Mr Vadim Medvedev > Avellum > Kyiv, Ukraine > Lawyer Profile

Avellum advises on tax aspects of complex transactions and restructurings, including at the international level. The group additionally represents clients in tax disputes, with expertise extending to litigation and pre-trial negotiations. Vadim Medvedev leads the team, covering all aspects of tax. Medvedev has recently been active across the IT, logistics, and retail sectors, among others. Anton Zaderyholova is a specialist in international tax, and is described as ‘very impressive’. Oleksandra Zmazhenko is frequently active alongside Zaderyholova, sharing a focus on international tax.

Active in multi-jurisdictional disputes, Avellum is praised for its ‘clever and seamless approach on international cases’. The firm houses an active international arbitration practice, representing clients under major arbitration rules and demonstrating particular prowess in investment treaty arbitrations. The team is also active in both domestic and cross-border litigation, with particular expertise in insolvency proceedings. Practice head Kostiantyn Likarchuk represents both Ukrainian and international businesses and investors in international arbitration and cross-border litigation. He leads the team alongside Vadim Medvedev, a go-to for international companies for representation in regulatory and tax disputes. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Andriy Fortunenko is regularly called upon for advice on criminal proceedings, leveraging his strong background in defence against law enforcement authorities. Oleksii Maslov represents a diverse roster of national and international clients in arbitrations and cross-border litigation.

Avellum handles the full range of IP matters in support of its thriving corporate practice. Its work spans the protection, filing and prosecution of trade marks and patents, litigation, infringement claims and IP due diligence in M&A transactions. Managing partner Mykola Stetsenko, who leads the M&A group, oversees the work of Oleksandr Kozhukhar, whose work focuses heavily on IP, data protection and cybersecurity. Clients recommend his ‘expertise and client-focused approach’. Head of tax and litigation Vadim Medvedev also plays a key role in the practice.

Avellum‘s work for international and domestic businesses encompasses tax and customs advice, trade finance, employment and corporate law, and disputes. The firm also handles litigation and arbitration arising from international trade contracts. Practice head Vadim Medvedev is a tax specialist who has significant expertise in areas such as transfer pricing, litigation and tax planning. Up-and-coming tax and private client partner Anton Zaderyholova also plays a key role in the practice.

Avellum is known for its ‘unwavering commitment to professionalism, exceptional availability and comprehensive support’. The firm is sought after for advice on wealth management, trusts, immigration law, family disputes and much more. It is particularly well known for its understanding of international wealth transfer and tax compliance matters. Tax expert Vadim Medvedev leads the practice. Tax partner Anton Zaderyholova (who ‘always has total command of the project’) and highly regarded corporate and M&A specialist Mykola Stetsenko are also active members of the team.

Avellum is known for ‘unbelievable quality’, and clients are impressed by the firm’s ‘lightning reaction to very urgent cases’. Newly promoted Andriy Fortunenko leads the practice and specialises in fraud, embezzlement, cybercrimes and corruption-related offences. He calls on the outstanding skills of head of international arbitration Kostiantyn Likarchuk, and head of tax Vadim Medvedev. Together, they co-ordinate multi-jurisdictional teams to handle cross-border matters, and to represent victims of fraud in private and public investigations.