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Veronika Kalyta

Kyiv,BB

Summary

Associate at Antitrust & Competition practice of the Kyiv Office of Baker McKenzie with the primary focus on merger control and concerted actions clearances, trade and sanctions compliance. Highly skilled expert in the sphere of international and government relations and communications.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Baker McKenzie Ukraine B.V.
02.2021 - Current


1. Representing world-class companies in various industries in Ukrainian state authorities in connection with a merger/concerted actions control filings in relation to contemplated international transactions (merger, acquisitions, establishment of joint ventures) (including, participating in hearings in state authorities, preparing legal documents and memorandums, etc.).


2. Maintaining contacts with the Parliament of Ukraine, government agencies and professional community with respect to law-making initiatives; participating in preparing respective draft laws.


3. Advising clients on potential legislative and reputational risks related to their day-to-day business operations.

4. Organizing, managing and participating in stakeholder meetings, seminars and webinars for clients.

5. Drafting and developing internal policies and compliance rules for clients.


6. Managing projects of Antitrust & Competition practice of the Kyiv office of Baker McKenzie and supporting communications between Baker McKenzie offices and counterparts (with emphasis on EMEA and MENA Regions).


Freelance Consultant

People's Deputy Of Ukraine Maria Mezentseva
02.2023 - 04.2023


1. Preparing on press-releases and alerts regarding latest political and diplomacy updates relating to foreign policy of Ukraine.

2. Monitoring and analyzing latest news regarding political and military aid developments of foreign policy of Ukraine and prepare respective alerts and reports for the People's Deputy.

3. Preparing short briefs and talking points based on the results of internal forums and meeting.

Junior Associate

Redcliffe Partners
07.2019 - 02.2021


1. Representing companies (primarily in such industry sectors as petrochemicals; financial institutions; and oil and gas) in Ukrainian state authorities in connection with a merger control filings in relation to contemplated international transactions (merger, acquisitions, etc.).

2. Preparing and participating in trainings for clients on compliance of commercial and distribution policies with competition law, rules on prohibition of unfair competition (misleading advertisement) and on-site inspections by state authorities.

3. Participating in the law-making initiatives (i.e., preparing comments and proposals to the draft law on competition law reform; maintaining contacts and conducting meetings with stakeholders).

4. Supporting public presence of Redcliffe Partners law firm by regularly monitoring of legislative and enforcements updates and preparation and publication of articles and alerts .

Head of Department for International Relations

Political Party "People's Movement Of Ukraine"
03.2019 - 07.2019


1. Developing and implementing internal policy and strategy of international cooperation of the party; preparing briefs to the management of the party regarding the implementation of the above policy and strategy.

2. Providing support to PR department of the party during 2019 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine by developing communications strategy and arranging support of foreign government officials and political parties.

3. Organizing and participating in international meetings between representatives of foreign political parties, politicians and government officials.

4. Developing basic standards of communication with foreign counterparties considering their local and cultural peculiarities.

5. Assisting one of the 2019 Presidential Election Candidate in Ukraine in establishing international contacts and network, arranging for meetings with respective stakeholders.

Intern/Paralegal

Redcliffe Partners
10.2018 - 03.2019


1. Representing companies (primarily in such industry sectors as petrochemicals; financial institutions; and oil and gas) in Ukrainian state authorities in connection with a merger control filings in relation to contemplated international transactions (merger, acquisitions, etc.).

2. Preparing and participating in trainings for clients on compliance of commercial and distribution policies with competition law, rules on prohibition of unfair competition (misleading advertisement) and on-site inspections by state authorities.

Paralegal

INTEGRITES Law Firm
10.2017 - 04.2018


1. Organizing and participating in tax seminars and business breakfasts.

2. Advising clients and preparing respective alerts, memorandums and briefs on complex tax and customs issues.

3. Maintaining contacts with foreign counterparties (banks, foreign state authorities, law firms etc.).

4. Developing and maintaining internal database of documents.

Junior Associate

Jurimex Law Firm And Online-platform Taxlink
07.2016 - 07.2017



1. Advising clients and preparing respective alerts, memorandums and briefs on complex tax and customs issues.

2. Developing and maintaining internal database of documents.

3. Organizing and participating in tax seminars and conferences.

4. Monitoring legislative and political updates and preparing respective alerts, briefs and news on the web-site of Taxlink.

Education

Master - International Relations

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
05.2021

Master - Law

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
12.2019

Bachelor - Law

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
06.2018

Skills

    1 Team leadership

    2 Negotiation and Facilitation

    3 Flexibility

    4 Dedication

    5 Timely communication

    6 Analytical thinking

Languages

Ukrainian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Freelance Consultant

People's Deputy Of Ukraine Maria Mezentseva
02.2023 - 04.2023

Associate

Baker McKenzie Ukraine B.V.
02.2021 - Current

Junior Associate

Redcliffe Partners
07.2019 - 02.2021

Head of Department for International Relations

Political Party "People's Movement Of Ukraine"
03.2019 - 07.2019

Intern/Paralegal

Redcliffe Partners
10.2018 - 03.2019

Paralegal

INTEGRITES Law Firm
10.2017 - 04.2018

Junior Associate

Jurimex Law Firm And Online-platform Taxlink
07.2016 - 07.2017

Master - International Relations

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Master - Law

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Bachelor - Law

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Veronika Kalyta