Volodymyr Vashchenko

VLADIMIR VASHCHENKO - co-founding partner, head of Dispute Resolution practice.Vladimir specializes in solving extremely complex legal disputes with Ukrainian elements in national courts and international institutions.He has a broad practice of supporting investors' disputes with the state, regulatory and law enforcement agencies, with an emphasis on protection against the expropriation of investments and ensuring corporate interests.He also has been recognized by the legal market as one of the strongest lawyers in Ukraine in tax disputes.Most recent work includes representation of a foreign investor during the consideration of an arbitration dispute against Ukraine in ICSID for the amount of USD 834 mln, the successful defense of the leading industrial enterprise of non-ferrous metallurgy of Ukraine and Europe in court case over the recovery of non-pecuniary damage for a sensational amount of more than USD 328 mln, appealing against the additional accrual of tax liabilities in the amount of USD 40 mln in the interests of the owner of one of the largest office centers in Ukraine.Special attention deserves an exclusive experience in the successful challenge of the sanctions imposed on European companies.Additionally, among professional interests it is necessary to mention the protection of investors in unfounded criminal proceedings against businesses, as well as in cases related to the conclusion and execution of shareholder agreements, representation at general meetings, and appeal against their results.Among the Clients are leading companies and top managers in the fields of metallurgy, energy, gas distribution, real estate, and construction, as well as private investors.Recognitions:Best Lawyers: among the leading Ukrainian lawyers in Litigation and Tax;Who is Who Legal: among the country's leading experts in Litigation;Ukrainian Law Firms. Handbook for foreign clients: recommended in Litigation and Tax Disputes;Client Choice. TOP-100 lawyers of Ukraine: one of the best lawyers of Ukraine in Tax and Private Clients practice;Legal awards: the best lawyer in Ukraine in Tax Disputes in 2019.

VLADIMIR VASHCHENKO - co-founding partner, head of Dispute Resolution practice.Vladimir specializes in solving extremely complex legal disputes with Ukrainian elements in national courts and international institutions.He has a broad practice of supporting investors' disputes with the state, regulatory and law enforcement agencies, with an emphasis on protection against the expropriation of investments and ensuring corporate interests.He also has been recognized by the legal market as one of the strongest lawyers in Ukraine in tax disputes.Most recent work includes representation of a foreign investor during the consideration of an arbitration dispute against Ukraine in ICSID for the amount of USD 834 mln, the successful defense of the leading industrial enterprise of non-ferrous metallurgy of Ukraine and Europe in court case over the recovery of non-pecuniary damage for a sensational amount of more than USD 328 mln, appealing against the additional accrual of tax liabilities in the amount of USD 40 mln in the interests of the owner of one of the largest office centers in Ukraine.Special attention deserves an exclusive experience in the successful challenge of the sanctions imposed on European companies.Additionally, among professional interests it is necessary to mention the protection of investors in unfounded criminal proceedings against businesses, as well as in cases related to the conclusion and execution of shareholder agreements, representation at general meetings, and appeal against their results.Among the Clients are leading companies and top managers in the fields of metallurgy, energy, gas distribution, real estate, and construction, as well as private investors.Recognitions:Best Lawyers: among the leading Ukrainian lawyers in Litigation and Tax;Who is Who Legal: among the country's leading experts in Litigation;Ukrainian Law Firms. Handbook for foreign clients: recommended in Litigation and Tax Disputes;Client Choice. TOP-100 lawyers of Ukraine: one of the best lawyers of Ukraine in Tax and Private Clients practice;Legal awards: the best lawyer in Ukraine in Tax Disputes in 2019.

VLADIMIR VASHCHENKO - co-founding partner, head of Dispute Resolution practice.

Vladimir specializes in solving extremely complex legal disputes with Ukrainian elements in national courts and international institutions.

He has a broad practice of supporting investors' disputes with the state, regulatory and law enforcement agencies, with an emphasis on protection against the expropriation of investments and ensuring corporate interests.

He also has been recognized by the legal market as one of the strongest lawyers in Ukraine in tax disputes.

Most recent work includes representation of a foreign investor during the consideration of an arbitration dispute against Ukraine in ICSID for the amount of USD 834 mln, the successful defense of the leading industrial enterprise of non-ferrous metallurgy of Ukraine and Europe in court case over the recovery of non-pecuniary damage for a sensational amount of more than USD 328 mln, appealing against the additional accrual of tax liabilities in the amount of USD 40 mln in the interests of the owner of one of the largest office centers in Ukraine.

Special attention deserves an exclusive experience in the successful challenge of the sanctions imposed on European companies.

Additionally, among professional interests it is necessary to mention the protection of investors in unfounded criminal proceedings against businesses, as well as in cases related to the conclusion and execution of shareholder agreements, representation at general meetings, and appeal against their results.

Among the Clients are leading companies and top managers in the fields of metallurgy, energy, gas distribution, real estate, and construction, as well as private investors.

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