Baker McKenzie's Kyiv office is pleased to announce the promotion of two distinguished Senior Associates, Alyona Bon and Roman Koren, to the position of Counsel, effective 1 July 2025.
These promotions reflect the Firm's continued commitment to recognizing exceptional legal talent and leadership within its global network.
Alyona Bon, a highly skilled practitioner in the Corporate M&A Practice Group, has played a key role in advising our multinational clients on complex, high-value cross-border M&A transactions, initiated both by leading Ukrainian and international businesses. For the past three years, she has consistently served as a trusted advisor in the acquisition of non-Ukrainian companies across a range of jurisdictions and industries, with a particular focus on the TMT and industrial sectors, especially agriculture. Her promotion acknowledges her deep legal expertise, client-focused approach and consistent delivery of high-impact results.
Roman Koren, a key member of the Tax Practice Group, brings extensive experience in Ukrainian and international tax law. He is widely recognized for his strategic counsel on transactional tax planning, tax structuring, and domestic contentious matters. He acts as a trusted advisor to banks and private clients on wealth management and succession planning matters. Roman's elevation to counsel highlights his dedication to excellence and his role in advancing the Firm's tax capabilities.
"We are proud to recognize Alyona and Roman for their outstanding contributions to our clients and the Firm," said Co-Managing Partner Serhiy Chorny. "Their promotions are a testament to their professionalism and leadership, as well as the trust they've earned from clients and colleagues."
Co-Managing Partner Viacheslav Yakymchuk added:
"Alyona and Roman exemplify the values and excellence that define Baker McKenzie. Their promotions to counsel are not only well deserved but also a reflection of their unwavering commitment to our clients and the legal profession in Ukraine. We are excited to see them continue to grow and lead within our Firm."
With the new appointments, Baker McKenzie's Kyiv office today has more than 50 lawyers, including 10 partners, eight counsel and nine senior associates.
These promotions reflect the Firm's continued commitment to recognizing exceptional legal talent and leadership within its global network.
Alyona Bon, a highly skilled practitioner in the Corporate M&A Practice Group, has played a key role in advising our multinational clients on complex, high-value cross-border M&A transactions, initiated both by leading Ukrainian and international businesses. For the past three years, she has consistently served as a trusted advisor in the acquisition of non-Ukrainian companies across a range of jurisdictions and industries, with a particular focus on the TMT and industrial sectors, especially agriculture. Her promotion acknowledges her deep legal expertise, client-focused approach and consistent delivery of high-impact results.
Roman Koren, a key member of the Tax Practice Group, brings extensive experience in Ukrainian and international tax law. He is widely recognized for his strategic counsel on transactional tax planning, tax structuring, and domestic contentious matters. He acts as a trusted advisor to banks and private clients on wealth management and succession planning matters. Roman's elevation to counsel highlights his dedication to excellence and his role in advancing the Firm's tax capabilities.
"We are proud to recognize Alyona and Roman for their outstanding contributions to our clients and the Firm," said Co-Managing Partner Serhiy Chorny. "Their promotions are a testament to their professionalism and leadership, as well as the trust they've earned from clients and colleagues."
Co-Managing Partner Viacheslav Yakymchuk added:
"Alyona and Roman exemplify the values and excellence that define Baker McKenzie. Their promotions to counsel are not only well deserved but also a reflection of their unwavering commitment to our clients and the legal profession in Ukraine. We are excited to see them continue to grow and lead within our Firm."
With the new appointments, Baker McKenzie's Kyiv office today has more than 50 lawyers, including 10 partners, eight counsel and nine senior associates.
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