Anastasiia Zhebel
Vienna
Summary
Effective law professional offering a 9-year record of supporting clients in different legal matters. Proven success in developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate (English Law Finance)
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
05.2022 - Current
- Drafted and negotiated transaction documents under English law, adhering to LMA standards for financing and refinancing deals; coordinated complex cross-border transactions across multiple jurisdictions; prepared and reviewed English law security documents for international transactions involving English companies; managed release of security interests within IPO, refinancing, and M&A transactions; provided legal counsel on English corporate matters related to financial transactions; conducted comprehensive legal due diligence for major deals; participated in pro bono legal work; mentored junior colleagues.
Associate (Banking & Finance)
Avellum Partners
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Drafted prospectuses for sovereign and commercial Eurobond issues; drafted and negotiated transaction documents for cross-border loans with international financial institutions and offshore banks; coordinated execution of transaction documents; conducted legal due diligence; advised on banking, AML, corporate, regulatory, and contract matters; mentored junior colleagues.
Associate (Finance, Project & Restructuring)
DLA Piper
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Drafted and negotiated laws and regulations, provided legal support for project finance and capital market deals, and advised clients on various legal matters, including payment regulations, energy, banking, corporate and contract issues.
Education
Master's Degree - International Trade Regulation
Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine01.2017
Bachelor's Degree - International law
Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine05.2015
Skills
- Legal Writing and Research
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Contract Negotiation
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
Affiliations
- Ukrainian Bar Association – Pending Admission (passed the bar exam; formal admission anticipated in March 2025).
Languages
English (fluent)
German (upper intermediate)
Ukrainian (native)
Russian (native)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Associate (English Law Finance)
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
05.2022 - Current
Associate (Banking & Finance)
Avellum Partners
10.2019 - 05.2022
Associate (Finance, Project & Restructuring)
DLA Piper
02.2016 - 10.2019
Master's Degree - International Trade Regulation
Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Bachelor's Degree - International law
Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
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