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Sergii Dekhtiarenko
Kyiv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

Professional Summary
Accomplished Senior Associate and Attorney at Law with over 25 years of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, international business structuring, and legal consulting across the IT, finance, and commercial sectors. Deep expertise in Ukrainian, EU, and Central Asian legal systems. Skilled in managing complex legal projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, resolving disputes, and protecting business interests through strategic legal support.
Key Skills
• Corporate & Commercial Law (Ukraine, EU, Central Asia)
• Legal support for IT, FinTech, and e-commerce companies
• Mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring
• Drafting and negotiating international contracts
• Legal due diligence & regulatory compliance
• Court representation in all jurisdictions in Ukraine
• Tax planning, inspections, and audit support
• Risk mitigation and compliance framework development
• Non-profit and charitable organization support
• KYC and AML compliance, banking & payment systems
• Company formation & cross-border operations
Professional Experience
Lawyer / Senior Lawyer
Family Office – IT & Consulting | April 2021 – Present
• Provided comprehensive legal services to IT, consulting, financial, and charitable organizations.
• Handled law enforcement requests, trademark registration, contract drafting, due diligence, redomiciliation, and director appointments.
• Assisted in tax inspections, privacy compliance, and military service exemptions under Ukrainian law.
Attorney
Private Legal Practice | September 2018 – April 2021
• Supported the legal operations of IT and financial companies, NGOs, and foreign entities.
• Developed fundraising schemes, defended clients in court, and ensured compliance in cross-border transactions.
• Provided guidance on personal data protection and employment law.
Deputy Head of Legal Department
Maniveo – FinTech | March 2018 – September 2018
• Managed legal department operations and interacted with regulators and law enforcement.
• Participated in the development of consumer financial products.
Advisor to Director of Legal Affairs
AXOFT-SOFTLINE Group – IT & Consulting | September 2014 – March 2018
• Drafted and negotiated contracts, supported litigation, conducted internal legal audits.
• Oversaw trademark registration, licensing, and corporate restructuring.
• Supported operations in Ukraine, CIS countries, and Eastern Europe.
Senior Legal Adviser
EastOne–Interpipe Group – International Investment & Consulting | May 2006 – September 2014
• Provided legal counsel on M&A, corporate governance, and intellectual property matters.
• Handled litigation, shareholder protection, and internal regulatory compliance.
Head of Legal Department
UNG | December 2004 – March 2006
• Managed shareholder meetings, legal filings, and Central Bank compliance.
• Supervised legal opinions and custody documentation.
Senior Legal Counsel
OJSC “Ukrtelecom” – Telecommunications | May 1997 – October 2003
• Represented clients in general and specialized courts, including the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
• Handled bankruptcy, enforcement, labor law, intellectual property, and administrative disputes.
• Drafted internal policies and contributed to legislative development.
Education
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Kharkiv), 2000
Master of Laws
Languages
• English — Upper-Intermediate
• Ukrainian — Native
• Russian — Fluent
Courses and Certifications
KPMG / UBA Seminars (Kyiv, Kharkiv) — 2018:
• Legal support for enterprise activities
• Dispute resolution in economic and labor law
• Regulatory inspections and administrative procedures
• Legal department management and internal policy development