International law firm CMS is pleased to announce that CMS Kyiv associate Bohdan Ilchenko has been admitted to the roll as a solicitor in England and Wales. Vitaliy Radchenko, managing partner at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang in Kyiv, said, “As part of one of the largest law firms in Europe, we recognise the growing importance of English law solicitor qualifications for M&A and banking transactions not only in Ukraine, but also across Europe. This is why we have developed an internal programme that supports our lawyers in pursuing English qualification. Ultimately, being able to advise on English law-governed transactions enables us to act not just as local law counsel, but also as the lead transactional counsel on a deal in Ukraine or, say, anywhere in CEE or the Baltics, or Central Asia. It is this exposure to international deals and transactions that attracts legal talent to CMS, and it is for this reason I believe we have become the home for the largest number of English law-qualified solicitors in Ukraine." Bohdan’s admission to the solicitors roll in England and Wales not only underscores his dedication and expertise, but also reflects CMS’s commitment to nurturing top-tier talent and providing comprehensive advice to clients across borders. CMS consistently demonstrates its capability to assemble large international teams for major cross-border deals and projects.
Working in the Banking & Finance practice at the Kyiv office of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, Bohdan offers legal and regulatory advice to both international and domestic clients in the banking and finance sector. He has extensive experience advising on a broad spectrum of legal matters. In particular, his expertise includes handling significant acquisitions in commercial banks and financial organisations, as well as cross-border finance transactions in diverse industries. Additionally, he has a proven track record in navigating regulatory compliance, structuring sophisticated financial instruments, and providing strategic counsel in the implementation of best market practices in financial institutions.