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BAZHAN OLHA
Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer | iGaming & Fintech
PERSONAL DETAILS
Kyiv
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Legal and Business Executive with extensive experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, corporate
governance, and business operations. Proven track record in establishing and scaling businesses in highly
regulated industries, including gambling and fintech. Experienced in licensing, strategic partnerships, risk
management, corporate structuring, and cross-border project execution.

Corporate Governance • Regulatory Compliance • Licensing & Gaming Regulation • Corporate Structuring •
M&A Transactions • Contract Negotiation • Strategic Partnerships • Risk Management • Banking & PSP
Relations • Business Operations • Cross-Border Projects • Corporate & Commercial Law

EDUCATION
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Faculty of Law — Master of Law, 2018

EMPLOYMENT
Managing Director & Chief Legal Officer March 2026 - Present
BetVam Ukraine
• Supporting the strategic development and day-to-day management of the company's operations;
• Participating in the development and implementation of business objectives, operational plans, and
growth initiatives;
• Coordinating legal, compliance, finance, and operational functions to ensure effective business
execution;
• Managing relationships with shareholders, strategic partners, financial institutions, payment service
providers, and regulatory authorities;
Overseeing corporate governance, internal policies, and decision-making processes;
• Supporting budgeting, resource planning, and operational performance monitoring;
• Driving regulatory, licensing, and market-entry initiatives across multiple jurisdictions;
• Ensuring effective risk management and regulatory compliance across business activities;
• Leading the company's legal function, including corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, and
contractual matters;
• Advising shareholders and senior management on strategic, legal, and operational matters.

Chief Legal Officer Dec 2024 – Feb 2026
2K (online casino), Kyiv
• Managing and overseeing all legal matters of the company;
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with partners, vendors, and service providers;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with banking institutions and payment service providers;
• Preparing and maintaining all regulatory documents required for the company's operations;
• Advising executive management on compliance, risk mitigation, and corporate governance;
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions.

Successfully established a full legal framework for the company's operations, including regulatory
documentation, internal policies, and compliance protocols in less than 6 months. Negotiated and finalized
over 30 commercial contracts with key partners and vendors, securing the company's interests.

Senior Lawyer Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
Investment Company (Confidential), Kyiv
• Independently managing legal projects across various business sectors;
• Drafting, reviewing, and aligning legal documents for corporate and investment activities;
• Implementing legal aspects of business projects, including company registrations, licensing, and
 operational support;
• Advising management on structuring and negotiating key transactions;
• Supporting regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives.

Independently led 10+ legal projects across financial, real estate, and technology sectors, ensuring full
regulatory compliance and project completion within tight deadlines. Successfully obtained multiple
business licenses.

International Lawyer Jun 2023 - Jan 2024
Favbet, Kyiv
• Drafting and analyzing contracts with merchants and service providers;
• Conducting legal research on foreign licenses and gambling regulations;
• Communicating with Maltese regulatory authorities (MGA) and preparing compliance documentation;
• Assisting in the opening of corporate bank accounts and liaising with financial institutions;
• Reviewing and maintaining Maltese regulatory documents and procedures.

International Lawyer (Outsourcing) Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
• Advising on gambling law compliance in Ukraine, Malta, and Curacao;
• Structuring, drafting, and reviewing licensing reports and legal documentation;
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and partners;
• Conducting legal research on taxation, data protection, and gambling laws;
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks in various industries.

Corporate Lawyer May 2019 - Jan 2023
EVRIS Invest, Kyiv
• Providing corporate legal advice and guidance on commercial transactions;
• Drafting and reviewing company charters, protocols, agreements, and memoranda;
• Supporting company registration, regulatory compliance, and license acquisition (financial services,
gambling) in Ukraine and abroad;
• Supporting banking onboarding processes and maintaining relationships with financial institution;
• Assisting with real estate transactions and investment fund operations;
• Successfully completed over 5 major transactions across IT, agriculture, energy, mining, metals, and
banking sectors.

Notary Assistant May 2018 - May 2019
Salvarovska N., Kyiv
• Drafting notarial documents, including powers of attorney, contracts, and statements;
• Performing registration activities and maintaining notarial records;
• Gained deep practical knowledge of notarial law and working with legal registers.

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian English

Russia