Hillmont Partners LLC’ private client practice, led by James Hart, advises individuals and family offices on cross-border asset protection, investment disputes, and complex international matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Valentyn Zasukha brings strong restructuring and transactional expertise to private client mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘James simply outperforms competitors. He’s honest, owns the clients problems and is passionate about success for the client.’
- ‘Great commitment to clients. Work hard to explore all avenues to help their clients. Clear expertise in Ukraine.’
- ‘A very well-structured and knowledgeable firm. Client-centric partners and associates are well-educated, and possesses the necessary critical-thinking skills.’
- ‘Oleksii Miagkyi is a highly dependable and well-respected expert in white-collar crime, known for his strategic approach and unwavering commitment to prioritising his clients' interests.’
- ‘James Hart has a lot of experience in Ukraine, giving him a lot of local knowledge and contacts.’
- ‘Client-centric, responsive, structured in their opinions.’
Work highlights
Provided legal advisory services to a UK private investor regarding investment and corporate structuring matters within Ukraine’s oil and gas sector.
Advised a private shareholder on the acquisition of a stake in a UK sports and leisure management company.
Advised a foreign investor in connection with a subscription to convertible bonds issued by a Delaware company as part of a private financing round in a nationwide network of automated parcel lockers (post boxes) located in Poland.
Practice head
James Hart
Other key lawyers
Valentyn Zasukha; Oleksii Miagkyi