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Barbashyn Law Firm is an international law firm with offices in Kyiv and Lisbon.

We provide legal services in the field of intellectual property protection and support IT and startup projects, AI, blockchain, and Web3 projects.

We are professionals in the following areas

Intellectual property

Intellectual property protection is an art that requires a creative approach. We are professionals in this field.

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IT and Startups

We support startups and IT companies and help build effective legal solutions that drive their growth.

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Blockchain and Crypto

New areas provide more freedom for action. We will help you use all the advantages for your business.

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International law

Let's analyze the optimal countries for doing business. In the time of remote work, this is more relevant than ever.

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Business law

We analyse your business model and provide legal solutions that support growth and reduce risks.

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AI and Law

We advise on AI regulation and help implement safe and legally compliant solutions.

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Our team

About the company

Our areas of practice

Digital Nomad Lawyers

About us

Sergiy Barbashyn

Managing partner at Barbashyn Law Firm

Sergiy Barbashyn is a lawyer and President of the AI Ethics and Integrity International Association (AIEI). He is also the Deputy Head of the UNBA Intellectual Property Committee.

He has over 14 years of experience in intellectual property protection and legal support for businesses in Ukraine and worldwide. He is a member of the international organizations AIPPI, AIJA, NAPA, and INTA.

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Why these fields?

Our legal expertise is complemented by the team’s tech background – from esports and software development to design.

We operate where law meets innovation, which is why technology-driven fields naturally became the core of our practice. These industries are not external to us — we’ve been inside them for years, providing legal support that helps businesses grow confidently.

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How do we work?

We prove in practice that the digital nomad approach works in the legal industry. Today, we support clients worldwide, operate offices in Kyiv and Lisbon, and our team works from 4 countries and more than 10 cities.

We work from the office, in a hybrid format, or fully remotely – always prioritizing quality and results. Our mission is to deliver legal services without borders.

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Our team

Our team is a group of professionals with legal, tax, and business expertise who work as a single mechanism to achieve practical results for our clients. For us, it is important not just to provide advice, but to offer solutions that truly work in the long term.

Each team member has their own area of specialization and hands-on experience, which allows us to approach every task comprehensively and take all relevant nuances into account.

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We successfully solve complex legal issues

The locations of our projects span various countries, including Ukraine, Estonia, Cyprus, the USA, England, and other key jurisdictions for IT and startups. The experience of our team members enables us to work with clients globally, ensuring high quality and effective results.

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Recognitions

Ranking "TOP-100 leading law firms of Ukraine in 2026"

Ranking " “Client’s choice. TOP-100 lawyers of Ukraine – 2025"

International ranking "WTR 1000 - 2025"

Clutch recognition "Top Internet & Technology Law Company 2025"

Clutch recognition "Top Intellectual Property Law Company Ukraine 2025"

Clutch recognition "Top Corporate Law Company Ukraine 2025"

Received a declarative AI certificate

Partners and membership

Reviews

Barbashyn Law Firm has become a reliable partner for us in resolving legal issues of varying complexity. We can separately highlight the areas of intellectual property protection, competition, and international law. The legal team’s approach to work is characterized by a combination of professionalism, efficiency, and in-depth knowledge of legal issues. We are grateful for the support and can recommend it as a reliable law firm.

LUN
LUN
Denis Tsyganok, CEO

We recommend Barbashyn Law Firm as the professional team of lawyers. We successfully registered a company in the EU, were able to establish the company’s business processes, and close complex and important investment tasks. In addition, the company’s owner, Sergiy Barbashyn, is constantly in touch to exchange experience on global tasks, which is no less important than current legal support.

Ability AI
Ability AI
Eugene Vyborov, founder

We cooperate with the Barbashyn Law team on international issues, taxation, and corporate structuring. It is important that they can support business issues and provide legal assistance simultaneously concerning different countries. We want to note the team members’ professionalism, specialized qualifications, and efficiency. We especially appreciate the attention to detail and comprehensive support, considering all participants’ interests.

Plarium
Plarium
Fedir Shymko, director of legal dep.

Lawyers are top notch. Everything is high quality, clear and understandable. I recommend them as legal partners. We turned to Barbashyn Law Firm at a time of significant development of our company. We easily prepared investment agreements taking into account the peculiarities of our corporate structure and further plans for the project’s development. It is especially pleasant that all processes involve different levels and the company’s partners are always in touch.

Medical Solutions
Medical Solutions
Andriy Petrukh, co-founder & CЕO

Barbashyn Law Firm is our reliable legal partner, consistently demonstrating exceptional communication and responsiveness to our needs. They helped us with the opening of a company in Estonia and efficiently resolved all issues related to its operations, including hiring employees, preparing contracts related to the operations, and providing tax and related advice.

Opticonomy
Opticonomy
Viktor Bowallius, founder

FAQ

Where are you located and how do you work?

In which jurisdictions do you operate?

Who is your main client?

What are your main practices and expertise?

"How do you guarantee the protection of confidential information?

How can I book a consultation?

What are the options for cooperation?

What payment options are available?

Where are you located and how do you work?

We have a presence in Ukraine and Portugal, and our team works from 4 countries and more than 10 cities. At the same time, our key advisors are based in over 20 countries, which gives us flexibility and allows us to provide services to clients worldwide.

In which jurisdictions do you operate?

Since 2015, we have begun providing services to clients not only in Ukraine but also concentrating on the largest IT-friendly jurisdictions. Today, these primarily include EU countries, key states in America, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, and a number of tax-favorable jurisdictions.

Who is your main client?

We work with startups that are just taking their first steps and entering the market with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), as well as with large corporations that have their own legal departments but require additional expertise on specialized issues.

What are your main practices and expertise?

We focus on covering the full cycle of legal services for IT companies. Among the main areas are: selection of the best jurisdiction and incorporation, account opening and tax structuring, compliance with requirements for personal data processing (GDPR) and the use of AI (AI Act), preparation of agreements with the team, partners, clients, and for attracting investments, support in the areas of e-commerce, Web3, and intellectual property rights protection.

"How do you guarantee the protection of confidential information?

We are subject to legislative requirements regarding the protection of attorney-client privilege, which we can further reinforce in an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). Additionally, we strictly adhere to international data protection standards and operate in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine, the EU, and the USA, including GDPR.

How can I book a consultation?

You can leave a request via the "Contact us" form on the website, write to info@barbashyn.law, call, or contact us via messenger at the number: +380676744721.

What are the options for cooperation?

We offer various flexible and adaptive cooperation models depending on your needs, which is usually determined after initial communication. Among other options, this can include one-time services and consultations or a subscription/retainer legal service, which allows us to reduce the overall cost of services for our regular clients.

What payment options are available?

Predominantly, all payments are made via bank transfers (non-cash transfers). We accept payments in Hryvnia (UAH), Euro (EUR), US Dollars (USD), and cryptocurrency, depending on your needs and the jurisdiction in which the services are provided.

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