UKRAINE Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Denys Bugay, Volodymyr Vashchenko, Denys Shkarovsky and Oleksandr Lukianenko VB Partners VB Partners is a boutique white-collar crime law firm with notable accolades. Its team of attorneys ensures uncompromising quality, regardless of com - plexity, scale or project exposure in the press. The firm’s competitive edge lies in leveraging its expertise in various legal areas alongside a keen understanding of business processes, regardless of the industry. VB Partners defends both legal entities and individuals facing criminal charges, and also represents clients accused of misconduct. It excels in providing legal support in cases of fraud, money laundering, asset
theft, tax evasion, abuse of power and illicit enrich - ment. Additionally, it represents public figures and business corporations in high-profile anti-corruption investigations conducted by the National Anti-Cor - ruption Bureau of Ukraine or the Specialised Anti- Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, and those brought before the High Anti-Corruption Court. Most of the firm’s attorneys are skilled in extradition and INTER - POL matters, and its clients enjoy expert representa - tion in the most complex cross-border cases.
Authors
Denys Bugay is a leading Ukrainian white-collar crime lawyer who specialises in comprehensive criminal proceedings, business defence, anti-corruption investigations and complex litigation. His key expertise
Volodymyr Vashchenko is an expert in complex litigation cases with a Ukrainian component and various legal forms, including domestic courts and international judicial bodies. He has extensive experience supporting
lies in providing legal support in criminal investigations relating to asset misappropriation, fraud, money laundering, abuse of power and tax evasion. He specialises in the banking sector, advising major bank shareholders and board members in disputes with the National Bank of Ukraine, the Deposit Guarantee Fund and law enforcement agencies. He is an expert in extradition and INTERPOL matters who provides comprehensive legal support at all stages of cross- border investigations, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries.
investors in disputes with the government, regulators and law enforcement, focusing on protecting investments from expropriation and safeguarding corporate interests. Of particular note is his unparalleled experience in successfully appealing to the Supreme Court against sanctions imposed on European companies. He also focuses on safeguarding investor interests during unwarranted criminal proceedings targeting businesses.
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