Aequo is a full service law firm established in 2014. The firm is centred in Kyiv.
The firm is known for its strong presence across all areas of corporate law and provides comprehensive legal expertise to the public and corporate sectors. The firm is well known for its banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A and cross border transactions.
Highlights
In capital markets, the firm has a strong relationship with
Naftogaz of Ukraine, the largest oil and gas state owned group of companies in Ukraine.
In M&A, the firm advised NEQSOL Holding on the USD 100 million privatization of PJSC United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC), Ukraine's largest producer of titanium feedstock.
Key clients
Naftogaz of Ukraine, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Goldman Sachs, Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW), NEQSOL Holding, Dragon Capital, BGV Group, Svit-Agro, Concorde Capital
Testimonials
2025
“I appreciate Aequo Law Firm for their strong client-oriented approach. They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of our business needs and tailor their legal advice accordingly. What truly sets them apart is their commitment to continuous improvement and their proactive attitude in addressing complex legal challenges.
The team is highly professional, responsive, and responsible — they treat every task with great care and attention to detail. Their
expertise in corporate and financial law is
evident, and they are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcome. This combination of legal excellence and a collaborative, forward-thinking mindset makes Aequo a standout partner for our legal matters.” –
Banking and finance
“There is no prior experience in Ukraine of combining a marketplace with a banking app. The AEQUO team demonstrates
a high level of professionalism and flexibility in structuring the project within a complex and ambiguous regulatory environment. AEQUO’s relationships with regulators and lawmakers enable proper structuring of the project. We are working within tight deadlines, and the firm is successfully meeting them.” –
Banking and finance
“They are experienced with drafting of government resolutions specifically, which is the experience that very few private law firms have on board. Added to that is the standard high-profile law firm approach, which is about doing things to a high standard of quality and quickly.” – Financial Service Regulatory
“Transaction docs' preparation and negotiations.” – M&A
“The team assigned to this matter was highly capable, responsive, and deeply engaged throughout the process. They demonstrated strong drafting skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and a collaborative approach that helped keep momentum in a challenging, multi-jurisdictional context.” –
M&A
“They are a very loyal and proactive firm with exceptional experience and reputation.” –
Private Equity
2024
“AEQUO has a very cohesive team with each lawyer understanding their role. Quality of drafting is good, they respond on time, understand urgency and are committed to work long hours if the matter requires.” – (Banking and finance client)
“Good expertise and client-friendliness.” – (M&A)
“AEQUO boasts an exceptionally talented team. Their approach to every project is invaluable.” – (M&A)
“Excellent expertise in relevant questions. Complex view of the situation and noticing the little helpful things. Great wording of the documents that protects the client's interests. 24/7 feedback from the lawyers.” - (M&A)
“The team has outstanding transactional experience and very practical approach to the matters we encounter during transactions. They also consider every little detail and are always ready to provide their analysis on vast range of issues. This combined with their deep knowledge of the market makes Aequo our trusted advisors.” – (M&A)
“Aequo provides high-quality legal services on a pro-bono basis to Superhumans Center. All of the team is helpful, with great responsibility level inside the team, care for their work for us, and innovative approaches to all of the tasks given. And most importantly, provision of us as a client with all necessary instructions and explanations.” – (Project development)
Michael Lukashenko
“Well experienced in structuring M&A transactions.”
“He possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge and talent. His problem-solving approach is truly remarkable.”
“Michael has outstanding understanding of transactional work, he knows exactly where the problem is and how to deal with it. His deep knowledge of transactional mechanics and English law combined with local experience makes a huge difference in our transactions.”
“Client services, feedback, and engagement with us; new problem-solving; knowledge of our business; project management.”
Yulia Kyrpa
“Yulia is a very experienced lawyer and a great communicator. She manages her team well and understands the dynamics of the project well. She is able to identify and anticipate issues and resolve them pre-emptively.”
“Combining their unique experiences gained while working in leading European law firms in the Netherlands before re-joining AEQUO with the unparalleled financial sector experience of the team lead, Yulia Kyrpa, a renowned FT ranked lawyer, was a key to success.”
Yuriy Gorda
“By combining unique expertise from the legal and financial perspectives, Yuriy and team were able to create revolutionary proposals for amending the laws.”
