Resolving disputes out of court — faster, at lower cost and without damaging business relationships

For more than 10 years, Ablov and Partners law firm has been helping businesses and individuals settle conflicts before they reach court.
We handle claims and demand letters, negotiate with counterparties, banks, insurers and property developers, and support clients through mediation and the conclusion of settlement agreements.

Pre-trial settlement saves time and money and helps preserve confidentiality and business relationships. And if an agreement cannot be reached, you go to court with a well-tested position and evidence already in place.

When can we help?

Contact us if you are facing:

  • a counterparty that fails to pay a debt or pays late
  • non-performance or improper performance of a contract
  • a claim or demand letter that requires a response
  • a dispute with a bank over a loan, penalties or debiting of funds
  • an insurer refusing to pay or underpaying an insurance claim
  • delays in commissioning a building or other breaches by a developer
  • delivery of defective goods or poor-quality services
  • a conflict between partners, company members or family members
  • the need to restructure debt
  • doubts about whether going to court is worthwhile at all

Our services:

Claims and demand letters

  • drafting and sending formal claims and demands
  • preparing reasoned responses to claims received
  • calculating debt, penalties, inflation losses and 3% per annum
  • complying with a mandatory pre-trial claim procedure where the law requires one

Negotiations with counterparties

  • developing a negotiation strategy and the limits of acceptable concessions
  • representing the client in negotiations
  • preparing protocols of disagreement and supplementary agreements
  • documenting the agreed terms in legally sound form

Mediation

  • explaining the procedure and consequences of mediation under the Law of Ukraine “On Mediation”
  • preparing the client for mediation and supporting them at every stage
  • legal analysis of the terms under discussion
  • drafting the agreement reached through mediation

Settlement agreements and debt restructuring

  • drafting dispute settlement agreements and court-approved settlements
  • instalment plans and deferral of debt repayment
  • restructuring of loan obligations
  • set-off of counterclaims, assignment of claims, transfer of debt

Disputes with banks, insurers and developers

  • review of loan, insurance and investment agreements
  • applications to financial institutions and supervisory authorities
  • resolving insurance claim issues
  • claims against developers regarding deadlines, quality and handover of property

Preparing for possible litigation

  • assessing the prospects and risks of litigation before it begins
  • checking limitation periods
  • collecting and securing evidence
  • building a position that can be used in court if no agreement is reached

How we work:

One consultation — a clear understanding of your situation

During the consultation you receive:

  • a legal assessment of your specific situation
  • a step-by-step action plan
  • a clear idea of the real cost of resolving the matter
  • advice on which steps you can take yourself, without unnecessary expense

We help you:

  • reduce risks and financial losses
  • make more effective decisions
  • find the best lawful ways to protect your interests

Why Ablov and Partners?

  • more than 10 years of experience in dispute resolution
  • negotiation skills combined with court representation experience
  • a sober assessment of prospects — no unnecessary proceedings
  • end-to-end support — from the first claim letter to performance of the agreement


We help resolve conflicts out of court where that is possible, and prepare you for court where it is necessary.
Contact Ablov and Partners law firm for clear, professional and effective protection of your interests.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions clients ask most often

In most civil and commercial disputes in Ukraine, pre-trial settlement is a right of the parties rather than an obligation. However, for certain categories of disputes, such as those arising from carriage of goods, the law requires a mandatory claim procedure. We check whether it applies to your situation and prepare the claim in line with all requirements.

Pre-trial settlement often resolves the matter faster and at lower cost, while preserving confidentiality and business relationships. Even if no agreement is reached, the claim letter and correspondence become part of the evidence, and you go to court with a well-tested position.

Do not ignore it, and do not reply in a hurry. We assess whether the demands are justified, check the calculations and limitation periods, and prepare a response that protects your position without creating unnecessary risks should the dispute go to court.

Mediation is a voluntary out-of-court procedure in which an independent mediator helps the parties reach a mutually acceptable solution. It is governed by the Law of Ukraine “On Mediation”. We prepare the client for mediation, support them at every stage and draft the agreement reached.

Yes. We review loan and insurance agreements, negotiate with financial institutions, and prepare applications to them and to supervisory authorities. A separate area of our work is restructuring loan obligations, including instalment plans and deferral of debt repayment.

We document the agreed terms in legally sound form: dispute settlement agreements, supplementary agreements or court-approved settlements. Clear terms, deadlines and consequences of non-performance reduce the risk of a new conflict and make it easier to protect your interests in court if the other party breaches the agreement.

Yes, this is a key part of our work. We assess the risks and prospects of litigation, check limitation periods, and collect and secure evidence. This helps you decide whether to go to court or whether a negotiated settlement is the better option.

During the consultation you receive a legal assessment of your specific situation, a step-by-step action plan, a clear idea of the real cost of resolving the matter, and advice on which steps you can take yourself, without unnecessary expense.

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