{"id":3535,"date":"2026-07-12T22:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/advokat-u-sudovih-spravah\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T22:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T19:02:39","slug":"advokat-u-sudovih-spravah","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/en\/advokat-u-sudovih-spravah\/","title":{"rendered":"Litigation lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most cases are lost not in the courtroom, but before they even reach it: a missed deadline, the wrong jurisdiction chosen, or evidence gathered in such a way that the court cannot admit it. It is almost impossible to rectify this at appeal \u2014 the appeal court will not accept new evidence unless you can prove that you were unable to submit it earlier for valid reasons.<\/p>\n

You need a solicitor for legal proceedings not when the case has already fallen apart, but at the stage when you can still choose a strategy: whether to file a claim or wait, whether to secure the claim or not, and whether to settle or fight all the way to the Court of Cassation.<\/p>\n

We handle cases in courts of all instances \u2014 civil, commercial, administrative and criminal. And we start with an honest assessment: what can realistically be achieved, how long it will take, and at what cost.<\/p>\n

+38 095 554-54-24<\/a> \u2014 legal consultation<\/p>\n

What cases do we handle<\/h2>\n

Civil<\/a> \u2014 division of property, inheritance, debt recovery under promissory notes, compensation for damages, housing and land disputes, protection of honour and dignity.<\/p>\n

Commercial<\/a> \u2014 debt recovery from counterparties, setting aside contracts, corporate disputes, bankruptcy.<\/p>\n

Administrative<\/a> \u2014 appeals against decisions by state bodies, tax disputes, pension cases, appeals against fines imposed by the Tax and Customs Service, and customs disputes.<\/p>\n

Criminal<\/a> \u2014 defence of suspects and accused persons, representation of victims, challenging charges, and changing the preventive measure.<\/p>\n

What is decided before a claim is filed<\/h2>\n

These decisions determine the outcome more than eloquence in court.<\/p>\n

Jurisdiction. The same dispute may fall under civil or commercial jurisdiction depending on the parties involved. One mistake \u2014 and the court dismisses the case, whilst the limitation period expires in the meantime.<\/p>\n

Time limits. The general limitation period is three years (Article 257 of the Civil Code), but special time limits apply to many claims: one year for liquidated damages, six months or one month for appealing against tax authority decisions, and 30 days for most administrative fines.<\/p>\n

Note: the running of the limitation period, which was suspended during the quarantine and martial law, resumed on 4 September 2025.<\/p>\n

Interim relief. If there is a risk that the defendant will dispose of assets, an application for the attachment of property must be filed alongside the claim, rather than after a successful judgment. Otherwise, there will be a judgment but no money.<\/p>\n

Evidence. The court assesses evidence that has been submitted in a timely and proper manner. Correspondence, audio recordings, valuers\u2019 reports, expert opinions\u2014all of this must be gathered before the claim is filed, as the court may not accept it afterwards.<\/p>\n

How long does the court case take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Stage<\/th>\nTime limit under the Code<\/th>\nIn practice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Preparatory proceedings<\/td>\nup to 60 days<\/td>\n2\u20134 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trial on the merits<\/td>\n30 days<\/td>\n2\u20136 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First instance overall<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n6\u201312 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appeal<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n3\u20136 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cassation<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n6\u201312 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enforcement of the judgment<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nfrom 1 month to several years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Simplified (minor) proceedings are faster: up to 60 days from the date of commencement. An appeal must be lodged within 30 days of the judgment being delivered.<\/p>\n

These figures are not a reason to avoid going to court, but a reason to do the maths. Sometimes a settlement for 70 per cent of the amount, signed after two months, is more advantageous than a 100 per cent judgement obtained after two years and only half enforced.<\/p>\n

Winning a court case is only half the battle<\/h2>\n

A court judgement does not, in itself, bring in any money. Next comes enforcement proceedings: tracing the debtor\u2019s bank accounts and assets, seizure, and recovery. This is where most victories \u2018fall through the cracks\u2019: the debtor formally \u2018has nothing\u2019.<\/p>\n

That is why we plan for enforcement even before filing the claim: we check the defendant\u2019s assets, assess the risk of them being siphoned off, and, if necessary, immediately apply for interim relief. And we give you a frank warning: if the prospects of actual recovery are low, it is better to hear this before paying the court fee.<\/p>\n

Court fees in 2026<\/h2>\n

The minimum subsistence level for able-bodied persons is 3,328 UAH. Rates are calculated based on this figure:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type of claim<\/th>\nRate<\/th>\nAmount in 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Civil, property-related (natural person)<\/td>\n1% of the value of the claim<\/td>\nfrom 1,331.20 to 16,640 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil, non-property-related (natural person)<\/td>\n0.4 times the minimum subsistence level<\/td>\n1,331.20 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial, property-related<\/td>\n1.5% of the value of the claim<\/td>\nmin. 3,328 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial, non-property<\/td>\n1 times the subsistence minimum<\/td>\n3,328 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administrative, non-property<\/p>\n

(natural person)<\/td>\n

0.4 times the subsistence minimum<\/td>\n1,331.20 UAH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appeal<\/td>\n150 per cent of the claim rate<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cassation appeal<\/td>\n200 per cent of the claim rate<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Submitting documents via the \u2018Electronic Court\u2019 system \u2014 20% discount. If the case is won, court fees and legal aid costs are recoverable from the defendant.<\/p>\n

When a solicitor is not required<\/h2>\n

In minor cases and employment disputes, you can represent yourself, and for small sums this is a sensible option. We will not persuade you to go to court if the costs exceed the potential outcome.<\/p>\n

A solicitor is needed in court cases when:<\/p>\n