The Ukrainian office of PETERKA & PARTNERS has successfully represented a leading IT company in court proceedings initiated by a former employee, who sought judicial recognition of alleged mobbing, as well as compensation for moral damages and reimbursement for forced downtime.
The firm provided comprehensive litigation support to the client, including legal consultation, preparation of procedural documents, and full representation before the court.
The case was particularly complex due to the novelty of the legal framework governing mobbing. Ukrainian legislation establishing employer liability for workplace harassment and humiliation only entered into force in December 2022, and judicial practice in this area remains limited. As a result, the proceedings required in-depth legal analysis and a carefully structured litigation strategy.
The client’s interests were represented by a PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine team led by Partner Taras Utiralov, with Senior Associate Yuliia Sereda and Associate Klara Karapetian playing key roles in the successful handling of the case.
By effectively navigating the emerging regulatory landscape and evidentiary challenges, PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine ensured robust protection of the client’s interests and reputation, reinforcing its expertise in handling complex employment disputes and precedent-setting litigation.
PETERKA & PARTNERS continues to provide strategic legal support to employers across a wide range of industries, with a strong focus on litigation and employment law.