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Credit disputes · Kyiv

Credit Dispute Lawyer

Trust and professionalism in credit-related cases.

Debt reduction, disputes with banks, microfinance lenders and debt collectors, restructuring, challenging unlawful charges, and court defence.

14
years of experience
up to 0 UAH
debt reduction
Ukraine
nationwide
Credit Dispute Lawyer
Credit dispute lawyer Certified · since 2019
Why Choose Me

Benefits of Working with Me

95% of cases won
Payment instalments available
Official agreement
Recovery of your legal costs from the other party
Tracking changes in legislation
Cost savings through the E-Court
Continuous updates on your case
Don't take on cases with no chance of success
Yaroslav Shumeiko — attorney in Kyiv
14 years of legal experience
About Me

Yaroslav Shumeiko

I help people defend their rights in courts across Ukraine. I work honestly: I explain the case's prospects and the full cost before starting any work.

✓Graduated with honours from Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (2012)
✓Hold a certificate of the right to practise law
✓Practising attorney — handling cases across all of Ukraine
✓Don't take on cases with no chance of success, and keep clients informed at every stage
Credit disputes

Services and Prices

The exact cost of handling your case can only be known after a consultation. Full "turnkey" court representation is a separate item below.

Consultation on credit issues

from1500 UAH

Review of a loan agreement and bank / lender terms

from3000 UAH

Drafting a claim to a bank or debt collectors

from5000 UAH

Lawsuit to have a loan agreement declared invalid

from14000 UAH

Drafting a statement of defence against a bank or lender claim

from13500 UAH

Court defence in disputes with banks and debt collectors

from2000 UAH per hearing

Debt restructuring or settlement agreement with a bank

from9000 UAH

Drafting an appeal in a credit case

from18000 UAH

Turnkey: full support of a case to collect or contest a debt

from45000 UAH

Turnkey: cases with a claim value over 1,000,000 UAH

from60000 UAH
Track Record

Cases I Have Won

Case №628/317/20

Claim by PrivatBank dismissed in full

Client's problem

The bank sought 18,055.73 UAH on a credit card debt; the first-instance court granted the claim in full — principal, interest, late fees and penalties.

The lawyer filed an appeal: the bank failed to prove the agreed lending terms, the documents lacked the client's signature, and the Civil Code of Ukraine and the Law "On Consumer Rights Protection" had been violated.

Result

The court of appeal overturned the judgment and dismissed the bank's claim in full. The bank was ordered to pay 3,153 UAH of court fees to the client.

Case in the register ↗
Case №641/3957/21

Debt reduced in a claim by Universal Bank

Client's problem

The bank sought 16,724.93 UAH; the client disputed the late fees and commission as not agreed under the contract.

It was proven that the terms on late fees and commission, and the client's acknowledgment of the fee schedule, had not been agreed; printouts from the bank's website were not proper evidence.

Result

Only 5,224.90 UAH of principal and part of the court fee were awarded. The claim for late fees and commission was dismissed in full.

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Case №643/13751/23

Debt reduced (Monobank)

Client's problem

The bank demanded 98,520.47 UAH under a Monobank agreement, covering principal and interest.

It was proven that the application form did not contain the material terms (rate, term, late fees) and the bank had not confirmed the client was informed of the fee schedule.

Result

The court of appeal reduced the amount awarded from 98,520.47 UAH to 54,213.36 UAH and dismissed the remaining claims.

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Case №953/1156/24

Debt reduced (Omega Finance)

Client's problem

The company sought 30,557.30 UAH under an agreement with Unex Bank, having charged fees and interest.

It was proven that the monthly service fee violated the Law "On Consumer Lending" and was void.

Result

Only 6,693.62 UAH of principal was awarded; the claims for fees and most of the interest were found unfounded.

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Case №635/7547/24

Claim by Digi Finance dismissed

Client's problem

The company sought 38,882.15 UAH, having acquired the claim right from PJSC "Bank Mykhailivskyi".

It was proven that the client had fully repaid the debt back in 2018 to the creditor lawful at that time; the repeat claim was unfounded.

Result

The court dismissed the claim in full — the obligation had been properly performed.

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Case №638/11133/24

Claim by a European debt-collection agency dismissed in full

Client's problem

The company sought 79,243.01 UAH under several online loan agreements; the client — a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — disputed having received part of the funds.

It was argued that there was no evidence of the funds being disbursed or of a correct calculation, and that as a serviceman he was exempt from fines and late fees during the special period.

Result

The court dismissed the claim in full — the claims were found unproven.

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Fully Transparent

How We Will Work Together

1

You submit a request through the website form or a messenger, or call me directly.

2

At the consultation you describe your situation, I review the materials, form a position, and advise on the next steps.

3

We sign a legal services agreement — and get to work.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Credit Disputes

Answer. If a bank or microfinance lender has filed a claim against you in court; if debt collectors are pressuring you or demanding a debt that does not exist; if fines, late fees or interest not provided for in the contract have been charged; if you need to challenge a notary's enforcement writ; or if you want to reduce a debt or have a loan agreement declared invalid.

Answer. Yes. A court can reduce a debt if the bank unlawfully charged interest, fees or fines that were not agreed with the client. A lawyer will review the contract, identify unlawful charges and prepare an objection or lawsuit.

Answer. Do not delay. Contact a lawyer before the first hearing — they will check the lawfulness of the claim, prepare objections and a motion to obtain evidence, and may be able to secure a reduced debt or dismissal of the claim.

Answer. No. If you have already performed your obligation to the original creditor, a new claim holder has no right to demand repeated payment. A lawyer will help prove proper performance and secure dismissal of the claim.

Answer. The obligation may pass to a finance company, but it must confirm its rights with official documents. Without proof of the assignment of the claim right, the debtor is not obliged to pay; a lawyer will check the lawfulness of the transfer.

Answer. Ukrainian law exempts servicemembers and mobilised persons from fines, late fees and interest during martial law. The loan principal remains due unless otherwise set by the contract or the court. A lawyer will prepare the relevant applications.

Answer. At the first consultation (up to 20 minutes) we will go through your situation in detail. I will review the documents, honestly assess the case's prospects, and suggest a concrete step-by-step plan of action. You will get clarity, even if you decide not to continue working with me.

Answer. The first consultation is free. The cost of further services depends on how complex the case is. I always state the full, transparent cost before starting any work. No hidden fees.

Answer. No professional attorney can promise a 100% win, since the decision is made by the court. What I do promise is a thorough analysis of the case, my full effort, complete confidentiality, and the use of all my experience to protect your interests.

Answer. Completely. Everything you discuss with me is protected by attorney–client privilege from the first second of our conversation — even during the free consultation. This is an inviolable rule of the profession.

Answer. Click the "Free consultation" button on the website or call me. We will pick a convenient time, you will briefly describe the problem, and we will start solving it.

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