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Iryna Vivcharyk

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Date of Birth: September 26, 1997

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Law (2019) at the Institute of International
Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

• Master's Degree in Private International Law (2021) at the Institute of
International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

• Master's Thesis: "Dispute Resolution in International Arbitration"

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Legal Counsel at Velex • General Legal Support: Provided full-scope legal assistance for a FinTech and PSP holding operating
Investments L.L.C. (January across MENA and the EU, including company registration, licensing, and global compliance for payment
2025 – Present) and IT activities.
• UAE Corporate & Free Zones: Advised on incorporation and restructuring within DIFC, DMCC, ADGM,
Meydan, and RAK. Drafted MOAs, POAs, Resolutions, and Shareholder Agreements, maintaining full
corporate governance.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Drafted and negotiated hundreds of cross-border contracts – Master
Services Agreements, Payment Services Agreements, Merchant Service Agreements, Payment
Gateway Agreements, Partnership and Collaboration Agreements, Cooperation Agreements, Licensing
and White-Label Agreements, Software Licensing (SaaS) Agreements, SLAs, Referral and Affiliate
Agreements, NDAs, Onboarding Documents, Disclaimers, Website Terms and Privacy Policies and many
others.
• Licensing support: Assisted in obtaining and maintaining EMI, PSP, and other fintech licenses across
various jurisdictions, including preparation and submission of licensing applications, liaising with
regulators, and ensuring ongoing compliance with licensing conditions.
• Investment & Corporate Finance: Structured internal and external funding; drafted and executed
Convertible Loan and Investment Agreements involving tens of millions of USD.
• Due Diligence & Compliance: Conducted complex legal due diligence for partners and merchants,
managed AML/KYC procedures, and ensured regulatory compliance with UAE Central Bank, DIFC, and
ADGM requirements.
• Corporate Onboarding & Internal Management: Oversaw legal onboarding of contractors and
vendors, prepared corporate resolutions, and maintained internal legal templates and compliance
policies.
• Regulatory & Risk Management: Advised management on regulatory frameworks for FinTech, data
protection, and payments; identified and mitigated cross-border legal risks.
• Dispute Resolution: Coordinated external counsel in the UAE and abroad, prepared claims and
responses, and negotiated dispute settlements.
• Strategic Advisory: Supported the Board and top management on M&A, restructuring, and strategic
business initiatives across jurisdictions.

Legal Counsel at China • Legal support for infrastructure and energy projects at various stages of implementation (from
Longyuan Power Group planning to execution).
Corporation Limited April • Legal management of contracts and corporate documents. Managed contracts with national and
2021 – January 2025 (project- international contractors, suppliers, and other key partners, creating and negotiating terms that ensure the
based contract). company's interests are protected in various jurisdictions. Negotiated, drafted and amended various service
agreements, such as: EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts; Agreements for
procurement and supply of various types of equipment; Agreements for the organization of production
accounting and turnkey delivery of metering units; Agreements for the development of project
documentation; Lease/sublease agreements; Agreements for storage services; Agreements for
manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and technical support;
Agreements for remote monitoring and support; Contracts for electrical maintenance and troubleshooting;
Agreements for conducting environmental assessments and monitoring; Land management contracts;
Agreements for environmental impact assessment (EIA); Agreements for author and technical supervision;
Contracts with customs brokers; Agreements for compensation of damages caused by construction works;

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 Termination agreements (including relevant preliminary negotiations); Employment contracts; NDA; Dispute
settlement agreements, etc.

• Drafted corporate documents (charters, memorandums, orders, protocols, powers of attorney).
Preparation and management of employment contracts, NDAs, dispute settlement agreements.

• Preparation reports and documentation for internal and external audits, including legal audits,
compliance with anti-corruption policies and corporate governance standards.

• Controlled over the execution of renewable energy projects, including monitoring timelines, budgets,
and compliance with all legislative requirements.

• Drafted and analysis of contracts for the supply and installation of energy systems, as well as
providing legal support for organizing testing and launching projects.

• Carried out risk management to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of disputes between
counterparties, including contractors and strategic partners.

• Created comprehensive dispute resolution plans, including negotiation strategies and evaluation of
conflict exit options.

• Participated in complex negotiations with international partners, suppliers, and contractors for the
conclusion of long-term contracts for the implementation of energy projects.

• Coordination of legal aspects for various types of agreements (license agreements, supply
agreements, EPC contracts, and other technical and commercial agreements).

• Worked with government authorities for the implementation of renewable energy projects:

­ Interaction with Ukrainian government bodies, including the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, State
Energy Efficiency Agency, NEURC, State Inspectorate for Energy Supervision, Ministry of Ecology and
Natural Resources, SES, SACI, State Fiscal Service, State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources of
Ukraine.

­ Obtaining permits, licenses, and certifications for renewable energy projects, obtaining and
approving environmental permits, construction permits, and compliance checks with technical
requirements.

­ Coordination of employee reservation processes, obtaining work permits for foreign specialists,
approval of technical and environmental project requirements, ensuring compliance with energy
security and environmental monitoring requirements.

­ Organization of equipment import and certification processes, including interaction with customs
authorities and standardization bodies.

Lawyer in corporate and • Providing consultations on banking and corporate law issues for international payment companies,
banking law practice at the as well as drafting relevant contracts, agreements, and official letters addressed to authorities or
law firm "Lavrynovych & counterparties during their activities in Ukraine.
Partners" December 2020 -
April 2021. • Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs, service-level agreements, and
cross-border contracts across various industries.

• Drafting, editing, and coordinating various types of agreements: Master Service Agreements (MSA),
Insertion Orders, Service Level Agreements (SLA), Marketing and Sponsorship Agreements, Payment Service
Provider (PSP) Agreements, Licensing Agreements, NDA, Terms and Conditions (T&C), Privacy Policies

Legal Research and Compliance: Conducted comprehensive legal research to ensure compliance with
international laws, particularly in intellectual property (IP), corporate, and technology law. Designed and
implemented internal policies to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICE:

Lawyer in international • Represented clients in international arbitrations and courts in commercial and investment disputes:
arbitration and cross-border arbitrations under ICC, SCC, LCIA, ICAC, GAFTA, FOSFA, and CAS rules (preparing procedural documents,
disputes practice at the law supporting documentation, communication with arbitration institutions and clients).
firm "Everlegal" August 2021-
September 2022.

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 • Conducted a risk assessment in cross-border disputes, determining defence strategies for clients'
Lawyer in international rights in international courts.
arbitration practice at the law
firm "Eterna Law" April 2020- • Advised clients on dispute strategies and selecting the most effective arbitration proceedings under
December 2020. English law.

• Drafted legal documents for dispute resolution (requests for arbitration, claims, responses to claims,
Lawyer in international counterclaims, legal opinions, memorandums, witness statements, arbitration clauses, contracts, motions,
arbitration and cross-border replies, explanations, etc., considering recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards, official letters to
disputes practice at the law opponents and state authorities outlining the client's position, etc.).
firm "Asters" October 2018-
February 2020. • Analysed legislation, including English and international law, precedent law, court decisions, and
regulations related to transnational disputes.

• Assisted in preparing evidence for arbitration proceedings.

• Analysed, preparing, and filing documents to English courts, interacting with English courts regarding
arbitration award enforcement, including recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards.

• Supported the enforcement and appeal of arbitration awards.

• Collaborated with international legal teams to resolve complex cross-border legal issues and
disputes.

• Participated in settlement agreement negotiations, mediating disputes between international
partners.

• Prepared legal opinions, explanations, and strategies in disputes related to international trade,
financial, and commercial disputes.

• Worked with clients across multiple jurisdictions, including the EU, Ukraine, and other regions, with
knowledge of local and international regulations.

• Provided of legal advice to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of business
objectives with regulatory requirements.

KEY PROJECTS:

International Dispute Resolution

• ICC Arbitration (€80M Claim): Arbitration proceedings under ICC rules arising from a FIDIC contract, initiated by a well-known Italian
construction company against a Ukrainian institution concerning claims and counterclaims amounting to approximately €80 million,
including recognition and enforcement proceedings in Ukraine and annulment in France.

• SCC Arbitration (Crypto/AI Hardware): Representation of ASK Technology Limited, a leading Hong Kong manufacturer of multi-GPU
systems for mining, rendering, and artificial intelligence, in a dispute with a Finnish company resolved at the Arbitration Institute of
the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The dispute involved a contract for supplying Ethereum mining equipment, one of the fastest-
growing cryptocurrencies alongside Bitcoin.

• International Contractual Dispute (Oil & Gas): Representation of an international manufacturer of drilling rigs and equipment for oil,
gas, and geothermal wells in a dispute with a state-owned gas company. The dispute arose from the latter's failure to fulfill payment
terms under a contract for drilling rigs supply.

• Arbitral Award Enforcement (Bankruptcy): Representation of an international engineering company in Ukrainian courts regarding
enforcement and recognition of an arbitration award amidst ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

• Investor-State Dispute (BIT): Representation of a leading international tobacco company in negotiations with the Government of
Ukraine to settle claims under the Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom on Investment Protection (BIT). The dispute
arose from fines imposed by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for alleged anti-competitive concerted actions by international
tobacco companies.

• State Financial Advisory (Cross-Border): Advising the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) in a cross-border dispute involving a debtor's
failure to repay a loan (NBU acted as a lender of last resort). Representation of an international bioethanol trader in an ICC arbitration
dispute arising from a breach of a bioethanol sales contract worth approximately €600,000.

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• Commodities Arbitration (GAFTA/ICC): Represented an international bioethanol trader in an ICC arbitration (approx. €600,000 claim)
and an international trading company in a GAFTA arbitration concerning bulk sale of wheat flour.

• ICAC Debt & Commission Disputes: Representation of Mallcrop.International Ltd (grains and oils supplier) and an international fishing
company before ICAC concerning debt recovery and commission agreements.

• High-Value Deposit Recovery (Cross-Border): Representation of a Ukrainian citizen in a cross-border dispute concerning the recovery
of a deposit and significant interest (approximately 100 million UAH).

• ICSID Enforcement: Represented the Republic of Latvia before the Supreme Court in a case involving the enforcement of an arbitration
award rendered in ICSID Eugene Kazmin v. Republic of Latvia.

Energy, Infrastructure & Cross-Border Transactional Projects

• Renewable Energy Project Development: Provided comprehensive legal support for the investment and development of significant
wind power projects, including the Yuzhne Energy (72 MW) and South Ukraine (288 MW) wind farms.

• International Payment Systems Market Entry: Guided the legal market entry and operational compliance for major international
payment systems, including Moneygram and Paysera, in the Ukrainian jurisdiction.

• Infrastructure Procurement: Represented an international consortium in high-value public procurement tenders for the
modernization of municipal water treatment facilities.

• State Corporation Advisory: Advised a state-owned company on an arbitration dispute with a leading international corporation
regarding the failure to provide maintenance services.

Investments, FinTech, Commercial & Corporate Law

• Strategic Payments Expansion in the MENA Region and Emerging Markets: Led the legal framework for a major FinTech solution's
expansion into the MENA region and African jurisdictions. This included structuring brand licensing for subsidiaries, ensuring local
operational compliance, and legally structuring new revenue streams through cryptocurrency exchange and payment processing
partnerships with regional financial institutions and tech companies.

• High-Value Investment and Internal Financing: Managed the legal execution of critical financing activities involving multi-million-
dollar transactions (tens of millions USD), including the negotiation and preparation of an Investment Agreements with external
investors to secure capital, ensuring compliance with banking and corporate requirements. Additionally, structured core internal
funding via a Convertible Loan Agreements.

• Global Partner Due Diligence and Ecosystem Legalization: Established the foundational legal architecture for the company's global
payment ecosystem. This involved comprehensive Due Diligence (DD) on over 100 high-risk merchants and partners to mitigate
regulatory and commercial exposure, negotiation and preparation of hundreds of agreements framework to govern white label
partnerships worldwide.

• UAE Corporate Restructuring and Compliance: Provided strategic legal counsel on optimizing the group's structure within the UAE
by conducting a comparative analysis of the regulatory benefits and compliance requirements of major Free Economic Zones in Dubai
and Abu Dhabi. This included liaising with various government authorities, managing and supervising the entire restructuring process,
preparing all necessary documentation, coordinating and organizing all procedural steps, and ensuring end-to-end compliance
throughout the process.

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