Career: Redcliffe Partners, Partner, Co-Head of Antitrust practice: 2021-present PJSC Ukreximbank; Member of the Supervisory Board; 2021-2023 Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine; Chairman; 2015-2020 ArcelorMittal: General Counsel (Legal, Real Estate, Compliance, Corporate Secretary): 2012-2015 Metro Cash and Carry Ukraine; Compliance Officer, Head of Internal Audit (Operational Monitoring); 2009-2012 Metro Cash and Carry Ukraine; Head of Expansion Coordination; 2008-2009 Metro Cash and…
Read MoreBy Teona Gelashvili As reconstruction efforts accelerate, Avellum Managing Partner Mykola Stetsenko, Imagine Lawyers Partner Illya Sverdlov, Redcliffe Partners Partner Albert Sych, and LCF Law Group Partner Ivan Bondarchuk outline how financing models, PPP legislation, and investor sentiment are evolving. A More Structured Landscape Looking at Ukraine’s reconstruction market, “the overall landscape is becoming more structured, and the pace tends…
Read MoreThe legal profession keeps moving forward – and it’s encouraging to see new leaders and rising talent being noticed. In Yurydychna Gazeta’s research on the next generation of legal professionals, Redcliffe Partners lawyers were recognised as follows: Rising Leaders – Denys Medvediev, Partner, Competition & Antitrust – Victoria Ivasechko, Counsel, International Arbitration & Litigation, Head of Dispute Resolution Junior Stars:…
Read MoreIn The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas. This House – Implemented Legislation Poland’s In Person Only PESEL Wolf Theiss Poland Senior Associate Anna Panek highlights recent changes to…
Read MoreRedcliffe Partners has advised Kingspan Group, a global leader in advanced insulation and building envelope solutions, in relation to its latest strategic acquisition of Mercor’s natural smoke exhaust and fire ventilation business. This was a cross-border deal spanning eight jurisdictions – Spain, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Our team advised on the Ukrainian…
Read MoreUkraine is once again preparing to introduce a formal screening regime for FDI – a move that has reignited debate among investors, lawyers, and policymakers. In late September 2025, Parliament registered the first draft law on FDI screening, which quickly drew significant attention and mixed reactions. Just two weeks later, however, an alternative draft was submitted, offering a noticeably different,…
Read MoreOnce again, Redcliffe Partners has been recognised in the IFLR1000 ranking with distinctions for both practice areas achievements and individual performance. Firm Rankings: Tier 1 – Banking & Finance Tier 2 – Project Development Tier 2 – Restructuring & Insolvency Tier 3 – M&A Tier 3 – Capital Markets Individual Recognitions: – Olexiy Soshenko – Market Leader | Banking &…
Read MoreOn 4 December 2025, Law No. 4630-IX dated 9 October 2025 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Organisation of Labour Relations under Martial Law” will come into force. The main novelties of the law provide critical enterprises with the opportunity to book employees subject to military service without military registration documents for up to 45 days…
Read MoreIn The Debrief, Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas. This House – Implemented Legislation For M&A in Greece, Drakopoulos Senior Associate Sofia Angelakou highlights a key compliance update. “Although issued in June 2025, Joint…
Read MoreAs Ukraine enters the fourth year of full-scale war, the government continues reforms to stabilise the economy, expand financing, and attract investment. Recent steps include the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, a new PPP Law, factoring legislation, and easing of FX restrictions. These measures aim to strengthen the financial framework and lay stronger foundations for recovery and growth. U.S. – Ukraine…
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