.

We hold leading positions in key practice areas:

TOP-10 – Business Protection

TOP-15 – White-Collar Crime

TOP-10 – Anti-Corruption

TOP-10 – Criminal Law

In 2024, the law firm was recognized among the leaders in the following practice areas:

TOP-10 – Criminal Law

TOP-15 – White-Collar Crime

TOP-15 – Business Protection

These results confirm our team’s deep expertise in handling complex criminal proceedings, business protection, and the investigation of economic crimes. We continue to strengthen our reputation as a trusted partner for clients who value professionalism and results.

Managing Partner Kostyantyn Doroshenko and Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi were recognized in the Business Crime Defence category of the international directory Who’s Who Legal, which since 1996 has highlighted the best of the best lawyers across 38 areas of law based on independent recommendations from peers and clients.

Their inclusion in the ranking reflects the high level of expertise of our partners in business protection and confirms clients’ trust in the Grain Law Firm team.

For the second consecutive year, the team at Grain Law Firm has received recognition in the independent public competition “Lawyer of the Year 2024”, organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association.

Partners and counsel of the firm were distinguished in key practice areas:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – Criminal Law and White-Collar Crime. The Managing Partner focuses on managing complex, multi-stage cases involving economic offenses and criminal proceedings, ensuring reliable protection for clients.

Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Anti-Corruption Practice. A partner at Grain Law Firm, Oleksandr specializes in business protection and the prevention of corruption-related offenses, successfully defending clients in cases of varying complexity.

Lidiia Karpliuk – Military Law. Lidiia has significant experience providing legal support to both military and civilian clients in matters related to the defense sector and liability for military offenses. She heads the civil practice at Grain Law Firm.

Yevhenii Isaienko – Criminal Law. Yevhenii specializes in criminal cases, delivering high-quality and comprehensive legal defense at every stage of the process.

In the ranking that highlights the new generation of young leaders in Ukraine’s legal market, Grain Law Firm Counsel Yevhenii Isaienko was recognized among the TOP 35 Under 30 Lawyers – 2025.

Attorney Yevhenii Isaienko specializes in handling complex criminal proceedings that require deep analytical skills, strategic thinking, and high-level legal expertise. His practice covers criminal law, particularly cases involving economic crimes and white-collar crime.

Based on the results of the all-Ukrainian ranking “Client’s Choice” in 2024, all partners of Grain Law Firm were included in the TOP-100 Lawyers of Ukraine list. This recognition is especially valuable to us, as it is formed on the basis of recommendations from clients — individuals and companies who have entrusted us with their cases.

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – “Criminal Law and Procedure,” “White-Collar Crime,” “Private Clients” Oleksandr Teleshetskyy – “Criminal Law and Procedure,” “Anti-Corruption Practice,” “Business Defense” Lidiia Karpliuk – “White-Collar Crime,” “Business Defense,” “Military Law”

In 2023, the partners of Grain Law Firm were recognized in the “Client’s Choice. TOP-100 Lawyers of Ukraine” ranking among the best attorneys in the following categories:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – “White-Collar Crime,” “Criminal Law and Procedure” Oleksandr Teleshetskyy – “Business Defense”

The consistent recognition of the firm’s partners in the ranking demonstrates that client trust is not coincidental, but is grounded in professionalism, dedication, and productive results.

As part of the nationwide independent public competition “Lawyer of the Year – 2023”, organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association, Grain Law Firm was recognized as a market leader in several key practice areas:

• Administrative Law and Procedure

• Commercial Law

• Litigation

• Financial and Banking Law

• Business Protection

• Criminal Law

• White-Collar Crime

• Anti-Corruption Practice

Our partners were awarded in leading practice areas:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – White-Collar Crime and Anti-Corruption Practice

Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Criminal Law

Lidiia Karpliuk – Business Protection

We are proud of the achievements of our lawyers and continue to actively develop key practices to offer the best legal solutions for every client.