Oksana

Oksana Kravchenko
📍 London W123 9 EF, United Kingdom | Odesa, 65026, Ukraine | 📧 [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | 📞 [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) |
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Professional Summary
Qualified Advocate and Corporate Lawyer with over 14 years of hands-on experience as an in-house senior lawyer and
Head of Legal at international holdings. Skilled in dispute resolution, cross-border transactions, commercial contract
negotiation and drafting, licensing and permitting, regulatory compliance (AML/KYC, sanctions, GDPR), and intellectual
property protection. Proven ability to manage legal operations, support international expansion, lead legal teams and
collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Conduct legal due diligence and
managing M&A transactions. Currently based in London and focused on applying my corporate, compliance, and data
protection expertise to contribute to the team’s success.
UK-Based Experience
Mar 2024 – Present
London Professional College – London, UK
Marketing Officer
 Conduct market research and promote educational programmes to prospective students.
 Collect, process, and store personal data in compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring
consent management, privacy notices and lawful use.

Aug 2022 – Apr 2023
CICONI Ltd – Huntingdon, UK
Project Manager
 Coordinated projects from planning to delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and deadlines.
 Implemented company-wide data security and GDPR compliance policies, successfully completing certification and
overseeing training for colleagues.
Legal Experience
June 2025 – July 2025
White & Case LLP – Dispute Resolution Virtual Experience, Forage
 Drafted comparative analysis of litigation and arbitration under UK law, assessed hybrid jurisdiction clauses, and
presented strategic insights to a mock client board.
 Strengthened skills in legal analysis, client communication, and commercial decision-making within a UK legal
framework.

Dec 2022 – Feb 2024
Private Legal Services – EU, UK & Ukraine
Legal Consultant & Advocate
 Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated international commercial agreements, including service contracts, shareholder
agreements, NDAs, privacy policies, and terms of use.
 Advised clients on cross-border financial transactions, banking compliance, sanctions regimes, and regulatory
requirements under Ukrainian, UK, and EU law.
 Assisted businesses with licensing, ensuring regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and IP protection.
 Developed and implemented GDPR-compliant policies for data transfers, consent management and internal
documentation.
 Conducted legal risk assessments and provided strategic recommendations, aligning business operations with
compliance obligations.
 Supported business incorporation and legal structuring with a focus on regulatory compliance, tax optimization, and
intellectual property protection.

Oct 2020 – Dec 2022
LLC «UA Sustainable Agritrading» (24 Legal Entities) – Odesa, Ukraine
Head of Legal Department
 Legal project management, corporate secretary responsibilities.
 Litigation in tax, corporate, commercial, administrative and property rights disputes.
 Directed legal operations for a multinational B2B and B2C business group across 24 entities, ensuring regulatory
compliance, AML/KYC controls, sanctions screening, data protection, tender procedures, and contract management
across international transactions.
 Drafted and negotiated cross-border B2B and B2C commercial agreements (service, import/export, NDAs), assessing
legal and compliance risks to safeguard company interests.
 Coordinated banking and financial transactions, including loan agreements, mortgage contracts, guarantee
arrangements, and promissory notes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
 Managed licensing, permitting, and intellectual property protection, including registration of trademarks and patents.
 Oversaw corporate restructuring, due diligence, and M&A projects, ensuring compliance with Ukrainian, EU, and
international regulations.
  Designed and implemented corporate governance and compliance frameworks, including GDPR-compliant data
protection policies, audit committee procedures, board resolutions, and internal compliance rules.
 Liaised with banks, financial institutions, tax authorities, and regulators to prepare compliance packages, open and
maintain bank accounts, and support cross-jurisdictional operations.

Sep 2019 – Oct 2020
LLC «DELTA WILMAR UKRAINE», PJSC «CHUMAK», LLC «TRADE HOUSE «DELTA WILMAR», LLC
«KATERYNOPILSKYI AGROPRODUCT» – Odesa, Ukraine
Head of Legal Department
 Led the legal function for a diversified B2B and B2C international business group engaged in trade, food production,
and distribution.
 Managed corporate legal processes for group entities, including structural changes, re-registration, shareholder
decisions, and preparation of full documentation packages in compliance with corporate governance standards.
 Drafted and negotiated international trade contracts, GAFTA/FOSFA agreements, and NDAs, assessing risks and
ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
 Ensured adherence to AML/KYC, PEP, and international sanctions rules, preparing compliance documentation for
banks, regulators, and counterparties.
 Coordinated banking and international financial transactions, including mortgage agreements and security
arrangements, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
 Developed and implemented data protection and confidentiality frameworks, including GDPR-compliant policies.
 Supported arbitration and litigation processes, preparing statements and contract documentation for disputes.
 Advised management on licensing, compliance procedures, and risk mitigation strategies to support international
operations of a global holding.
Earlier Legal Experience (2011–2019) – Odesa, Ukraine
Held Senior legal and Department Head positions in national and international organisations, including:
 Rise-Agro Group – Senior Legal Adviser (35 entities)
 ADEPT Group – Senior Legal Adviser to resident and non-resident companies (6 entities)
 Credit Union POSHTOVO-PENSIYNA – Legal and compliance specialist
 UKRPOSHTA (State Postal Service) – Head of Legal Department
Responsibilities included:
 Advised on compliance and corporate governance in regulated sectors.
 Led all litigation activities that involved companies.
 Carried out contractual and tender work alongside risk assessments for transactions and conducting due diligence
assessments.
Education
Sep 2008- June 2011
National University “Odesa Law Academy” – Ukraine
Specialist Diploma (Hons), Jurisprudence, Lawyer – 2011
Specialisation: State Governance & International Legal Relations
UK Equivalent: Bachelor (Honours) Degree – RQF Level 6
Results: First Class Honours (1:1)
Key Legal Skills
 AML/KYC & Financial Compliance  Corporate Governance & Structuring
 GDPR & Data Privacy Compliance  Sanctions & Regulatory Compliance (UK, EU, Ukraine)
 Legal Research & Multijurisdictional Analysis  Legal Drafting (English, Ukrainian & Russian)
 Cross-Border Contract Review & Drafting  Banking & Payment Service Provider Documentation
 Policy & Procedure Development  Legal Technology & Database Proficiency

Certifications & Legal Training
 Dispute Resolution Virtual Experience – White & Case LLP (Forage), July 2025
 Advocate Certificate – National Association of Advocates of Ukraine, NAAU (active since 2018)
 Advanced Legal Training (2019–2025) – NAAU (civil, tax, compliance, sanctions, corporate law, arbitration, Human
Rights and others)
 Webinar Investors in People Accreditation - IIP, UK (2023)
 Data Protection and Cybersecurity – NHS UK (2023)
 English Language (C1) – International House London, WEA UK (2022-2024)
 Job Skills & Communication Courses, WEA UK (2022)
 Seminars, courses: GAFTA/FOSFA Contracts, Compliance Officer Conference, Sanctions & Land Law, Private
Executors course, and others (2012-2022)

Languages: Ukrainian, Russian (native); English (Fluent)
Driving Licence: Category B (active since 2003)
Interests: Comparative law, international arbitration, fintech regulation, legal technology, hiking, and yoga.
References: Available upon request.