Recognition

According to the authoritative research “Client Choice. Top 100 Lawyers of Ukraine 2026” conducted by “Yurydychna Gazeta”, Grain Law Firm was recognised in 8 practice areas, and our lawyers received 14 individual distinctions.

Managing Partner Kostiantyn Doroshenko and Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi were included in the list of the “Top 100 Lawyers of Ukraine”.

Recognised as leaders in the following categories:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – White-Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption Practice, Private Clients
Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Criminal Law and Procedure, Business Protection, Private Clients
Lidiia Karpliuk – White-Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption Practice, Litigation Practice, Military Law and Veterans’ Protection
Yevhenii Isaienko – Criminal Law and Procedure; Military Law and Veterans’ Protection; War Damage Compensation
Alina Davydova – Business Protection

The publication also highlighted the new generation of lawyers. Counsel of Grain Law Firm Oleksandr Zaitsev was included in the “Junior Stars: Under 30 Lawyers” list of the most promising young lawyers. Counsel Alina Davydova received the “Rising Leaders” distinction.

In the international ranking research “The Legal 500”, Grain Law Firm has been recognised in the following categories:

White-Collar Crime (Tier 3)
Dispute Resolution (Firms to Watch)

This achievement is the result of the coordinated efforts of our entire team, the trust of our clients and partners, and our dedication to the profession.

According to the results of the international ranking research “Benchmark Litigation”, Grain Law Firm has been recognised as an “Other Notable Firm” in the Dispute Resolution practice area.

For Grain Law Firm, this recognition is particularly valuable, as the ranking is based on a comprehensive assessment: it evaluates the effectiveness of our work, the outcomes of the most complex cases, as well as feedback from clients and peers in the legal market.

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

Managing Partner Kostiantyn Doroshenko was included in the Thought Leaders category in Business Crime Defence – Individuals, in recognition of his significant contribution to criminal law practice and white-collar crime. Among all lawyers in Ukraine, only four practitioners were included in this prestigious category.

Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi received the status of Recommended in Business Crime Defence – Individuals, which recognises his high level of professionalism and deep expertise in criminal law. Only 11 Ukrainian lawyers are represented in this category.

Kostiantyn Doroshenko also received recognition in the Client Choice category and became the only lawyer in Ukraine recognised in this category in the field of Business Crime Defence.

Grain Law Firm has been included in the list of the leading law firms in the country according to the “Market Leaders. Law Firm Ranking 2025” research, conducted annually by the authoritative publication “Yurydychna Gazeta”.

Our team has been recognised as “Practice Leaders. Leading Firms” in the following key categories:

Criminal Law and Procedure
White-Collar Crime
Business Protection
Anti-Corruption Practice
Litigation Practice
Private Clients

This recognition is the result of our systematic work, our clients’ trust, the daily professionalism of the Grain Law Firm team, and our guiding principle: to represent and defend, and to create and implement reliable legal strategies even in the most complex situations.

Grain Law Firm has been included in the Top 15 leading law firms in Ukraine in key practice areas according to the annual research “Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2025”:

Criminal Law / White-Collar Crime: advanced practices
Anti-Corruption: established practices

Our partners have also received individual distinctions in the Criminal Law / White-Collar Crime category:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – Top 10 Leading Individuals
Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Notable Practitioners

These awards confirm the high level of professionalism and extensive experience of the Grain Law Firm team. They reflect the result of a strategic approach and adherence to high standards applied in representing clients in the most complex matters.

“Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2025” is a unique professional guide for international clients and experts, providing a comprehensive overview of the market and expert analytical insights that help navigate the Ukrainian legal landscape.

Managing Partner of Grain Law Firm, Kostiantyn Doroshenko, and Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi have been included in the list of the Top 100 Lawyers of Ukraine according to a professional research conducted by the authoritative publication “Yurydychna Gazeta”.

Our partners have also received individual recognition in key practice areas:

Kostiantyn 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

For reference: the national ranking “Client Choice. Top 100 Lawyers of Ukraine” has been conducted by “Yurydychna Gazeta” since 2006. Its purpose is to identify the leading lawyers in the country based on surveys of in-house counsel, business representatives, and law firms. The methodology includes surveys, voting, interviews with market participants, as well as cross-recommendations.

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

We have been recognised in key practice areas:

Business Protection (TOP-10)
White-Collar Crime (TOP-15)
Anti-Corruption (TOP-10)
Criminal Law (TOP-10)

Our partners have also received individual recognition:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – White-Collar Crime (7th place), Anti-Corruption (8th place)
Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Business Protection (8th place), Criminal Law (5th place)

Within the Ukrainian Women in Law project by “Yurydychna Gazeta”, Grain Law Firm partner Lidiia Karpliuk was recognised in the category “Women Leaders: Impact on Practice”.

This recognition highlights her professionalism, leadership qualities, and significant contribution to the development of legal practice in Ukraine.

Managing Partner Kostiantyn Doroshenko and Partner Oleksandr Teleshetskyi have been recognised in the field of Business Crime Defence – Individuals by the international ranking research “Who’s Who Legal”. This year, only 15 lawyers from nine law firms in Ukraine were included in the final list.

Since 1996, “Who’s Who Legal” has been identifying the leading practitioners across 38 areas of law based on quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as feedback from clients and market experts.

According to the research by “Yurydychna Gazeta” in the “Market Leaders 2024” ranking, Grain Law Firm achieved top positions in the “Public Service” category and was included in the list of “Practice Leaders. Leading Firms” in the following areas:

Criminal Law and Procedure
White-Collar Crime
Business Protection
Anti-Corruption Practice
Litigation Practice
Private Clients

Grain Law Firm has been included in the list of the 50 leading law firms in Ukraine according to the ranking research conducted by “Yurydychna Praktyka”.

Our firm has also been recognised in specific practice areas:

Criminal Law (TOP-10)
White-Collar Crime (TOP-15)
Business Protection (TOP-15)

These results confirm the deep expertise of our team in handling complex criminal proceedings, business defence, and investigations into economic crimes. We continue to strengthen our reputation as a reliable partner for clients who value professionalism and results.

Grain Law Firm has, for the second consecutive year, been recognised in the independent public competition “Lawyer of the Year 2024”, organised by the Ukrainian Bar Association.

Our firm’s partners and counsel were recognised in key practice areas:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – Criminal Law, White-Collar Crime
Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Anti-Corruption Practice
Lidiia Karpliuk – Military Law
Yevhenii Isaienko – Criminal Law

In the ranking highlighting the new generation of young leaders in the Ukrainian legal market, Counsel of Grain Law Firm, Yevhenii Isaienko, was included in the TOP-35 Under 30 Lawyers 2025.

Attorney Yevhenii Isaienko specialises in handling complex criminal proceedings that require deep analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a high level of professional expertise. His practice covers criminal law, in particular cases related to economic offences and white-collar crime.

According to the nationwide “Client Choice” ranking compiled by “Yurydychna Gazeta”, in 2024 Grain Law Firm partners Kostiantyn Doroshenko and Oleksandr Teleshetskyi were included in the list of the Top 100 Lawyers of Ukraine.

Our firm’s partners were also recognised as leaders in the following practice areas:

Kostiantyn 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

In 2023, Grain Law Firm partner Lidiia Karpliuk was recognised as a “Leader – Rising Star of the New Generation of the Legal Market” according to a research by “Yurydychna Gazeta”.

Within the nationwide independent public competition “Lawyer of the Year 2023”, organised by the Ukrainian Bar Association, Grain Law Firm was recognised as a market leader in the following key practice areas:

Administrative Law and Procedure
Commercial (Business) Law
Litigation Practice
Financial and Banking Law
Business Protection
Criminal Law
White-Collar Crime
Anti-Corruption Practice

Our partners were also 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 our lawyers’ achievements and continue to develop our core practice areas to deliver the best legal solutions for every client.

According to the “Client Choice. Top 100 Lawyers of Ukraine” ranking by “Yurydychna Gazeta”, Kostiantyn Doroshenko was included in the list of the best Ukrainian lawyers in 2023.

The partners of Grain Law Firm were also recognised as leaders in the following practice areas:

Kostiantyn Doroshenko – Criminal Law and Procedure, White-Collar Crime
Oleksandr Teleshetskyi – Business Protection, Criminal Law and Procedure

Grain Law Firm has been included among the leading law firms in Ukraine according to the “Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms in Ukraine 2023” conducted by “Yurydychna Gazeta”.

We have been recognised as “Practice Leaders. Leading Firms” in the following areas:

Criminal Law and Procedure
White-Collar Crime
Anti-Corruption Practice
Private Clients