Анастасія

Anastasiia Nevolina
Ukraine, Kyiv
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Experienced Lawyer with 15 years in litigation and legal advisory. Seeking to pivot into adjacent
business and NGO sectors where strong analytical thinking, systematic problem-solving, and
strategic communication skills can bring added value. Passionate about meaningful projects,
intelligent partnerships, and inspiring initiatives.

Key Skills
 Legal Writing and Documentation: Expertise in drafting contracts, procedural documents,
regulatory drafts, and applications to the European Court of Human Rights.
 Strategic Communication: Skilled in building clear, persuasive, and ethical dialogues;
negotiation and conflict resolution; mentorship experience.
 Analytical Thinking: Strategic case development, forecasting multiple scenarios, and
employing creative problem-solving techniques.
 Creative Mindset: Ability to approach legal and organizational challenges from innovative
perspectives.

Professional Experience
Ukrainian Music Alliance NGO
Lawyer, Head of Legal Department | 2008–2016, 2019–2025
 Drafted and negotiated royalty agreements for musical and audiovisual content.
 Led litigation and enforcement efforts, recovering tens of millions of UAH in commercial
disputes and administrative proceedings.
 Filed successful cases with the European Court of Human Rights (three applications admitted
for consideration).
  Drafted documentation for licensing and coordinated with regulatory authorities.
 Developed internal communication structures and supervised regional offices.
 Contributed to drafting regulatory acts and managing government communications.

Coalition of Audiovisual and Music Rights NGO
Lawyer | 2019–2023
 Negotiated and executed contracts with program service providers for royalty payments.
 Led litigation processes at all levels of commercial courts.
 Prepared a comprehensive package for exclusive accreditation as a collective management
organization in Ukraine.

Independent Practice
 Individual Legal Practice since 2008.
 Partner at "Guriev and Partners" Law Firm since 2020.

Key Achievements
 Built the first Ukrainian litigation practice for royalty collection on private copying, leading to
precedent-setting cases currently before the European Court of Human Rights.
 Successfully litigated against major international companies (LG, Samsung, Philips).
 Shifted the legal environment for royalty payment obligations among program service
providers from denial to regular compliance.

Education
 Specialist Degree in Law — National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv
Polytechnic Institute."
 Certificate for the Right to Practice Law No. 4641/10 (23.09.2011)
https://erau.unba.org.ua/profile/25761

Languages
 Ukrainian — Native
 English — Intermediate (B1)