Kyiv, Ukraine, 19 August 2026 – Baker McKenzie's Kyiv office has once again been recognized among Ukraine's leading intellectual property practices in IP STARS 2026, the annual rankings published by Managing IP, one of the world's leading guides to intellectual property firms and practitioners.
The Kyiv office has been ranked Tier 2 for Intellectual Property in Ukraine, reflecting the strength of its practice and its continued commitment to helping clients protect, manage and commercialize valuable intellectual property assets in an increasingly complex business environment.
The office's strong performance was further reflected in a number of individual distinctions awarded to Kyiv lawyers:
- Partner Ruslan Drobyazko – Trademark Star;
- Partner Oleksiy Stolyarenko – Patent Star;
- Counsel Myroslava Koval-Lavok – Rising Star;
- Senior Associate Khrystyna Oleniuk – Rising Star;
- Associate Dmytro Skydan – Rising Star.
These recognitions highlight the depth of talent within the Firm's intellectual property team and underscore its ability to advise clients on a broad spectrum of IP matters, including trademark protection, patent strategy, portfolio management, enforcement, commercialization and IP-related transactions.
About IP STARS
IP STARS is the leading specialist guide to intellectual property law firms and practitioners worldwide, published by Managing IP. Established in 2013, the rankings cover more than 80 jurisdictions and are based on extensive independent research, including firm submissions, client feedback and market analysis. Ukraine - Jurisdiction Rankings | IP STARS
About Baker McKenzie
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