
About us
GOLAW is a leading Ukrainian law firm with offices in Kyiv and Berlin that has been providing comprehensive legal services in accordance with international standards since 2003.
GOLAW Mission
GOLAW’s mission is to provide clients with professional legal services aimed at protecting their interests and ensuring justice. The firm is committed to promoting the rule of law through a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to ethical standards. GOLAW acts as a reliable partner for businesses and individuals, helping them navigate the complex legal environment. The firm’s goal is to build long-term relationships based on trust, efficiency and individualized approach.
Recognition and rankings
GOLAW is a leader in the legal market according to the research “50 Leading Law Firms in Ukraine”. The firm’s professionalism is recognized by international rankings, including The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, IFLR1000, ITR World Tax and Lexology Index.
GOLAW Values
GOLAW adheres to a number of values that define the firm’s style of work and attitude towards clients. Honesty and transparency are at the center, guaranteeing compliance with ethical standards and professional responsibility in all aspects of the firm’s activities. The firm strives for excellence by providing the highest quality legal solutions tailored to the needs of each client.
Particular attention is paid to building trust, which is the basis of long-term partnership. Collaboration, open dialogue and mutual respect are an integral part of both internal teamwork and interaction with business. Focusing on innovation, GOLAW constantly improves its approaches to solving legal problems, remaining flexible in the face of changes and challenges.
These principles shape not only the firm’s internal culture, but also emphasize its main goal — to provide clients with confidence in legal protection and support at every stage.
About our clients
GOLAW’s clients include medium and large businesses, including domestic and international companies, banks and financial institutions, as well as private clients and investors doing business in Ukraine or planning to enter the Ukrainian and/or foreign markets.
Testimonials
Membership in professional and business associations
GOLAW is a member of the SCG Legal network, founded in 1989. The network is recognized by Chambers Global, Chambers Canada and Chambers Asia Pacific.
SCG Legal is comprised of 123 leading independent law firms that demonstrate premium standards of client service, leadership and high responsibility, implementing a culture of diversity and inclusion, and adhering to transparent and innovative billing standards.
The main goal of the network is to create a global cluster of experts and leaders in the legal industry, implement joint projects and advocate for business.
GOLAW attorneys are also permanent members of the Ukrainian National Bar Association and international specialized bar associations, such as the International Bar Association, Global Criminal Law Counsel, and the European Criminal Bar Association.
In addition, GOLAW is a member of the following leading business associations:
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

05 September 2024 News
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12 August 2024 Energy Alert
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07 September 2023 News
🔥🔥🔥 GOLAW has joined the Kyiv School of Economics consulting program that facili...

03 September 2023 News
GOLAW has served as a legal counsel for a large-scale charity project “Ukraine....
Recognitions
Firm's news

12 May 2025 Publication
Legal side of M&A in the Ukrainian energy sector: stages, risks and key aspects...

05 May 2025 Publication
Peculiarities of cloud service operations in Ukraine: new legal landscape and op...

01 May 2025 Publication
Recovery of expenses for professional legal aid: practice, problems and prospect...

29 April 2025 Podcast
Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer: Valentyn Gvozdiy tell...

29 April 2025 Podcast
TOP-10 tax myths: Attorney at law at GOLAW Alona Shapka refutes the most common ...
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- Antitrust and Competition
- Banking and Finance
- Compliance, Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- Corporate and M&A
- Criminal and White Collar Defence
- Defense in Anti-corruption procedures and regulations
- Labor and Employment
- GOLAW: Natural Resources and Environment
- Government Relations (GR)
- Insolvency and Corporate Recovery
- GOLAW: Intellectual property
- International trade
- Legal support of business and private Сlients in Germany
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Private clients
- Real Estate and Construction
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries
- Martial Law
- Tax and Customs
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- Agribusiness
- Aviation
- Chemical industry
- Engineering, Construction and Building Materials
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Financial institutions
- IT and AI
- Industry and manufacturing
- Healthcare industries, Life sciences and Pharmaceuticals
- Media, Entertainment, Sports and Gambling
- Retail, FMCG and E-Commerce
- Transport and Logistics
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