Judicial Practice
The vast majority of conflicts, especially those that have become legal, arise from a failure to honor agreements. Unfortunately, we have to admit that these agreements themselves are often impossible to fulfill. They were made as a basis for further negotiations on new agreements but on more favorable terms. In the worst case, the parties did not intend to fulfill such agreements in the first place.
In this case, agreements should be understood in the broadest sense of the word. It can be a verbal agreement between business partners, a contract between a supplier and a buyer, or an employee and an employer, or it can be part of the social contract under which we all agree to work in our country, which in turn provides us with social guarantees and protection of our rights and legitimate interests. When the agreements are not fulfilled and the arguments for further negotiations have run out, it is necessary to turn to a third party, in this case, the court.
One may have different opinions about the implementation of the rule of law in our country, but the fact remains that in Ukraine there is no real alternative to the judicial system for resolving the vast majority of conflicts and disputes.
When faced with the judicial system, it is highly desirable to understand how it actually works. In addition to the legal requirements for the content of the claim, payment of the court fee, confirmation of the party’s authority to proceed, and other formalities, it can be crucial to have up-to-date information on the latest Supreme Court practice in this category of cases. Knowing the judge’s health and holiday schedule, and understanding his or her legal and political views, can be crucial to success.
Experience teaches you to question everything that happens in the process, to double-check every fact, and to be constantly prepared for any force majeure.
Choosing the right jurisdiction and the right claims, restoring the correct chronology of events that can be corroborated by the facts, determining the desired results and how to achieve them, and taking into account possible risks - this is just a small part of the strategy we build together with our clients. Our lawyers have the necessary experience and qualifications to represent our client’s interests before any court.
ASTEELEX’s Judicial Practice allows us to represent interests in
- Commercial cases
- Civil cases
- Administrative cases
- Criminal cases
and
- Administrative offences
- Labor disputes
Who it is for
- companies whose counterparty won't pay, won't deliver or is in breach of contract
- individuals who need to protect their rights in a civil case
- businesses and individuals challenging decisions or actions of public authorities
- employees and employers in labour disputes
- anyone who needs a defence lawyer in a criminal or administrative offence case
Packages
Full court case support
- review of your documents and a clear timeline of events
- risk assessment and strategy: what to claim, where and how
- drafting the claim or statement of defence and gathering evidence
- representation before the court of first instance
- a plain explanation of every step and of your options after the judgment
Appeal of a court decision
- review of the judgment and the case file
- check of current Supreme Court case law in your type of case
- drafting the appeal or cassation complaint, or the response to one
- representation before the higher courts
FAQ
Can the dispute be settled without going to court?
Often, yes. A formal demand letter, negotiations or mediation can sometimes close the matter. We first look at whether a deal is realistic and go to court once the other arguments have run out.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
Everything related to the situation: contracts, correspondence, delivery notes, invoices, decisions of authorities and any court papers if the case has already started. If something is missing, that's fine — we'll work out together what can be recovered.
Can a judgment that has already been delivered be challenged?
Yes, it can be appealed to a higher court. The time limits for appeals are short, though, so get in touch as soon as you receive the judgment.
Can you take over a case that is already in court?
Yes. We'll study the case file, assess what has been done so far and suggest how to strengthen your position at the next stages.
Contacts
Let's discuss your matter
Describe the situation briefly and we will get back to you.
- Phone
- +380 50 353 78 82
- info@asteelex.com
- Office
- 9 Ivana Fedorova St., office 65, Kyiv 03150, Ukraine
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