Member Spotlight: Ulysses, Ukraine
When a law firm consistently wins over 95% of its cases, people take notice.
Ulysses, an independent law firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, operates at the intersection of global legal systems to help national and multinational clients reach their goals in high-stakes disputes, public policy issues and complex transactions.
Known for precision, agility, and strategic depth, Ulysses lawyers skillfully apply both domestic and international law, as well as dispute-resolution mechanisms, to deliver effective outcomes.
Bold Thinking, Client-First Strategy
Ulysses defines itself through bold, results-driven representation.
Its ethos? “We win disputes. We close deals.”
Clients turn to Ulysses when the stakes are high politically, commercially, or reputationally. Many choose the firm because their legal issues cross borders or involve complex regulatory challenges.
Ulysses’ client relationships showcase its client-first approach. Whether helping a global corporation navigate a multibillion-dollar M&A deal or representing an investor in a dispute involving international banking regulations, Ulysses is known for relentlessly pursuing outcomes that serve the client’s best interests.
Globally Recognized Dispute & Transaction Expertise
Ulysses’ Disputes practice is built around cases that often influence public policy or international relations, including arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, complex litigation, investor-state disputes, and public international law.
The firm’s transactions and regulatory practice supports major commercial activities, including corporate and M&A, banking and finance, regulatory, and taxation for companies like Porsche Ukraine, EnergoGroup, and DPWorld.
The firm’s excellence has been recognized by leading authorities such as Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000, The Legal 500, WWL, and Liga Zakon.
A Leader in International Law
Ulysses is a leading expert in public international law and treaty-based disputes, garnering recognition in national and international media. Perhaps the strongest testament to the firm’s capabilities is its track record in investor-state matters:
Ulysses has negotiated and finalized 75% of publicly known investor–state settlements with Ukraine. These cases often involve delicate diplomatic issues, requiring a combination of legal knowledge, strategic negotiation skills, and a nuanced understanding of governmental processes.
The firm’s cross-border practice supports clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and other jurisdictions, advising on financial transactions, navigating regulatory frameworks, or structuring innovative banking services in Ukraine. Its team continuously monitors regulatory shifts, ensures compliance, and helps clients build internal policies and product standards that meet both domestic and international requirements.
Expanding International Capabilities Through Globalaw
Ulysses’ experience in multijurisdictional matters made its 2022 entry into Globalaw a natural step. The firm’s capabilities align seamlessly with the network’s mission: connecting top independent firms to help clients operate effectively across borders.
Through Globalaw, Ulysses has strengthened its ability to serve corporations, public policy stakeholders, and international entities whose matters often span multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks. It allows Ulysses to support clients with deep local knowledge and coordinated global insight.
For more information, visit ulysses.law.
