Today Vlasova, Mikhel & Partners is one of the leading and long-term presented law firms in Belarus that has first-class reputation, considerable experience and is providing exceptional services to its clients. The leadership of the company is constantly proved by many international professional editions and rankings.
The Chambers Global Guide ranks the law firm Vlasova, Mikhel & Partners the first in Belarus in the area of general business law, and the managing partner Konstantin Mikhel is praised as “a seasoned veteran of the market with extensive experience working with Belarusian clients.” Senior partner Liliya Vlasova is described as “the firm’s main rainmaker, dealing with international clients,” adding she is also “an outstanding academic who has great knowledge of the market.” Partner Svetlana Dashuk is praised by the market for “her hands-on approach in international projects” while рartner Ekaterina Zabello is admitted to be “one of the more prominent names in international investment projects.”
The Chambers Europe Guide highly recommends Vlasova, Mikhel & Partners in the practice area of dispute resolution. “Well versed in negotiating disputes out of court, this firm is particularly skilled at handling disputes where commercial interests are at the forefront of clients' considerations. With a similar aptitude in litigation, the lawyers have recently acted on a series of disputes involving corporate conflict, fraud and tax evasion, all of which have either been settled amicably or won in court. The firm continues to represent BNP Paribas in a multistage dispute that moved from arbitration to bankruptcy proceedings. Ekaterina Zabello acted for Baumann Hinde in a unique commercial dispute in which the team persuaded the local court to apply English law. With ample experience in high-value disputes with customs and tax authorities, Konstantin Mikhel is commended for his analytical approach and ability to dissect complex issues”.
European Legal 500 Guide within Belarus acknowledges Vlasova, Mikhel & Partners as a first tier firm. Vlasova Mikhel & Partners Law Firm is a full service firm that dominates the local legal market. Senior partner Lilia Vlasova and managing partner Konstantin Mikhel are respectively chair and deputy chair of the Belarusian Public Association of Commercial Lawyers. The firm represents state-owned and domestic companies and several major international clients, including Deutsche Bank, Alcatel, Dresdner Bank and Commerzbank”.
IFLR1000 (International Financial Law Review) announces Vlasova, Mikhel & Partners the leader among Belarusian financial and corporate law firms. "The firm is fast and reliable ... they are good at credit and securities matters, while partner
In another notable deal, Tatiana Emelianova advised Frankfurt-based BHF Bank in a €100 million export finance transaction to Gomelsteklo (
Many other international professional editions and networks consider Vlasova, Mikhel & Partners to be the top-level company and confess that the firm deserves to receive only the highest accolades. Among them one can not but distinguish ratings from:
Worldwide Legal Directories (HG.org)
First Law International Network (FLI)
