Serhiy Yaroshenko
Executive Partner,
Head of International Arbitration and M&A
Kyiv
Head of International Arbitration and M&A
Kyiv
E: serhiy.yaroshenko@boulder-boulder.com
Serhiy focusses on investments structuring and protection, and heads the firm’s M&A and arbitration practices.
He boasts high-end expertise in pre-M&A and post-M&A international disputes and has enjoyed his niche positioning in the market due to his on-ground experience in M&A transactions.
He enjoys successful experience of structuring cross-border ventures in the e-commerce and e-gaming, as well as raising financing for the Ukrainian and overseas start-ups. He counselled creditors and borrowers.
For many years, Serhiy has been engaged in complex arbitral proceedings and cross-border disputes. Previously serving as a member of numerous counsel teams, he assisted in representations of clients in arbitrations, among others, under LCIA, ICC, SCC, VIAC, ICAC rules, as well as in cross-border litigations before overseas courts. He has also been involved in investigations and asset recoveries.
Serhiy has been a fellow of the Ukrainian Arbitration Association since 2016.
Serhiy focusses on investments structuring and protection, and heads the firm’s M&A and arbitration practices.
He boasts high-end expertise in pre-M&A and post-M&A international disputes and has enjoyed his niche positioning in the market due to his on-ground experience in M&A transactions.
He enjoys successful experience of structuring cross-border ventures in the e-commerce and e-gaming, as well as raising financing for the Ukrainian and overseas start-ups. He counselled creditors and borrowers.
For many years, Serhiy has been engaged in complex arbitral proceedings and cross-border disputes. Previously serving as a member of numerous counsel teams, he assisted in representations of clients in arbitrations, among others, under LCIA, ICC, SCC, VIAC, ICAC rules, as well as in cross-border litigations before overseas courts. He has also been involved in investigations and asset recoveries.
Serhiy has been a fellow of the Ukrainian Arbitration Association since 2016.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES ADVISING:
SECTORS/PRACTICES:
LARGE INVESTORS on London arbitration concerning acquisition of shareholding in a distressed substantial financial institution
INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS on London arbitration regarding an uncompleted M&A transaction in the renewables
INTERNATIONAL FMCG PRODUCER on multi-jurisdictional dispute regarding establishment of effective control over its subsidiary structures
FOREIGN PRIVATE INVESTOR on the overseas dispute regarding misappropriation of land plots and real estate facilities, and compensation of damages
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CO-OWNER OF A LARGE AGRIHOLDING on ICC arbitration concerning breach of shareholders’ instruments and non-compliance with contractual obligations under the M&A transaction, as well as damages reimbursement
MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER OF THE LARGE AGRIHOLDING IN THE CEE on a high-stake shareholders’ dispute involving multiple jurisdictions, regarding asset unauthorised appropriation by contesting parties
GLOBAL ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY on arbitration regarding financial defaults of one of the largest in the CEE energy holdings
INTERNATIONAL TELECOM OPERATOR on arbitration concerning IP infringements and compensation of damages
US PRIVATE INVESTORS on structuring of their investments designated to allocate VC funding
ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE CEE E-COMMERCE OPERATORS on its corporate restructuring in connection with extension of its shareholding with a leading foreign PE investor
GLOBAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION on sale of its shareholding in a domestic banking institution
FOREIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY on EPC-related matters in connection with signing a contract for the construction of a 200MW solar power plant in Ukraine
INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY on a series of acquisitions of shareholdings in companies, owners of entities constructing solar power projects at the time
GLOBAL ENERGY CORPORATION on production sharing agreement (PSA) for shale gas extraction in Ukraine
MAJOR FOREIGN ENERGY COMPANY on natural gas trading in Ukraine
HIGH-NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS on structuring a series of sophisticated investment deals in connection with acquisitions of limited high-value assets overseas and their subsequent management