Traditionally, the results of the international ranking Chambers Europe are announced in early March. Stepanovski, Papakul & Partners has been recognized in all the specialties in the rating for Belarus: Corporate/Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance.
For the second year in a row, the Firm’s rating includes 9 attorneys at law at once.
Corporate/Commercial, Band 2
The following attorneys are noted: Alexander Stepanovski (Eminent Practitioner), Valery Papakul (Band 1), Tatiana Ignatovskaya (Band 2) and Elena Sapego (Band 4).
1. «They are always diving deep in the issues and trying to find the most optimal way to resolve it.»
2. «Very pleasant to work with them.»
3. About Alexander Stepanovski: is a highly regarded practitioner in the market. He has a wealth of experience in corporate and commercial law, including in the areas of corporate governance and investment projects.
4. About Valery Papakul: is considered to be a «bright and efficient negotiator» by market sources. His practice spans corporate, M&A and capital markets mandates, with further expertise in project financings.
5. About Tatiana Ignatovskaya: «Responsive, efficient and productive». She is best recognised for her expertise in competition law issues, frequently assisting clients with merger clearance. She is also well versed in regulatory issues.
6. About Elena Sapego: undertakes instructions on commercial and employment matters, regularly working with domestic and international clients alike. She also assists with market entry issues.
Corporate/Commercial, Intellectual Property, Band 2
The following person is noted: Sviatlana Valuyeva (Band 2).
1. About Sviatlana Valuyeva: heads the firm’s intellectual property practice and is held in high esteem by market sources. She assists clients with trade mark protection as well as franchising matters.
Dispute Resolutions, Band 2
The following persons are noted: Andrei Vashkevich (Band 1), Alexander Lobaty (Up and coming), Dmitry Semashko (Associates to watch).
1. «I was impressed by the deep expertise and involvement in the case.»
2. «They are able to become a part of our inner issues and business process and always advise respectfully trying to find the best solution for our problems.»
3. About Andrei Vashkevich: is a vastly experienced litigator who is held in high regard by market sources. «He can provide us with different options so we know what to expect in this or that situation,» remarks one interviewee, adding: «He always thinks several steps ahead.» He is noted for his wealth of experience in construction-related disputes.
4. About Alexander Lobaty: is highlighted by clients for his «ability to explain everything in a simple manner» and his «straight, to-the-point and effective» He represents clients in shareholder cases and IP claims.
5. About Dmitry Semashko: «very practical advice.» He is well versed in financial disputes, including bankruptcy-related cases. He has further expertise in administrative cases.
Banking & Finance, Band 2
The following persons are noted: Sviatlana Valuyeva (Up and Coming) и Dmitry Kovalchik (Recognised Practitioner).
1. «They are both understandable and assertive, they will not stop until they get as much detail as possible for achieving the best results,» says one impressed client, before adding: «It is very comfortable to work with them for I can always rely on their advice.»
2. About Sviatlana Valuyeva: is best recognised her experience in project finance and debt restructurings. She is well versed in acting for both lenders and borrowers on financing transactions. One satisfied client points out: «She was always available to give as a helpful piece of advice — and she was always right.»
