Baker McKenzie opened an office in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1992.

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is experienced in representing banks, institutional investors and international and domestic companies in multimillion corporate law transactions and in development projects.

It has a particularly prolific record in banking and finance and corporate and M&A. Its banking and finance practice includes various forms of direct financing, acquisition finance, project finance and debt restructuring. Its M&A practice includes acquisitions and sales.

It is also active in the capital markets area, advising issuers on Eurobond issues, and in restructuring and insolvency.

In project development, it advises investment funds and companies on projects and regulatory issues.