Георгій

George Profile

Sotnyk
Dedicated legal professional with 5 years of experience in providing comprehensive
legal support to large businesses and top-level clients.
At LPro Law Firm, I conducted thorough market and legislative analysis to optimise
client efficiency and transparency.
Transitioning to Equity Law Firm, I specialised in White Collar Crime and International
Litigation, managing cross-border projects and mitigating risks for clients within
diverse jurisdictions. I exceled in AML and Sanctions legislation, extradition issues,
and Interpol system publications. Skilled in data protection, dispute resolution, and
coordinating with foreign lawyers, I ensured seamless legal operations for clients
abroad.
Having embarked on the path of in-house lawyer in one of the biggest Ukrainian
business groups MHP Group, I took on full legal support for the bioenergy department,
including contract and claims work.
My expertise lies in bridging international and domestic legal frameworks to deliver
impactful legal solutions.

Experience July 2025 - Present
Contract and Claims Specialist in MHP Group, Kyiv
Legal support in the biomethane sector: (1) represent one of the largest Ukrainian business groups,
operating in Ukraine and internationally, (2) focus on biomethane projects within both national and
international markets, (3) manage contracts, including preparation, review, and negotiation with
domestic and foreign partners, (4) handle claims, including dispute resolution and settlement
negotiations with counterparties, (5) ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in cross-border
transactions and project execution.

August 2021 – May 2025
Associate in Equity Law Firm, Kyiv
Legal services in White-Collar Crime, AML, national and international criminal law: (1) analysis and
advice of national and international criminal, AML and Sanctions legislation, (2) analysis and complex
risk assessment of companies' business activity, (3) preparation of legal position to protect client's rights
before national and foreign courts and authorities, (4) communication with national and international
authorities, including Interpol, Europol, FIUs, World-Check, Sayri etc., (5) communication with national
and foreign financial institutions on compliance and data protection issues, (6) direct communication
with clients, (7) management of work of legal teams form different European jurisdictions, (8) advising
on other urgent issues related to White-Collar Crime and AML sphere.

March 2021 - August 2021
Assistant in LPro Law Firm, Kyiv
Provision of complex legal consulting service: (1) analysis of legislative changes and update of
companies' statutory documents, (2) analysis of financial documents of enterprises and support of
companies' financial activity, (3) business risk assessment, (4) direct communication with state
authorities, (5) direct communication with clients, (6) advise on other urgent issues of the company's
operation.

Education Languages Skills Contact

September 2018 - June 2022 English: C1 (Advanced) - Multitasking 94/5 Nauky Ave., apt. 52,
Bachelor of Laws - Stress-resistant Kyiv, Ukraine, 03083
Taras Shevchenko National German: A2 (Pre-intermediate) - Sociable
University of Kyiv - Creative [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
- Ready for new
September 2022 - June 2024 discoveries [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Master of Laws
Taras Shevchenko National LinkedIn
University of Kyiv