Олександр

OLEKSANDR STEPANOV
Lawyer | PhD in Law | Master of International Commercial Law (LL.M.) | Attorney |
Arbitrator | Lecturer

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Professional Pro ile
A highly experienced lawyer with 25 years of expertise in commercial law, corporate law,
insolvency (bankruptcy), cross-border litigation, international commercial arbitration, and
asset management. Strong academic background, including legal research, teaching, and
legislative drafting. Skilled in advising multinational corporations, investment funds, and
government institutions.

Key Skills
International commercial and corporate law; Insolvency and cross-border bankruptcy;
Investment arbitration and dispute resolution; Legal strategy and corporate governance;
Legislative drafting and policy advisory

Education & Certi ications
LL.M. in International Commercial Law, University of Westminster, London (2023–2024),
Full-time student, graduated with Distinction. Dissertation: “The Cross-Border Insolvency of
Transnational Corporations (Groups)”

Internship, London Court of International Arbitration (2023), Assisted in case research and
arbitration proceedings

PhD in Law, Institute of Economic and Legal Research, National Academy of Sciences of
Ukraine (2006). Thesis: “Commercial and Legal Measures for Bankruptcy Prevention”

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Dnipro National University (1996–2001), Ukraine, Full-time
student, Graduated with Distinction, Dissertation: “Organisational and Legal Forms and
Types of Legal Entities in Ukraine”

Attorney License, Ukraine (2004 – Lifetime)

Insolvency Practitioner, licensed by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine (2004–2007)

Certi ied Institutional Investors’ Asset Management Specialist, NCS of Ukraine (2009,
2012)

IELTS Academic (B2), 2023

Professional Experience
Head of Legal Department, Asset Management Company, Kyiv (2008–2024). Developed
and implemented legal strategies for 11 investment funds, ensuring regulatory compliance
and investor protection. Advised on high-value corporate transactions, real estate
acquisitions, and cross-border insolvency cases. Represented foreign investors in litigation
and international arbitration.
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Attorney (advocate), Private Practice (2004–Present). Represented clients in international
commercial disputes, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy cases. Provided legal defence in
economic and white-collar crime cases. Handled arbitration cases at the Ukrainian Chamber
of Commerce and International Arbitration Court.

Judge, Permanent Arbitration Court (tribunal) (2005–2008)Resolved complex commercial
and corporate disputes involving multinational corporations. Delivered judgments on
corporate governance and shareholder rights cases.

Head of Legal Department, Fozzy Group, Kyiv (2006–2008). Led legal support for
supermarkets, restaurants, and construction projects. Managed corporate restructuring and
contract negotiations.

Legal Counsel, Trade House “Continuum Halychyna” (2008–2009). Provided legal expertise
in oil trading operations and inancial risk management.

Senior Legal Specialist, Legal Department, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine (2001–
2003), Dnipropetrovsk. Representation of state-owned enterprises in bankruptcy
proceedings. Compliance monitoring of insolvency practitioners with licensing
requirements

Academic & Legislative Contributions
Associate Professor of Civil and Commercial Law, Dnipro National University (2001–
2012). Taught courses on Civil Law, Commercial Law, Insolvency Law, and Intellectual
Property Law. Supervised legal research and postgraduate dissertations.

Lecturer, Judicial Training Courses, Judicial School of Ukraine (2009–2011). Trained judges
in civil/commercial law and insolvency (bankruptcy) law.

Lecturer, Insolvency Practitioner Training Courses, Alfred Nobel University, Dnipro
(2003–2006)

Contributor, Drafting of the New Bankruptcy Law of Ukraine (2009–2011)

Author of Books & Research Publications, in particular

- Monograph: “Bankruptcy Prevention within Insolvency Proceedings: Theory and Practice”
(Kyiv, 2010 КНТ – 312pp)

- Co-Author: “Scienti ic and Practical Commentary on the Commercial Code of Ukraine”
(Kharkiv, 2008 - 1218 pp)

Languages
English – Fluent (B2, IELTS Academic 2023); Ukrainian – Native; Russian – Fluent
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