UKRAINE Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Denys Shkarovsky, Volodymyr Vashchenko and Denys Bugay VB Partners VB Partners is the leading white-collar crime boutique law firm in Ukraine, with a strong presence in dispute resolution. For 20 years, VB Partners has maintained high standards of legal service in the national mar - ket, and its attorneys are experts in sanctions law. The firm’s unrivalled ability to successfully handle in - tricate sanctions cases is exemplified by a string of successful results. After an exhaustive examination of the grounds for sanctions against a business, VB Partners meticulously devises an effective strategy
of appeal either on merits or procedural nuances. The firm specialises in lifting sanctions against for - eign companies and non-residents in court. Notably, in 2020, VB Partners secured a landmark Supreme Court decision to lift sanctions against a well-known EU company. The firm handles property confisca - tion and nationalisation disputes, and safeguards the business interests of companies inadvertently includ - ed in sanctions lists that do not support the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. expropriation and safeguarding corporate interests. He is recognised as one of the strongest tax litigators in the Ukrainian market. Of particular note is his unparalleled experience in successfully appealing to the Supreme Court against sanctions imposed on European companies. Volodymyr is also focused on safeguarding investor interests during unwarranted criminal proceedings targeting businesses.
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Denys Shkarovsky defends clients at all stages of criminal proceedings related to economic and corruption offences. His primary goal is to protect business shareholders and top managers in cases of suspicion,
and he is skilled in asset tracing in foreign jurisdictions. Denys advocates for businesses affected by both internal and external fraud. He is highly experienced in conducting corporate investigations, which are crucial to ensuring strong evidence and holding unscrupulous managers or contractors accountable in further prosecution stages. He is an expert in sanctions practice, who has proven his unique experience in securing favourable outcomes both for foreign companies and individuals under sanctions in judicial and administrative proceedings.
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
lies in providing legal support in criminal investigations relating to assets 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.
Volodymyr Vashchenko is an expert in complex litigation cases with a Ukrainian component in various legal
forms at VB Partners, including domestic courts and international judicial bodies. He has extensive experience supporting investors in disputes with the government, regulators, and law enforcement, focusing on protecting investments from
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