GOLAW is highly active in contentious tax, advising a domestic and international clientele on litigation and a range of pre-trial matters, including audits and out-of-court negotiations. Jointly leading the team are Valentyn Gvozdiy, Viktoriia Bublichenko, and Sergiy Oberkovych. Gvozdiy’s tax practice is supplemented by experience in the corporate and banking sectors. Oberkovych is a key contact for international tax matters, and acts on tax issues relating to M&A, real estate transactions, and investments. Bublichenko, who made partner in 2024, contributes key expertise in audits.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I’ve had a great experience working with GOLAW’s tax practice team, which includes Sergiy Oberkovych, Viktoriia Bublichenko, and Tetiana Fedorenko. Their collective expertise has been crucial in managing our tax issues effectively.'
  • 'Sergiy’s leadership ensures a strategic approach to even the most complex tax matters. Viktoriia’s thorough understanding of tax law allows her to provide clear, practical solutions, while Tetiana’s attention to detail and responsiveness ensure nothing is overlooked.’
  • ‘Sergiy Oberkovych always offers smart strategies and knows tax law inside and out. He spots potential issues early and explains complex ideas clearly, which helps us make good decisions. My experience with Viktoriia Bublichenko has been great.'

  • 'Tetiana Fedorenko has been a fantastic support for our tax needs. She is very thorough, ensuring nothing gets missed, and she always provides updates quickly. Her hard work and efficiency have been a big help to us.’

  • ‘The GOLAW tax practice team has a broad range of experience across various sectors, including banking and finance, real estate, etc. The depth of the team’s knowledge allows them to tackle complex tax issues with confidence, providing us with informed and effective guidance.’

  • ‘I work closely with Viktoriia Bublichenko. She is a highly accomplished practitioner known for her expertise in claims and recoveries, complex tax matters, and banking and finance. Viktoriia’s strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail allow her to resolve intricate disputes with remarkable efficiency.’

  • ‘Partner led and very hands on.’

  • ‘Know the law, able to provide solutions that are out of the box.’

Key clients

  • Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation (EGAP)

Work highlights

  • Advised EGAP (Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation) on the tax-related issues and consequences of the sale of the united property complex.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Valentyn Gvozdiy, Viktoriia Bublichenko, Sergiy Oberkovych

Other key lawyers

Tetiana Fedorenko