Maksym Mneka

Maksym Mneka

Junior Associate
Kyiv, UA.

About

Junior Associate with international corporate and contract law experience, driven to build a career in international commercial arbitration. Possessing a robust foundation in legal research, corporate governance, and M&A support, I have practical experience in drafting complex legal documents and facilitating cross-border transactions across multiple jurisdictions. Eager to leverage analytical skills and a commitment to justice to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic legal team.

Work

DS SOLUTIONS
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Junior Associate

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Summary

Provided comprehensive legal support across corporate, M&A, commercial, and non-profit law, ensuring compliance and strategic advantage for international clients.

Highlights

Drafted detailed legal opinions on diverse corporate and investment matters under US, UAE, Polish and Estonian law, ensuring robust compliance and strategic guidance.

Managed the end-to-end registration process for legal entities (OÜ) in Estonia, including the meticulous drafting of all foundational documents and facilitating corporate governance procedures.

Developed and reviewed a wide spectrum of commercial contracts, including shareholder agreements, service agreements, advertising contracts, design project agreements, and NDAs, optimizing terms for international transactions.

Provided legal support for the acquisition of a Corporate Investment Fund (CIF) in Ukraine, handling transactional duties and drafting Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Insertion Orders.

Facilitated in the establishment of a charitable organization in the USA with 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status

MILLER LAW FIRM
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Intern

Kyiv, Kyiv oblast, Ukraine

Summary

Gained practical experience in criminal law and white-collar crime, supporting legal proceedings and case development.

Highlights

Assisted senior attorneys with legal research and analysis for complex criminal defense and white-collar crime cases.

Reviewed and organized discovery materials, contributing to the preparation of trial briefs and legal memoranda.

Observed court proceedings, client consultations, and strategic discussions, gaining insight into litigation tactics and client management.

Education

Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Bachelor's Degree

International Law

Publications

The Institute of Probation in Ukraine as an Adaptation of Evolutionary Approaches of EU Countries in the Field of Sentencing.

Published by

Academic Publication

Summary

Analyzed the evolution of probation systems in EU countries and their applicability to the Ukrainian legal framework, offering insights for national adaptation.

Current Issues of Artificial Intelligence and its Role in National and International Justice.

Published by

Academic Publication

Summary

Explored the contemporary challenges and implications of artificial intelligence in domestic and international legal proceedings, contributing to discourse on legal tech.

Languages

English
Ukrainian

Skills

Corporate Law

Corporate Governance, Entity Registration, Statutory Compliance, OÜ Formation, E-Business Register.

Contract Law

Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Agreements, SPAs, NDAs, Public Offer Agreements.

M&A Support

Transactional Duties, Investment Funds, Legal Due Diligence.

International Law

Cross-border Transactions, International Legal Frameworks, International Commercial Arbitration.

Nonprofit Law

501(c)(3) Status, Charitable Organizations, Public Organizations.

Legal Documentation

Legal Opinions, Resolutions, Statutes, Legal Memoranda, Grant Applications.

Legal Writing

Legal Articles, Official Inquiries, Case Summaries.

Case Management

Document Management, Workflow Optimization, Case Analysis.

Advocacy & Communication

Stakeholder Engagement, Event Coordination, Resource Mobilization, Public Relations, Interpretation.

Criminal Law

White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Litigation Support.

Legal Research

Legal Databases, Due Diligence.