Recognition

White-Collar Crime

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

Over 10 years since its founding, the team has earned a reputation as a key advisor for political figures, top managers, and owners of leading companies. Clients value the firm for its meticulous defense strategies, flawless preparation, and confidentiality.

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

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

Dispute Resolution

Grain Law Firm has been 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 confirms our effectiveness, strategic approach, and client trust.

We are a reliable partner for public officials, politicians, and business representatives — leading Ukrainian and international companies. Clients rely on us for handling disputes with government authorities, protecting corporate interests, and providing legal support in complex legal processes.

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

Managing Partner Kostyantyn Doroshenko was named a Thought Leader 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 specialists were included in this prestigious nomination.

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

In the ranking highlighting the new generation of young leaders in Ukraine’s legal market, Grain Law Firm advisor Yevhenii Isaienko was recognized in the TOP-35 Under 30 Lawyers-2025.

Lawyer Yevhenii Isaienko specializes in handling complex criminal proceedings that require deep analysis, strategic thinking, and high professional expertise. His practice covers criminal law, including cases related to economic crimes and White-Collar Crime.

According to research by Yurydychna Hazeta in 2024 and 2025, Grain Law Firm partner Lidiia Karpliuk was recognized in the prestigious “Women Leaders: Impact on Practice” category as part of the Ukrainian Women in Law project.

In 2023, Lidiia Romanivna was named a “Leader – Star of the New Generation of the Legal Market.”

These recognitions highlight the partner’s leading role in the development of legal practice, particularly in criminal law and business protection. Lidiia Karpliuk is renowned for her professionalism, deep expertise, and influence on the advancement of Ukraine’s legal community.

Grain Law Firm has been included in the TOP-50 leading law firms in Ukraine according to the authoritative industry ranking by Yurydychna Praktyka.

We hold leading positions in key practices:

• TOP-10 in Criminal Law
• TOP-15 in White-Collar Crime
• TOP-15 in Business Protection

These results confirm our team’s deep expertise in handling complex criminal proceedings, business protection, and economic crime investigations. We continue to strengthen our reputation as a reliable 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 Grain Law Firm team received recognition in the independent public competition “Lawyer of the Year 2024,” organized by the Ukrainian Bar Association.

The firm’s partners and advisors were recognized in key practices:

Kostyantyn Doroshenko – “Criminal Law and White-Collar Crime”: Each year, the Managing Partner handles over __ complex cases related to economic crimes and criminal proceedings, providing clients with reliable defense.

Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – “Anti-Corruption Practice”: Grain Law Firm Partner focuses on business protection and prevention of corruption offenses, successfully representing clients in cases of varying complexity.

Lidiia Karpliuk – “Military Law”: Lidiia has extensive experience in legal support for military and civilian clients on matters related to the defense sector and liability for military offenses. She leads Grain Law Firm’s civil practice.

Yevhenii Isaienko – “Criminal Law”: Yevhenii specializes in criminal cases, ensuring high-quality and comprehensive legal protection at all stages of the process.

In the ranking recognizing the new generation of young leaders in Ukraine’s legal market, Grain Law Firm advisor Yevhenii Isaienko was named among the TOP-35 Under 30 Lawyers-2025.

Lawyer Yevhenii Isaienko specializes in handling complex criminal proceedings that require deep analysis, strategic thinking, and high professional expertise. His practice covers criminal law, including cases related to economic crimes and White-Collar Crime.

According to the nationwide “Client Choice” ranking, several representatives of Grain Law Firm were included in the TOP-100 Lawyers of Ukraine.

This recognition is particularly valuable as it is based on client recommendations — individuals and companies who have entrusted us with their cases.

Kostyantyn Doroshenko – “Criminal Law and Procedure,” “White-Collar Crime,” “Private Clients”

Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – “Criminal Law and Procedure,” “Anti-Corruption Practice,” “Business Protection”

Lidiia Karpliuk – “White-Collar Crime,” “Business Protection,” “Military Law”

We see this not just as an award, but as confirmation of the trust our clients place in us — a trust that the Grain Law Firm team values and strengthens through its work.

Recognized among the top lawyers in the following categories:

Kostyantyn Doroshenko – “White-Collar Crime,” “Criminal Law and Procedure”

Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – “Business Protection”

The consistent recognition of the firm’s partners in the ranking demonstrates that client trust is not accidental but is built on professionalism, dedication, and tangible results.

У 2023 році Grain Law Firm була відзначена на всеукраїнському незалежному публічному конкурсі «Адвокат року», організованому Асоціацією адвокатів України. Цей конкурс визнає найбільш впливових і досвідчених юристів країни за різними практиками, підтверджуючи лідерство та професіоналізм учасників.

Наші партнери отримали нагороди у провідних практиках:

Костянтин Дорошенко – “White-Collar Crime” та “Антикорупційна практика”

Олександр Телешецький – “Кримінальне право”

Лідія Карплюк – “Захист бізнесу”

Ми пишаємося здобутками наших адвокатів і наполегливо розвиваємо ключові практики, щоб пропонувати найкращі юридичні рішення для кожного клієнта.