ATTORNEYS

PROVIDING INDEPENDENT LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR SURROGACY MATTERS
IN UKRAINE

Independent Legal Support for Surrogacy Matters in Ukraine

Welcome to Disputes Law Firm, your independent legal partner in surrogacy-related matters in Ukraine. Unlike agencies or program coordinators, we represent your legal interests only. Our role is to provide objective legal assessment, risk prevention, and protection at every critical legal stage of a surrogacy arrangement.

Clients typically turn to us when they need additional legal certainty — before signing an agreement, when contractual terms seem unclear or unbalanced, when they want to verify a clinic or agency, or when a concern arises during a program already organized by a third party. Sometimes a single consultation or contract review is all that is needed to proceed with confidence. In more complex situations, we may act as your legal representatives in Ukraine, participating in negotiations, notarial procedures, and communications with clinics and agencies — including remotely through a notarized power of attorney.

You do not need to be in a crisis to contact us. Many intended parents reach out simply because they want an independent legal eye before making a significant commitment.

SERVICES

SERVICES

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Surrogacy Agreement Review

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Legal Due Diligence of Clinics and Agencies

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Independent Legal Consultation on Surrogacy Matters

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Representation Before Clinics and Agencies

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Participation in Notarial Procedures

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Assistance in Complex or Disputed Situations

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Other Legal Services Upon Client's Request

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

No. Disputes Law Firm does not act as a surrogacy agency or program coordinator. We provide independent legal support and represent only our clients' legal interests.

Our legal practice continues to operate fully. The majority of services — including contract review, legal consultations, due diligence, and representation based on a power of attorney — are provided remotely and do not require your presence in Ukraine. Notarial procedures and in-person actions are conducted in Kyiv in accordance with current Ukrainian legislation. We keep clients informed of any procedural developments that may be relevant to their specific situation.

Clients usually contact us before signing agreements, when they want an independent legal opinion, or when concerns arise during an ongoing surrogacy process.

To begin our cooperation, we prepare an engagement letter containing information about the parties, the scope of legal services, pricing and payment terms, and the next steps. To prepare the letter, we need your full name and residential address. Once you receive it, an advance payment of 50 euros may be made. Payment of the advance constitutes your agreement to proceed under the terms set out in the letter.

Upon receiving the advance, we immediately prepare the attorney-client agreement. At this stage, we will ask you to provide scanned copies of your passport, temporary residence permit if applicable, Ukrainian tax identification number if available, your address in Ukraine and/or country of residence, and contact email and phone number.

If you are located outside Ukraine, the original signed agreement must be sent to our Kyiv office via DHL, FedEx, Nova Poshta, or regular postal service. This original is required for us to legally represent your interests before Ukrainian notaries, clinics, agencies, and other parties. If you are in Ukraine, we can arrange signing directly without postal delivery.

Yes. Contract review and legal consultations are always provided remotely without your presence in Ukraine.

Yes. Our attorneys may represent clients in Ukraine based on a notarized power of attorney and/or Attorney-Client Agreement.

Yes. Our lawyers may attend notarization procedures to ensure documents are properly executed and legally compliant and in case intended parents cannot or not willing to visit Ukraine.

We provide legal due diligence and assessment of contractual and legal structures offered by clinics or agencies.

Typically, agreement review takes from 3 to 10 business days depending on document complexity and annexes.

Yes. All our lawyers and personnel speak English.

No. We're not. We are not another mediocre law firm competing on price alone. We acknowledge that we don't offer the lowest prices in the market, and here are 6 reasons why our fees are higher than some other law firms.

1. Boutique Law Firm Where Managing Partner Handles Your Case Personally

We are intentionally a small company with limited capacity to handle cases. This isn't a weakness - it's our greatest strength. Our limited capacity ensures that every case receives the intensive attention and resources it deserves.

We are a boutique law firm where every team member, including the managing partner and founder - Dmytro Chuguienko, is directly involved in executing client work and tasks. Each staff member bears personal responsibility to clients from initial communication through completion of collaboration.

You're not just another case number - you receive direct attention from experienced professionals who take ownership of your outcomes. We have deliberately chosen quality over quantity because we understand that excellent legal representation requires focus, time, and personal investment.

Every single team member - including our managing partner and founder is directly involved in your case. We don't delegate your critical legal matters to inexperienced staff.

2. Proactive Communication & Support

We maintain constant communication with our clients, providing all key case updates through messengers and email. We explain in detail the work we will perform, the expected outcomes, and provide moral support throughout the process.

New clients can expect responses within 30 minutes in most cases, while existing clients typically receive answers to their questions within the same day.

3. We Refuse to Accept Failure

We hate losing more than anything. This means we invest extraordinary amounts of time and resources to find the winning solution for every client. We research every legal precedent, explore every possible angle, and exhaust every available option before accepting any outcome.

Our commitment to winning requires extensive case preparation and this level of preparation demands significantly more resources than simply doing "our job".

4. True Bilingual Expertise

We truly speak English, not just translate. Our managing partner holds C2-level English certification with daily practice to maintain fluency and can understand various English accents including Indian, Nigerian, German, British, and American.

For complex cases, the managing partner personally conducts video meetings with clients to ensure clear communication and understanding. Our entire team maintains minimum B1 English proficiency, enabling direct communication through messengers and timely case updates without language barriers.

5. Cutting-Edge Tech Investment

We invest heavily in modern technology to deliver legal services at the highest level. Our tech stack includes Pipedrive CRM for client management, Google Drive for secure document storage, Zapier and Pabbly for automation, Timelines AI and Claude AI for enhanced efficiency, Finmap for financial management, and Zakon Online for legal research.

We utilize electronic court systems and participate in video conference hearings, eliminating travel costs and enabling us to represent clients throughout all of Ukraine efficiently. This technological advantage allows us to reduce expenses while maintaining presence in courts nationwide.

Our continuous investment in cutting-edge technology ensures we provide seamless document management, secure file sharing, and streamlined case tracking - all contributing to faster, more efficient legal representation at the highest professional standard.

6. Crisis-Tested Reliability

We have successfully operated through pandemic lockdowns, wartime conditions, power outages, and missile attacks. Our commitment to client service remains unwavering regardless of external circumstances. When crisis strikes, we continue delivering results while maintaining full communication and professional standards.

Ready to Experience the Difference?

We hope we have convinced you that our higher fees reflect genuine value and superior service. We want to reassure you that our prices are not unreasonably inflated - they simply reflect the true cost of delivering exceptional legal representation.

We invite you to use our services and evaluate their quality firsthand. Experience what it means to work with lawyers who are personally invested in your success.

The initial consultation fee at Disputes Law Firm varies depending on the nature and complexity of your legal matter:

  • For straightforward regular practice matters and inquiries about our standard procedures, there is no consultation fee.

  • If you require legal advice and guidance specific to your case, the consultation fee is as follows:

    • 70 euros for general questions or matters that do not require extensive research.

    • 130 euros for complex inquiries that involve in-depth research, document discovery, or other evidence-related tasks.

Please feel free to reach out to us with your specific questions, and we can provide more precise guidance on the consultation fee applicable to your situation.

Our office is located at 5 Pyrogova Street, Office 2-A, in Kyiv, Ukraine (postal code: 01054).

You can find us near the "Universytet" metro station.

For your convenience, here's a link to the map.

We offer options such as PayPal, Ukrainian Bank IBAN, European Bank IBAN, and United States bank account through Wise Services. Additionally, you can use Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with the national payment processor Fondy.

At our office you can pay with cash or with a bank card.

Additionally, we offer the option to pay with cryptocurrency, specifically USDT, using a Binance wallet service, for those who are comfortable with digital currencies.

Please let us know which method works best for you.

We understand the importance of trust and authenticity when seeking legal assistance.

Here are several reasons why you can trust Disputes Law Firm:

  • We are a well-established and reputable law firm located in Kyiv, Ukraine.

  • Our founder and Managing Partner, Dmytro Chuguienko, is a licensed attorney with a proven track record of expertise, which you can verify through available information on the internet.

  • We maintain active and verifiable accounts on trusted platforms such as TrustPilot, Google My Business and Facebook, where you can find authentic client reviews spanning over the past 8 years.

  • We take immense pride in our exceptional reputation and our unwavering commitment to providing client-oriented services.

We encourage you to research our firm and read reviews from our clients to gain confidence in our authenticity and dedication to serving your legal needs.

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