In 2025–2026, the Commercial Courts of Kyiv have recorded a growing number of cases related to corporate rights, business valuation, and financial interests. According to analytical reviews, corporate disputes account for about 15–18% of all commercial cases, which has remained a stable trend in recent years.
Main areas of litigation:
- Valuation of corporate rights and shares — disputes between shareholders over the fair value of business stakes.
- Business and financial interests valuation — conflicts arising from undervaluation of companies during M&A and restructuring.
- Assessment of damages and lost profits — courts increasingly rely on independent valuers to substantiate compensation claims.
Analytical conclusions: - Demand for independent valuation in litigation is rising alongside the number of corporate conflicts.
- Courts recognize expert valuation reports as key evidence in disputes over corporate rights.
- Compliance with international standards IVS, RICS, and EVS is becoming essential, strengthening the evidentiary weight of valuation reports.
Maxima Capital’s perspective:
Our firm actively supports the practice of independent valuation in litigation. We provide transparent and substantiated reports that help courts deliver fair decisions and protect clients’ interests in corporate disputes.
