Anzhelika Samoilova

Orchestrated the legal transformation of Private Joint Stock Company "Football Club 'Shakhtar' (Donetsk)" into an LLC, ensuring seamless business continuity and regulatory compliance, while overseeing a UAH 5.38 billion increase in share capital.

Provided comprehensive legal support for all Supervisory Board and General Shareholders' Meetings, ensuring effective interaction with shareholders and regulators, and timely disclosure of critical information.

Developed and implemented advanced legal structuring models, achieving over UAH 27 million in lawful tax optimization, including UAH 25.1 million from sponsorship and UAH 2.2 million from licensing agreements.

Successfully negotiated and closed contracts with over 10 major international and domestic companies (e.g., Parimatch, L'Oréal Paris, COSMOTE), securing favorable terms and protecting club interests in high-value agreements.

Spearheaded international franchise expansion, providing end-to-end legal support for launches in Ukraine, EU, USA, Canada, Brazil, and Turkey, encompassing risk assessment, tax procedures, and robust contractual frameworks.

Managed the Club's intellectual property portfolio, coordinating registration, licensing, monitoring, and renewal of trademarks, content, and media rights to ensure comprehensive legal protection and commercial value.

Secured favorable outcomes in administrative appeals against public authority decisions and established positive court practice in litigation cases.

Provided comprehensive legal counsel across commercial, labor, civil, tax, and intellectual property law, ensuring regulatory adherence for all Club business activities.

Managed corporate governance for the non-profit 'Shakhtar Social', ensuring statutory compliance, effective general meetings, and alignment of activities with legal requirements.

Conducted thorough legal audits of the organization's activities, ensuring compliance of expenses with statutory goals and charitable programs.

Secured legal support for numerous international charitable projects funded by organizations like FANT, EUROPEAN CLUB ASSOCIATION, and the European Commission (Erasmus+ Program), managing grant agreements and project registration.

Developed and implemented effective strategies to mitigate legal risks for the non-profit, advising on project documentation and successful implementation of charitable programs.

Directed all legal operations as Head of a law firm, providing expert legal consultations and strategic advice to diverse clients on complex business issues.

Developed and executed successful tactics and strategies for high-complexity court disputes, achieving favorable judicial outcomes and effective representation in administrative, commercial, and civil proceedings.

Ensured strict compliance with Ukrainian corporate governance legislation, managing general meetings, documenting decisions of the Supervisory Board, and facilitating timely information disclosure to regulators.

Provided expert legal support for key projects of international organizations, including IBRD's "Agriculture Value Chain and Cluster Development Assessment" and UNIDO's initiatives on supply chains and trade compliance.

Successfully challenged inspection results from public authorities through administrative and judicial proceedings, safeguarding client interests and minimizing regulatory penalties.

Successfully represented DTEK ENERGO's interests in complex economic, civil, and administrative litigation, achieving a "master" KPI score for favorable outcomes, particularly in taxation disputes.

Developed and implemented litigation tactics and strategies for high-complexity cases, including securing positive judicial practice for Social Insurance Fund and Treasury financing for company enterprises in the ATO zone.

Contributed to legal tech innovation by participating in the development and testing of "AS-PPR" software for lawyers, and training colleagues on its implementation for claims and litigation management.

Led negotiations with key partners (e.g., Comparex, Microsoft) to assess and mitigate tax risks associated with joint operations, ensuring favorable terms for the company.

Participated in key company projects, effectively managing receivables and payables to optimize financial flows and ensure operational stability within the coal mining industry.

Contributed to the development and delivery of professional presentations, enhancing communication and strategic alignment within the legal department and broader company.

Conducted legal research and analysis to support compliance with mining-specific regulations and mitigate legal risks for coal mining operations.

Assisted in drafting and reviewing diverse legal documentation, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards for a major industrial enterprise.

Conducted preliminary legal research and analysis to support departmental decision-making processes and mitigate potential legal exposures.

Supported the legal security department in maintaining robust legal protocols and efficiently responding to routine legal inquiries.