LANGUAGES: Ukrainian, English, Russian
PRACTICE FOCUS
Mr. Kuzmenko has over 15 years of professional experience in corporate law, M&A, competition, and sports law. Furthermore, he possesses unique expertise in advising and facilitating transactions for clients in sectors such as metallurgy, agribusiness, real estate and construction, retail, financial services, information technology, gambling, pharmaceuticals, energy, and natural resources.
Artem offers comprehensive consultations throughout all phases of business operations in Ukraine. This includes advising on market entry strategies, navigating licensing requirements, and establishing effective communication with governmental entities. Additionally, he specializes in handling intellectual property issues, facilitating intra-group restructurings, and managing company exit and liquidations.
Artem Kuzmenko is recognized as a leading expert in the legal regulation of the gambling industry. He has been a member of the working group tasked with drafting legislation for the legalization of the gambling business in Ukraine.
A substantial part of Artem’s expertise lies in mergers and acquisitions, where he oversees intricate processes of evaluation, negotiation, and deal closure. He collaborates closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Furthermore, Artem has extensive experience guiding IT companies and assisting them in navigating the dynamic and rapidly evolving technological sector. He provides legal assistance in matters of intellectual property, contract drafting, data protection, and the integration of technological innovations.
EDUCATION
- International Institute of Business (MBA)
- Military Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
- Academy of Bar of Ukraine, special courses for lawyers - Master of Law
RECOGNITION
- Recommended in Energy (Tier 3) by the Legal 500 EMEA 2024
- Artem Kuzmenko — leader in Sport law (Client choice-2023)
- Artem Kuzmenko - Best Lawyer 2023: Corporate Law (Ukrainian Advocates' Association (UAA))
- Top position - Sport law by Market Leaders: Ranking of Law Firms of Ukraine 2023
- Artem Kuzmenko is recognised in M&A by the international ranking Best Lawyers 2022 in Ukraine
- Oleh Malskyy and Artem Kuzmenko is recommended in Commercial, corporate and M&A by The Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- Artem Kuzmenko — leader in Sport law (Client choice-2021)