angelina.fitoz@lawittburo.com

Angelina Fitoz has 20 years of experience in advising corporate and private clients on international public and private law, international taxation, and equity law, as well as experience in supporting major transactions and representing clients in international arbitration disputes.

She specializes in supporting the construction of holding structures with a foreign element, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the establishment of trusts and funds, conducting a comprehensive legal audit (legal due diligence) and asset protection. In particular, Angelina provided comprehensive legal support for obtaining financial, banking and Forex licenses for major international financial-market participants in the Republic of Cyprus, New Zealand, Great Britain, the Republic of Vanuatu, the British Virgin Islands, Labuan, Estonia, Luxembourg, etc.

Angelina is also an expert in the field of international arbitration. Her experience includes a high-profile case to protect athletes at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne over doping allegations. She represented clients in the international arbitration court of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in the United States in cases of expropriation from illegal domain name ownership.

Before becoming a co-founder and managing partner of Lawitt Buro, Angelina held the position of managing partner of the law firm Staub Prinzip, where she was also a co-owner. Previously, she was a legal adviser to the President and the main shareholder of the Alpari group of companies, as well as a partner and head of the international service of the English law firm Tax Consulting.

Angelina graduated with honors from the International University with a Master's Degree in Law. She speaks English, Turkish and Italian.

corporate@lawitthamilton.com

Julia has 13 years of experience in large international companies in Cyprus, Switzerland, France and Latvia. Thoroughly familiar with AML, Know Your Client (KYC) and Due Diligence procedures. An expert in corporate administration of companies, including interactions with government agencies, banks and auditors, holder of the Certificate of "Corporate Administration Forms and Procedures".

Julia graduated from the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the University of Latvia. She is fluent in Russian, English, Latvian and Italian at the spoken level.

info@lawitthamilton.com

Ovanes Israelyan specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private client services and asset management. He has extensive experience in supporting foreign trade transactions, as well as unique expertise in the field of international public law.

Previously, he was a consultant to the corporate law and M&A practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Moscow Office. His experience includes conducting comprehensive legal due diligence of a number of major international and Russian companies operating in the FMCG and IT sectors, participating in the development of shareholder agreements, supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as advising on corporate governance and joint ventures.

As a corporate lawyer, Ovanes has experience in legal support of Russian and foreign companies operating in the commodity markets and advertising. He provided legal support on corporate, commercial and financial issues. In particular, he was responsible for the implementation of major foreign trade commercial transactions, including drawing under a letter of credit from major Swiss Banks.

Ovanes is the co-founder and managing partner of Lawitt Hamilton. He is responsible for strategic development, asset management and other management issues of the company's operations in Russia, Cyprus and the UK.

He graduated with honors from Moscow State Law University named after O.E. Kutafina (MSLU), having received a Master's Degree in International Law. Fluent in English.

Svetlana.Remezova@lawittburo.com

Svetlana has 18 years of experience and has been providing legal consulting services since 2007. The main activity is corporate and banking law of foreign states.

Svetlana has extensive experience in creating business tools on a "turnkey basis". Svetlana's experience includes such projects as incorporation of companies, trusts, funds, partnerships, structuring of holding entities around the world with elaboration of their constitutional and shareholder documents, accreditation of foreign representative offices and subsidiaries of foreign companies, opening of Bank brokerage, investment, corporate and personal accounts in banks around the world (Royal Scotland Bank (England), HSBC (Hong Kong), Credit Swiss (Switzerland, Singapore), ING (Holland), LGT (Austria), Standard Bank (Africa), Deltec Bank (Bahamas), etc.).

In addition, Svetlana specializes in conducting transactions on alienation, acquisition and pledge of shares in LLC, drafting and developing all kind of contracts, agreements, incorporation documents, protocols, resolutions and establishing funds in low-tax jurisdictions.

Svetlana graduated with honors in 2006 from Stavropol State University (SSU), Russia, specializing in Civil Law. In 2010, she completed the professional education program "Corporate Law: Current Issues and Judicial Practice" at the State Academy of Professional Retraining and Further Training of Executive Officers and Investment Professionals.

Svetlana is fluent in English, as well as German (elementary).

Darya.Averyanova@lawittburo.com

Despite her young age, Darya has good erudition, analytical skills and excellent logic. Daria already has successful experience of representation in the Russian judicial system in her legal practice - courts of general jurisdiction and arbitration courts. The main areas of activity are corporate disputes, support for transactions with high-risk assets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), consulting on property protection, leasing.

As part of her international practice, she specializes in preparing legal opinions on working with Blockchain technology and NFT in offshore jurisdictions, supporting the process of obtaining brokerage, banking and payment licenses for international financial activities, international corporate structuring, as well as creating companies in Serbia, Spain, Egypt, the Republic of Cyprus, Latin America, the Seychelles and other offshore and onshore jurisdictions.

Darya graduated from the Institute of Legal Consulting of the Moscow State Law University named after O.E. Kutafina and received additional professional retraining in the field of "Innovative Banking & Sanctions Compliance" and Legal Translation.

English language - C1.

Lilia.Volvenkina@lawittburo.com

Lilia is the link between all team members, clients and partners. Her responsibilities include establishing processes within the company, project management and developing marketing strategies.

Lilia is familiar with AML, Know Your Client (KYC) and Due Diligence procedures and has experience in corporate administration of companies, including interactions with government agencies, banks and auditors.

Lilia graduated from the Auckland University of Technology, specializing in marketing and sales, and also received additional education in Business Administration. She is fluent in English.

Yury is a qualified analyst and at the same time an investment portfolio manager with almost 20 years of experience in the financial markets. His professional goal is to effectively manage capital in order to preserve and increase it, which is especially relevant in the modern capital market.

Yury previously worked as a financial advisor and analyst in large financial institutions, where he accumulated extensive experience in collecting and analyzing data for making management decisions, consulting on investment portfolios, tax planning and corporate finance. He also has experience in public speaking and analytical support of transactions at conferences and in the media. As part of his work at Lawitt Buro, Yuri's experience deepened and expanded, especially in the field of credit analysis of corporations and assessment of the credit quality of debt capital market issuers (based on RAS and IFRS reporting).

Yury received a higher education in finance and credit. In his professional activities, he uses analytical and management tools such as QUIK and Notepad++, and has strong personal qualities: determination, initiative and independence.

uae@lawittburo.com

Hicham El Guennouni is an international business consultant with extensive experience in supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and multinational corporations in establishing, structuring, and expanding their operations across the MENA region.
Hicham's core expertise lies in simplifying the often complex legal, administrative, and regulatory processes of cross-border market entry, allowing clients to focus solely on business growth.

His specialization includes:

•Market Entry and Corporate Formation:
Guiding clients in selecting the optimal free zone or mainland jurisdiction in the UAE, or the appropriate legal structure in other MENA countries, tailored to their strategic and operational objectives.

• Regulatory Compliance & Administration:
Managing the full scope of administrative requirements, including securing operational licenses, visa processing, documentation preparation, and ensuring full compliance with local laws and authorities.

• Wealth and Fiduciary Structuring:
Advising private clients and business owners on advanced wealth and asset protection mechanisms. This includes providing expert guidance on the establishment of foundations, trusts, and wills within the relevant jurisdictions.

• Tax Advisory:
Providing essential counsel on local tax systems and financial reporting requirements across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.

Hicham works with a diverse client base, ranging from startup founders launching their first ventures to international corporations developing regional headquarters. His role is defined by providing seamless, end-to-end management of all administrative and compliance burdens.

Hicham holds a Bachelor's degree in International Politics and Economics and a Master’s degree in Management from the University of Milan. He ensures effective cross-regional communication and negotiation, working fluently in Arabic, English, French, and Italian.

baigush.shurganova@lawittburo.com

Baigush Shurganova is a Paralegal in our team and is actively developing her expertise in both international and Russian corporate law.

Baigush participates in providing legal support to both international and Russian clients, assisting with the preparation of a wide range of documents, including contracts, supplementary agreements, and letters of claim, as well as conducting comprehensive legal analysis. In her work on international projects, Baigush analyzes the legal frameworks of various jurisdictions, including the Republic of Cyprus and Iran, and contributes to the drafting of legal opinions.

A fourth-year student at the Institute of Forensic Examinations of the O.E. Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Baigush demonstrates a profound interest in legal disciplines, strong analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail, which enables her to work effectively with complex legal issues. She continues to deepen her theoretical knowledge and practical skills in jurisprudence.

She has an English language proficiency at the B2 level.

ksenia.andrianova@lawittburo.com

Ksenia Andrianova is the manager of our team, responsible for business communications with agents and partners, as well as for organizing collaboration within international projects. Her responsibilities include coordinating workflows, preparing and structuring reports, supporting negotiations, and ensuring efficient document management.

Ksenia is actively involved in developing the company’s consulting directions: she assists the team with market analysis, takes part in preparing presentation materials, and contributes to organizing corporate events and supporting strategic projects.

She is a third-year student at the National Research University Higher School of Economics in St. Petersburg. She speaks English at the B2 level and is studying Spanish (A1), which helps her enhance her skills for international projects.

Sude Dogan is a Law (LLB) student at the University of Nicosia, with a developing professional focus on AML/Compliance, regulatory law, and EU legal frameworks.

She has practical experience supporting AML and compliance operations in an international legal environment, assisting with client onboarding, due diligence processes, and the development of internal AML/KYC policies. Through her work, she has gained exposure to compliance challenges in the fintech and crypto-asset sectors.

Alongside her compliance experience, Sude has a strong background in legal research, public law, and human rights law, having worked with law firms, international NGOs, and policy-oriented organisations. Her academic interests include administrative law, EU law, and the interaction between legal frameworks and public policy.

She has contributed to international reports, policy research, and publications, including work related to children’s rights and has participated in conferences and expert discussions at both national and international level.

Sude works fluently in English and Turkish, with working knowledge of French (B1) and Greek (A2). Her profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach combining legal analysis, regulatory compliance, and international legal practice.

liliana.sencu@lawitthamilton.com

Liliana has more than 15 years of experience in major international financial companies in Cyprus. She headed the Sales, Risk Management and Compliance departments; also, she is thoroughly familiar with AML procedures, Know Your Client (KYC) and Due Diligence. She was responsible for identifying and implementing potential business opportunities and entering new markets, and held senior positions from a key account Manager to a member of the Board of Directors.

Liliana previously successfully headed the Family Office, has excellent analytical skills and knowledge in the field of business and personnel management.

Liliana is an expert in corporate administration of companies, starting from the registration of the chosen jurisdiction, up to further support and services, including interaction with government authorities, banks and auditors.

Liliana specializes in obtaining financial licenses with the right to carry out Forex activities on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Vanuatu and other jurisdictions.

Liliana graduated from Chernivtsi State University with a degree in linguist-translator.
She also holds a Paralegal diploma and is a member of the National Association of Licensed Paraligals Great Britain (NALP).

She is licensed by the financial Regulator of Cyprus to conduct all types of investment activities.
She is fluent in English, German, Italian and Romanian.

info@lawitthamilton.com

Anton Aleshin is a court-appointed trustee and a specialist in Law with more than 16 years of experience. His experience and status allow him to solve the most difficult tasks for clients both in the field of debt collection and in the field of protecting the client's assets. Anton's portfolio includes conducting and supporting bankruptcy procedures for lending agencies, property developers, major leasing companies, oil traders and individuals, as well as experience in legal consulting and the Federal Tax Service. Since the work of a court-appointed trustee is directly related to the conduct of the entire business process, Anton's additional skill is the ability to offer clients proven and relevant solutions in the field of tax planning, disputes and consulting.

Anton specializes in bankruptcy law, in particular, debt collection through bankruptcy, liquidation of companies through bankruptcy proceedings, as well as debt collection, losses, sanctions, protection from collection, reduction of fines, penalties and other losses.

Among Anton's clients are many companies, in particular, the largest oil producing and refining holding, subsidiaries and associates of a mining and smelting holding, food retailer, manufacturers of precious metals and jewelry, the top-of-the-range of the air transportation market, interregional distribution network companies, regional distribution network companies and the base regional air transportation. Anton has participated in more than 150 trials in courts of various authorities, including successful representation at the Supervisory stage, disputes at a cost of several billion, and several hundred million rubles.

EkaterinaMikulich@lawitthamilton.com

Higher education - National Research University Higher School of Economics, specialty - Law, 2019.
Her theme of the final research project was "The building leasehold of another person's land plot". GPA - 8.6 out of 10.

Participant of the V Student Legal Forum, 2018, of the Kutafin Moscow State University, participant of the official meeting on equal terms on "Modern Technologies and Intellectual Right: influence and interaction".

Winner of the Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics on the Global Legal Market essay competition in October - November 2018.

The Article "Again about lawful use of citation on the Internet" in the journal "Copyright and related rights", no. 2, February 2020
English – C1, French-B2.