Asters is pleased to announce that the firm's Partner Andriy Pozhidayev has been named Ukraine Litigator of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2026.
The award recognises outstanding litigation practitioners for their achievements over the preceding 12 months. The Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards are based on independent research, peer feedback and the assessment of submissions.
Andriy is Co-Head of Asters’ Dispute Resolution and Debt Restructuring practices, with almost 25 years of experience in handling disputes. He advises and represents Ukrainian and international clients in complex banking, contractual, corporate, labour and defamation disputes, as well as in bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights matters. His experience includes high-stakes proceedings before Ukrainian courts at all levels, including the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, as well as cross-border disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.
Commenting on the recognition, Andriy Pozhidayev said: “I am truly honoured to receive this recognition from Benchmark Litigation. It is a meaningful acknowledgement not only of my work, but, above all, of the dedication, resilience and exceptional professionalism of our entire dispute resolution team. Complex litigation is never an individual effort: every successful outcome is the result of close collaboration, rigorous analysis and a shared commitment to protecting our clients’ interests in the most challenging circumstances. I am grateful to our clients for their trust and to my colleagues for their continued support and outstanding work.”
Asters is the largest full-service law firm in Ukraine with offices in Kyiv, London and Washington, D.C. The firm has access to over 125 jurisdictions through a well-developed network of partner law firms.