Frishberg & Partners Creates Consultancy Sub-Group

May 18, 2010

On May 18, 2010, Frishberg & Partners established a new practice area, aimed at assisting foreign companies in setting up Ukrainian operations. The services include accurate political and economic analysis, identifying strategic partners and acquisition strategies, screening and evaluating viable investment opportunities, preparing and establishing a presence in Ukraine, due diligence and anti-trust compliance, government and media relations, among others. 

Key Team Leaders:

Alexander Paskhaver is a world-recognized expert in privatization matters. Education: Ph.D., Institute of Economy of the Academy of Science of the USSR, Moscow (1972). Professional Affiliations: Advisor on Economic Policy to the President of the Ukraine and former Consultant to the Ukrainian State Property Fund; editor-in-chief of the bulletin “The Ukrainian Economic Monitor”.

Ambassador Roman Popadiuk was the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. He has successfully supported U.S. companies and individuals exploring various business opportunities worldwide. Ambassador Popadiuk served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary for Foreign Affairs under President George Bush, a position he also held toward the end of President Reagan’s administration. He is a retired member of the Senior Foreign Service and has received a number of awards, including the State Department’s Superior Honor Award and the Meritorious Honor Award.

Alex Frishberg is a senior partner in Frishberg & Partners, a law firm assisting clients in Ukraine since 1991. He was admitted to the following bars: 1988, Pennsylvania; 1990, District of Columbia. Education: University of Missouri, St. Louis (B.A., 1985); Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1988). Practice Areas: Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Real Estate, Privatization. Membership: American Bar Association; European Business Association; Chairman, Legal, Government Relations and Economic Committee, American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, 1992-1995 and 1999.