Oleksii Kornilov
Specializes in the legal support of defense-industry enterprises, electoral processes, and land and administrative relations. Brings a unique track record in the legal support of international defense projects, engagement with state institutions and the strategic advising of national and regional election campaigns.
Profile
Oleksii Kornilov specializes in military law, the support of defense projects, electoral legislation, and land and administrative relations.
He has extensive experience in the legal support of business in strategically important sectors of the economy, in engagement with state and local self-government bodies, and in delivering projects at the intersection of law, public policy and security.
He supports Ukrainian and international companies in the defense industry and advises on foreign economic activity, regulatory procedures and land legislation. He is one of the leading experts in electoral law and political consulting in Ukraine.
According to the rankings of the Association of Professional Political Consultants of Ukraine, before the full-scale war he was consistently among the top three political lawyers in Ukraine. He is a regular participant of the Kyiv Security Forum and the Black Sea Security Forum.
Selected work
MilTech and the defense industry
Provides legal support to private defense-industry enterprises in their relations with foreign partners as part of foreign economic activity. Drawing on the international reach and expert support of the Ally Law network, he delivers comprehensive support for cross-border projects in defense technology and manufacturing.
Land relations litigation
Represented a large enterprise in a dispute over the unlawful change of the land-tax rate. The court defense resulted in the cancellation of three consecutive changes to the tax rate, allowing the client to avoid additional costs of around USD 25 million per year.
Support of election campaigns
Supported election campaigns at every level in Ukraine, including presidential elections, elections of members of parliament, regional and local council deputies, and city mayors. Provided full legal support of the electoral process and protected the interests of candidates and campaign teams.