Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership

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Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership

Modern communication platform created for constructive dialogue between the legal community The event takes place annually in Warsaw in late May.

The First Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership is a modern communication platform created in 2022 as a new platform for constructive dialogue between law firm partners, heads of legal departments of companies and specialists in business development, marketing and promotion of legal services from Europe, the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia and the Caucasus.

03/07/2025

📌 Let’s look back at the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership!
On May 29–30, Warsaw became the meeting point for leading legal professionals from Europe, the Eastern Partnership countries, and other regions of the world.
The event focused on professional dialogue, experience sharing, and building new partnerships.
Do you want to feel the spirit of the event? Explore the post-release — it features key highlights from the discussions, expert opinions, and the most important conclusions of the forum.
👉 Read the post-release here: https://cutt.ly/crT9of1V

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика Український національний офіс інтелектуальної власності та інновацій

30/05/2025

📌 Final thoughts from the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership !

🌐 The closing panel explored “The Path from Lawyer to CEO: Can business and education achieve true synergy in the age of rapid AI development?” A thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of legal professionals in a fast-changing world.
🎤Among the speakers of the panel:
🔹 MODERATOR - Andriy Romanchuk, Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Senior Partner, Euconlaw Group , Poland

🔹Jonathan Askin, Professor, Brooklyn Law School, USA
🔹Yaryna Zhukorska, PhD in Law, Associate Professor, Dean of Faculty of Law and International Relations, State University "Kyiv Aviation Institute", Ukraine
🔹 Iga Dolipska, Lawyer and Headhunter, CEO & Co-Founder, Supesu Recruitment sp. z o.o., Poland
🔹 Marek Szydlowski, Audit and Internal Control Director, Telewizja Polska S.A., Poland
🔹 Jan Kohout, Attorney at Law, Partner, PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, Czech Republic
🔹Carlos Lelo Filipe, Consultor Compliance & MLRO, , Portugal
🔹Piotr Przecherski, Legal Counsel, Europ Assistance, Poland

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика Український національний офіс інтелектуальної власності та інновацій

30/05/2025

📌 When Legal Cultures Meet | IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership

🌏 During the panel “Cultural and Mental Differences Between Lawyers from Different Countries: How to Organise Effective Collaboration in International Teams?”, experts discussed how legal professionals from diverse cultural and mental backgrounds can collaborate more effectively—through cultural awareness, empathy, and open communication.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR - Alex Movchan, CIA, CFE, CICA, CIMA DipPM, LSS, President, Institute for Internal Controls - CEE, Poland

🔹 MOHAMED GOMAA, Judge at the Court of Appeal, Member of the AI & Clearance Rate Unit, Egyptian Ministry of Justice, Egypt
🔹Wojciech Wiktor Baginski, LL.M. MBA, Chair, Foreign Commission of the Polish Bar Council, Poland
🔹Anastasiia Afanasieva, Head of Legal, Integrity and Compliance Subdivision, Acino Ukraine LLC, a company of Acino Group, Switzerland
🔹 Tomasz Kokoszka, Director of Legal Department and Compliance, Signify, Poland
🔹 Anna Klochko, Head of Commercial Legal Support Unit, lifecell Ukraine
🔹Ilya Antonov, Attorney at Law, Advisor, PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, Czech Republic
🔹 Iryna Hrybachova, PhD in Law, Legal Profession Corporation CastGlobal, Ukrainian Attorney at Law, Japan
🔹Olena Tarasenko, Lawyer Counsel, OLX, Ukraine

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика Український національний офіс інтелектуальної власності та інновацій

30/05/2025

📌 Legal Tech in Action | IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership !

💬 Topic: «The Impact of Legal Tech and Artificial Intelligence on Marketing Technologies: How are these changes transforming the way in-house teams work?».

🌐 A thought-provoking discussion on the powerful intersection of legal tech, AI, and marketing—revealing how innovation is reshaping the way in-house legal teams work, collaborate, and add value.

🎤Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR -Holger Zscheyge, Board Member, European Legal Tech Association: Southeast Europe (ELTA), Germany
🔹 Dariusz Sojka LL.M. , General Counsel, American Express CEE and PAYBACK , Poland
🔹 Anna Atanasow, Group Legal Director, Ecowipes Group. Board Member, Warsaw Bar Association, Poland
🔹 Olga Usenko, Head of Research Programs, Legal Practice Publishing, (Kyiv, Ukraine), Ukrainian Law Firms. A Handbook for Foreign Clients, Ukraine
🔹 Tatiana Saurina (Татьяна Саурина), Senior Legal Counsel, Attorney-at-Law, Leading Legal Operations of Playtika’s Ukraine/Poland Division, Ukraine
🔹 Anastasiia Dziuba (Анастасия Дзюба), Legal Adviser, Lighthouse. Legal Advisory, Switzerland
🔹 Karolina Krawczyk, Attorney, Founder, Legitize, Poland

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика Український національний офіс інтелектуальної власності та інновацій

30/05/2025

📌 We opened the second day of the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership with a practical and strategic panel on: "Synergistic Communication and Collaboration Between External Lawyers and In-House Counsels: How to Create Simple, Clear, and Effective Solutions that Address Business Challenges and Mitigate Future Risks".

🌐 The experts discussed how open communication, mutual trust, and a business-oriented mindset can turn complex legal tasks into clear and impactful solutions—while also helping companies stay ahead of future risks.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel discussion:
MODERATOR - Mariusz Fistek, LL.M., Attorney-at-law, PhD candidate, Polish Academy of Sciences, Representative of the National Bar Council of Attorneys-at-Law, Poland

🔹 Magdalena Soboń-Stasiak, Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance Officer, ArcelorMittal Poland , Poland
🔹 Magdalena Żak, Legal Director, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Poland
🔹 David Sargsyan, Partner, Ameriabank CJSC. Head of Legal Department, Ameriabank CJSC , Armenia
🔹 Igor Livchitz, Senior Counsel, Rödl & Partner Attorneys Finland, Finland
🔹 Agnieszka Kosowska, Attorney at law, Founder&Owner, CGC Law. Director Corporate Affairs & Governance at Poczta Polska S. A..A.. Member of the Supervisory Board Bank Pocztowy S.A., Poland
🔹 Joana Fernandes Ferreira, International Legal Counsel | Board Member | Executive MBA – IMD, Switzerland

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика Український національний офіс інтелектуальної власності та інновацій

30/05/2025

✨ The first day of the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership ended on a high note with a festive Gala Dinner, filled with great conversations, networking, and unforgettable moments.

🎤 A special highlight of the evening was the powerful keynote by Itzik Amiel – "The Legal AI SWITCH: AI Disruption Exposed" – which shared deep insights into the transformative impact of AI on the legal profession.

🎶 The evening continued with the beautiful sound of Ukrainian songs, adding warmth, emotional depth, and inspiration.

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw Юридична практика

29/05/2025

📌 We closed the first day of the Forum with a dynamic and timely discussion: «Extraterritorial Impact of Sanctions on Cross-Border Financing and Investments in the EU Eastern Partnership, including investment funds and securities transactions»

🌐 The panel explored how sanctions are reshaping investment flows, financing strategies, and compliance - especially in the context of investment funds and securities transactions.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR: - Konrad Dobrowolski, Ph.D., Legal Counsel, Bank Pekao S.A.., Poland
🔹 Tamar Tchipashvili, ICA, Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions Officer, საქართველოს ბანკი • Bank of Georgia, Georgia
🔹 Sarah Beischau, Maître en droit (Paris), Associate, BLOMSTEIN, Germany
🔹Piotr Żyłka, Compliance & AML Expert, It's All About Compliance, Poland
🔹Ilya Antonov, Attorney at Law, Advisor, PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář , Czech Republic
🔹 David Sargsyan, Partner, Ameria CJSC. Head of Legal Department, Ameriabank CJSC , Armenia
🔹Andrew Andreykiv, PhD in Legal Science, Doctoral Fellow, Counselor, Lviv Regional State Administration, Ukraine

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka @АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw Юридична практика

29/05/2025

📌 Fifth Panel Discussion: "Impact of CRS on Tax Residency for Legal Entities and Individuals: Practical Aspects and Issues"

🌐 At the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership, the fifth panel focused on the practical implications of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and its influence on tax residency for both individuals and legal entities. Experts shared insights into real-life compliance challenges, dual residency risks, and strategies for navigating today’s complex international tax landscape.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR - MOHAMED GOMAA, Judge at the Court of Appeal, Member of the AI & Clearance Rate Unit, Egyptian Ministry of Justice, Egypt.

🔹 Olga Anufriieva, Tax Director, , Malta
🔹 Inha Livandovska, Junior Partner & Tax Advisor, Euconlaw Group, Poland
🔹 Olena Shyrokova, Chairwoman, OLENA Legal & Business Consulting, United Arab Emirates
🔹 Igor Livchitz, Senior Counsel, Rödl & Partner Attorneys Finland, Finland
🔹Iryna Hrybachova, PhD in Law, Legal Profession Corporation CastGlobal, Ukrainian Attorney at Law, Japan
🔹 Anastasiia Voronenko, Attorney-at-Law, Legal Counsel, P2H, Ukraine

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика

29/05/2025

📌 Fourth panel discussion – crossing the equator of the forum’s first day.

💬 Topic: «Intellectual Property as a Key Driver of Innovation and Competitive Advantage: will technology law evolve into a distinct area of law, or will it transform the field of intellectual property law?»

🌐 During the panel, experts examined how new technologies are reshaping IP frameworks — prompting legal professionals to rethink protection strategies, adapt to rapid innovation, and anticipate the growing convergence of technology and intellectual property law.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR - Dmytro Taranchuk (Дмитро Таранчук), Director of Legal Support, JSC «Farmak», Ukraine

🔹 Davit Tabatadze, Head of Litigation & Arbitration, BLC Law Office, Georgia
🔹 Olha Kronda (Ольга Кронда), Head of Innovation Development Department, Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations, Ukraine
🔹 Agnieszka Deeg-Tyburska , General Counsel, Board Member, Head of Legal, Security and Patent Department, Polpharma, Poland
🔹 Natalia Dyadyk, Head of the Contract Group , Naftogaz of Ukraine Teplo, Ukraine
🔹 Nikoloz Nebulishvili , Partner & Director, MLA - My Legal Assistant, Georgia
🔹 Taras Lytovchenko, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Trinetix, Ukraine

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka
АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів
Юридична практика

29/05/2025

📌 What was the focus of our third panel discussion?

💬 Topic: «Reconstruction of Ukraine and International Financial Investments: How can lawyers facilitate safe market entry, protect investors during post-war recovery, and shield them from future risks?»

🌐 This powerful discussion brought together experts who highlighted legal mechanisms to build investor confidence in post-war Ukraine, tools for mitigating risks and ensuring transparency in reconstruction projects, and the vital role of legal professionals in shaping a secure and predictable investment climate.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:

MODERATOR - Yaroslav Romanchuk, Co-Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Managing Partner, Euconlaw Group, Ukraine

🔹Janis Bordans, Attorney at Law, Deputy Prime Minister (2019 – 2022) and Minister of Justice of Latvia (2012 – 2014 and 2019 – 2022), Latvia
🔹Jan Kohout, Attorney at Law, Partner, PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář , Czech Republic
🔹 Bartosz Grohman, Advocate, Vice-President of the Polish Bar Council. Head of the Polish Advocates’ Delegation to the CCBE, Polish Bar Council, Poland
🔹 Dr. iur. Anastasiia Dziuba, Legal Adviser, Lighthouse. Legal Advisory, Switzerland
🔹 Yuliia Pozniak, Head of the Case Law Systematisation Unit, Supreme Court, Ukraine
🔹 Oleksii Boniuk (Олексій Бонюк), Head of the Criminal Law Policy and Investments Protection Department, Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine, Ukraine
🔹 Ichiro Ashihara, Japanese Attorney, New York state AttorneySecurities Analyst. Partner, Legal Profession Corporation CastGlobal, Japan
🔹 Oleksandr Melnychenko, Acting Executive Director, Ukraine Invest - Ukraine Investment Promotion Office, Ukraine

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw BLC Law Office Naczelna Rada Adwokacka
АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів BLC Law Office Юридична практика

29/05/2025

📌 Panel Highlight from the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership 2025.

💬 Topic: «Improving the Effectiveness of Finding and Recovering Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes: The Role and Mission of the Legal Profession in Asset Tracing and Recovery Process»

🌐 Legal professionals play a crucial role in asset tracing and recovery. This panel brought together top experts to explore strategies, share international experiences, and strengthen the mission of the legal profession in fighting financial crime.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR: Jānis Bordāns, Attorney at Law, Deputy Prime Minister (2019 – 2022) and Minister of Justice of Latvia (2012 – 2014 and 2019 – 2022), Latvia.

🔹 Anna Makarenko, Head of the Department for Finding, Tracing and Recovery of Assets in Foreign Jurisdictions, Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) (АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів), Ukraine
🔹 Angela Pacholczak, Director of the Control Procedures Department, Central Anti Corruption Bureau, Poland
🔹 Andrew Makatrewicz de Roy, Founder, Bearstone Poland
🔹Jenny Bordley, Specialist Prosecutor, Proceeds of Crime Division, Crown Prosecution Service, United Kingdom
🔹Serhii Bolvinov (Сергій Болвінов), Police Colonel, Legal Expert, Investigator. Head of the Investigation Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine
🔹Tomasz Drobek, Expert in the Operational Investigative Department of the Central Anticorruption Bureau, Poland
🔹Michael Gubbins, Chief Bureau Officer, Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), Ireland

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář BLC Law Office Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту АктивівАРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика

29/05/2025

📌The first Panel Discussion of the IV Legal Forum EU-Eastern Partnership !

💬 Topic: «Challenges and Strategies for the Management and Sale of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes in the Current Circumstances».

🌐 This essential panel brought together experts from Germany, Ukraine, the Republic of Albania, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, and France to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the global fight against corruption.

🎤 Among the speakers of the panel:
MODERATOR - Jill Thomas, Senior Vice President Government Relations, Asset Reality. Asset Recovery Advisor to the BAMIN Secretariat, Germany.

🔹 Risena Xhaja, General Administrator, Agency for the Administration of the Seized and Confiscated Assets (AASCA), Republic of Albania
🔹 Olena Duma, Head, National Agency of Ukraine for finding, tracing and management of assets derived from corruption and other crimes (АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів),, Ukraine
🔹 Emir Bašić, Director, Seized Property Management Agency, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
🔹Liudmila Harea, Principal Inspector from Evaluation, Administration and Disposal of Criminal Assets Directorate, Criminal Asset Recovery Agency within Centrul Național Anticorupție (National Anticorruption Center) CNA, Moldova
🔹 Vanessa Perree, Director General, Agency for the Management and Recovery of Seized and Confiscated Assets, France
🔹Olena Orliuk, Director, Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (Український національний офіс інтелектуальної власності та інновацій), Ukraine

Euconlaw Group PRK Partners s.r.o., advokátní kancelář BLC Law Office Polskie Stowarzyszenie Prawników Przedsiębiorstw Naczelna Rada Adwokacka АРМА - Агентство з Розшуку та Менеджменту Активів Юридична практика

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