SDM Partners is a full-service law firm established in 2008. It employs 32 lawyers, including four partners in the Kyiv office and 40 off-counsels across all regions of Ukraine.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is experienced in advising foreign and domestic banks, institutional investors and private investors and funds on deals across all sectors.
In banking and finance it is active in advising foreign investors on debt restructurings, project financing and it provides regulatory advice on establishing financial services and entities.
In capital markets it advises foreign and domestic investors on securities and debt and equity swaps.
In restructuring and insolvency, it works on behalf of the financing party and the insolvent party on bankruptcies, debt recoveries and insolvency proceedings.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in all areas of corporate law and project development.
In banking and finance the firm has attracted clients from the construction, healthcare and the food and beverage industries. The firm has acted both on the borrower and on the financier side.
In the field of M&A, the firm received mandates from financial institutions, energy companies, as well as businesses engaged in the agriculture and the real estate sectors.
In terms of project development work, the firm has been active in agriculture, real estate, healthcare and construction, mostly acting for the project company.
In restructuring and insolvency SDM has recently been doing a lot of work in banking, food and beverages and healthcare. The firm has mostly worked for creditors and shareholders.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
"High level of professionalism, good knowledge in many fields, proactive advice."
Serhiy Dzis
"Good communicator, punctual, reachable and has good knowledge."
