Аліна

ALINA RASSOKHINA
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Citizenship: Ukrainian​ Place of residence: London, UK
Right to Work: Full UK work eligibility under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Legally qualified professional with over four years of cross-border experience in the UK and Ukraine, including UK residential
conveyancing and international litigation. Dual LLM graduate and current PhD candidate specialising in AI regulation and
media law, with a strong academic publication record and honorary research assistantship. Active member of Spilka.uk, with
demonstrated expertise in FinTech, digital rights, and strategic legal analysis in complex, high-stakes environments cord.
Member of Spilka.uk, with proven expertise in FinTech, digital rights, strategic legal analysis in high-stakes contexts.

WORK EXPERIENCE​

Executive Assistant
AMFG (Autonomous Manufacturing Ltd), London, UK | Sept 2025 – Present
Supporting executive-level operations, including coordination of corporate governance processes, preparation of legal
and administrative documentation, and communication between UK headquarters and international partners. Assisting
with the establishment of a Ukrainian subsidiary and facilitating cross-border workflow, strategic planning, and project
execution.​
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Honorary Research Assistant
School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool, UK | Sept 2024 – Present
Conducting research on the role of AI in the spread and detection of misinformation in online media, with a
focus on Ukraine’s legal alignment with the EU AI Act 2024. Part of the UK–Ukraine Twinning Initiative. Link 1
| Link 2

Conveyancing Assistant
QualitySolicitors Davisons, London, UK | Sept 2022 – July 2024
Supported residential property transactions from instruction to completion: managed post-completion processes
(SDLT, TR1, AP1), conducted local authority and land registry searches, liaised with clients and lenders, handled loan
redemptions, and prepared files for exchange. Assisted in drafting legal documents, fee estimates, and correspondence.​

Junior Associate (Assistant to the Managing Partner)
Kalinin & Partners Law Firm, Ukraine | Dec 2020 – Apr 2022
Supported the Managing Partner in complex litigation (FinTech, banking, criminal law); prepared legal documents,
analysed case materials, managed court submissions, and liaised with clients and institutions.​

Lawyer, Legal Counsel
Sumy Regional Cardiology Dispensary, Ukraine | Mar – Nov 2020
Delivered comprehensive legal and executive support to senior management: drafted and negotiated contracts, ensured
HR and regulatory compliance, independently managed full-cycle public procurement via Prozorro (from
documentation to award), represented the institution in dealings with authorities, and proactively mitigated
organisational legal and financial risks

Assistant Director for Business Development
Legal High School, Kyiv, Ukraine | Oct 2019 – Feb 2020
Created content for legal education materials and proposals, supported business presentations, built client relationships,
and identified growth opportunities in the legal education sector.

Pro Bono Legal Assistant
Roma Youth Congress, Ukraine | May 2018 – Aug 2019
Provided free legal assistance to members of the Roma minority, supporting access to justice, citizenship rights,
and anti-discrimination protections.
EDUCATION

Honorary Research Fellow
School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool, UK | Sept 2024 – Present
Conducting research on the role of AI in the spread and detection of misinformation in online media, with a
focus on Ukraine’s legal alignment with the EU AI Act 2024. Part of the UK–Ukraine Twinning Initiative. Link 1
| Link 2

Master of Laws (LLM) (Distance Learning – in progress)
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), UK | 2024 – Present
Awarded a prestigious Refugee and Displaced Persons Scholarship for academic excellence and resilience.
Specialisation: FinTech Law, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transfer
PhD Student in Law
Department of International, European and Comparative Law, Sumy State University, Ukraine | Oct 2020 –
Present
Research focus: Administrative and legal regulation of online media and digital communications.
Exploring national and international legal frameworks for platform regulation, disinformation control, and legal
alignment with the EU Digital and AI law landscape.​
Master of Law (International Law and Security)
Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Bulgaria | Sept 2019 – Dec 2020
Instruction in English and Russian | Final Grade: 90/100 (A)
Master’s thesis: Protection of Honour, Dignity, and Business Reputation of Social Media Users

Master of Law (Dual Degree Program)
Sumy State University, Academic and Research Institute of Law, Ukraine | Sept 2018 – Feb 2020
Final Grade: 95/100 (A)
Master’s thesis: Protection of Honour, Dignity, and Business Reputation in the Age of Social Media SumDU
Repository

Bachelor of Law
Sumy State University, Academic and Research Institute of Law, Ukraine | Sept 2016 – July 2018
Final Grade: 84/100 (B+)
Bachelor’s thesis: Protection of Copyright Infringed on the Internet

Law (Junior Specialist, Professional Qualification - equivalent to Foundation Degree)
College of the Sumy National Agrarian University, Ukraine | Sept 2012 – June 2016
Final Grade: 5/5​

ACTIVITY​

Member, Spilka.uk – Uniting Legal Minds
London, UK | July 2023 – Present
Part of a global network of legal professionals supporting the Rule of Law, access to justice, and Ukraine’s post- war
legal reconstruction​
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ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS & RESEARCH DISTINCTIONS
Academic Presentations & Conferences
●​3rd​ Postgraduate​ Law​ Conference,​ University​ of​ Aberdeen,​ UK​ (online),​ June​ 2025
Presentation: “Media Reforms in Ukraine through the Lens of British Experience and Private International Law”

Awards and Research Competitions
●​Winner (2nd place) – All-Ukrainian Student Research Paper Competition in International Law (2019) Thesis:
“Protection of Honour, Dignity and Business Reputation in the Age of Social Media” SumDU Repository
●​News Article

●​Winner (2nd place) – All-Ukrainian Student Research Paper Competition in International Law (2018) Thesis:​
“Protection​ of​ Copyright​Infringed​ on​ the​ Internet” ONU
Repository
●​News Article
CORE COMPETENCIES

✔ Legal Research & Precise Drafting ✔ Strategic & Critical Legal Thinking ✔ Risk Analysis & Case Assessment
✔ Public Speaking & Legal Advocacy ✔ Commercial, FinTech & Media Law Insight ✔ Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint ✔ Proficient with Legal Tech & AI Tools

LANGUAGE SKILLS
English – Advanced| Ukrainian – Native | Russian – Fluent