Vasyl Selifonov is a dual-qualified solicitor (England & Wales and Ukraine) with over 20 years of legal experience, including extensive work in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, commercial contracts and international dispute resolution.
Experience
Vasyl Selifonov is an experienced international lawyer with a strong background in advising clients on legal matters involving multiple jurisdictions. Over the course of two decades in legal practice, he has supported a broad range of businesses on corporate lifecycle issues — from establishment and restructuring to exit strategies and dissolution.
He has particular insight into the legal challenges faced by companies operating across borders, and regularly provides guidance on entity structuring, risk allocation, and corporate compliance. His work often involves complex negotiations between parties from different legal systems, where he balances commercial objectives with regulatory requirements.
Vasyl is also experienced in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements tailored to the needs of technology-driven businesses. He has supported clients in software development, fintech, EdTech, and professional services, helping to structure their operations through clear and enforceable contracts.He has worked alongside boards, investors, founders, and in-house teams, offering practical legal solutions that align with business goals. His past engagements include advising on joint ventures, investor relations, public-private partnerships, and cross-border consortia.
Vasyl has played a key role in legal projects related to geopolitical risk, including advising companies on withdrawal from the Russian market, ensuring compliance with international sanctions, and assisting Ukrainian and international businesses in preparing compensation claims for losses caused by the war. He has also advised public authorities on legal strategies related to environmental damage resulting from armed conflict.
Recent
Education
- Master of Laws, with Honours - Interregional academy of Personnel Management, 2006
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), with Honours - Kyiv National Economic University, 2011
- Commercial Contracts Course - The Law Society of Ireland, 2024
Memberships
- Ukrainian National BAR Association
- The Law Society of England and Wales