White-collar crime

Aver Lex

Aver Lex provides ‘exceptional service in the area of white-collar crime’, for which the firm has the largest practice in Ukraine. It has a stellar track record in the defence of complex criminal cases, focusing on high-profile economic crimes, anticorruption and sanctions proceedings, as well as military crimes. Olga Prosyanyuk, who is praised for her ’precision and creativity’, and Vitaliy Serdyuk are the lead partners. Clients also praise business defence specialists Artem Drozdov and Volodymyr Yenich; Andriana Fozekosh, who leads the firm’s work for military personnel; and economic crimes expert Bogdan Bilenko.

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Testimonials

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‘We are pleased to provide a positive testimonial for Aver Lex regarding their exceptional service in the area of white-collar crime. The entire team at Aver Lex has demonstrated professionalism and a high level of competence, making them a standout choice in this field. We are highly satisfied with the results and the overall support provided. We are thoroughly satisfied with the results and the high level of service provided by Olga Prosyanyuk and her team.’
‘Our experience with the firm has been exemplary, and Olga Prosyanyuk, the managing partner, deserves special recognition. Olga’s ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with both precision and creativity has truly set her apart.'
‘I am pleased to meet the lawyers of Aver Lex. I am a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and I needed legal assistance related to military service. Unfortunately, I could not solve the issue alone for several months, and after Aver Lex team joined the case, it was resolved in 10 days. Such a quick result demonstrates their competence, reliability and high qualification. I am incredibly grateful for the help of the Aver Lex team, who solved my problem. One of the most important things was that Aver Lex provided me with free and fast services. I highly recommend these lawyers to my military friends and colleagues for legal assistance in solving various daily issues that Ukrainian military personnel face.’
‘ Senior partner Vitaliy Serdyuk and lawyer Andriana Fozekosh: they do their work professionally and quickly, and they know the specifics of military institutions' work and army legislation.'
‘The AVER LEX team has significantly strengthened its practice of protecting the interests of military personnel. In Ukraine, AVER LEX is the only one that organises a particular department inside the firm that provides free legal services on military issues.’
‘We constantly communicate with Vitalii Serdyuk, senior partner, and Andriana Fozekosh, the head of the military's defence practice. They are proactive and experienced. Vitalii and Andriana generate many different ideas for resolving working issues.'
‘AVER LEX is an experienced team of lawyers in criminal law and dispute resolution. They provide legal services for comprehensive cases during the different investigation or court hearing stages. Because of their highly professional and ethical manners, the AVER LEX team is often recommended for protecting top government officials. They are known as lawyers unafraid of challenges and defend clients despite possible dangers and other professional risks.’
‘We communicate mainly with Olga Prosyanyuk, a managing partner of AVER LEX. She is a natural leader who motivates her team and other female lawyers to achieve high results. Vitaliy Serdiuk and Artem Drozdov are always ready to defend their clients in different legal ways. Vitalii knows how to work with top government managers and how to communicate with representatives of the media. Artem Drozdov is a very organised person. You can be sure that every step will be done in time.’

Key clients

Military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their family members
Captive military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and their family members
Yaroslav Dubnevych, member of Parliament of Ukraine of the 7th to 9th convocations
Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority
Nova Poshta
Volodymyr Chebotaryov, a head of the department at the Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyiv Regio

Work highlights

Advising the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to return military and civilian prisoners and search for missing people, and on the organisation of military service and exemption from it, on the economic activities of military units and subunits, obtaining monetary compensation, etc.
Representing the interest of managing the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority in a case in the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine.
Defending Nova Poshta against the State Service for Consumer Protection over a fine of $11.5m without justified grounds.