Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, announces the appointment of a Global Task Force to lead the Firm's efforts to helping clients navigate Ukraine's transformation and rebuild. The Task Force consists of Oleg Batyuk (Managing Partner, Ukraine); James Batham (Partner, Co-Head of Clients and Markets, Member of UK, Ireland, Middle East Executive Committee); Chris Fetzer (Partner and Leader of the US National Security and Foreign Policy Team); Esther McDermott (Partner UK, Ireland, Middle East and Co-Head of Projects,); Ian McGrath (Partner, Europe and Global Transport and Infrastructure Sector Leader).

The Global Task Force will lead Dentons' client-facing response, drawing together cross-practice and cross-border experts from across the Firm, particularly those with energy and natural resources, technology, infrastructure and investment sector expertise, to work alongside Dentons' team of Ukrainian lawyers. Dentons has had a presence in Ukraine since the early 1990s and has historically advised international clients with needs in Kyiv and across the country.

"Our clients are engaged in rebuilding Ukraine and require the multifaceted and cross-border offering that Dentons is able to provide," said Elliott Portnoy, Dentons' Global CEO. "Our remarkable team in Ukraine, combined with the reach and expertise of our Global Task Force, is poised to help clients as they help Ukraine regain its position of stability and success".

Commenting on the initiative Ian McGrath, Global Transport and Infrastructure Sector Leader says: "It is vital that we engage in Ukraine's rebuild and transformation efforts. Our clients are keenly interested in addressing these needs and Ukraine is allocating the resources to support this.”

Oleg Batyuk, Managing Partner of Ukraine's Dentons office adds, "We have an outstanding team of Ukrainian lawyers who are playing their part in helping international investors navigate and advance the opportunities that lie ahead for them in our country, and in turn, helping to rebuild our country as a key player on the international stage." 

London-based Partner and Co-Head of Projects at Dentons, Esther McDermott comments, "The market is ready to now start speaking about Ukraine. We are seeing significant momentum and energy, and the onus is now upon us to address these opportunities.”

Chris Fetzer, who leads the National Security and Foreign Policy Team in the US at Dentons, says: “Recent bipartisan passage of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, while a robust indicator of US support for the people of Ukraine, is also a welcome signal for global investors. Ukraine’s economy is strong and resilient – GDP growth is positive, and investment is increasing – and we have a compelling, historic opportunity to focus on and support Ukraine’s economic future.”

James Batham, Partner, Co-Head of Clients and Markets and member of Dentons’ UK, Ireland, Middle East Executive Committee says: "Most days the world is told of the struggles in Ukraine and shown images of the War. But what lies ahead for the Ukrainian people could be tremendously positive in terms of living and working in smart cities, having best-in-class infrastructure as well as clean energy. We hope that it gives some comfort to Ukraine to know that the international community is keen to help and support the development of a brighter future."

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