Olena Volianska

Partner, Attorney at Law, Insolvency Practitioner

Olena Volianska has over 20 years of hands-on experience in insolvency, financial law, and securities. Her expertise includes comprehensive support in bankruptcy proceedings, advisory on restructuring matters, and litigation, particularly in insurance and banking disputes. Olena plays an active role in the self-regulation of the insolvency profession and serves on the governing bodies of relevant self-regulatory organizations. This approach, together with her strong reputation as a leader, has made Olena a sought-after lawyer for clients facing the most challenging insolvency matters.

Among her clients are Cargill, Bunge Ukraine, Fozzy Group, First Ukrainian International Bank, Sense Bank, Scatec Solar Solutions Ukraine, AVK Company, TNT Express (FedEx Group), Ovostar Union Holding and others.

Olena is actively involved in the self-regulation of the insolvency profession and participates in the activities of the Ukrainian National Insolvency Practitioners Association (UNITA), where she serves as a member of the Board.

She is also engaged in specialized working and expert groups dedicated to developing bankruptcy legislation and is recognized as an expert in insolvency and restructuring. Her expertise is highly trusted by both clients and colleagues in the field.

 

Key facts

  • Among Next Generation Partners in banking, finance and capital markets (The Legal 500 EMEA 2025)
  • Recognized among Litigation Stars (Benchmark Litigation Europe 2025)
  • Among Leading Individuals in bankruptcy (Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients 2025)
  • Recommended in Restructuring and Insolvency (Lexology Index 2025)
  • Included in the list of top 100 lawyers of Ukraine and among practice leaders in bankruptcy & restructuring (Clients’ Choice. 100 Best Lawyers of Ukraine 2026)
  • Included in the list of women leaders in the legal market (Ukrainian Women in Law 2025)
  • A recommended lawyer in dispute resolution (Best Lawyers 2022)
  • Member of the Board of the Ukrainian National Insolvency Trustees Association (UNITA)
  • Member of the Board of the UBA Committee on Enforcement Law
Very strong dispute resolution and insolvency matters practice. The team is extremely experienced and competent. Legal 500 EMEA